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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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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. 1, Verse 15

तंव तो पंचजन्य ऋषीकेशीं । देवदत्त धनंजयापाशीं । पौंड्र तो महाहृषी । भीमसेनें फुंकिला ॥ १५ ॥

"Then Hrishikesha (Krishna) blew the Panchajanya, Dhananjaya (Arjuna) blew the Devadatta, and Bhima of terrible deeds blew the great conch Paundra."

ऋषीकेशीं Noun
Hrishikeshi
श्रीकृष्ण (इंद्रियांचा स्वामी)
Lord Krishna (Master of senses)
धनंजयापाशीं Noun
Dhananjayapashi
अर्जुनाकडे
With Arjuna
फुंकिला Verb
Phunkila
वाजवला
Blew/Sounded
महाहृषी Adjective
Mahahrushi
मोठा पराक्रमी
Greatly powerful
पंचजन्य Noun
Panchajanya
श्रीकृष्णाच्या शंखाचे नाव
Name of Krishna's conch

💡 Meaning

Then Lord Krishna blew the Panchajanya conch, Arjuna blew the Devadatta, and the mighty Bhima blew the great Paundra conch.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the moments before the battle. Lord Krishna sounds His conch 'Panchajanya', Arjuna sounds 'Devadatta', and the mighty Bhima sounds his great conch 'Paundra'. This symbolizes the readiness and the righteous roar of the Pandavas against the Kauravas, marking the beginning of a war for justice.

🎯 Practical Application

Start any significant task with a clear declaration of intent and confidence, signaling your readiness to face challenges with full strength.

📌 Context

Description of the blowing of conch shells by the Pandava warriors at the start of the Kurukshetra war.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 365

तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरप्रज्ञु । जो इंद्रियांसी अजिंक्यु । जयाचा हातु न लगे विषयविषु । तोचि पूर्णु ॥ ३६५ ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who is unconquerable by the senses, and who is not touched by the poison of sense-objects; he is perfect."

स्थिरप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthiraprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady wisdom
अजिंक्यु Adjective
Ajinkyu
ज्याला जिंकता येत नाही असा / विजेता
Unconquerable / Victorious
विषयविषु Noun
Vishayavishu
सांसारिक विषयांचे विष
Poison of sense objects
पूर्णु Adjective
Purnu
परिपूर्ण / सिद्ध
Complete / Perfected
इंद्रियांसी Noun
Indriyansi
इंद्रियांना
To the senses

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who is unconquerable by the senses and who is not touched by the poison of sense-objects; he is truly perfect.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that true stability of intellect is achieved only by one who has mastered their senses. He compares worldly pleasures to poison ('Vishaya-visha'), suggesting that just as poison destroys the body, uncontrolled sensory desires destroy spiritual progress. A person who remains untouched by these temptations and keeps their senses withdrawn from their objects is recognized as a 'Purna' or a perfected soul.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing restraint against digital distractions or unhealthy cravings is a form of sense control. Example: Choosing to focus on a long-term goal instead of immediate gratification from social media likes.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar concludes the description of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) by emphasizing sense control.

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