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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 61

म्हणोनि इंद्रियें दमिजेत । आणि युक्तीनें विषय सांडिजेत । तरीच हे स्थिरावत । प्रज्ञा पैं ॥ ६१ ॥

"Therefore, the senses should be subdued, and objects of desire should be abandoned with wisdom; only then does this intellect become firm."

इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये व कर्मेंद्रिये
Senses
दमिजेत Verb
Damijet
संयम करावा
Should be controlled
युक्तीनें Adverb
Yuktine
कौशल्याने किंवा विवेकाने
With skill or wisdom
विषय Noun
Vishaya
भोगाच्या वस्तू
Objects of enjoyment
स्थिरावत Verb
Sthiravat
स्थिर होते
Becomes stable
प्रज्ञा Noun
Pradnya
बुद्धी
Intellect

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should control the senses and skillfully renounce sensory objects; only then does the intellect become steady.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that physical suppression of the senses is insufficient. One must employ 'Yukti' (skillful means or discernment) to detach the mind from sensory objects. Only when the senses are disciplined and the attraction to worldly pleasures is neutralized through wisdom does the intellect become truly steady and anchored in the Self.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing a 'digital detox' by consciously limiting social media usage to focus on personal growth is a practical application of controlling the senses with wisdom.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of sense control and skillful detachment to achieve a steady intellect.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 13

जेणें अंतःकरण जिंकिलें । आणि कर्मफळ सांडिलें । तो न करी कांहीं केलें । देहींच असतां ॥

जेणे अंतःकरण जिंकले । आणि कर्मफळ सांडले । तो न करी काही केले । देहीच असता ॥

"He who has conquered his mind and renounced the fruits of action, does nothing even while staying in the body."

जेणें Pronoun
Jene
ज्याने
By whom
अंतःकरण Noun
Antahkaran
मन किंवा हृदय
Mind or inner self
जिंकिलें Verb
Jinkile
जिंकले किंवा ताब्यात मिळवले
Conquered or mastered
कर्मफळ Noun
Karmaphal
कर्माचे फळ
Fruit of action
सांडिलें Verb
Sandile
त्यागले किंवा सोडून दिले
Renounced or dropped
देहींच Noun
Dehinch
शरीरातच
In the body itself

💡 Meaning

One who has conquered the mind and renounced the fruits of action does nothing even while residing in the body.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a person who has mastered their internal senses and relinquished the desire for the results of their actions remains untouched by karma. Even though the physical body performs various activities, the realized soul remains a detached observer (Sakshi), free from the cycle of cause and effect. This state of 'actionless action' is the hallmark of true Sanyasa.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your work rather than obsessing over promotions or rewards. This detachment leads to better focus and peace of mind.

📌 Context

Describing the state of a self-realized soul who remains untouched by the actions of the physical body.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 57

तरी अर्जुना हें ऐकें । जेणें अंतःकरण निकें । होय तें कौतुकें । सांगेन तुज ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, listen; I shall tell you with delight that by which the mind becomes pure."

तरी Conjunction
Tari
तर / म्हणून
Therefore / So
ऐकें Verb
Aike
ऐक
Listen
अंतःकरण Noun
Antahkaran
मन किंवा हृदय
Inner self or mind
निकें Adjective
Nike
शुद्ध किंवा चांगले
Pure or good
कौतुकें Adverb
Kautuke
प्रेमाने किंवा आवडीने
With affection or delight
सांगेन Verb
Sangen
सांगेन
Will tell

💡 Meaning

Krishna says to Arjuna, 'Listen, I will tell you with great affection that by which your heart and mind will become pure.'

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse from the Dnyaneshwari, Saint Dnyaneshwar captures the moment where Lord Krishna encourages Arjuna to listen attentively. He promises to share wisdom that will purify Arjuna's inner being (Antahkaran). The use of the word 'Kautuke' (with delight/affection) signifies the compassionate nature of the Guru (Krishna) towards his disciple (Arjuna), ensuring that the process of learning is not just informative but transformative for the soul.

🎯 Practical Application

Before starting any significant task or learning journey, one should aim for mental clarity. For example, practicing a few minutes of silence before a meeting helps in keeping the mind 'pure' and focused on the goal.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna prepares Arjuna to receive the higher knowledge of the self by emphasizing the need for a pure mind.

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