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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 246

जेथ विषयांचे चिंतन । तेथ उपजे संगपण । संगास्तव जाण । कामु होय ॥

"Where there is contemplation of sense-objects, there attachment is born; from attachment, know that desire arises."

विषयांचे Noun
Vishayanche
भोगवस्तूंचे
of sensory objects
चिंतन Noun
Chintana
सतत विचार
contemplation
उपजे Verb
Upaje
निर्माण होते
arises
संगपण Noun
Sangapana
आसक्ती
attachment
कामु Noun
Kamu
इच्छा
desire

💡 Meaning

Where there is contemplation of sense-objects, there attachment is born; from that attachment, know that desire arises.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the psychological process of attachment. When a person constantly dwells on sensory objects (like wealth, fame, or physical pleasures), a psychological bond or attachment is formed. This attachment eventually turns into a strong desire (Kama). This is the first step in the ladder of spiritual downfall, as unfulfilled desires lead to anger and delusion. The teaching emphasizes that the root of all bondage lies in the initial thought process.

🎯 Practical Application

If you find yourself addicted to social media, it's because you are constantly thinking about it. To break the cycle, shift your focus to productive tasks and stop the initial contemplation of the app.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the psychological chain of how a person's downfall begins with the mere thought of sensory objects.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 133

म्हणौनि ज्ञानाचिया आवडी । जेथ नित्य नवी गोडी । तेथें चित्त देईं गा थोडी । अर्जुना तूं ॥ १३३ ॥

"Therefore, with a love for knowledge, where there is ever-new sweetness, O Arjuna, give a little of your mind there."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
ज्ञानाचिया Noun
Jnanachiya
ज्ञानाच्या
Of knowledge
नित्य Adjective
Nitya
सतत / नेहमी
Always / Eternal
गोडी Noun
Godi
गोडवा / आवड
Sweetness / Interest
चित्त Noun
Chitta
मन / लक्ष
Mind / Attention
देईं Verb
Dein
दे
Give

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, give a little of your attention to that knowledge which always feels fresh and sweet.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights the unique nature of spiritual wisdom. Unlike worldly pleasures that eventually lead to boredom or saturation, the pursuit of self-knowledge offers a 'new sweetness' at every step. He urges Arjuna to divert at least a small portion of his attention toward this eternal truth, as it is the only path to lasting fulfillment and inner peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, dedicate a few minutes to learning something that enriches your soul rather than just your career. Example: Reading a philosophical book for 10 minutes before bed to calm the mind.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar encourages Arjuna to focus on spiritual wisdom, describing it as an ever-refreshing source of joy.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 220

त्यक्त्वा कर्मफलासङ्गं नित्यतृप्तो निराश्रयः । कर्मण्यभिप्रवृत्तोऽपि नैव किञ्चित्करोति सः ॥

जेणें सांडिलें फळाभिसंधी । जो नित्य तृप्तु निरवधि । जया कर्माचीही बांधी । उरली नाहीं ॥

"He who has cast away the desire for fruits, who is ever content and limitless, for him, the bondage of action remains no more."

सांडिलें Verb
sandile
त्याग केला किंवा सोडले
abandoned or gave up
फळाभिसंधी Noun
phalabhisandhi
फळाची अपेक्षा किंवा हेतू
desire for fruits of action
नित्य Adverb
nitya
नेहमी किंवा सतत
always or eternally
तृप्तु Adjective
truptu
समाधानी
satisfied or content
निरवधि Adverb
niravadhi
अमर्याद किंवा पूर्णपणे
limitless or completely
बांधी Noun
bandhi
बंधन
bondage

💡 Meaning

One who has abandoned the desire for the fruits of action, who is eternally satisfied, and for whom the bondage of action no longer exists.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains that a person who has renounced the attachment to the results of their actions becomes 'Nitya-Trupta' (eternally satisfied). Their fulfillment comes from within, making them independent of external circumstances. Even while performing worldly duties, they remain free from the cycle of cause and effect because their actions are performed without ego or selfish motive.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the excellence of your task rather than the bonus or recognition. For example, a doctor treating a patient with full dedication without thinking only about the fees experiences true professional satisfaction and peace.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a liberated soul who performs actions without being bound by them.

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