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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 307

जेथ रागद्वेषांचीं दोन्ही । बोळवणें जालीं अंतःकरणीं । मग इंद्रियें आपैसां गुणीं । वर्तती जरी ॥

जेथे राग आणि द्वेष या दोघांनाही अंतःकरणातून निरोप दिला जातो, तिथे इंद्रिये आपोआप आपापल्या विषयांत वागू लागली तरी (बाध येत नाही).

"Where both attraction and repulsion have been bid farewell from the heart, then even if the senses act according to their nature, they do not bind the soul."

राग Noun
Raga
आसक्ती किंवा अति आवड
Attachment or excessive liking
द्वेष Noun
Dvesha
तिरस्कार किंवा नावड
Hatred or repulsion
बोळवणें Verb
Bolavane
निरोप देणे किंवा घालवून देणे
To bid farewell or removal
अंतःकरणीं Noun
Antahkarani
मनामध्ये
In the heart or mind
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
Sense organs
आपैसां Adverb
Apaisa
आपोआप किंवा सहजपणे
Naturally or spontaneously
वर्तती Verb
Vartati
वागतात किंवा कार्य करतात
Behave or act

💡 Meaning

When attraction and hatred are removed from the heart, the senses may interact with the world naturally, but they do not cause any harm to the mind's peace.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the state of a 'Sthitaprajna' (a person of steady wisdom). When the dualities of attraction (Raga) and repulsion (Dvesha) are eliminated from the heart, the mind becomes pure and stable. Even if the senses (eyes, ears, etc.) interact with their respective objects in the material world, they do so without creating any mental disturbance, ego, or bondage. The senses act naturally according to their properties, but the soul remains untouched by the results of those actions, leading to ultimate peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing equanimity means not being overly excited by success or devastated by failure. For example, a student who studies hard but remains calm regardless of the result is practicing the removal of 'Raga' and 'Dvesha'.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a person who has conquered the dualities of likes and dislikes, allowing them to interact with the world without mental disturbance.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 368

तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो । जयासी जाहला आहे पहा हो । तोचि पूर्णबोधु पाहो । स्थिरप्रज्ञ ॥ ३६८ ॥

"Therefore, O Mighty-armed, he whose senses are completely restrained from their objects, his wisdom is firmly established."

इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
इंद्रियांचा (डोळे, कान इ.)
of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
संयम किंवा ताबा
restraint or control
जयासी Pronoun
Jayasi
ज्याला
to whom
पूर्णबोधु Noun
Purnabodhu
पूर्ण ज्ञानी
fully enlightened
स्थिरप्रज्ञ Adjective
Sthitaprajna
ज्याची बुद्धी स्थिर आहे असा
one with steady wisdom

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one who has completely restrained their senses from the sense-objects is a person of steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual stability is achieved only when an individual has complete mastery over their senses. Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell at the slightest hint of danger, a wise person withdraws their senses from worldly attractions. This internal discipline ensures that the intellect remains focused on the Divine, undisturbed by external temptations. It is the hallmark of a person whose wisdom is firmly established.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing digital detox or resisting the urge to procrastinate by controlling one's impulses is a practical application of this verse. For example, choosing to focus on a long-term goal instead of immediate sensory pleasure.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains to Arjuna the final characteristic of a person with steady wisdom, focusing on the mastery over senses.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 14

अन्नापासोनि भूतें । पर्जन्यापासोनि अन्न होतें । यज्ञापासोनि पर्जन्यें । येती गा ॥ १४ ॥

"From food, beings are born; from rain, food is produced; from sacrifice, rain comes forth."

अन्नापासोनि Noun
Annapasoni
अन्नापासून
From food
भूतें Noun
Bhute
सजीव प्राणी
Living beings
पर्जन्यापासोनि Noun
Parjanyapasoni
पावसापासून
From rain
होतें Verb
Hote
निर्माण होते
Is produced
यज्ञापासोनि Noun
Yajnyapasoni
यज्ञापासून
From sacrifice
येती Verb
Yeti
येतात
Come/Occur

💡 Meaning

Living beings are born from food, food is produced from rain, and rain arises from sacrifice (Yajna).

🔍 Deep Interpretation

This verse describes the interconnected cycle of the universe. All living beings are sustained by food. Food is produced by rain, and rain is the result of Yajna (sacrifice or selfless action). Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that our actions are not isolated but part of a grand cosmic system. By performing our duties selflessly, we contribute to the well-being of the entire world and maintain the ecological balance.

🎯 Practical Application

Recognize that your actions affect the environment. For example, practicing sustainable living and conserving water is a modern-day 'Yajna' that ensures future generations have enough resources.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the cycle of nature and the importance of performing one's duty to maintain cosmic balance.

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