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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 315

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो । जयासी जाहला असे पाहो । तयाचिये ठायीं स्थिर राहो । प्रज्ञा जाणा ॥ ३१५ ॥

"Therefore, one who has achieved mastery over the senses, know that their wisdom is steady."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
इंद्रियांचा
Of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
संयम किंवा ताबा
Restraint or control
जयासी Pronoun
Jayasi
ज्याला
To whom
स्थिर Adjective
Sthira
अढळ किंवा शांत
Steady or stable
प्रज्ञा Noun
Prajna
बुद्धी
Wisdom or intellect

💡 Meaning

Therefore, know that the wisdom of that person is firmly established who has achieved complete control over their senses.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual wisdom is only possible when an individual has complete mastery over their senses. Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell for protection, a wise person withdraws their senses from worldly distractions. This internal discipline ensures that the intellect remains focused on the Divine and is not swayed by external pleasures or pains.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing mindfulness by not reacting impulsively to anger or cravings is a way to apply this verse. For example, choosing healthy food over junk food despite the craving is a form of sensory control.

📌 Context

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar summarizes the importance of sensory control for achieving a steady state of mind (Sthitaprajna).

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 71

तरी अवधान एकवेळ दीजे । मग सर्वसुखासी पात्र होईजे । हे प्रतिज्ञोत्तर माझे । उघड ऐका ॥ ७१ ॥

"Give your attention just once, then you shall be worthy of all bliss; this is my solemn promise, hear it clearly."

अवधान Noun
Avadhana
लक्ष किंवा एकाग्रता
Attention or focus
दीजे Verb
Dije
द्यावे
Should give
पात्र Adjective
Patra
लायक किंवा योग्य
Worthy or eligible
प्रतिज्ञोत्तर Noun
Pratijnottara
प्रतिज्ञेचे शब्द
Words of promise
उघड Adverb
Ughada
स्पष्टपणे
Clearly

💡 Meaning

Please give your attention just once, and then you will become worthy of all happiness. This is my solemn promise; listen to it clearly.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the power of focused listening (Shravana). He makes a solemn vow that if the audience grants him their undivided attention just once, they will become deserving of all forms of happiness, especially the bliss of self-realization. It highlights that the prerequisite for spiritual growth is a steady and attentive mind.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this verse teaches the importance of mindfulness. For instance, in a professional meeting, giving full attention to the speaker leads to better collaboration and successful outcomes.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar addresses the assembly of saints and listeners, promising them supreme bliss if they listen to his commentary with focus.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 38

न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं पवित्रमिह विद्यते । तत्स्वयं योगसंसिद्धः कालेनात्मनि विन्दति ॥

म्हणोनि ज्ञानापरौते । पवित्र न दिसे आयिते । जेणे संशयाचेनि रिते । होइजे गा ॥ ३८ ॥

"Therefore, there is nothing as pure as knowledge, by which one becomes free from all doubts."

ज्ञानापरौते Noun
jnanaparoute
ज्ञानापेक्षा
than knowledge
पवित्र Adjective
pavitra
शुद्ध
pure
आयिते Adjective
ayite
सहज उपलब्ध
readily available
संशयाचेनि Noun
sanshayacheni
संशयाने
by doubt
रिते Adjective
rite
रिकामे किंवा मुक्त
empty or free

💡 Meaning

There is nothing in this world as purifying as knowledge. One who is perfected in Yoga finds this knowledge within themselves in due course of time.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that there is nothing in this world as purifying as self-knowledge. It is the ultimate cleanser of the intellect and soul. Just as fire purifies gold, knowledge destroys the dross of ignorance and doubt. A seeker who practices karma yoga and attains mental purity eventually realizes this supreme truth within their own heart through the passage of time and consistent practice.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, clarity of knowledge removes hesitation. For example, when a student masters the fundamental concepts of a subject, they solve problems with confidence rather than being confused by doubts.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the unparalleled purifying power of spiritual knowledge to Arjuna.

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