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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 148

म्हणोनि अज्ञानापासोनि फिटे । आणि संशयाची झाडणी होय । मग आत्मस्वरूपीं निधडे । बुद्धी राहे ॥ १४८ ॥

"Therefore, ignorance is removed and doubts are cleared; then the intellect stays firm in the Self."

अज्ञानापासोनि Noun
Ajñānāpāsoni
अज्ञानापासून
from ignorance
फिटे Verb
phiṭe
नाहीसे होते / सुटका होते
is dispelled / cleared
संशयाची Noun
saṁśayācī
शंकेची
of doubt
झाडणी Noun
jhāḍaṇī
निवारण / स्वच्छता
clearing / removal
आत्मस्वरूपीं Noun
ātmasvarūpīṁ
स्वतःच्या स्वरूपात
in the nature of the Self
निधडे Adverb
nidhaḍe
निश्चलपणे / धैर्याने
firmly / steadily
बुद्धी Noun
buddhī
विचारशक्ती
intellect

💡 Meaning

Therefore, ignorance is dispelled and doubts are cleared away; then the intellect remains firmly established in the nature of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the fruit of spiritual wisdom. When a seeker attains true knowledge, the veil of ignorance is lifted. All doubts that previously clouded the mind are completely swept away. Consequently, the intellect, which was once wavering and confused, becomes firmly and resolutely established in the realization of the Self (Atman). This state of unwavering focus is the hallmark of a realized soul.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, once we gain complete clarity on a subject, our confusion ends. For example, once a student understands the core logic of a complex problem, their hesitation disappears and they act with certainty.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the ultimate result of attaining spiritual knowledge and the removal of doubts.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 244

आणि कूर्माचीं अंगें जैसीं । निवांतें होती आपैसीं । तैसीं इंद्रियें जयाचीं त्यांसीं । वश होती ॥

"And as the limbs of a tortoise are naturally withdrawn, so do the senses of such a person come under their control."

कूर्माचीं Noun
Kurmachi
कासवाची
of a tortoise
अंगें Noun
Ange
अवयव
limbs
निवांतें Adverb
Nivante
शांतपणे किंवा सहज
calmly or naturally
आपैसीं Adverb
Apaishi
आपोआप
automatically
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
senses
वश Adjective
Vash
ताब्यात
under control

💡 Meaning

Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs naturally, the senses of a wise person are completely under their control.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the metaphor of a tortoise to describe the mastery of a self-realized soul over their senses. Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell at will for protection or rest, a wise person can withdraw their senses from worldly objects effortlessly. This indicates that true self-control is not a forced suppression but a natural state of being for one who has attained inner peace and spiritual stability.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice 'digital detox' by consciously withdrawing from your phone when it's not needed, just like a tortoise withdraws into its shell to stay safe and focused.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains the characteristics of a person with stable wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna, focusing on sense control.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 65

म्हणोनि अर्जुना सांगो किती । जे हे साम्यबुद्धि पावती । तेचि देहधारी होती । परब्रह्म ॥ ६५ ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, how much can I say? Those who attain this equanimity, they are the Supreme Brahman in embodied form."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
साम्यबुद्धि Noun
Sāmyabuddhi
समत्व बुद्धी
Equanimity of mind
पावती Verb
Pāvatī
प्राप्त करतात
Attain
देहधारी Adjective
Dehadhārī
शरीर धारण केलेले
Embodied
परब्रह्म Noun
Parabrahma
सर्वोच्च तत्व
Supreme Reality

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, how much more shall I say? Those who attain this equanimity of mind become the Supreme Brahman itself, even while dwelling in a physical body.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the pinnacle of spiritual realization: Equanimity. He tells Arjuna that those who perceive the same Divine essence in every being transcend the limitations of the physical body. Although they appear to be ordinary humans (embodied), their consciousness is merged with the Supreme Brahman. They are 'Jivanmuktas'—liberated while still alive, as they have conquered the cycle of birth and death through their vision of oneness.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice treating everyone with equal respect regardless of their status or background. For example, helping a stranger with the same sincerity as you would help a close friend, recognizing the same life force in both.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the exalted state of those who have achieved perfect equanimity of mind.

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