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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 112

म्हणोनि बाह्य विषयांचा विटाळु । न शिवे ज्याचा अंतराळु । तोचि जाणावा केवळु । परब्रह्म ॥ ११२ ॥

"Therefore, he whose inner self is not touched by the impurity of external objects, know him to be the Supreme Brahman itself."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
बाह्य Adjective
Bāhya
बाहेरील
External
विटाळु Noun
Viṭāḷu
स्पर्श किंवा अशुद्धता
Impurity or touch
न शिवे Verb
Na śive
स्पर्श करत नाही
Does not touch
अंतराळु Noun
Antarāḷu
अंतःकरण किंवा मन
Inner self or mind
केवळु Adverb
Kevaḷu
साक्षात किंवा फक्त
Purely or only
परब्रह्म Noun
Parabrahma
परमात्मा
Supreme Reality

💡 Meaning

One whose inner self is not touched by the impurity of external sense objects should be known as the Supreme Brahman itself.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a person whose inner consciousness remains untouched by the 'impurity' of external sensory pleasures is truly the Supreme Brahman personified. Such a person lives in the physical world but remains mentally detached from its illusions and temptations, maintaining a state of pure existence and eternal bliss. This detachment is the hallmark of a liberated soul.

🎯 Practical Application

Practicing mindfulness to stay focused on long-term goals despite immediate distractions. Example: Choosing to focus on your work or studies instead of getting distracted by social media notifications.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a person who has attained Brahma-vidya (knowledge of the Supreme).

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 94

म्हणोनि मन हें आवरावें । इंद्रियग्रामु जितावा । मग स्थैर्य आपोआप पावे । बुद्धी तुझी ॥ ९४ ॥

"Therefore, control the mind and conquer the group of senses; then your intellect will automatically achieve stability."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
आवरावें Verb
Āvarāvēṃ
आवरले पाहिजे / नियंत्रित करावे
Should be controlled
इंद्रियग्रामु Noun
Indriyagrāmu
इंद्रियांचा समूह
Group of senses
जितावा Verb
Jitāvā
जिंकावा
Should be conquered
स्थैर्य Noun
Sthairya
स्थिरता
Stability
आपोआप Adverb
Āpōāpa
सहजपणे / स्वतःहून
Naturally / Automatically

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should restrain the mind and conquer the senses; then your intellect will naturally attain stability.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that intellectual stability is a prerequisite for self-realization. As long as the mind is restless and the senses are chasing external objects, the intellect cannot remain steady. Just as a reflection in water becomes clear only when the ripples stop, the intellect attains natural stability only when the seeker restrains the mind and conquers the senses. This internal discipline is the foundation of spiritual wisdom.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, to succeed in any task, one must withdraw the mind from distractions like social media or unnecessary entertainment. By mastering the senses, our focus improves, and our decision-making becomes more stable and effective.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the necessity of controlling the mind and senses to achieve a steady intellect (Sthitaprajna).

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 265

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे। तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे। तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे। सामान्यींही॥

"Whatever a great man does, that very thing other men also do; whatever standard he sets up, the generality of men follow the same."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
By the capable or great person
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anusthije
आचरणात आणले जाते
Is practiced or followed
प्रमाण Noun
Pramana
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or authority
सामान्यींही Noun
Samanyihi
सामान्य लोकांनी सुद्धा
By common people also

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, others also follow. Whatever standards they set, the common people accept as the norm.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights a psychological and social truth: the masses look up to leaders and wise individuals for guidance. If a realized soul or a powerful leader abandons their duties, it creates confusion and leads to the moral decay of society. Therefore, to maintain social order (Loksangraha), the wise must continue to perform their duties with detachment, setting a standard for others to follow. Their actions become the 'Pramana' (authority) for the rest of the world.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional environment, a manager must embody the work ethic they expect from their team. For instance, if a leader is punctual and ethical, the employees naturally adopt those values.

📌 Context

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the influence of a leader's actions on the common masses, emphasizing the need for exemplary behavior.

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