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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 385

विहाय कामान्यः सर्वान्पुमांश्चरति निःस्पृहः । निर्ममो निरहंकारः स शांतिमधिगच्छति ॥

जयाचिया अंतःकरणीं । विषयांची नाही आठवणी । तोचि जाणावा जगीं या । स्थितप्रज्ञु ॥

"In whose heart there is no memory of sense-objects, know him alone to be a Sthitaprajna in this world."

जयाचिया Pronoun
Jayachiya
ज्याच्या
Whose
अंतःकरणीं Noun
Antahkarni
मनात
In the heart or mind
विषयांची Noun
Vishayanchi
इंद्रियभोगांची
Of sense objects
आठवणी Noun
Aathvani
स्मरण
Memory or remembrance
जाणावा Verb
Janava
ओळखावा
Should be known
स्थितप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthitaprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धीचा
One with steady wisdom

💡 Meaning

One in whose heart there is no longer even a memory of sense objects should be recognized as a person of steady wisdom in this world.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual stability is reached only when the subconscious mind is free from the residues of worldly desires. It is not enough to physically distance oneself from objects of pleasure; the mental 'memory' or craving for them must vanish. Only such a person, whose intellect is unshakeable and heart is void of attachment, is truly wise.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, true discipline is achieved when you are no longer tempted by a habit even in your thoughts, rather than just avoiding it due to lack of opportunity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the ultimate state of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) who has transcended all mental desires.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 98

म्हणोनि विषय हे सर्वथा । न भजावे पांडुसुता । जे दुःखमूळ अनंता । व्याधी येणे ॥

"Therefore, O son of Pandu, do not indulge in these sensory objects at all; for they are the root of infinite misery and the cause of ailments."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
विषय Noun
Vishaya
इंद्रियांचे भोग
Sensory objects/pleasures
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे / कधीही
In every way / Always
भजावे Verb
Bhajave
सेवन करावे / आसक्ती धरावी
To indulge or worship
दुःखमूळ Noun
Dukhamula
दुःखाचे मूळ
Root of suffering
व्याधी Noun
Vyadhi
रोग किंवा आजार
Disease or ailment

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not indulge in sensory pleasures at all, as they are the root of infinite sorrow and the source of all ailments.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar warns that sensory pleasures are the root cause of endless suffering and spiritual diseases. While they may seem attractive initially, they lead to a cycle of attachment and pain. A seeker of truth should avoid being consumed by these temporary gratifications to achieve lasting peace and avoid the 'diseases' of worldly existence.

🎯 Practical Application

Excessive use of digital entertainment or unhealthy habits provides instant gratification but leads to long-term mental and physical health issues. Practicing moderation is the key to a healthy life.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the fleeting and painful nature of sensory pleasures to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 351

आणि विषयांतें जरी सेविले । तरी तेथें कांहीं न बाधिले । जैसें जळीं जळचरें संचरले । परी जळें न भिजती ॥ ३५१ ॥

"And even if they experience sense objects, they are not bound by them; just as aquatic animals move in water but are not wetted by it."

विषयांतें Noun
Vishayante
इंद्रियांचे विषय (भोग)
Sense objects
सेविले Verb
Sevile
उपभोगले
Consumed or enjoyed
बाधिले Verb
Badhile
अडकले किंवा बाधित झाले
Affected or bound
जळचरें Noun
Jalachare
पाण्यात राहणारे प्राणी
Aquatic animals
संचरले Verb
Sancharale
वावरले किंवा फिरले
Moved or roamed
भिजती Verb
Bhijati
ओले होणे
To get wet

💡 Meaning

Just as aquatic animals move in water but do not get wet, a wise person experiences sense objects but remains unaffected by them.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the concept of detachment (Anasakti). A person of steady wisdom interacts with the material world and its objects, but remains internally untouched by them. He uses the beautiful analogy of aquatic creatures. Just as fish or other water-dwelling animals live in water but their bodies do not get soaked or affected by the wetness in a way that hinders them, a wise person lives in the world of senses without being bound by desires, attachments, or the ego of ownership.

🎯 Practical Application

One should use modern comforts like social media or wealth for necessity without becoming addicted or emotionally dependent on them. Example: Using a car for travel without letting the status of the car define your inner happiness.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) who remains detached while living in the material world.

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