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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 85

म्हणोनि अर्जुना हें जाणावें । जेथ मन हें मुळींच न संभवे । तेंचि स्वरूप मानावें । आपुलें आपण ॥

म्हणून अर्जुना, हे लक्षात घे की, जिथे मनाचा शिरकाव होत नाही, तेच तुझे खरे स्वरूप आहे असे समज.

"Therefore, Arjuna, know this: where the mind does not exist at all, consider that to be your own true nature."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
जाणावें Verb
Janave
ओळखावे / समजावे
Should know
मुळींच Adverb
Mulicha
अजिबात / मुळीच
At all
संभवे Verb
Sambhave
अस्तित्व असणे / संभवणे
To exist / possible
स्वरूप Noun
Swarupa
स्वतःचे मूळ रूप
True nature
आपण Pronoun
Apana
स्वतः
Self

💡 Meaning

Arjuna, understand that where the mind cannot reach or exist at all, that state should be considered your own true nature.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that the true nature of the Self (Atman) is beyond the realm of the mind. The mind is characterized by thoughts, desires, and dualities. However, the ultimate reality is experienced only when the mind is transcended or becomes still. This state of 'no-mind' or 'Unmani' is the realization of one's own divinity. Dnyaneshwar Maharaj suggests that our true identity is not the thinking mind, but the silent consciousness that remains when the mind ceases to fluctuate.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when overwhelmed by stress or constant thoughts, practicing meditation to quiet the mind helps us connect with our inner peace. For example, taking a few moments of silence during a busy workday allows us to tap into our true, calm nature beyond the mental noise.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the nature of the Self to Arjuna, emphasizing that the true Self is beyond the reach of the mind.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 132

जैसा पूर्ण सरितेचा ओघ । मिळे समुद्राचा मार्ग । परी तो समुद्रु न सांडी वेग । मर्यादा आपली ॥ १३२ ॥

"As the full flow of rivers meets the ocean, yet the ocean does not abandon its limits or its speed."

सरितेचा Noun
saritecha
नदीचा
of the river
ओघ Noun
ogh
प्रवाह
flow
समुद्रु Noun
samudru
सागर
ocean
सांडी Verb
sandi
सोडणे
to abandon
मर्यादा Noun
maryada
सीमा
boundary
वेग Noun
veg
गती किंवा जोर
speed or force

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains within its boundaries even when full rivers flow into it, a wise person remains steady despite external influences.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that just as the ocean remains undisturbed despite countless rivers flowing into it, a person of steady wisdom remains unaffected by sensory desires or external circumstances. The ocean does not overflow its boundaries when rivers join it; similarly, the mind of a sage remains anchored in the self, regardless of the worldly experiences that come his way. This illustrates the pinnacle of emotional and spiritual maturity.

🎯 Practical Application

Maintain emotional balance in both success and failure. Example: Staying humble after a big promotion instead of becoming arrogant, just like the ocean stays calm despite the influx of water.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains the stability of a realized soul using the metaphor of an ocean to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 308

म्हणौनि विषयांचेनि नांवें । जरी कानीं पडेल स्वभावें । तरी संकल्पाचेनि पालवे । शिवों नेंदावें ॥ ३०८ ॥

"Therefore, even if the names of sense-objects happen to fall on the ears naturally, one should not let them be touched by the hem of mental resolve."

विषयांचेनि Noun
vishayancheni
विषयांच्या (इंद्रिय भोगांच्या)
of sense objects
स्वभावें Adverb
swabhave
सहजपणे / नैसर्गिकरित्या
naturally / spontaneously
संकल्पाचेनि Noun
sankalpacheni
विचारांच्या किंवा इच्छेच्या
of thought or intent
पालवे Noun
palave
पदराने किंवा स्पर्शाने
by the edge or touch
शिवों Verb
shivo
स्पर्श करणे
to touch
नेंदावें Verb
nendave
देऊ नये
should not allow

💡 Meaning

Therefore, even if the names of sensory objects happen to fall on your ears naturally, do not let them be touched by the sprout of mental desire or imagination.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the psychological root of desire. He suggests that the downfall of a seeker begins with the 'Sankalpa'—the mental formation or imagination regarding a sensory object. Even if one hears about a worldly pleasure by chance, one should not let the mind dwell on it. By preventing the 'touch' of thought (Sankalpa), one stops the chain reaction that leads to attachment, longing, and eventual loss of wisdom. It is a teaching on proactive mental discipline.

🎯 Practical Application

When browsing the internet, if you see a distracting advertisement for a luxury item, acknowledge its presence but immediately redirect your mind to your goal before you start imagining yourself owning it.

📌 Context

In the context of explaining the qualities of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna), Shri Krishna (through Dnyaneshwar Maharaj's commentary) explains how to prevent the downfall of the intellect by controlling the very first thought of desire.

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