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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 363

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांतें जिणावें । मग हें स्थैर्य पाविजे स्वभावें । जैं विषयांचें विसरावें । नावही नुरे ॥

"Therefore, conquer the senses, and then this stability will be attained naturally, when even the name of sensory objects is forgotten."

इंद्रियांतें Noun
Indriyante
इंद्रियांना
to the senses
जिणावें Verb
Jinave
जिंकावे
should conquer
स्थैर्य Noun
Sthairya
स्थिरता
stability
स्वभावें Adverb
Swabhave
सहजपणे / नैसर्गिकरित्या
naturally
विषयांचें Noun
Vishayan-che
भोग्य वस्तूंचे
of sensory objects
नुरे Verb
Nure
उरत नाही
does not remain

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one must conquer the senses; then stability of mind is attained naturally. This happens when even the memory of sensory objects no longer remains.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that mastering the senses is the fundamental step toward achieving a steady intellect. He suggests that when a seeker successfully restrains their senses from wandering toward worldly pleasures, mental stability follows as a natural consequence. This state of realization is so profound that even the latent desires or the very memory of sensory objects is completely erased from the consciousness, leading to absolute peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing digital detox or avoiding distractions while working helps in training the mind to remain focused and stable, similar to the sense control mentioned here.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) and how to achieve that state through sense control.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 85

म्हणोनि अर्जुना हें जाणावें । जेथ मन हें मुळींच न संभवे । तेंचि स्वरूप मानावें । आपुलें आपण ॥

म्हणून अर्जुना, हे लक्षात घे की, जिथे मनाचा शिरकाव होत नाही, तेच तुझे खरे स्वरूप आहे असे समज.

"Therefore, Arjuna, know this: where the mind does not exist at all, consider that to be your own true nature."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
जाणावें Verb
Janave
ओळखावे / समजावे
Should know
मुळींच Adverb
Mulicha
अजिबात / मुळीच
At all
संभवे Verb
Sambhave
अस्तित्व असणे / संभवणे
To exist / possible
स्वरूप Noun
Swarupa
स्वतःचे मूळ रूप
True nature
आपण Pronoun
Apana
स्वतः
Self

💡 Meaning

Arjuna, understand that where the mind cannot reach or exist at all, that state should be considered your own true nature.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that the true nature of the Self (Atman) is beyond the realm of the mind. The mind is characterized by thoughts, desires, and dualities. However, the ultimate reality is experienced only when the mind is transcended or becomes still. This state of 'no-mind' or 'Unmani' is the realization of one's own divinity. Dnyaneshwar Maharaj suggests that our true identity is not the thinking mind, but the silent consciousness that remains when the mind ceases to fluctuate.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when overwhelmed by stress or constant thoughts, practicing meditation to quiet the mind helps us connect with our inner peace. For example, taking a few moments of silence during a busy workday allows us to tap into our true, calm nature beyond the mental noise.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the nature of the Self to Arjuna, emphasizing that the true Self is beyond the reach of the mind.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 67

म्हणौनि कर्माचिया स्थिती । जे अकर्मता पाहाती । तेचि पूर्ण जाणती । योगयुक्त ॥ ६७ ॥

म्हणून कर्माच्या ठिकाणी जे अकर्म पाहतात, तेच पूर्ण ज्ञानी आणि योगयुक्त आहेत.

"Therefore, those who see inaction in action are the ones who truly understand and are established in Yoga."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
therefore
कर्माचिया Noun
Karmachiya
कर्माच्या
of action
स्थिती Noun
Sthiti
अवस्थेत
state or condition
अकर्मता Noun
Akarmata
कर्माचा अभाव किंवा निष्कामता
inaction or selfless action
पाहाती Verb
Pahati
पाहतात
observe or see
जाणती Verb
Janati
जाणतात किंवा ओळखतात
know or understand
योगयुक्त Adjective
Yogayukta
योगाशी जोडलेला
united in Yoga

💡 Meaning

Therefore, those who perceive inaction within the state of action are the ones who possess complete knowledge and are truly united in Yoga.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elucidates the paradox of 'inaction in action'. A person who performs their duties without the ego of being the 'doer' and without attachment to the results is considered truly wise. Such a person remains untouched by the bonds of karma, even while being physically active in the world. This state of being is called 'Akarmata' (inaction), where the soul remains a witness while the body performs its natural functions.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, perform your tasks as a duty without letting your ego take credit. For example, a parent caring for a child out of pure love without expecting anything in return is practicing 'inaction in action'.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the profound concept of seeing inaction within action, which is the hallmark of a true Yogi.

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