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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 296

तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो । जो करी तोचि जाणावा पाहो । जयाचा स्थिर भावो । आत्मरूपीं ॥

"Therefore, O Mighty-armed, he whose senses are completely restrained from their objects, his wisdom is firmly set."

इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
इंद्रियांचा
of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
संयम किंवा ताबा
restraint or control
जाणावा Verb
Janava
ओळखावा किंवा समजावा
should be known
स्थिर Adjective
Sthira
अढळ किंवा शांत
steady or stable
आत्मरूपीं Noun
Atmarupi
आत्मस्वरूपात
in the form of the Self

💡 Meaning

Therefore, know that person to be truly wise whose senses are completely restrained from their objects and whose mind is steady in the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that spiritual stability is achieved through the mastery of senses. Just as a tortoise protects itself by withdrawing its limbs, a seeker protects their consciousness by withdrawing the senses from external temptations. This internal focus allows the intellect to remain firmly established in the Divine Self, undisturbed by the dualities of the world.

🎯 Practical Application

Practicing self-discipline in daily life, such as resisting the urge to procrastinate or overindulge in social media, helps in building a focused and peaceful mind. Example: Choosing a healthy meal over junk food despite the craving.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains to Arjuna that true wisdom is established only when the senses are completely withdrawn from worldly objects.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 247

म्हणोनि तूं पां धनुर्धरा। या कर्माचा न करीं अव्हेरा। हें उचित तुज थोरारा। आचरें पां॥

"Therefore, O Archer, do not neglect this action. It is appropriate for a noble person like you; perform it."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
धनुर्धरा Noun
Dhanurdhara
हे अर्जुना (धनुष्य धारण करणाऱ्या)
O Archer (Arjuna)
अव्हेरा Noun
Avhera
त्याग किंवा कंटाळा
Neglect or Disregard
उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य
Proper or Appropriate
थोरारा Noun
Thorara
मोठ्या किंवा श्रेष्ठ माणसाला
To a great or noble person
आचरें Verb
Aachare
आचरण कर किंवा पाळ
Perform or Practice

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not disregard or neglect your duty. It is only fitting for a great person like you to perform it; so, carry it out diligently.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that action (Karma) should not be viewed as a burden or something to be shunned. For a person of high character and social standing like Arjuna, performing one's duty is not just a personal choice but a social responsibility. If leaders abandon their duties, society loses its direction. Therefore, one must perform their 'Swadharma' (inherent duty) with dedication and without attachment to the results, setting an example for others.

🎯 Practical Application

One should never evade their responsibilities, even if they seem mundane. For example, a professional should complete their assigned tasks with integrity, recognizing it as their primary duty toward society.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Krishna's guidance to Arjuna on why performing one's prescribed duties is essential for a noble person.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 48

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना । सांडीं हा कल्पना । योगारूढ होऊनि मना । कर्मे करीं ॥ ४८ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, cast away these fancies; being established in Yoga, perform your actions."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
सांडीं Verb
Sandi
त्याग कर / सोडून दे
Abandon / Give up
कल्पना Noun
Kalpana
फळाची आशा किंवा संकल्प
Expectation or mental construct
योगारूढ Adjective
Yogarudha
योगामध्ये स्थिरावलेला
Established in Yoga
करीं Verb
Kari
कर
Perform / Do

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, abandon these mental expectations; becoming established in Yoga, perform your duties.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this commentary on the Gita, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true action (Karma) is performed when the mind is free from the 'Kalpana' (the mental obsession with results). By being 'Yogarudha', one maintains equanimity in both success and failure. This state of mind ensures that the individual remains a witness to their actions rather than becoming a slave to their desires.

🎯 Practical Application

Focusing entirely on the process of studying for an exam rather than obsessing over the final grade or rank.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna instructs Arjuna on how to perform action without being bound by its consequences.

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