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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 102

म्हणौनि अर्जुना हें पाहीं । जयाचें इंद्रियें आपुले ठायीं । निमग्न होती सर्वही । विषयांतूनि ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, see this; he whose senses are completely immersed within themselves, away from the objects of desire."

म्हणौनि Adverb
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriyēṃ
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
Senses
निमग्न Adjective
Nimagna
तल्लीन किंवा स्थिर
Absorbed or Immersed
विषयांतूनि Noun
Viṣayāntūni
विषय-भोगांपासून
From sensory objects
ठायीं Noun
Ṭhāyīṃ
ठिकाणी (स्वतःच्या स्वरूपात)
In the place of (Self)

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, observe that one whose senses are entirely withdrawn from sensory objects and remain absorbed within the Self is a person of steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the mastery over senses required for spiritual stability. He emphasizes that a person whose senses are completely withdrawn from external objects and are anchored within the Self is truly established in wisdom. This withdrawal is compared to a tortoise pulling its limbs into its shell—a natural and protective action. True wisdom is achieved when the mind is no longer a slave to external temptations but finds contentment within.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing 'digital detox' or consciously pulling oneself away from distractions to focus on a deep task is a practical application of withdrawing the senses for a higher purpose.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar is explaining the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 160

म्हणौनि तूं आतां । झकविजे नको अनंता । हा मोह सांडूनि चित्ता । सावधु होई ॥ १६० ॥

"Therefore, do not be deceived now, O Ananta; leaving this delusion of the mind, become alert."

म्हणौनि Adverb
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविजे Verb
Jhakavije
फसवले जाणे
To be deceived
अनंता Noun
Anantā
हे अर्जुना (अनंत स्वरूप)
O Arjuna (Infinite one)
मोह Noun
Moha
भ्रम किंवा आसक्ती
Delusion or Attachment
सांडूनि Verb
Sāṇḍūni
त्याग करून / सोडून
Having discarded
चित्ता Noun
Cittā
मनातून
From the mind
सावधु Adjective
Sāvadhū
जागृत / सावध
Alert / Aware

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not be deceived now. Cast away this delusion from your mind and become alert.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Krishna's call to action for Arjuna. Arjuna was paralyzed by 'Moha' (delusion) caused by his attachment to his kinsmen. Krishna addresses him as 'Ananta' and urges him not to be fooled by these temporary worldly illusions. He asks Arjuna to cast away the mental fog and become 'Savadh' (alert/aware) of his true self and his immediate responsibility. It is a call to move from emotional confusion to intellectual clarity.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when we face a dilemma where our emotions cloud our judgment, we should practice detachment to see the situation clearly. For example, a leader must set aside personal biases to make a fair decision for the team's benefit.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna advises Arjuna to overcome his emotional delusion and regain clarity to perform his duty as a warrior.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 196

म्हणौनि संशयाहूनि थोर । आन नाही पाप घोर । हा विनाशासी थोर । विवरु असे ॥ १९६ ॥

म्हणून संशयापेक्षा मोठे दुसरे कोणतेही घोर पाप नाही. हा संशय विनाशाचा मोठा मार्ग आहे.

"Therefore, there is no sin greater or more terrible than doubt; it is a wide opening for destruction."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
संशयाहूनि Noun
Saṁśayāhūni
संशयापेक्षा
Than doubt
थोर Adjective
Thōra
मोठे
Great
घोर Adjective
Ghōra
भयंकर
Terrible
विनाशासी Noun
Vināśāsī
विनाशासाठी
For destruction
विवरु Noun
Vivaru
मार्ग किंवा छिद्र
Path or Opening

💡 Meaning

Therefore, there is no sin more terrible than doubt. It is a major cause and a wide path to destruction.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that there is no sin more grave than doubt. He describes doubt as a wide opening or a gateway to total destruction. Just as a small hole can sink a massive ship, doubt can destroy a person's intellect, confidence, and spiritual progress. A person filled with doubt loses the ability to distinguish between right and wrong, leading to an inevitable downfall.

🎯 Practical Application

Avoid self-doubt in your professional and personal life. For example, if a leader constantly doubts their decisions without evidence, it creates confusion and leads to the failure of the entire project.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the destructive nature of doubt in the path of spiritual and worldly progress.

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