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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 314

जैसा पूर्णत्वें सरिता । समुद्रु होय सर्वथा । तैसिया कामनावस्था । न बाधती ॥

"As the rivers in their fullness meet the ocean, so do the states of desire not affect the wise."

जैसा Adverb
Jaisa
ज्याप्रमाणे
Just as
पूर्णत्वें Adverb
Purnatve
पूर्णपणे भरलेल्या
In fullness
सरिता Noun
Sarita
नद्या
Rivers
समुद्रु Noun
Samudru
सागर
Ocean
कामनावस्था Noun
Kamnavastha
इच्छांची स्थिती
State of desires
बाधती Verb
Badhati
बाधा पोहोचवणे किंवा विचलित करणे
To affect or disturb

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains steady even when all rivers flow into it, a person remains peaceful when all desires dissolve within them without causing any disturbance.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the metaphor of the ocean to describe the mental state of a realized soul. Just as the ocean remains undisturbed despite being constantly filled by numerous rivers, a person of steady wisdom remains calm and unaffected even when various desires or external stimuli enter their mind. Their inner fulfillment is so vast that external changes cannot disrupt their peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we face many distractions and emotional highs and lows. Like the ocean, we should learn to absorb these experiences without losing our inner balance. For example, staying calm during a workplace conflict instead of reacting impulsively.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) using the analogy of the ocean.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 244

आणि कूर्माचीं अंगें जैसीं । निवांतें होती आपैसीं । तैसीं इंद्रियें जयाचीं त्यांसीं । वश होती ॥

"And as the limbs of a tortoise are naturally withdrawn, so do the senses of such a person come under their control."

कूर्माचीं Noun
Kurmachi
कासवाची
of a tortoise
अंगें Noun
Ange
अवयव
limbs
निवांतें Adverb
Nivante
शांतपणे किंवा सहज
calmly or naturally
आपैसीं Adverb
Apaishi
आपोआप
automatically
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
senses
वश Adjective
Vash
ताब्यात
under control

💡 Meaning

Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs naturally, the senses of a wise person are completely under their control.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the metaphor of a tortoise to describe the mastery of a self-realized soul over their senses. Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell at will for protection or rest, a wise person can withdraw their senses from worldly objects effortlessly. This indicates that true self-control is not a forced suppression but a natural state of being for one who has attained inner peace and spiritual stability.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice 'digital detox' by consciously withdrawing from your phone when it's not needed, just like a tortoise withdraws into its shell to stay safe and focused.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains the characteristics of a person with stable wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna, focusing on sense control.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 2

तरी उचित आणि सोपें । जेणें आचरिलें न बाणती पापें । तें सांगिजो आम्हांप्रत रूपें । विवंचूनि ॥

तरी उचित आणि सोपे । जेणे आचरिले न बाणती पापे । ते सांगिजो आम्हांप्रत रूपे । विवंचूनि ॥

"Therefore, tell us clearly that which is proper and easy, by practicing which no sins are incurred."

उचित Adjective
uchita
योग्य
Proper/Right
सोपें Adjective
sopēṃ
सुलभ
Easy
आचरिलें Verb
ācarilēṃ
आचरण केले असता
When practiced
बाणती Verb
bāṇatī
लागणे किंवा चिकटणे
To affect or stick
पापें Noun
pāpēṃ
पाप किंवा वाईट कर्म
Sins
विवंचूनि Adverb
vivañcūni
विचार करून किंवा स्पष्ट करून
After deliberation or clearly

💡 Meaning

Therefore, please tell us clearly that which is proper and easy, by practicing which no sins are incurred.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Arjuna appeals to Lord Krishna to provide a definitive and uncomplicated path. He seeks a way of life or action that is inherently 'proper' (Uchita) and 'easy' (Sope) to execute. His primary concern is to avoid the accumulation of 'sins' (Papa) while performing his duties. This reflects the human desire for clarity when faced with complex moral dilemmas, seeking a path that balances duty with spiritual safety.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when faced with a choice, one should look for the path that is ethically sound and sustainable. For example, choosing honesty in business might seem difficult, but it is the 'proper' path that prevents the 'sin' of guilt and legal trouble later.

📌 Context

Arjuna is confused by Krishna's previous explanation and asks for a single, clear path that is easy to follow and free from sin.

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