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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 36

तैसे अध्यात्मशास्त्रीं निपुण । जे प्रमेयाचे निधान । तयां मानसीं समाधान । होईल येणें ॥

"Likewise, those expert in spiritual science, who are the storehouse of ultimate truths, will find peace of mind through this."

अध्यात्मशास्त्रीं Noun
Adhyātmashāstrīṃ
अध्यात्म शास्त्रामध्ये
In the science of spirituality
निपुण Adjective
Nipuṇa
कुशल किंवा हुशार
Expert or skilled
प्रमेयाचे Noun
Pramēyācē
सिद्धांताचे किंवा सत्याचे
Of the theorems or ultimate truths
निधान Noun
Nidhāna
खजिना किंवा साठा
Treasure or storehouse
मानसीं Noun
Mānasīṃ
मनामध्ये
In the mind
समाधान Noun
Samādhāna
संतोष किंवा तृप्ती
Satisfaction or contentment

💡 Meaning

Those who are experts in spiritual science and are storehouses of ultimate truths will find great mental satisfaction through this work.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that his work is not just a literal translation of the Gita but a deep spiritual treatise. He asserts that those who are well-versed in spiritual sciences and are looking for the ultimate truth (Pramēya) will find profound mental peace and clarity through this commentary. It serves as a validation for the intellectual and spiritual depth of the Dnyaneshwari, suggesting that it satisfies even the most rigorous seekers of truth.

🎯 Practical Application

Seeking deep knowledge from authentic sources leads to mental clarity. Example: Just as a scientist feels satisfied after proving a complex theory, a seeker feels peace after understanding spiritual truths through a reliable guide.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the intellectual and spiritual impact his commentary will have on learned scholars.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 191

तस्मादेवं विदित्वैनं नानुशोचितुमर्हसि ॥

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना । झणीं यासी शोक करिसी मना । हें विचारूनि आपणा । सांडिसी कां ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, do not let your mind be filled with grief. Having reflected upon this, why do you abandon your self-possession?"

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झणीं Adverb
Jhani
उगाच/नको
Do not/Lest
शोक Noun
Shoka
दुःख
Grief
विचारूनि Verb
Vicharuni
विचार करून
Having reflected
सांडिसी Verb
Sandisi
सोडतोस
Abandoning

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not grieve in your mind. Having contemplated this truth, why do you lose your composure?

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets Krishna's message that the soul is beyond physical destruction. Once this metaphysical truth is realized, grieving for the physical body is seen as an act of ignorance. He encourages Arjuna to maintain his mental equilibrium through right knowledge and contemplation of the eternal self.

🎯 Practical Application

When faced with inevitable changes or losses, use logical reflection to stabilize your emotions. Example: Instead of being devastated by a failure, analyze the cause and maintain your inner strength to try again.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the nature of the soul to Arjuna to remove his delusion and grief.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 108

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो । जयापाशीं आहे पाहो । तोचि प्रज्ञाप्रतिष्ठितु हो । जाणिजे गा ॥ १०८ ॥

"Therefore, he who has mastery over his senses, consider him to be firmly established in wisdom."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
ज्ञानेंद्रिये आणि कर्मेंद्रिये यांचा
Of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
संयम किंवा ताबा
Restraint or control
जयापाशीं Pronoun
Jayapashi
ज्याच्या जवळ
With whom
प्रज्ञाप्रतिष्ठितु Adjective
Prajnapratishthitu
ज्याची बुद्धी स्थिर आहे असा
One with steady wisdom
जाणिजे Verb
Janije
ओळखावे किंवा समजावे
Should be known

💡 Meaning

Therefore, know that he who has complete control over his senses is truly a person of steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true wisdom is anchored in the mastery of one's senses. Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell for protection, a person of steady wisdom withdraws their senses from worldly objects. This internal restraint prevents the intellect from being scattered by external desires, leading to a state of spiritual stability and enlightenment. Mastery over the senses is presented as the definitive mark of one who is established in divine consciousness.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing self-discipline against distractions like excessive screen time or unhealthy habits is an application of this verse. Example: Choosing to study for an exam instead of watching a movie despite the urge is a form of sense control.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna), focusing on the mastery of senses.

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