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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 355

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरप्रज्ञु । जो इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो करी । आणि विषयांतें विसरोनि । आत्मसुखीं रमे ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who controls his senses and, forgetting the objects of desire, dwells in the joy of the Self."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
स्थिरप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthitaprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady wisdom
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
ज्ञानेंद्रियांचा
Of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
ताबा किंवा संयम
Restraint or control
विषयांतें Noun
Vishayante
भोगाच्या वस्तूंना
Sense objects
विसरोनि Verb
Visaroni
विसरून किंवा सोडून
Forgetting or transcending
आत्मसुखीं Noun
Atmasukhi
आत्म्याच्या आनंदात
In the bliss of the self
रमे Verb
Rame
मग्न होतो
Rejoices or dwells

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is a person of steady wisdom, who restrains his senses and, forgetting worldly objects, rejoices in the bliss of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true wisdom is achieved only when a person gains complete mastery over their senses. It is not just about physical restraint but a mental state where the attraction for worldly pleasures fades away, and the individual finds supreme joy within their own soul. This internal bliss makes the intellect unshakable and free from external dependencies.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing self-discipline by limiting screen time or unhealthy habits to focus on personal growth and inner peace is a practical application of this verse.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with stable wisdom (Sthitaprajna) while commenting on the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 53

एषा तेऽभिहिता सांख्ये बुद्धिर्योगे त्विमां शृणु । बुद्ध्या युक्तो यया पार्थ कर्मबन्धं प्रहास्यसि ॥

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना । जरी या कर्माचिया बंधना । बिहेशी तरी या ज्ञाना- । कडे येईं ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, if you fear the bondage of these actions, then turn towards this knowledge."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
अर्जुना Noun
Arjuna
अर्जुना
Arjuna
कर्माचिया Noun
Karmachiya
कर्माच्या
Of actions
बंधना Noun
Bandhana
बंधनाला
Bondage
बिहेशी Verb
Biheshi
घाबरतोस
Fear
ज्ञानाकडे Noun
Jnanakade
ज्ञानाकडे
Towards knowledge

💡 Meaning

Therefore Arjuna, if you fear the bondage of karma, then embrace this knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the fear of consequences often paralyzes an individual. By shifting focus from the fruit of action to the wisdom of the self, one can perform duties without being bound by karma. This 'Buddhi Yoga' is the key to spiritual freedom while living in the material world.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your work and learning rather than just the promotion or salary. This reduces anxiety and improves performance.

📌 Context

Krishna advises Arjuna to adopt the path of wisdom to avoid the entrapment of karmic results.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 123

म्हणोनि अर्जुना हें जाणावें | जे इंद्रियें दमिलीं असावीं | मग आत्मसुख अनुभवावें | सहजेंचि ॥ १२३ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, know this: the senses must be subdued; then the bliss of the Self is experienced effortlessly."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
जाणावें Verb
Janave
समजून घ्यावे
Should know
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये आणि कर्मेंद्रिये
Senses
दमिलीं Verb
Damili
ताब्यात ठेवलेली / जिंकलेली
Subdued or controlled
आत्मसुख Noun
Atmasukha
स्वतःच्या आत्म्याचा आनंद
Bliss of the self
अनुभवावें Verb
Anubhavave
अनुभव घ्यावा
To experience
सहजेंचि Adverb
Sahajenchi
सहजपणे / आपोआप
Naturally or effortlessly

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, understand this: the senses must be controlled; then the bliss of the Self can be experienced naturally.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that mastery over the senses is the gateway to spiritual realization. He explains that as long as the mind is scattered by sensory desires, it cannot perceive the subtle joy of the Self. By subduing the senses (Indriya-damana), the seeker removes the obstacles to inner peace. Once the external distractions are silenced, the inherent bliss of the soul manifests naturally and effortlessly, without the need for external rituals.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, to achieve deep focus or mental clarity, one must practice 'digital detox' or control the urge for instant gratification. By mastering these impulses, one naturally finds a deeper sense of satisfaction and productivity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the prerequisite for experiencing spiritual bliss to Arjuna.

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