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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

3 verses 📿 All Granths

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 279

जैसा पूर्ण सरितेचा ओघ। समुद्रु पावे वेगु। परी तो न सांडी आपली मर्यादा। तैसाचि तोही सदा॥

"As the flow of a full river reaches the ocean with speed, yet the ocean does not leave its boundary, so is he always."

सरितेचा Noun

Saritecha

नदीचा

Of the river

ओघ Noun

Ogh

प्रवाह

Flow

वेगु Noun

Vegu

वेग किंवा गती

Speed or velocity

सांडी Verb

Sandi

सोडणे किंवा ओलांडणे

To leave or cross

मर्यादा Noun

Maryada

सीमा किंवा शिस्त

Boundary or limit

तैसाचि Adverb

Taisachi

त्याचप्रमाणे

In the same way

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains within its bounds despite the forceful entry of river waters, a wise person remains steady amidst all desires.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar illustrates the equanimity of a realized soul. Just as the ocean remains undisturbed and stays within its boundaries despite the massive and forceful influx of various rivers, a person of steady wisdom remains unperturbed by the sensory desires or external circumstances that come his way. The ocean's vastness allows it to absorb everything without losing its inherent nature; similarly, a wise person remains anchored in the Self, regardless of worldly gains or losses.

🎯 Practical Application

Maintain inner peace regardless of external successes or failures. Example: If you achieve a major milestone, stay humble; if you face a setback, stay resilient and calm like the ocean.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the stability of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) using the analogy of an ocean.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 24

योऽन्तःसुखोऽन्तरारामस्तथान्तर्ज्योतिरेव यः । स योगी ब्रह्मनिर्वाणं ब्रह्मभूतोऽधिगच्छति ॥

जो अंतःसुखीं निवाला । जो अंतःप्रकाशें उजळला । तोचि ब्रह्म जाहला । देहींच असतां ॥

"One who is happy within, who rejoices within, and who is illuminated within, that yogi attains the state of Brahman while still in the body."

अंतःसुखीं Noun

Antahsukhi

अंतरातील सुखात

In inner happiness

निवाला Verb

Nivala

शांत झाला किंवा तृप्त झाला

Became peaceful or satisfied

अंतःप्रकाशें Noun

Antahprakashe

अंतरातील ज्ञानाच्या प्रकाशाने

By the light of inner knowledge

उजळला Verb

Ujalala

प्रकाशित झाला

Illuminated

ब्रह्म Noun

Brahma

परब्रह्म किंवा परमेश्वर

The Supreme Reality

देहींच Adverb

Dehicha

शरीरात असतानाच

While still in the body

💡 Meaning

He who finds happiness within, who rejoices within, and who is illuminated within, that yogi attains the state of Brahman.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the state of a 'Jivanmukta' (one who is liberated while still alive). A person who does not depend on external sensory objects for happiness, but finds eternal bliss within their own soul, is truly enlightened. Such a yogi is illuminated by the light of self-knowledge and attains oneness with the Divine (Brahman) even while residing in the physical body.

🎯 Practical Application

Instead of seeking happiness in material objects like gadgets or social validation, practice mindfulness to find peace within. Example: Staying calm and content during a difficult situation by relying on inner strength rather than external comfort.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the characteristics of a liberated soul who finds joy within.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 271

म्हणौनि कर्मेचि करावीं । परि फळाशा न धरावी । हेंचि मुख्य जाणावें । वर्म येथें ॥ २७१ ॥

"Therefore, perform actions indeed, but do not hold onto the desire for results; know this to be the main secret here."

म्हणौनि Conjunction

Mhanoni

म्हणून

Therefore

कर्मेचि Noun

Karmechi

कर्मेच / कर्तव्येच

Actions only / Duties

फळाशा Noun

Phalasha

फळाची आशा / अपेक्षा

Desire for results

जाणावें Verb

Janave

समजावे / ओळखावे

Should know / understand

वर्म Noun

Varma

रहस्य / मर्म

Secret / Essence

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform your duties indeed, but do not harbor any desire for the fruits of those actions. Understand that this is the primary secret of this path.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar encapsulates the essence of Karma Yoga. He advises that one must engage in action (Karma) because it is necessary for existence and duty, but one must simultaneously relinquish the craving for the results. This psychological detachment ensures that the individual remains focused on the process and is not disturbed by success or failure. This 'Varma' (secret) is the key to living a liberated life while being active in the world.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your project rather than obsessing over the promotion or bonus it might bring. By detaching from the outcome, you reduce anxiety and perform at your peak potential.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the core principle of performing one's duty without attachment to the outcome, as taught by Lord Krishna.

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