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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 189

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झकविजे या चित्ता । न येईं या प्रपंचाच्या हाता । जेंवि स्वप्न हें ॥

"Therefore, now, control this mind; do not let it fall into the hands of this worldly life, which is like a dream."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविजे Verb
Zhakavije
फसवणे किंवा आवरणे
To deceive or control
चित्ता Noun
Chitta
मन
Mind
प्रपंचाच्या Noun
Prapanchachya
संसाराच्या
Of the worldly life
स्वप्न Noun
Swapna
स्वप्न
Dream

💡 Meaning

Therefore, now, control your mind and do not fall into the clutches of this worldly existence, for it is as illusory as a dream.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the transient nature of worldly existence (Prapancha). He compares the world to a dream—vivid while it lasts but non-existent upon awakening. He advises the seeker to 'deceive' or redirect the mind away from these illusions, ensuring it does not get trapped in the cycle of attachment and suffering.

🎯 Practical Application

When faced with temporary setbacks or material loss, remind yourself that these experiences are fleeting. Just as a dream ends, so will the current difficulty, helping you maintain mental balance.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna, through Dnyaneshwar's commentary, explains the illusory nature of the material world to Arjuna to help him overcome grief.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 346

म्हणोनि अर्जुना तूं पाहीं । या संन्यासासारिखें कांहीं । आन दुसरें नाहीं । सुखदायक ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, see for yourself; there is nothing else as blissful as this renunciation."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
पाहीं Verb
Pahi
पहा किंवा विचार कर
Look or observe
संन्यासासारिखें Noun
Sannyasasarikhe
संन्यासाप्रमाणे (त्यागाप्रमाणे)
Like renunciation
आन Adjective
Aan
दुसरे किंवा अन्य
Other
सुखदायक Adjective
Sukhadayak
सुख देणारे
Blissful or joy-giving

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, observe that there is nothing else as conducive to happiness as this renunciation of desires.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that true renunciation (Sannyasa) is the mental state of detachment from desires and the fruits of labor. He tells Arjuna that there is no greater source of lasting peace and happiness than letting go of the ego and the craving for specific results. This internal detachment is the highest form of joy.

🎯 Practical Application

Focus on the effort rather than the outcome. For example, playing a sport for the joy of the game rather than just winning reduces stress and increases overall performance.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the importance of renouncing the fruits of action to achieve true happiness while describing the state of a Sthitaprajna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 196

योगस्थः कुरु कर्माणि सङ्गं त्यक्त्वा धनञ्जय । सिद्ध्यसिद्ध्योः समो भूत्वा समत्वं योग उच्यते ॥

म्हणोनि अर्जुना पाहीं । या कर्माचिया ठायीं । भ्रांती सांडूनि राही । निभ्रांत तूं ॥ १९६ ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, observe; abandon the delusion regarding this action and remain steadfast without any doubt."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
पाहीं Verb
Pahi
पहा किंवा विचार कर
Look or observe
कर्माचिया Noun
Karmachiya
कर्माच्या
Of action
ठायीं Preposition
Thayi
ठिकाणी किंवा बाबतीत
In or regarding
भ्रांती Noun
Bhranti
भ्रम किंवा गोंधळ
Delusion or confusion
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून किंवा सोडून
Abandoning or leaving
निभ्रांत Adjective
Nibhrant
संशयरहित किंवा खात्रीशीर
Without doubt or certain

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, observe this; leave all confusion regarding action and remain completely free from doubt.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets Krishna's guidance to Arjuna, emphasizing the removal of intellectual confusion (Bhranti) regarding action. He suggests that when an individual performs their duty without being clouded by the desire for specific outcomes or the fear of failure, they attain a state of 'Nibhrant' (absolute clarity). This clarity is essential for a seeker to remain balanced in the face of life's dualities.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your work rather than being paralyzed by the fear of how it will be judged. For example, a surgeon must operate with a clear, doubt-free mind, focusing only on the procedure, not the eventual fame or failure.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna advises Arjuna to clear his confusion regarding his duty and perform action without attachment to the results.

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