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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 142

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांतें जिणावें । मग मन हें आकळावें । तरी बुद्धीसी ठाव पावावे । निभ्रांत पैं ॥

"Therefore, conquer the senses first, then bring the mind under control; thus you shall undoubtedly find the true place of the intellect."

इंद्रियांतें Noun
Indriyante
इंद्रियांना
to the senses
जिणावें Verb
Jinave
जिंकावे
to conquer
आकळावें Verb
Akalave
ताब्यात घ्यावे
to control or grasp
बुद्धीसी Noun
Buddhisi
बुद्धीला
to the intellect
निभ्रांत Adverb
Nibhranta
निःसंशयपणे
undoubtedly
ठाव Noun
Thava
स्थान किंवा पत्ता
place or depth

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should first conquer the senses, then control the mind; only then will one surely realize the true nature of the intellect.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj outlines a systematic approach to spiritual discipline. He emphasizes that the journey to self-realization begins with the mastery of the physical senses. Once the senses are subdued, the mind becomes manageable. A controlled mind then allows the seeker to reach the depths of the intellect (Buddhi), where true knowledge resides without any doubt.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, to master a skill, one must first eliminate physical distractions (senses), then focus the wandering thoughts (mind), which eventually leads to deep understanding and mastery (intellect).

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the hierarchy of self-mastery, moving from the physical senses to the subtle intellect.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 62

तैसे ते कुरुक्षेत्र । जे धर्माचे पवित्र । जेथ आले आहेत विचित्र । दोन्ही दळें ॥ ६२ ॥

"In that manner, at Kurukshetra, the sacred land of Dharma, two diverse armies have assembled."

कुरुक्षेत्र Noun
Kurukshetra
कुरुक्षेत्र (युद्धभूमी)
The battlefield of Kurukshetra
पवित्र Adjective
Pavitra
पावन किंवा शुद्ध
Holy or Sacred
विचित्र Adjective
Vichitra
विलक्षण किंवा विविध प्रकारची
Strange or Diverse
दळें Noun
Dale
सैन्य किंवा फौजा
Armies
धर्माचे Noun
Dharmache
धर्माचे किंवा कर्तव्याचे
Of Righteousness

💡 Meaning

In that way, on the holy land of Kurukshetra, which is the abode of Dharma, two diverse armies have gathered.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes Kurukshetra as a sacred land of Dharma. He highlights that two distinct and diverse armies (the Kauravas and the Pandavas) have gathered there. The use of the word 'Vichitra' (strange/diverse) signifies the contrasting natures of the two forces—one representing unrighteousness and the other representing righteousness. This sets the stage for the spiritual discourse of the Bhagavad Gita within the Dnyaneshwari.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we often face situations that are like 'Kurukshetra'—a conflict between right and wrong. This verse reminds us to recognize the sanctity of our choices and align ourselves with Dharma (righteousness).

📌 Context

Sanjaya describes the scene at Kurukshetra to King Dhritarashtra, emphasizing the sacred nature of the battlefield.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 291

आपूर्यमाणमचलप्रतिष्ठं समुद्रमापः प्रविशन्ति यद्वत् । तद्वत्कामा यं प्रविशन्ति सर्वे स शान्तिमाप्नोति न कामकामी ॥

जैसा समुद्रु भरला । तरी न सांडी आपुली वेला । तैसा क्षोभु न पावे क्षोभला । कामे येणे ॥

"As the ocean, though being filled by waters, remains unmoved and established in its bounds, so he into whom all desires enter, but who remains undisturbed, attains peace."

समुद्रु Noun
Samudru
सागर
Ocean
वेला Noun
Vela
मर्यादा किंवा किनारा
Boundary or Shore
सांडी Verb
Saandi
सोडणे
To abandon or leave
क्षोभु Noun
Khshobhu
खळबळ किंवा अस्वस्थता
Agitation or disturbance
कामे Noun
Kaame
इच्छा किंवा वासना
Desires

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains steady and does not cross its limits even when filled with water, a person who remains undisturbed by desires attains true peace.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar illustrates the mental stability of a wise person. Just as the ocean remains full and never crosses its boundaries despite being constantly fed by numerous rivers, a person of steady wisdom remains unaffected by the influx of various desires. The ocean does not get agitated by the incoming water; similarly, the wise person's inner peace is not disturbed by external temptations or sensory objects. Only such an individual, who is not a slave to their cravings, attains true and lasting peace.

🎯 Practical Application

Maintain your inner calm and principles even when faced with immense pressure or temptations. For example, staying focused on your long-term career goals instead of being distracted by short-term unethical gains.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) using the analogy of the ocean.

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