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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 225

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झकविजे नको चित्ता । उठि वेगीं पंडुसुता । धनुष्य घेईं ॥ २२५ ॥

"Therefore, do not deceive your mind now; rise quickly, O son of Pandu, and take up your bow."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविजे Verb
Jhakavije
फसवू
To deceive/delude
चित्ता Noun
Cittā
मनाला
To the mind
वेगीं Adverb
Vegīṃ
त्वरेने/लवकर
Quickly
पंडुसुता Noun
Paṇḍusutā
पांडुपुत्रा (अर्जुन)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)
धनुष्य Noun
Dhanuṣya
धनुष्य
Bow

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not let your mind be deceived now. Rise quickly, O son of Pandu, and take up your bow.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Krishna's call to action. After explaining the eternal nature of the soul, Krishna tells Arjuna not to let his mind be deceived by worldly attachments or grief. He urges Arjuna (the son of Pandu) to rise quickly and take up his bow. It signifies the transition from philosophical understanding to practical application of duty (Dharma) without hesitation.

🎯 Practical Application

This verse is a call to overcome procrastination and mental blocks. For example, when facing a difficult task at work, instead of overthinking, one should focus on the immediate duty and start working.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna encourages Arjuna to overcome his mental confusion and perform his duty as a warrior.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 211

तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणोनि अर्जुना हें पाहीं । जयाचें अंतःकरण स्थिरावले ठायीं । तोचि पूर्णप्रज्ञु या लोकीं जाणावा ॥ २११ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, observe this; he whose heart is stabilized in its place, he alone should be known as one of perfect wisdom in this world."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
अंतःकरण Noun
Antahkaran
मन किंवा अंतरात्मा
Mind or inner self
स्थिरावले Verb
Sthiravale
स्थिर झाले
Stabilized
पूर्णप्रज्ञु Noun
Purnaprajnu
ज्याची बुद्धी पूर्णपणे स्थिर आहे असा
One with perfect wisdom
लोकीं Noun
Loki
या जगात
In this world

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, know that person to be of steady wisdom whose mind is firmly stabilized in its true place.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual maturity is reached when an individual's consciousness is no longer scattered by external sensory objects. Just as a tortoise protects itself by withdrawing into its shell, a wise person withdraws their senses from worldly distractions. This internal stability leads to a state of 'Purnaprajna' (perfect wisdom), where the person remains unaffected by the dualities of life like joy and sorrow.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this teaches emotional intelligence. For example, when facing a high-pressure situation at work, instead of reacting impulsively, one should maintain mental balance and act with a calm mind.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) as described by Lord Krishna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 143

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । हें अंतःकरण निकें । जेथ विषयांचेनि नांवें न टिके । विटाळु कांहीं ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, listen; this heart is pure, where no defilement of sensory objects remains even in name."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
निकें Adjective
Nikēṃ
शुद्ध किंवा चांगले
Pure or Good
विषयांचेनि Noun
Viṣayāñcēni
विषयांच्या (इंद्रिय सुखांच्या)
Of sensory objects
विटाळु Noun
Viṭāḷu
अशुद्धता किंवा दोष
Impurity or Defilement
टिके Verb
Ṭikē
राहणे किंवा टिकणे
To stay or endure

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; this heart is so pure that even the mention of sensory objects cannot cause any defilement there.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the absolute mental purity of a self-realized soul. He explains to Arjuna that such a person's consciousness is so refined and stable that even the conceptual 'name' of worldly desires cannot create a blemish or distraction. The term 'Nikem' signifies a state of being flawlessly pure. Just as light cannot be touched by darkness, the mind of a Sthitaprajna remains untouched by the 'impurity' of sensory attachments and aversions.

🎯 Practical Application

This teaches us the importance of focus and integrity. For instance, if a professional is deeply committed to their ethics, even a strong temptation like a bribe will not 'defile' or disturb their mental peace and decision-making.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna, focusing on the purity of the mind.

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