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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 82

म्हणोनि विषयांतें न सेविजे । आणि इंद्रियां नियमिजे । तरीच प्रज्ञा स्थिरावु पाविजे । अर्जुना पैं ॥ ८२ ॥

"Therefore, do not indulge in sense objects and regulate the senses; only then will the intellect attain stability, O Arjuna."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
विषयांतें Noun
Vishayante
विषयांना (इंद्रिय सुखांना)
To the sense objects
न सेविजे Verb
Na Sevije
सेवन करू नये
Should not indulge
नियमिजे Verb
Niyamije
ताबा ठेवावा / नियमन करावे
Should regulate / control
प्रज्ञा Noun
Pradnya
बुद्धी
Intellect / Wisdom
स्थिरावु Noun
Sthiravu
स्थिरता
Stability

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should not indulge in sense objects and should control the senses; only then, O Arjuna, does the intellect become stable.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that stability of the intellect (Pradnya) is impossible without the regulation of the senses. The senses naturally gravitate towards worldly pleasures (Vishaya). If one allows the senses to run wild, the mind remains scattered and agitated. By consciously withdrawing the senses from these objects and disciplining them, an individual can achieve a state of steady wisdom, which is essential for spiritual realization and inner peace.

🎯 Practical Application

Just as a student must avoid distractions like social media to focus on studies, controlling our immediate desires helps us stay focused on our long-term goals and maintain mental clarity.

📌 Context

In the context of describing a person of steady wisdom (Sthitapradnya), Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of sense control.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 21

तंव तो अर्जुनु म्हणे कृष्णा । रथु दोन्ही सैन्यांमाझारीं आणा । जेथ हे उभे आहेत झुंझाणा । कुरुक्षेत्रीं ॥ २१ ॥

"Then Arjuna said to Krishna, 'Bring the chariot between the two armies, where these warriors are standing on the field of Kurukshetra.'"

अर्जुनु Noun
Arjunu
अर्जुन
Arjuna
म्हणे Verb
Mhane
म्हणाला
Said
रधु Noun
Rathu
रथ
Chariot
सैन्यांमाझारीं Noun
Sainyanmazari
सैन्यांच्या मध्ये
Between the armies
झुंझाणा Adjective
Zunzhana
युद्धासाठी
For the battle
कुरुक्षेत्रीं Noun
Kurukshetri
कुरुक्षेत्रावर
On Kurukshetra

💡 Meaning

Then Arjuna said to Krishna, 'Bring the chariot between the two armies, where these warriors are standing for battle on the field of Kurukshetra.'

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar captures the moment when Arjuna, ready for battle, asks Lord Krishna to position his chariot between the two opposing armies. This request signifies the importance of strategic assessment. Before engaging in conflict, Arjuna wants to see who he is fighting against and understand the magnitude of the situation. It reflects a leader's need to survey the field before taking action.

🎯 Practical Application

Before starting any major project or business venture, it is crucial to analyze the environment and the challenges involved. For example, a professional should research the market and competitors thoroughly before launching a new product.

📌 Context

Arjuna asks Krishna to place the chariot in the middle of the battlefield to observe the opposing forces.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 100

म्हणोनि उचितें कर्मे । आचरावीं मनोधर्मे । जेणें पाविजे परमे । पुरुषार्थासी ॥

"Therefore, perform appropriate actions with a sincere mind, by which the supreme goal of life is attained."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचितें Adjective
Uchite
योग्य किंवा विहित
Appropriate or prescribed
आचरावीं Verb
Acharaavi
आचरणात आणावीत किंवा करावीत
Should be performed
मनोधर्मे Adverb
Manodharme
मनापासून किंवा शुद्ध भावनेने
With a sincere mind
पाविजे Verb
Pavije
प्राप्त होते
Is attained
पुरुषार्थासी Noun
Purusharthasi
जीवनाच्या सर्वोच्च ध्येयाला
To the ultimate goal of life

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform your appropriate duties with a sincere mind, so that you may attain the supreme goal of life.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that one should perform their prescribed duties (Uchita Karma) with a focused and pure mind (Manodharma). It is not the action itself that binds a person, but the intention and attachment behind it. By performing duties with sincerity and without the desire for fruit, a seeker attains the 'Parama Purushartha'—the ultimate spiritual goal or liberation. This verse serves as a bridge between worldly action and spiritual evolution, suggesting that work done with the right attitude is itself a form of worship.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, instead of working only for a salary, if an employee works with the intention of excellence and service, they achieve both professional success and inner peace.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the method of performing actions that lead to spiritual liberation rather than bondage.

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