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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 257

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । जो इंद्रियांतें जिणें निकें । तोचि प्रज्ञाप्रतिष्ठितु लोके । जाणिजे गा ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; he who conquers his senses well, he alone is known in the world as one of steady wisdom."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇōni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियांतें Noun
Indriyāntēṃ
इंद्रियांना
To the senses
जिणें Verb
Jiṇēṃ
जिंकतो
Conquers
निकें Adverb
Nikēṃ
चांगल्या प्रकारे / पूर्णपणे
Completely / Properly
प्रज्ञाप्रतिष्ठितु Adjective
Prajñāpratiṣṭhitu
स्थिर बुद्धीचा
Established in wisdom
लोके Noun
Lōkē
जगात
In the world

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; he who completely conquers his senses is to be known as one established in steady wisdom in this world.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true wisdom is attained only by those who have complete mastery over their senses. A person whose senses are under control and not swayed by external attractions is recognized as 'Prajna-pratishthita' (one established in steady wisdom). It highlights that self-discipline is the foundation of spiritual stability and mental peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing self-restraint against distractions like excessive social media use or unhealthy habits helps in developing a focused and stable mind, leading to better decision-making.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with stable wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna, focusing on the mastery of senses.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 27

प्रकृतेः क्रियमाणानि गुणैः कर्माणि सर्वशः । अहङ्कारविमूढात्मा कर्ताहमिति मन्यते ॥

तरी उचित आणि विहित । जे जे जेथें प्राप्त । तें तें न सांडितां उचित । आचरावें ॥ २७ ॥

"Therefore, whatever is appropriate and prescribed, wherever it is obtained, that should be practiced without abandoning it."

उचित Adjective
Uchita
योग्य किंवा समर्पक
Appropriate or proper
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले किंवा विहित केलेले
Prescribed or ordained
प्राप्त Adjective
Prapta
मिळालेले किंवा वाट्याला आलेले
Obtained or destined
सांडितां Verb
Sandita
सोडून देणे किंवा त्याग करणे
Abandoning or leaving
आचरावें Verb
Aacharave
आचरण करावे किंवा कृतीत आणावे
Should practice or perform

💡 Meaning

One should perform all appropriate and prescribed duties that come their way without abandoning them.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the performance of 'Vihita Karma' (prescribed duties). He suggests that one should never abandon the duties that come naturally to them based on their position and situation in life. Even if a person has attained spiritual enlightenment and realizes that nature (Prakriti) is the real doer, they should still perform actions meticulously to set an example for the rest of society (Loksangraha).

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, even if you have reached a high position, performing your fundamental responsibilities with discipline sets a standard for your subordinates to follow.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains how a person should perform their duties without ego, and Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the importance of following prescribed actions for social order.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 206

म्हणोनि जे जे उचित । आणि प्रसंगें पावे प्राप्त । तें कर्म न सांडितां विहित । आचरावें ॥ २०६ ॥

"Therefore, whatever is appropriate and whatever comes to pass by occasion, that prescribed duty should be performed without abandonment."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य
Appropriate
प्रसंगें Adverb
Prasaṅgē
प्रसंगानुसार
By circumstance
प्राप्त Adjective
Prāpta
मिळालेले
Obtained
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले
Prescribed
आचरावें Verb
Ācarāvē
आचरण करावे
Should perform

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever is appropriate and comes to you by circumstance, perform that prescribed duty without abandoning it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the performance of 'Swadharma' (one's own duty). He suggests that one should not abandon the actions that are appropriate and have come naturally through circumstances. 'Vihita' refers to duties prescribed by scriptures or moral laws. Instead of running away from responsibilities, one should perform them with dedication and without attachment to the results.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, if a professional is assigned a difficult task, instead of avoiding it, they should complete it with integrity as it is their 'prescribed duty' for that moment.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's prescribed duties as per the situation.

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