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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 40

तरी अर्जुना हे पाहीं । जेथ बुद्धीचा प्रवेशु नाहीं । आणि अविद्या मूळचि नाहीं । तया नांव आत्मज्ञान ॥

"Arjuna, see this; where the intellect has no entry, and where ignorance has no root, that is called Self-knowledge."

अर्जुना Noun
Arjuna
अर्जुनाला उद्देशून
O Arjuna
पाहीं Verb
Pahi
पहा किंवा लक्षात घे
Look or observe
बुद्धीचा Noun
Buddhicha
बुद्धीचा किंवा तर्काचा
Of the intellect
प्रवेशु Noun
Praveshu
शिरकाव किंवा प्रवेश
Entry or access
अविद्या Noun
Avidya
अज्ञान
Ignorance
मूळचि Adverb
Mulachi
मुळातच किंवा अजिबात
At the root or at all
आत्मज्ञान Noun
Atmajnana
स्वतःच्या स्वरूपाचे ज्ञान
Self-knowledge

💡 Meaning

Arjuna, observe this; that state where the intellect cannot enter and where ignorance has no root at all, is called Self-knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar defines 'Atma-jnana' (Self-knowledge). He explains that the true Self is beyond the reach of the human intellect and logic. The intellect works within the realm of duality (subject and object), whereas Self-knowledge is a state of non-duality. It is a state where 'Avidya' (primordial ignorance) is completely uprooted. It is not something that can be grasped by the mind through effort, but rather a state of pure being that remains when all mental constructs and ignorance vanish.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we often try to solve every problem with logic. However, inner peace comes from going beyond thoughts. Example: In a moment of crisis, instead of overthinking and letting the intellect run wild, staying calm and connected to your inner self helps you find the right path.

📌 Context

In the second chapter, Shri Krishna explains the nature of the soul to Arjuna. Dnyaneshwar Maharaj, in this Ovi, defines the state of Self-realization.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 321

क्रोधाद्भवति सम्मोहः स्मृतिविभ्रमः । स्मृतिभ्रंशाद् बुद्धिनाशो बुद्धिनाशात्प्रणश्यति ॥

मग स्मृति ते भ्रंशे । आणि बुद्धीचा नाश प्रकाशे । जैसा सूर्य अस्ता जाय तैसें ॥

"Then memory fails, and the destruction of intellect becomes evident, just as the sun sets and darkness prevails."

स्मृति Noun
Smruti
आठवण किंवा विवेक
Memory or mindfulness
भ्रंशे Verb
Bhranshe
नष्ट होणे किंवा ढळणे
To fail or decay
बुद्धीचा Noun
Buddhicha
विवेकाचा किंवा विचाराचा
Of the intellect
नाश Noun
Naash
विनाश
Destruction
प्रकाशे Verb
Prakashe
दिसून येणे किंवा प्रकट होणे
Manifests or appears
अस्ता Noun
Asta
मावळणे
Setting (as in sun)

💡 Meaning

When memory fails, the intellect is destroyed. Just as the world becomes dark when the sun sets, a person is ruined when their wisdom is lost.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar illustrates the chain reaction of spiritual and mental decline. When a person is overcome by anger, their 'Smruti' (the memory of right and wrong) is clouded. This loss of memory leads to the destruction of 'Buddhi' (intellect/discernment). He uses the powerful metaphor of a sunset: just as the world is plunged into darkness when the sun sets, a person's life is ruined when the light of wisdom is extinguished.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, anger often leads to poor decision-making. For example, during a heated argument, we might forget years of friendship and say hurtful things. This happens because anger blinds our intellect. Practicing calmness helps preserve our judgment.

📌 Context

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains the psychological downfall of a person who succumbs to anger and loses their power of discrimination.

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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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