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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 102

ये हि संस्पर्शजा भोगा दुःखयोनय एव ते । आद्यन्तवन्तः कौन्तेय न तेषु रमते बुधः ॥

म्हणोनि विषय हे सर्वथा । न शिविजेत पांडुसुता । जे दुःखमूळ तत्त्वता । जाणोनि तूं ॥

"Therefore, O son of Pandu, do not indulge in these sense-objects at all, knowing for certain that they are the root of all misery."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
विषय Noun
Vishaya
इंद्रियांचे भोग
Sense objects/pleasures
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे
In every way
न शिविजेत Verb
Na Shivijeta
स्पर्श करू नये
Should not touch
दुःखमूळ Noun
Dukhamula
दुःखाचे मूळ
Root of sorrow
तत्त्वता Adverb
Tattvata
खरोखर
In reality

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, knowing that these sensory pleasures are truly the root of all misery, do not even touch them or indulge in them.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that sensory pleasures are inherently linked to suffering. Although they may seem pleasant at the moment of contact, their origin and end are rooted in pain. A wise person (Budha) recognizes that these pleasures are transient and lead to spiritual bondage. By advising Arjuna to stay away from these 'roots of sorrow', Dnyaneshwar encourages the seeker to look beyond temporary gratification towards eternal bliss.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, we often chase instant gratification like excessive social media use or unhealthy habits. Understanding that these lead to long-term stress or health issues helps us practice detachment and focus on meaningful goals.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the nature of worldly pleasures as the source of misery while commenting on Bhagavad Gita 5.22.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 76

म्हणोनि बाह्य हे विषय । सांडूनि जे निःसंशय । अंतरीं होती तन्मय । आत्मरूपीं ॥ ७६ ॥

"Therefore, renouncing these external objects, those who without doubt become absorbed in the Self within."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
बाह्य Adjective
Bahya
बाहेरील
External
विषय Noun
Vishaya
इंद्रियसुख
Sense objects
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
सोडून
Renouncing
निःसंशय Adverb
Nihsanshay
शंका नसलेले
Without doubt
तन्मय Adjective
Tanmay
एकरूप
Absorbed
आत्मरूपीं Noun
Atmarupi
आत्मस्वरूपात
In the Self

💡 Meaning

Therefore, those who renounce external sense objects and, without any doubt, become completely absorbed in the Self within.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that true peace is found when a seeker detaches from external sensory pleasures. By eliminating doubts and focusing inward, the consciousness merges with the Atman (Self). This 'Tanmayata' or total absorption is the hallmark of a realized soul who is no longer swayed by the fleeting nature of the material world.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice 'digital detox' or silence for a few minutes daily to reconnect with your inner self. Example: Meditating for 10 minutes before starting work to ensure mental clarity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the internal state of a yogi who has moved beyond sensory distractions to find the inner self.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 223

नैनं छिन्दन्ति शस्त्राणि नैनं दहति पावकः । न चैनं क्लेदयन्त्यापो न शोषयति मारुतः ॥

हें शस्त्रें न तोडवे । अग्नीनें न जळवे । पाणीनें न भिजवे । वारा न शोषी ॥ २२३ ॥

"This cannot be cut by weapons, nor burnt by fire; it cannot be wetted by water, nor dried by the wind."

हें Pronoun
He
हा (आत्मा)
This (Soul)
शस्त्रें Noun
Shastre
शस्त्राने
By weapons
तोडवे Verb
Todave
कापले जाणे
To be cut
अग्नीनें Noun
Agnine
आगीने
By fire
जळवे Verb
Jalave
जाळले जाणे
To be burnt
भिजवे Verb
Bhijave
ओले होणे
To be wetted
शोषी Verb
Shoshi
सुकवणे
To dry up

💡 Meaning

This soul cannot be cut by weapons, nor burnt by fire; it cannot be wetted by water, nor dried by the wind.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes the eternal nature of the Self (Atman). He explains that the Soul is beyond the reach of the five elements. Weapons cannot cleave it, fire cannot consume it, water cannot drench it, and wind cannot wither it. This highlights that the core essence of a human being is transcendental and cannot be destroyed by any physical means, encouraging a shift from body-consciousness to soul-consciousness.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, understanding that our true self is indestructible helps us remain calm during physical illness or material loss. Example: Maintaining mental balance even when facing physical hardships, knowing they only affect the body and not the inner self.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the indestructibility of the Soul while commenting on the Bhagavad Gita.

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