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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 69

जेथें अर्जुना हें संन्यासपण । तेंचि योगु जाण । म्हणूनि दोन्ही एकचि हें प्रमाण । मानिजे गा ॥

"Where there is this Sanyasa, O Arjuna, know that to be Yoga itself; therefore, let both be regarded as one."

संन्यासपण Noun
Sanyaspan
संन्यासाची वृत्ती किंवा त्याग
State of renunciation
योगु Noun
Yogu
कर्मयोग किंवा ईश्वराशी जोडले जाणे
Path of selfless action
प्रमाण Noun
Praman
सत्य किंवा पुरावा
Truth or standard
मानिजे Verb
Manije
मानले पाहिजे किंवा समजावे
Should be considered
दोन्ही Adjective
Donhi
दोन्हीही (संन्यास आणि योग)
Both

💡 Meaning

O Arjuna, know that what is called Sanyasa is the same as Yoga. Therefore, consider both of them to be one and the same truth.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that Sanyasa (renunciation) and Yoga (selfless action) are not distinct paths but two sides of the same coin. A true Sanyasi is one who has renounced the ego, and a true Yogi is one who performs actions without attachment to the fruits. The ultimate realization in both is the same—the dissolution of the 'I' sense and union with the Divine. He urges Arjuna to look beyond the external differences and see the internal oneness of these paths.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, performing your duties without being attached to the results is the practical application of this verse. For example, a professional completing a project with full dedication for the sake of excellence, rather than just for a promotion, practices the essence of both Sanyasa and Yoga.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the fundamental unity between the path of renunciation (Sanyasa) and the path of selfless action (Yoga).

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 371

तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो । जयासी जाहला असे पहा हो । तयाचेचि ठायीं स्थिर राहो । प्रज्ञा माझी ॥

"Therefore, O mighty-armed Arjuna, his wisdom is steady whose senses are completely restrained from their objects."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
therefore
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
इंद्रियांचा
of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
संयम किंवा ताबा
restraint or control
जयासी Pronoun
Jayasi
ज्याला
to whom
स्थिर Adjective
Sthir
अढळ
steady
प्रज्ञा Noun
Pradnya
बुद्धी
wisdom

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one who has completely restrained their senses from their objects possesses steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual stability is achieved only when one masters their senses. Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell for protection, a wise person withdraws their senses from worldly objects to prevent the mind from wandering. This internal discipline is the foundation of 'Sthitaprajna' (a person of steady wisdom). Without controlling the senses, the intellect remains scattered and cannot realize the ultimate truth.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing digital detox or resisting the urge to react impulsively to criticism are practical ways to apply sense control for mental peace.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna that a person whose senses are under control is the one with stable wisdom.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 228

प्रजहाति यदा कामान्सर्वान्पार्थ मनोगतान् । आत्मन्येवात्मना तुष्टः स्थितप्रज्ञस्तदोच्यते ॥

म्हणोनि आत्मलाभेविणें । कांहींच गोड न मने जेणें । तोचि स्थितप्रज्ञु जाणें । अर्जुना तूं ॥

"Therefore, understand him to be a man of steady wisdom, O Arjuna, who finds nothing sweet except the attainment of the Self."

आत्मलाभेविणें Noun
Atmalabhevine
आत्मप्राप्तीशिवाय
Without self-realization
गोड Adjective
God
मधुर किंवा प्रिय
Sweet or pleasant
मने Verb
Mane
मानणे किंवा वाटणे
To consider or feel
स्थितप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthitaprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady wisdom
जाणें Verb
Jane
ओळखणे किंवा समजणे
To know or understand

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, know him to be a person of steady wisdom who finds nothing sweet or desirable other than the attainment of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the hallmark of a 'Sthitaprajna' is the total absorption in the Self. When a seeker attains the bliss of the soul, all external sensory pleasures become tasteless and insignificant. Just as a person who has tasted nectar no longer craves ordinary water, the enlightened soul finds no sweetness in worldly objects. Such a person is self-contained and remains undisturbed by external circumstances, anchored firmly in their inner divinity.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this teaches us emotional independence. Instead of relying on social media likes or material gains for happiness, one should find joy in personal growth and inner peace. Example: Remaining calm and focused on your work even when you face criticism or unexpected setbacks.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna.

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