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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 211

तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणोनि अर्जुना हें पाहीं । जयाचें अंतःकरण स्थिरावले ठायीं । तोचि पूर्णप्रज्ञु या लोकीं जाणावा ॥ २११ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, observe this; he whose heart is stabilized in its place, he alone should be known as one of perfect wisdom in this world."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
अंतःकरण Noun
Antahkaran
मन किंवा अंतरात्मा
Mind or inner self
स्थिरावले Verb
Sthiravale
स्थिर झाले
Stabilized
पूर्णप्रज्ञु Noun
Purnaprajnu
ज्याची बुद्धी पूर्णपणे स्थिर आहे असा
One with perfect wisdom
लोकीं Noun
Loki
या जगात
In this world

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, know that person to be of steady wisdom whose mind is firmly stabilized in its true place.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual maturity is reached when an individual's consciousness is no longer scattered by external sensory objects. Just as a tortoise protects itself by withdrawing into its shell, a wise person withdraws their senses from worldly distractions. This internal stability leads to a state of 'Purnaprajna' (perfect wisdom), where the person remains unaffected by the dualities of life like joy and sorrow.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this teaches emotional intelligence. For example, when facing a high-pressure situation at work, instead of reacting impulsively, one should maintain mental balance and act with a calm mind.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) as described by Lord Krishna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 18

तरी हे साचोकारें । जे शरीरें नाशवंतें निर्धारें । आणि अविनाशी तें अक्षरें । आत्मतत्त्व ॥ १८ ॥

"Truly, these bodies are known to be perishable, but the soul is eternal and indestructible."

साचोकारें Adverb
sāchokāreṃ
नक्कीच किंवा खरोखर
truly or certainly
नाशवंतें Adjective
nāśavaṃteṃ
नष्ट होणारे
perishable
निर्धारें Adverb
nirdhāreṃ
निश्चयाने किंवा खात्रीने
with certainty
अविनाशी Adjective
avināśī
कधीही नष्ट न होणारे
indestructible
अक्षरें Adjective
akṣareṃ
ज्याचा क्षय होत नाही असे
imperishable
आत्मतत्त्व Noun
ātmatattva
आत्म्याचे स्वरूप
the principle of soul

💡 Meaning

The body is definitely perishable, but the soul within it is eternal and indestructible.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the dual nature of existence: the physical body (Sharira) and the soul (Atman). He asserts that while the body is bound by time and will eventually perish, the soul is 'Akshara'—beyond decay and destruction. This realization helps one overcome the fear of death and attachment to the physical form, leading to spiritual liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when facing physical loss or aging, understanding that our core essence is eternal helps reduce anxiety and fosters mental resilience. For example, just as we discard old clothes for new ones, the soul transitions through bodies.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the distinction between the perishable body and the eternal soul to Arjuna. Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on this in Marathi.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 150

म्हणोनि अर्जुना पाहीं । या बुद्धीसारिखें कांहीं । पवित्र दुजें नाहीं । तिहीं लोकीं ॥ १५० ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, see; there is nothing as holy as this wisdom in the three worlds."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇōni
म्हणून
Therefore
पाहीं Verb
Pāhīṃ
पहा किंवा लक्षात घे
See or observe
बुद्धीसारिखें Noun
Buddhīsārikhēṃ
बुद्धीप्रमाणे
Like the intellect/wisdom
पवित्र Adjective
Pavitra
शुद्ध किंवा पावन
Pure or sacred
दुजें Adjective
Dujēṃ
दुसरे
Second or other
तिहीं लोकीं Noun
Tihīṃ lōkīṃ
तिन्ही जगात
In the three worlds

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, observe that there is nothing as pure as this spiritual wisdom in all the three worlds.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the supreme purity of spiritual intellect (Buddhi). He asserts that in all the three realms of existence (Earth, Heaven, and the Underworld), there is nothing as sanctifying as the wisdom that leads to self-realization. This 'Buddhi' is not just worldly intelligence but the refined discernment that distinguishes between the eternal soul and the transient body, acting as the ultimate purifier of the human soul.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, prioritize gaining clarity and wisdom over material gains. For example, when faced with a difficult choice, instead of acting on impulse, use your inner discernment to choose the path that is ethically right and beneficial for long-term peace.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the unparalleled purity of spiritual wisdom (Buddhi) to Arjuna during the discourse on the stable intellect.

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