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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 128

जैसा कवळिला कवळु । न सांडिजे रसाळु । तैसा विषयांचा विटाळु । न धरीच जो ॥

"As a delicious morsel once taken is not cast out, so he who is filled with the bliss of the Self is not touched by the impurity of sense-objects."

कवळिला Verb
Kavalila
तोंडात घेतलेला
Taken in the mouth
कवळु Noun
Kavalu
घास
Morsel
रसाळु Adjective
Rasalu
चविष्ट किंवा रसाळ
Juicy or tasty
सांडिजे Verb
Sandije
टाकून देणे
To discard or spit out
विटाळु Noun
Vitalu
अशुद्धता किंवा दोष
Impurity or defect

💡 Meaning

Just as one does not discard a delicious morsel once taken in the mouth, a wise person who has tasted spiritual bliss is not affected by the distractions of worldly objects.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj uses a vivid analogy of a tasty morsel. He explains that just as a person enjoying a delicious bite of food would never think of spitting it out, a person who has experienced the supreme bliss of self-realization remains unaffected by worldly temptations. The 'impurity' of sensory objects (Vishaya) no longer bothers or distracts such a person because their internal joy is far superior to any external pleasure. They live in the world but are not bound by its illusions.

🎯 Practical Application

Focus on finding intrinsic joy in your growth or work. For example, when a student finds genuine interest in a subject, the 'taste' of knowledge makes them naturally ignore the distractions of social media or entertainment.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the inner state of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) who is immersed in the bliss of the Self.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 1

तरी अवधान एकवेळ दीजे । मग सर्वसुखासी पात्र होईजे । हें प्रतिज्ञोत्तर माझें । उघड ऐका ॥ १ ॥

"Give your attention but once, and become worthy of all bliss; listen clearly to this, my solemn promise."

अवधान Noun
Avadhana
लक्ष किंवा एकाग्रता
Attention or focus
दीजे Verb
Dije
द्यावे
Should give
पात्र Adjective
Patra
लायक किंवा योग्य
Worthy or eligible
प्रतिज्ञोत्तर Noun
Pratijnottara
प्रतिज्ञेचे शब्द
Words of promise
उघड Adverb
Ughada
स्पष्टपणे
Clearly

💡 Meaning

Please give your attention just once, and you shall become worthy of all happiness. Listen clearly to this, my solemn promise.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this opening verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar makes a solemn promise to his listeners. He asserts that if one provides undivided attention to this spiritual discourse, they will become worthy of attaining supreme bliss. This highlights 'Shravana' (attentive listening) as the primary step in the path of knowledge. The use of the word 'Pratijna' (promise) reflects the author's absolute confidence in the transformative power of the Gita's teachings as interpreted in the Dnyaneshwari.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, deep listening is the key to learning and success. For example, when a professional listens to a client's needs with full focus, they can provide the best solution, leading to mutual satisfaction.

📌 Context

At the beginning of the fourth chapter, Saint Dnyaneshwar addresses the audience, emphasizing the importance of attentive listening to grasp the spiritual wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 133

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरबुद्धि । जयाची हे ऐसी शुद्धी । जो न विसंबे निरवधि । आत्मबोधा ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady intellect, whose purity is such, and who never abandons self-realization."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
स्थिरबुद्धि Noun
Sthirabuddhi
अढळ बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady intellect
शुद्धी Noun
Shuddhi
पवित्रता किंवा जाणीव
Purity or awareness
विसंबे Verb
Visambe
विसरणे किंवा विचलित होणे
To forget or deviate
निरवधि Adverb
Niravadhi
अखंड किंवा निरंतर
Continuous or eternal
आत्मबोधा Noun
Atmabodha
स्वस्वरूपाचे ज्ञान
Self-realization

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is of steady intellect, whose consciousness is so pure and who never, for a moment, loses sight of self-knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar defines the 'Sthitaprajna' (the one with steady wisdom). He explains that a person whose intellect has attained such purity that it remains eternally anchored in self-awareness, without ever forgetting the true nature of the soul, is truly steady-minded. This state is characterized by an unwavering connection to the divine, regardless of external circumstances or internal fluctuations.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, it means maintaining inner calm and focus on your core values even during chaos. For example, staying composed and ethical during a high-stress business crisis without losing your sense of self.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a person who has achieved steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna).

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