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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 102

म्हणौनि अर्जुना हें पाहीं । जयाचें इंद्रियें आपुले ठायीं । निमग्न होती सर्वही । विषयांतूनि ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, see this; he whose senses are completely immersed within themselves, away from the objects of desire."

म्हणौनि Adverb
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriyēṃ
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
Senses
निमग्न Adjective
Nimagna
तल्लीन किंवा स्थिर
Absorbed or Immersed
विषयांतूनि Noun
Viṣayāntūni
विषय-भोगांपासून
From sensory objects
ठायीं Noun
Ṭhāyīṃ
ठिकाणी (स्वतःच्या स्वरूपात)
In the place of (Self)

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, observe that one whose senses are entirely withdrawn from sensory objects and remain absorbed within the Self is a person of steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the mastery over senses required for spiritual stability. He emphasizes that a person whose senses are completely withdrawn from external objects and are anchored within the Self is truly established in wisdom. This withdrawal is compared to a tortoise pulling its limbs into its shell—a natural and protective action. True wisdom is achieved when the mind is no longer a slave to external temptations but finds contentment within.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing 'digital detox' or consciously pulling oneself away from distractions to focus on a deep task is a practical application of withdrawing the senses for a higher purpose.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar is explaining the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 32

जेथूनि शब्दु माघौता फिरे । जेथ विचारु न पवे पुरे । जेथूनि मनही माघौते सरे । तें रूप तुझें ॥

"From where words return, where thought does not reach fully, from where even the mind retreats, that is your form."

जेथूनि Adverb
Jethuni
जिथून
From where
शब्दु Noun
Shabdu
शब्द / वाणी
Word / Speech
माघौता Adverb
Maghauta
मागे / परत
Backwards / Return
विचारु Noun
Vicharu
तर्क / विचार
Thought / Logic
पवे Verb
Pave
पोहोचतो
Reaches
सरे Verb
Sare
मागे सरकते
Recedes / Moves away

💡 Meaning

Your form is such that words return from it, thoughts cannot reach it fully, and even the mind retreats from it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj highlights the transcendence of the Guru's true form. He explains that the ultimate reality or the Guru's essence is beyond the reach of human language, intellectual reasoning, and even the subtle mind. It is a state of pure consciousness that can only be experienced through silence and surrender, as the tools of human perception are insufficient to grasp its totality.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we often try to over-analyze spiritual experiences. This verse teaches us that some truths are felt in silence rather than through logic. Example: When experiencing deep peace during meditation, instead of trying to define it, simply being in that state is the goal.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar praises the divine and indescribable form of his Guru, Shri Nivrittinath, at the beginning of the Dnyaneshwari.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 53

एषा तेऽभिहिता सांख्ये बुद्धिर्योगे त्विमां शृणु । बुद्ध्या युक्तो यया पार्थ कर्मबन्धं प्रहास्यसि ॥

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना । जरी या कर्माचिया बंधना । बिहेशी तरी या ज्ञाना- । कडे येईं ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, if you fear the bondage of these actions, then turn towards this knowledge."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
अर्जुना Noun
Arjuna
अर्जुना
Arjuna
कर्माचिया Noun
Karmachiya
कर्माच्या
Of actions
बंधना Noun
Bandhana
बंधनाला
Bondage
बिहेशी Verb
Biheshi
घाबरतोस
Fear
ज्ञानाकडे Noun
Jnanakade
ज्ञानाकडे
Towards knowledge

💡 Meaning

Therefore Arjuna, if you fear the bondage of karma, then embrace this knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the fear of consequences often paralyzes an individual. By shifting focus from the fruit of action to the wisdom of the self, one can perform duties without being bound by karma. This 'Buddhi Yoga' is the key to spiritual freedom while living in the material world.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your work and learning rather than just the promotion or salary. This reduces anxiety and improves performance.

📌 Context

Krishna advises Arjuna to adopt the path of wisdom to avoid the entrapment of karmic results.

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