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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 362

यदा संहरते चायं कूर्मोऽङ्गानीव सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

जैसा कूर्मु आपुलीं अंगें । संकोचूनि राहे वेगें । तैसीं इंद्रियें विषयसंगें । सांडूनि जो ॥

"Like a tortoise that draws in its limbs from all sides, he who withdraws his senses from their objects is established in wisdom."

कूर्मु Noun
Kurmu
कासव
Tortoise
अंगें Noun
Ange
अवयव
Limbs
संकोचूनि Verb
Sankochuni
आकसून किंवा ओढून घेणे
Withdrawing
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
Senses
विषयसंगें Noun
Vishayasange
विषयांचा सहवास किंवा ओढ
Contact with sense objects
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून किंवा सोडून
Abandoning

💡 Meaning

Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell, one who withdraws their senses from sense objects is established in steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj uses the vivid imagery of a tortoise to describe mastery over the senses. A tortoise has the unique ability to withdraw its limbs into its hard shell at will, protecting itself from external threats. Similarly, a person of steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) is one who can consciously withdraw their senses from worldly attractions like pleasure, greed, or distractions. By internalizing their consciousness and not letting the senses run after external objects, they achieve a state of mental stability and spiritual peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing the 'tortoise technique' means having the discipline to switch off digital distractions or resist unhealthy temptations to focus on long-term goals.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) using the analogy of a tortoise.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 85

म्हणोनि अर्जुना हें जाणावें । जेथ मन हें मुळींच न संभवे । तेंचि स्वरूप मानावें । आपुलें आपण ॥

म्हणून अर्जुना, हे लक्षात घे की, जिथे मनाचा शिरकाव होत नाही, तेच तुझे खरे स्वरूप आहे असे समज.

"Therefore, Arjuna, know this: where the mind does not exist at all, consider that to be your own true nature."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
जाणावें Verb
Janave
ओळखावे / समजावे
Should know
मुळींच Adverb
Mulicha
अजिबात / मुळीच
At all
संभवे Verb
Sambhave
अस्तित्व असणे / संभवणे
To exist / possible
स्वरूप Noun
Swarupa
स्वतःचे मूळ रूप
True nature
आपण Pronoun
Apana
स्वतः
Self

💡 Meaning

Arjuna, understand that where the mind cannot reach or exist at all, that state should be considered your own true nature.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that the true nature of the Self (Atman) is beyond the realm of the mind. The mind is characterized by thoughts, desires, and dualities. However, the ultimate reality is experienced only when the mind is transcended or becomes still. This state of 'no-mind' or 'Unmani' is the realization of one's own divinity. Dnyaneshwar Maharaj suggests that our true identity is not the thinking mind, but the silent consciousness that remains when the mind ceases to fluctuate.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when overwhelmed by stress or constant thoughts, practicing meditation to quiet the mind helps us connect with our inner peace. For example, taking a few moments of silence during a busy workday allows us to tap into our true, calm nature beyond the mental noise.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the nature of the Self to Arjuna, emphasizing that the true Self is beyond the reach of the mind.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 35

भयाद्रणादुपरतं मंस्यन्ते त्वां महारथाः । येषां च त्वं बहुमतो भूत्वा यास्यसि लाघवम् ॥

आणि जे हे महारथी । तुज बहुमानें मानिती । तेचि तुज मानितील निगुती । पळता देखोन ॥

"And these great warriors, who hold you in high esteem, will surely look down upon you, seeing you flee from the battle."

महारथी Noun
Maharathi
मोठे योद्धे
Great warriors
बहुमानें Adverb
Bahumane
अत्यंत सन्मानाने
With great respect
मानिती Verb
Maniti
मानतात किंवा समजतात
Consider or respect
निगुती Adverb
Niguti
निश्चितपणे
Certainly
पळता Verb
Palata
पळून जाताना
While fleeing
देखोन Verb
Dekhon
पाहून
Having seen
लाघव Noun
Laghav
तुच्छता किंवा हलकेपणा
Disgrace or insignificance

💡 Meaning

The great warriors who hold you in high esteem will think that you have withdrawn from the battle out of fear, and thus you will lose your reputation.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that for a person of high social standing and honor, losing that reputation is worse than death. He points out that the very warriors who admired Arjuna's skill would now view him as a coward who fled out of fear, not out of compassion. This psychological argument is used to motivate Arjuna to perform his duty.

🎯 Practical Application

Running away from challenges leads to a loss of credibility. For example, if a professional quits a project mid-way due to pressure, they lose the respect of their colleagues and industry peers.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna that abandoning the battle will lead to a loss of respect among his peers and enemies.

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