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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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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 326

म्हणौनि इंद्रियें दमिजे । आणि युक्ति तंव न विसरिजे । तरीच विषय-संगु सांडिजे । पांडुकुमरा ॥ ३२६ ॥

"Therefore, subdue the senses and do not forget the spiritual technique; only then, O son of Pandu, can attachment to sense-objects be relinquished."

इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये आणि कर्मेंद्रिये
Senses
दमिजे Verb
Damije
संयम करावा किंवा जिंकावी
Should be subdued or controlled
युक्ति Noun
Yukti
साधनेचे कौशल्य किंवा मार्ग
Technique or spiritual method
विसरिजे Verb
Visarije
विसर पडू देणे
To forget
विषय-संगु Noun
Vishaya-sangu
विषयांची आसक्ती किंवा ओढ
Attachment to sensory objects
सांडिजे Verb
Sandije
त्याग करणे किंवा सोडणे
To abandon or leave

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, one should control the senses and never forget the technique of Yoga; only then can the attachment to worldly objects be truly abandoned.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that mere physical suppression of the senses is insufficient for spiritual progress. If the mind continues to harbor desires, the senses will eventually gravitate back toward worldly objects. Therefore, one must employ 'Yukti'—the skillful method of Yoga—to redirect the consciousness toward the Divine. True detachment (Vairagya) is not just about 'giving up' objects but about 'waking up' to a higher reality through disciplined practice.

🎯 Practical Application

To break a habit like overeating, simply avoiding food isn't enough; you must use the 'technique' of mindful eating and finding emotional fulfillment elsewhere so the craving naturally subsides.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of combining sense control with spiritual wisdom to achieve true detachment.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 48

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना । सांडीं हा कल्पना । योगारूढ होऊनि मना । कर्मे करीं ॥ ४८ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, cast away these fancies; being established in Yoga, perform your actions."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
सांडीं Verb
Sandi
त्याग कर / सोडून दे
Abandon / Give up
कल्पना Noun
Kalpana
फळाची आशा किंवा संकल्प
Expectation or mental construct
योगारूढ Adjective
Yogarudha
योगामध्ये स्थिरावलेला
Established in Yoga
करीं Verb
Kari
कर
Perform / Do

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, abandon these mental expectations; becoming established in Yoga, perform your duties.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this commentary on the Gita, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true action (Karma) is performed when the mind is free from the 'Kalpana' (the mental obsession with results). By being 'Yogarudha', one maintains equanimity in both success and failure. This state of mind ensures that the individual remains a witness to their actions rather than becoming a slave to their desires.

🎯 Practical Application

Focusing entirely on the process of studying for an exam rather than obsessing over the final grade or rank.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna instructs Arjuna on how to perform action without being bound by its consequences.

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