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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 226

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । न धरीं खेदु चित्ता । हा स्वभावोचि पंडुसुता । आदिअंतु ॥ २२६ ॥

"Therefore, do not hold grief in your mind now; O son of Pandu, beginning and end are the natural characteristics of this world."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
खेदु Noun
Khedu
दुःख / शोक
Grief / Sorrow
चित्ता Noun
Chitta
मनात
In the mind
स्वभावोचि Noun
Swabhavochi
स्वभावच / नैसर्गिक धर्म
Natural tendency
पंडुसुता Noun
Pandusuta
पांडुपुत्रा (अर्जुन)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)
आदिअंतु Noun
Adi-antu
सुरुवात आणि शेवट
Beginning and end

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not harbor grief in your heart now; for, O son of Pandu, having a beginning and an end is the very nature of this world.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets Krishna's guidance to Arjuna regarding the inevitability of change. He explains that everything in the material world is bound by the cycle of 'Adi' (beginning) and 'Antu' (end). Since this cycle is the inherent nature of existence, grieving over the inevitable destruction of the physical form is considered an act of ignorance. The verse encourages a seeker to maintain mental equanimity by accepting the transient nature of life.

🎯 Practical Application

This teaching can be applied when dealing with loss or transitions in life. For example, when a phase of life ends, instead of being paralyzed by sorrow, one should accept it as a natural progression and move forward with duty.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the transient nature of the physical world and advises Arjuna to overcome his grief by understanding the law of nature.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 240

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झकविजे नको चित्ता । सांडूनि हे चिंता । धनुष्य घेईं ॥ २४० ॥

"Therefore, do not let your mind be deceived now; casting aside this worry, take up your bow."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविजे Verb
Jhakavije
फसवणे किंवा भ्रमित करणे
To delude or deceive
चित्ता Noun
Chitta
मन
Mind
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
सोडून देऊन
Abandoning
चिंता Noun
Chinta
काळजी
Worry
धनुष्य Noun
Dhanushya
धनुष्य
Bow

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not delude your mind now. Cast away this worry and take up your bow.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar captures the essence of Krishna's command to Arjuna. Krishna identifies that Arjuna's reluctance to fight is not out of wisdom, but out of a deluded mind. He instructs Arjuna to stop deceiving himself with false sentiments of grief. By asking him to 'take up the bow', Krishna emphasizes that action (Karma) is the only way to overcome mental anxiety and fulfill one's destiny.

🎯 Practical Application

When faced with a daunting task, stop overthinking and start doing. For example, if you are nervous about a presentation, stop worrying about the results and focus on practicing your delivery.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna urges Arjuna to stop his mental hesitation and prepare for the battle of righteousness.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 78

यदा संहरते चायं कूर्मोऽङ्गानीव सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणौनि तोचि स्थिरप्रज्ञु । जो इंद्रियांचा निग्रहु । करूनि जाहला समर्थु । आत्मबोधीं ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who, having controlled the senses, has become capable in self-knowledge."

स्थिरप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthitaprajnu
ज्याची बुद्धी स्थिर आहे असा
One with steady wisdom
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
ज्ञानेंद्रियांचा
Of the senses
निग्रहु Noun
Nigrahu
संयम किंवा ताबा
Restraint or control
समर्थु Adjective
Samarthu
सक्षम किंवा शक्तिशाली
Capable or powerful
आत्मबोधीं Noun
Aatmabodhi
आत्मज्ञानामध्ये
In self-knowledge

💡 Meaning

He alone is of steady wisdom who has controlled his senses and has become capable in self-knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that true stability of mind is achieved only when one masters their senses. Drawing a parallel to a tortoise that withdraws its limbs into its shell for protection, a wise person withdraws their senses from worldly objects and temptations. This mastery is not merely physical suppression but a spiritual strength derived from self-realization, allowing the intellect to remain undisturbed by external stimuli.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing digital detox or staying focused on a task despite notifications is a practical application of sense control. By not reacting to every distraction, we improve our mental clarity and productivity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) focusing on sense control.

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