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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 61

म्हणोनि इंद्रियें दमिजेत । आणि युक्तीनें विषय सांडिजेत । तरीच हे स्थिरावत । प्रज्ञा पैं ॥ ६१ ॥

"Therefore, the senses should be subdued, and objects of desire should be abandoned with wisdom; only then does this intellect become firm."

इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये व कर्मेंद्रिये
Senses
दमिजेत Verb
Damijet
संयम करावा
Should be controlled
युक्तीनें Adverb
Yuktine
कौशल्याने किंवा विवेकाने
With skill or wisdom
विषय Noun
Vishaya
भोगाच्या वस्तू
Objects of enjoyment
स्थिरावत Verb
Sthiravat
स्थिर होते
Becomes stable
प्रज्ञा Noun
Pradnya
बुद्धी
Intellect

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should control the senses and skillfully renounce sensory objects; only then does the intellect become steady.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that physical suppression of the senses is insufficient. One must employ 'Yukti' (skillful means or discernment) to detach the mind from sensory objects. Only when the senses are disciplined and the attraction to worldly pleasures is neutralized through wisdom does the intellect become truly steady and anchored in the Self.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing a 'digital detox' by consciously limiting social media usage to focus on personal growth is a practical application of controlling the senses with wisdom.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of sense control and skillful detachment to achieve a steady intellect.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 258

म्हणौनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे। तें तें लोकीं प्रमाण मानिजे। आणि तेणेंचि मार्गें चालिजे। साधारणेंही॥

"Therefore, whatever the capable ones do, the world accepts as authority; and common people also walk by that very path."

समर्थें Noun
samarthē̃
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
by the capable or great person
प्रमाण Noun
pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
standard or authority
मार्गें Noun
mārgē̃
रस्त्याने किंवा पद्धतीने
by the path or way
साधारणेंही Noun
sādhāraṇē̃hī
सामान्य लोकांनी सुद्धा
even by common people
कीजे Verb
kījē
केले जाते
is done
मानिजे Verb
mānijē
मानले जाते
is accepted

💡 Meaning

Whatever a capable person does is accepted as a standard by the world, and common people follow that same path.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the actions of leaders or wise individuals serve as a benchmark for the rest of society. Whatever a great person does, common people accept it as the standard (Pramana) and follow that same path. This highlights the immense social responsibility of those in positions of influence; their behavior dictates the moral fabric of the community. It aligns with the Bhagavad Gita's teaching that the world follows the lead of the best among men.

🎯 Practical Application

In a corporate setting, if a CEO practices punctuality and ethical decision-making, the employees naturally adopt these values. Leaders must lead by example to inspire positive change.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how the conduct of great leaders sets a precedent for the entire society.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 285

रागद्वेषवियुक्तैस्तु विषयानिन्द्रियैश्चरन् । आत्मवश्यैर्विधेयात्मा प्रसादमधिगच्छति ॥

म्हणौनि इंद्रियें आपुलेनि मेळें । विषयो सेविजे सलीलें । परि तेथ रागद्वेषु न ढळे । मानसाचा ॥

"Therefore, the senses interact with objects naturally, but the mind does not waver with attachment or aversion."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
Senses
विषयो Noun
Vishayo
भोगाच्या वस्तू
Objects of senses
सेविजे Verb
Sevije
उपभोगणे
To experience or consume
सलीलें Adverb
Salile
सहजपणे किंवा लीलेने
Naturally or effortlessly
रागद्वेषु Noun
Ragadveshu
आसक्ती आणि तिरस्कार
Attachment and aversion
मानसाचा Noun
Manasacha
मनाचा
Of the mind

💡 Meaning

Therefore, the senses may naturally experience objects, but the mind remains free from attachment and aversion.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a 'Vidhyeatma' (one who has controlled the self). Such a person allows the senses to interact with their respective objects naturally, but ensures the mind remains neutral. The absence of 'Raga' (attachment) and 'Dvesha' (repulsion) is the key to inner peace. Even while living in the material world, the seeker remains untouched by its dualities, leading to a state of divine grace and tranquility.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when you use technology or eat food, enjoy its utility or taste, but do not become emotionally dependent on it. If it is unavailable, your peace of mind should remain intact.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a person with a steady mind interacts with the world without being affected by likes and dislikes.

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