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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 189

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । या इंद्रियांसीं सर्वथा । नियमु करीं तत्त्वतां । पापरूपां ॥ १८९ ॥

"Therefore, you must now thoroughly control these senses, which are the form of sin."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियांसीं Noun
Indriyansi
इंद्रियांना
To the senses
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे
Completely
नियमु Noun
Niyamu
ताबा किंवा नियंत्रण
Control or restraint
पापरूपां Adjective
Paparupa
पापाचे स्वरूप असलेल्या
Sinful in nature

💡 Meaning

Therefore, you should now completely restrain these senses, which are the embodiment of sin.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the senses are the gateways through which desire (Kama) enters and corrupts the human mind. To attain spiritual stability and perform one's duty (Dharma) effectively, one must first discipline the senses. By calling the senses 'Paparupa' (sinful), the verse highlights how uncontrolled sensory organs lead a person toward moral and spiritual downfall. Mastery over the senses is presented as the first and most crucial step in the path of Karma Yoga.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing digital detox or controlling the urge to scroll social media mindlessly is a practical way to apply this principle of sensory control.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna instructs Arjuna on the necessity of controlling the senses to overcome the destructive power of desire.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 385

विहाय कामान्यः सर्वान्पुमांश्चरति निःस्पृहः । निर्ममो निरहंकारः स शांतिमधिगच्छति ॥

जयाचिया अंतःकरणीं । विषयांची नाही आठवणी । तोचि जाणावा जगीं या । स्थितप्रज्ञु ॥

"In whose heart there is no memory of sense-objects, know him alone to be a Sthitaprajna in this world."

जयाचिया Pronoun
Jayachiya
ज्याच्या
Whose
अंतःकरणीं Noun
Antahkarni
मनात
In the heart or mind
विषयांची Noun
Vishayanchi
इंद्रियभोगांची
Of sense objects
आठवणी Noun
Aathvani
स्मरण
Memory or remembrance
जाणावा Verb
Janava
ओळखावा
Should be known
स्थितप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthitaprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धीचा
One with steady wisdom

💡 Meaning

One in whose heart there is no longer even a memory of sense objects should be recognized as a person of steady wisdom in this world.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual stability is reached only when the subconscious mind is free from the residues of worldly desires. It is not enough to physically distance oneself from objects of pleasure; the mental 'memory' or craving for them must vanish. Only such a person, whose intellect is unshakeable and heart is void of attachment, is truly wise.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, true discipline is achieved when you are no longer tempted by a habit even in your thoughts, rather than just avoiding it due to lack of opportunity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the ultimate state of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) who has transcended all mental desires.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 21

वेदाविनाशिनं नित्यं य एनमजमव्ययम् । कथं स पुरुषः पार्थ कं घातयति हन्ति कम् ॥

तरी साचचि हें न मरे । आणि मारिलें तरी न तरे । हें नित्य आणि निर्विकारें । अनादि सिद्ध ॥

"Truly this soul does not die, nor is it destroyed by any means; it is eternal, immutable, and eternally established."

साचचि Adverb
Sachachi
खरोखर/सत्य
Truly/In reality
न मरे Verb
Na Mare
मरत नाही
Does not die
नित्य Adjective
Nitya
शाश्वत/कायम
Eternal
निर्विकारें Adjective
Nirvikare
बदल न होणारे
Changeless/Immutable
अनादि Adjective
Anadi
ज्याला सुरुवात नाही
Beginningless
सिद्ध Adjective
Siddha
स्वयंसिद्ध/अस्तित्वात असलेले
Established/Proven

💡 Meaning

This soul truly never dies, and even if one tries to kill it, it does not perish. It is eternal, changeless, and exists from time immemorial.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the Sanskrit verse of the Gita, emphasizing that the Soul (Atman) is beyond the reach of destruction. It is 'Nitya' (everlasting) and 'Nirvikara' (without modifications). Since the soul is unborn and undying, the concepts of 'killing' or 'being killed' are only applicable to the physical body, not the true self. One who realizes this truth remains unshaken by the changes of the material world.

🎯 Practical Application

This knowledge can be used to overcome the fear of loss or failure by realizing that our inner essence is untouched by external circumstances. Example: Maintaining mental balance during a crisis by understanding that the core 'Self' is permanent while situations are temporary.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the eternal and indestructible nature of the soul to Arjuna to remove his grief.

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