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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 206

रागद्वेषवियुक्तैस्तु विषयानिन्द्रियैश्चरन् । आत्मवश्यैर्विधेयात्मा प्रसादमधिगच्छति ॥

आणि इंद्रियांचेनि द्वारें । विषयांचेनि आधारें । जे प्रवृत्तीचेनि प्रकारें । वर्तत असे ॥ २०६ ॥

"And through the gates of the senses, supported by the objects of the senses, that which functions in the mode of activity."

इंद्रियांचेनि Noun
Indriyancheni
इंद्रियांच्या
By the senses
द्वारें Noun
Dware
दरवाजातून किंवा माध्यमातून
Through the gates or channels
विषयांचेनि Noun
Vishayancheni
विषयांच्या (भोग्य वस्तूंच्या)
Of the objects of enjoyment
आधारें Noun
Adhare
आधाराने
With the support of
प्रवृत्तीचेनि Noun
Pravrutticheni
प्रवृत्तीच्या किंवा कृतीच्या
Of the tendency or action
वर्तत Verb
Vartat
वागणे किंवा कार्य करणे
Acting or functioning

💡 Meaning

It describes how the mind functions through the gates of the senses, supported by sense objects, in the form of worldly activities.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the mechanics of perception. He compares the senses to 'gates' (Dware). The mind reaches out to the external world (Vishaya) through these gates. This outward flow is called 'Pravrutti'. For a seeker of truth, understanding this mechanism is crucial to prevent the mind from being enslaved by external stimuli. It is the first step toward achieving the state of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) by recognizing how the senses naturally gravitate towards their objects.

🎯 Practical Application

When you feel a sudden urge to check your phone after hearing a notification, recognize that your 'ear-gate' has let in a 'sound-object' which is now driving your 'tendency'. By being aware of this process, you can choose to stay focused on your current task.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the mechanism of how the senses interact with external objects and create worldly tendencies.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 270

यद्यदाचरति श्रेष्ठस्तत्तदेवेतरो जनः । स यत्प्रमाणं कुरुते लोकस्तदनुवर्तते ॥

म्हणौनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही कीजे । मग तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । लोकांतरीं ॥ २७० ॥

"Therefore, whatever a capable person does, the same is done by others; and that alone is accepted as a standard in the world."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthē̃
श्रेष्ठ किंवा समर्थ व्यक्तीने
By the capable or great person
कीजे Verb
Kījē
करावे किंवा केले जाते
Is done
इतरींही Pronoun
Itarī̃hī
इतर लोकांनी सुद्धा
By others also
प्रमाण Noun
Pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or Authority
लोकांतरीं Noun
Lōkāntarī̃
जगामध्ये
In the world

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, other people also do. Whatever standard they set, the world follows that.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the actions of leaders or realized souls serve as a blueprint for the masses. Since common people tend to imitate those they admire, a wise person must perform their duties with diligence and detachment. If a leader sets a high standard of conduct, the entire society naturally moves towards righteousness. This concept highlights that 'example is better than precept.'

🎯 Practical Application

In a corporate setting, if a CEO practices transparency and hard work, the employees are likely to adopt the same values. Leading by example is the most effective way to influence a community's culture.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the social responsibility of a wise person to lead by example.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 21

बाह्यस्पर्शेष्वसक्तात्मा विन्दत्यात्मनि यत्सुखम् । स ब्रह्मयोगयुक्तात्मा सुखमक्षयमश्नुते ॥

जो बाह्य विषयांचा विटाळु । सांडूनि अंतरीं केवळु । आत्मसुखाचा सोहळु । भोगीत असे ॥

"He whose self is unattached to external contacts finds happiness in the Self; with the self engaged in the meditation of Brahman, he attains endless happiness."

बाह्य Adjective
Bahya
बाहेरचे किंवा भौतिक
External or material
विटाळु Noun
Vitalu
आसक्ती किंवा घाण
Attachment or impurity
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून
Discarding or leaving
अंतरीं Adverb
Antari
मनामध्ये किंवा आत
Within or inside
सोहळु Noun
Sohalu
उत्सव किंवा सोहळा
Celebration or joy
भोगीत Verb
Bhogit
अनुभवणे
Experiencing

💡 Meaning

One who is unattached to external sensory pleasures finds happiness within the self; such a person, united with the Divine, enjoys eternal bliss.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the concept of internal bliss. He explains that as long as a person's mind is chasing external sensory objects, they remain trapped in temporary pleasures. However, once a seeker detaches from these 'external contacts' and turns inward, they discover the 'Atmananda' (bliss of the soul). This state of being united with the Supreme (Brahman) provides a joy that is 'Akshaya'—imperishable and infinite. It is a call to move from sensory gratification to spiritual realization.

🎯 Practical Application

In a world driven by consumerism, we often seek happiness in gadgets or social media validation. This verse teaches us that lasting peace comes from within. For example, instead of seeking constant entertainment, spending time in quiet reflection or meditation can provide a deeper sense of fulfillment that doesn't fade away.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a yogi who has transcended external sensory pleasures to find eternal bliss within the self.

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