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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 98

म्हणोनि विषय हे सर्वथा । न भजावे पांडुसुता । जे दुःखमूळ अनंता । व्याधी येणे ॥

"Therefore, O son of Pandu, do not indulge in these sensory objects at all; for they are the root of infinite misery and the cause of ailments."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
विषय Noun
Vishaya
इंद्रियांचे भोग
Sensory objects/pleasures
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे / कधीही
In every way / Always
भजावे Verb
Bhajave
सेवन करावे / आसक्ती धरावी
To indulge or worship
दुःखमूळ Noun
Dukhamula
दुःखाचे मूळ
Root of suffering
व्याधी Noun
Vyadhi
रोग किंवा आजार
Disease or ailment

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not indulge in sensory pleasures at all, as they are the root of infinite sorrow and the source of all ailments.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar warns that sensory pleasures are the root cause of endless suffering and spiritual diseases. While they may seem attractive initially, they lead to a cycle of attachment and pain. A seeker of truth should avoid being consumed by these temporary gratifications to achieve lasting peace and avoid the 'diseases' of worldly existence.

🎯 Practical Application

Excessive use of digital entertainment or unhealthy habits provides instant gratification but leads to long-term mental and physical health issues. Practicing moderation is the key to a healthy life.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the fleeting and painful nature of sensory pleasures to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 26

न बुद्धिभेदं जनयेदज्ञानां कर्मसङ्गिनाम् । जोषयेत्सर्वकर्माणि विद्वान् युक्तः समाचरन् ॥

म्हणोनि अज्ञानाचेनि ठायीं । बुद्धिभेद न कीजे कांहीं । तयां कर्मचि विहित पाहीं । आचरोनि दाखवावें ॥ २६ ॥

"Therefore, do not create confusion in the minds of the ignorant; instead, demonstrate the prescribed actions by performing them personally."

अज्ञानाचेनि Noun
Ajnanacheni
अज्ञानी माणसाच्या
of the ignorant
बुद्धिभेद Noun
Buddhibheda
विचारांमधील गोंधळ
confusion of intellect
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले
prescribed
आचरोनि Verb
Acharoni
आचरण करून
by practicing
दाखवावें Verb
Dakhavave
दाखवून द्यावे
should show

💡 Meaning

One should not create confusion in the minds of ignorant people attached to work. Instead, a wise person should perform all duties in a disciplined way to inspire them.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that a realized soul should not disturb the faith of common people who are attached to rituals. Instead of preaching abstract philosophy which they might not understand, the wise person should perform their duties with devotion and detachment, serving as a living example. This prevents the ignorant from falling into inaction or confusion, leading them gradually towards higher understanding through the path of selfless action.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, a leader should lead by example. Instead of just lecturing employees about work ethics, a manager who works diligently and stays disciplined inspires the team to follow suit naturally.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains to Arjuna how a wise person should behave among those who are attached to fruitive results to ensure social stability.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 365

तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरप्रज्ञु । जो इंद्रियांसी अजिंक्यु । जयाचा हातु न लगे विषयविषु । तोचि पूर्णु ॥ ३६५ ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who is unconquerable by the senses, and who is not touched by the poison of sense-objects; he is perfect."

स्थिरप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthiraprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady wisdom
अजिंक्यु Adjective
Ajinkyu
ज्याला जिंकता येत नाही असा / विजेता
Unconquerable / Victorious
विषयविषु Noun
Vishayavishu
सांसारिक विषयांचे विष
Poison of sense objects
पूर्णु Adjective
Purnu
परिपूर्ण / सिद्ध
Complete / Perfected
इंद्रियांसी Noun
Indriyansi
इंद्रियांना
To the senses

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who is unconquerable by the senses and who is not touched by the poison of sense-objects; he is truly perfect.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that true stability of intellect is achieved only by one who has mastered their senses. He compares worldly pleasures to poison ('Vishaya-visha'), suggesting that just as poison destroys the body, uncontrolled sensory desires destroy spiritual progress. A person who remains untouched by these temptations and keeps their senses withdrawn from their objects is recognized as a 'Purna' or a perfected soul.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing restraint against digital distractions or unhealthy cravings is a form of sense control. Example: Choosing to focus on a long-term goal instead of immediate gratification from social media likes.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar concludes the description of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) by emphasizing sense control.

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