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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 370

जैसा समुद्रु भरला तरी न सांडे । कीं उन्हाळियानें न सुके । तैसा लाभें न वाढे । हानि न विटे ॥

"As the ocean does not overflow when full, nor does it dry up in the summer heat; so also, he (the wise one) does not increase with gain, nor does he wither with loss."

समुद्रु Noun
samudru
सागर/समुद्र
Ocean
सांडे Verb
sande
मर्यादा ओलांडणे/सांडणे
Overflows
उन्हाळियानें Noun
unhāliyāne
उन्हाळ्यामुळे
By summer heat
सुके Verb
suke
आटणे/सुकणे
Dries up
लाभें Noun
lābheṃ
फायद्याने/प्राप्तीने
By gain
विटे Verb
vite
कंटाळणे किंवा कमी होणे
Wither or decrease

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean does not overflow when full nor dry up in the summer, a wise person is neither elated by gain nor dejected by loss.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the profound equanimity of a self-realized soul. He uses the ocean as a metaphor: just as the ocean remains within its boundaries despite the influx of numerous rivers and does not dry up during the intense heat of summer, a wise person remains undisturbed by external circumstances. They do not experience an ego-boost during times of profit (gain) nor do they feel diminished or depressed during times of loss. Their inner peace is absolute and independent of worldly dualities.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice maintaining emotional balance in both success and failure. For example, if you receive a promotion, remain humble; if you face a setback, remain resilient without losing your inner peace.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a stable-minded person (Sthitaprajna) using the metaphor of an ocean.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 73

म्हणोनि अर्जुना पाहीं । जया हें स्थैर्य पावलें ठायीं । तोचि पूर्णु जाण पां तिहीं । लोकीं एकु ॥ ७३ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, see that he in whom this stability is firmly established, know him alone to be the one perfect person in the three worlds."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
स्थैर्य Noun
Sthairya
स्थिरता
Stability
पावलें Verb
Pavale
प्राप्त झाले
Attained
पूर्णु Adjective
Purnu
परिपूर्ण
Perfect
लोकीं Noun
Loki
जगामध्ये
In the worlds

💡 Meaning

Therefore Arjuna, know that he who has attained this stability of mind is the only perfect person in the three worlds.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the state of spiritual equilibrium. He explains that a person whose intellect is firmly rooted in the Self, and who remains undisturbed by the dualities of the material world, is the only truly 'complete' or 'perfect' being across the three realms of existence. Such a person's peace is not dependent on external circumstances but is an inherent quality of their realized state.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing emotional stability during crises is the application. For example, staying calm and focused during a sudden financial loss instead of panicking allows for better decision-making.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 2

तंव तो अर्जुनु कवणु पां । जो मोहें ग्रासिला असे गा । जैसा कां मेघाचां वेढां । सूर्य लोपे ॥

"Then who is that Arjuna? The one who is swallowed by delusion, just as the sun is hidden by a veil of clouds."

तंव Adverb
Tanva
तेव्हा
Then
कवणु Pronoun
Kavanu
कोण
Who
मोहें Noun
Mohe
मोहाने
By delusion
ग्रासिला Verb
Grasila
गिळलेला किंवा व्यापलेला
Consumed or swallowed
मेघाचां Noun
Meghacham
ढगांच्या
Of clouds
लोपे Verb
Lope
झाकला जातो किंवा लुप्त होतो
Is hidden or disappears

💡 Meaning

Sanjaya said, who is this Arjuna? He who is consumed by delusion, just as the sun is obscured by a cover of clouds.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes Arjuna's mental state in this verse. Just as the brilliant sun becomes invisible when thick clouds gather in the sky, Arjuna's valor and discernment are hidden under the clouds of delusion. Arjuna is inherently wise and brave, but his intellect has become clouded due to the attachment (moha) towards his kinsmen at the onset of war.

🎯 Practical Application

When we make wrong decisions by being overwhelmed by emotions in a difficult situation, we should reflect on this verse. For example, feeling despondent after failing an exam is like clouds of delusion covering our self-confidence.

📌 Context

Sanjaya describes Arjuna's state of mind to King Dhritarashtra at the beginning of the second chapter.

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