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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 153

श्रुतिविप्रतिपन्ना ते यदा स्थास्यति निश्चला । समाधावचला बुद्धिस्तदा योगमवाप्स्यसि ॥

जेथ श्रुतीचां वागोजाळीं । गुंफली बुद्धि संचली । ते स्थिरावेल निश्र्चळीं । समाधीमाजी ॥ १५३ ॥

"When the intellect, entangled in the web of Vedic words, becomes steady and unwavering in Samadhi."

श्रुतीचां Noun
Shruticham
वेदांच्या
Of the Vedas
वागोजाळीं Noun
Vagojalim
शब्दांच्या जाळ्यात
In the web of words
गुंफली Verb
Gumphali
अडकलेली किंवा गुंतलेली
Entangled
निश्र्चळीं Adjective
Nishchali
अढळ किंवा स्थिर
Unwavering
समाधीमाजी Noun
Samadhimaji
समाधीमध्ये
In the state of Samadhi

💡 Meaning

When your intellect, currently confused by the many interpretations of the scriptures, becomes steady and firm in meditation, you will attain the state of Yoga.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elucidates that the human intellect is often entangled in the complex web of Vedic injunctions and worldly knowledge. True spiritual realization (Yoga) occurs only when the intellect transcends this linguistic and conceptual maze, becoming firmly anchored in the self (Samadhi). It marks the transition from theoretical knowledge to experiential wisdom, where the mind is no longer distracted by conflicting doctrines.

🎯 Practical Application

In a world of information overload and conflicting opinions, practice mindfulness to filter out the noise and focus on your inner truth. For example, staying calm and focused on your goal despite various distractions.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the point at which the intellect transcends scriptural confusion and reaches spiritual union.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 44

म्हणौनि उचितें कर्मे । आचरिजे मनोधर्में । जेणें विरहितु भ्रमें । लोकु चाले ॥ ४४ ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate actions with mental resolve, so that the world may proceed without delusion."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचितें Adjective
Uchitēṃ
योग्य किंवा विहित
Appropriate or prescribed
आचरिजे Verb
Ācharijē
आचरण करावे
Should perform/practice
मनोधर्में Noun
Manōdharmē
मनाच्या धर्माने किंवा निष्ठेने
With mental discipline or devotion
विरहितु Adjective
Virahitu
शिवाय किंवा मुक्त
Without or free from
भ्रमें Noun
Bhramē
भ्रमाने किंवा गोंधळाने
By delusion or confusion
लोकु Noun
Lōku
समाज किंवा लोक
People or society

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform your appropriate duties with mental conviction, so that people may follow the right path without any confusion.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the concept of 'Lokasangraha' (holding the world together). He advises that wise individuals must perform their prescribed duties with full mental conviction. If leaders or enlightened souls abandon action, the common masses may become confused or follow a path of inaction. To maintain social order and provide a blueprint for righteous living, one must act selflessly and diligently.

🎯 Practical Application

By being diligent in our own responsibilities, we set a standard for others. For example, if a manager works with integrity, the entire team is inspired to maintain high ethical standards.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's duties to set a righteous example for society.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 59

विषया विनिवर्तन्ते निराहारस्य देहिनः । रसवर्जं रसोऽप्यस्य परं दृष्ट्वा निवर्तते ॥

विषय तरी न सेवती । परि ते रसाची आस धरिती । जैसा उपवासी मरे युक्ती । परि क्षुधा न संडे ॥

"The objects of the senses turn away from the embodied soul who abstains from them, but the taste for them remains. Even this taste fades when the Supreme is seen."

विषय Noun
Vishaya
इंद्रियांचे उपभोग (शब्द, स्पर्श, रूप, रस, गंध)
Sensory objects
सेवती Verb
Sevati
सेवन करणे किंवा उपभोगणे
To consume or enjoy
आस Noun
Aas
ओढ किंवा इच्छा
Desire or longing
उपवासी Noun
Upavasi
ज्याने आहार सोडला आहे असा
One who fasts
क्षुधा Noun
Kshudha
भूक
Hunger
संडे Verb
Sande
सोडणे किंवा जाणे
To leave or abandon

💡 Meaning

Even if a person stops enjoying sensory objects, the craving for them remains. This craving only disappears when one realizes the Supreme Truth.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that merely abstaining from sensory objects does not mean one has conquered them. Just as a fasting person refrains from food but still feels hunger, a seeker might avoid objects, but the 'rasa' (taste or relish) remains in the mind. This subtle attachment only vanishes when one experiences the Supreme Reality (Param). True liberation is not just physical restraint but a mental transformation that occurs upon divine realization.

🎯 Practical Application

Quitting a bad habit requires more than just stopping the action; it requires changing the mindset. For example, a student might keep their phone away to study, but if they are still thinking about it, they aren't truly focused. Real focus comes when they find joy and purpose in their studies.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the difference between external suppression of senses and internal detachment through the realization of the Supreme.

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