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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 56

म्हणौनि बाह्य हे विसरले । अंतरीं सुख पावले । जे आपणपां आपण जाहले । तन्मयपणें ॥ ५६ ॥

"Therefore, they forgot the external world and attained inner bliss, becoming one with themselves through total absorption."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
बाह्य Adjective
Bāhya
बाहेरील जग
External world
विसरले Verb
Visaralē
विसरून गेले
Forgot
अंतरीं Adverb
Antarīṃ
मनात किंवा अंतर्यामी
Within or inside
सुख Noun
Sukha
आनंद
Bliss or Happiness
तन्मयपणें Adverb
Tanmayapaṇē
एकरूप होऊन
With total absorption

💡 Meaning

Therefore, they forgot the external world and found joy within, as they became one with their own self through total absorption.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that those who have realized the Self lose their attachment to the external world. They become so deeply absorbed in their own true nature that the distinction between the observer and the observed vanishes. This state of 'Tannmayata' (total absorption) leads to an eternal inner bliss that is independent of external circumstances.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when we focus entirely on a creative task or meditation, we lose track of external distractions and find a deep sense of satisfaction. Example: A musician becoming one with the melody, forgetting the audience.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a person who has attained inner peace and self-realization, losing interest in the external sensory world.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 285

रागद्वेषवियुक्तैस्तु विषयानिन्द्रियैश्चरन् । आत्मवश्यैर्विधेयात्मा प्रसादमधिगच्छति ॥

म्हणौनि इंद्रियें आपुलेनि मेळें । विषयो सेविजे सलीलें । परि तेथ रागद्वेषु न ढळे । मानसाचा ॥

"Therefore, the senses interact with objects naturally, but the mind does not waver with attachment or aversion."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
Senses
विषयो Noun
Vishayo
भोगाच्या वस्तू
Objects of senses
सेविजे Verb
Sevije
उपभोगणे
To experience or consume
सलीलें Adverb
Salile
सहजपणे किंवा लीलेने
Naturally or effortlessly
रागद्वेषु Noun
Ragadveshu
आसक्ती आणि तिरस्कार
Attachment and aversion
मानसाचा Noun
Manasacha
मनाचा
Of the mind

💡 Meaning

Therefore, the senses may naturally experience objects, but the mind remains free from attachment and aversion.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a 'Vidhyeatma' (one who has controlled the self). Such a person allows the senses to interact with their respective objects naturally, but ensures the mind remains neutral. The absence of 'Raga' (attachment) and 'Dvesha' (repulsion) is the key to inner peace. Even while living in the material world, the seeker remains untouched by its dualities, leading to a state of divine grace and tranquility.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when you use technology or eat food, enjoy its utility or taste, but do not become emotionally dependent on it. If it is unavailable, your peace of mind should remain intact.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a person with a steady mind interacts with the world without being affected by likes and dislikes.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 148

म्हणोनि अर्जुना पाहीं । यासी उपायु आन नाहीं । इंद्रियें दमनुनि राही । आपणपां जो ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, see that there is no other remedy for this; he who remains with his senses subdued within himself is truly steady."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
पाहीं Verb
Pahi
पहा किंवा लक्षात घे
Observe or see
उपायु Noun
Upayu
मार्ग किंवा उपाय
Remedy or way
आन Adjective
Aan
दुसरा
Other
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
Senses
दमनुनि Verb
Damununi
संयम राखून किंवा जिंकून
By controlling or subduing
आपणपां Pronoun
Aapanpa
स्वतःमध्ये
Within oneself

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, understand that there is no other way but to control the senses. One who restrains their senses remains steady in the self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that there is no alternative to sense control for a seeker of truth. The mind naturally flows outward through the senses toward worldly objects, causing instability. To achieve spiritual realization, one must master the senses. Only the person who restrains their senses from distractions can remain centered in the self and attain true wisdom.

🎯 Practical Application

Practicing mindfulness by not reacting impulsively to cravings or distractions, such as staying focused on a task despite notifications on a phone, is a practical application of this verse.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the necessity of controlling the senses to achieve a steady mind and spiritual stability.

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