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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 61

म्हणोनि इंद्रियें दमिजेत । आणि युक्तीनें विषय सांडिजेत । तरीच हे स्थिरावत । प्रज्ञा पैं ॥ ६१ ॥

"Therefore, the senses should be subdued, and objects of desire should be abandoned with wisdom; only then does this intellect become firm."

इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये व कर्मेंद्रिये
Senses
दमिजेत Verb
Damijet
संयम करावा
Should be controlled
युक्तीनें Adverb
Yuktine
कौशल्याने किंवा विवेकाने
With skill or wisdom
विषय Noun
Vishaya
भोगाच्या वस्तू
Objects of enjoyment
स्थिरावत Verb
Sthiravat
स्थिर होते
Becomes stable
प्रज्ञा Noun
Pradnya
बुद्धी
Intellect

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should control the senses and skillfully renounce sensory objects; only then does the intellect become steady.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that physical suppression of the senses is insufficient. One must employ 'Yukti' (skillful means or discernment) to detach the mind from sensory objects. Only when the senses are disciplined and the attraction to worldly pleasures is neutralized through wisdom does the intellect become truly steady and anchored in the Self.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing a 'digital detox' by consciously limiting social media usage to focus on personal growth is a practical application of controlling the senses with wisdom.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of sense control and skillful detachment to achieve a steady intellect.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 197

यद्यदाचरति श्रेष्ठस्तत्तदेवेतरो जनः । स यत्प्रमाणं कुरुते लोकस्तदनुवर्तते ॥

म्हणौनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे । तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । सामान्येंही ॥ १९७ ॥

"Therefore, whatever a capable person does, the same is practiced by others; whatever they accept as standard, is followed by the common folk."

समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
श्रेष्ठ किंवा सामर्थ्यवान व्यक्तीने
By the capable or great person
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anushthije
आचरण करावे किंवा अमलात आणावे
Should be practiced or followed
प्रमाण Noun
Praman
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or authority
सामान्येंही Noun
Samanyenhi
सामान्य लोकांनी सुद्धा
Even by common people
इतरींही Pronoun
Itarinhi
इतरांनी सुद्धा
By others as well

💡 Meaning

Whatever a great person does, others follow. Whatever standard they set, the common people pursue that.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes the concept of 'Loksangraha' or the welfare of the world. He posits that the behavior of leaders and enlightened souls serves as a blueprint for society. Common people often lack the deep discernment of scriptures and thus look up to the actions of the 'Samartha' (the capable/great). Therefore, a wise person must act with integrity and follow the path of righteousness, not for personal gain, but to ensure that the social fabric remains intact and guided by virtue.

🎯 Practical Application

Leaders in an organization or elders in a family should lead by example. If a manager is punctual and hardworking, the team naturally adopts those traits. Example: A teacher who speaks politely will inspire students to be respectful.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how the actions of great leaders influence the common masses and the importance of setting a good example.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 44

जेणे विषयांचेनि मिषे । बुद्धीचिये कळा नाशे । जेणे मोहविले असे । विवेकबळ ॥

"Through the lure of sense-objects, the light of the intellect is extinguished, and the strength of discrimination is deluded."

विषयांचेनि Noun
Vishayancheni
विषयांच्या (इंद्रिय भोगांच्या)
of sense objects
मिषे Noun
Mishe
निमित्ताने किंवा बहाण्याने
on the pretext of
बुद्धीचिये Noun
Buddhichiye
बुद्धीची
of the intellect
नाशे Verb
Nashe
नाश होतो किंवा लोप पावते
is destroyed
मोहविले Verb
Mohavile
भुलविले किंवा मोहित केले
deluded or charmed
विवेकबळ Noun
Vivekabala
सारासार विचार करण्याची शक्ती
power of discrimination

💡 Meaning

Through the pretext of sensory pleasures, the brilliance of the intellect is destroyed, and the power of discrimination is deluded.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the destructive nature of sensory attachments. When a person becomes obsessed with worldly pleasures, their intellectual clarity is diminished. This obsession acts as a veil that blinds the 'Viveka' (the power to distinguish between right and wrong), leading the individual away from their true purpose and spiritual growth. The 'brilliance' of the mind is lost when it is constantly chasing external gratifications.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, if a person prioritizes instant gratification (like excessive social media) over long-term goals, their focus weakens. One must use 'Viveka' to choose meaningful work over temporary distractions.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how attachment to worldly pleasures clouds human judgment and destroys the power of discrimination.

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