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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 385

विहाय कामान्यः सर्वान्पुमांश्चरति निःस्पृहः । निर्ममो निरहंकारः स शांतिमधिगच्छति ॥

जयाचिया अंतःकरणीं । विषयांची नाही आठवणी । तोचि जाणावा जगीं या । स्थितप्रज्ञु ॥

"In whose heart there is no memory of sense-objects, know him alone to be a Sthitaprajna in this world."

जयाचिया Pronoun
Jayachiya
ज्याच्या
Whose
अंतःकरणीं Noun
Antahkarni
मनात
In the heart or mind
विषयांची Noun
Vishayanchi
इंद्रियभोगांची
Of sense objects
आठवणी Noun
Aathvani
स्मरण
Memory or remembrance
जाणावा Verb
Janava
ओळखावा
Should be known
स्थितप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthitaprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धीचा
One with steady wisdom

💡 Meaning

One in whose heart there is no longer even a memory of sense objects should be recognized as a person of steady wisdom in this world.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual stability is reached only when the subconscious mind is free from the residues of worldly desires. It is not enough to physically distance oneself from objects of pleasure; the mental 'memory' or craving for them must vanish. Only such a person, whose intellect is unshakeable and heart is void of attachment, is truly wise.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, true discipline is achieved when you are no longer tempted by a habit even in your thoughts, rather than just avoiding it due to lack of opportunity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the ultimate state of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) who has transcended all mental desires.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 197

म्हणोनि कर्मे तरी कीजती । परि तीं कर्तेपणें न शिवती । जैसा सूर्य न लिंपे दीप्ति । प्रकाशुनी ॥

"Therefore, actions are performed, but they do not touch (the self) with the sense of doership; just as the sun is not smeared by the radiance it spreads."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
कीजती Verb
Kijati
केली जातात
Are performed
कर्तेपणें Noun
Kartepane
कर्तेपणाच्या भावनेने
With the sense of doership
शिवती Verb
Shivati
स्पर्श करणे किंवा चिकटणे
To touch or affect
लिंपे Verb
Limpe
लिप्त होणे किंवा माखणे
To be smeared or tainted
दीप्ति Noun
Dipti
प्रकाश किंवा तेज
Radiance or light

💡 Meaning

Therefore, actions are indeed performed, but they do not touch the individual with the sense of doership, just as the sun is not affected by the light it radiates.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj illustrates the concept of non-attachment in action. Even though a realized soul performs all necessary worldly duties, they remain untouched by the egoistic notion of 'I am the doer'. He uses the analogy of the sun: although the sun provides light to the entire world and enables all activities, it remains detached and unaffected by the light it emits or the actions performed in that light. Similarly, a Jnani's actions are spontaneous and free from the bondage of karma.

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your daily tasks, like studying or working, as a duty without constantly thinking 'I am doing this great favor'. Example: A gardener waters plants naturally; he doesn't feel a heavy ego about every drop, he just performs his role.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how an enlightened person performs actions without being bound by the ego of being the 'doer'.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 25

जेणे सांडिला देहाभिमानु । जो विसरला मी-तूंपणु । जयासी आत्मबोधु पूर्णु । हाता आला ॥ २५ ॥

"One who has cast off the pride of the body, who has forgotten the distinction of 'I' and 'thou', and into whose hands has come the full knowledge of the Self."

जेणे Pronoun
Jene
ज्याने
By whom
सांडिला Verb
Sandila
त्याग केला / सोडला
Abandoned / Given up
देहाभिमानु Noun
Dehabhimanu
शरीराचा अहंकार
Body-ego
मी-तूंपणु Noun
Mi-tumpanu
द्वैतभाव / भेदभाव
Duality / Sense of 'I' and 'You'
आत्मबोधु Noun
Atmabodhu
आत्मज्ञान
Self-realization
हाता आला Verb
Hata ala
प्राप्त झाला
Attained / Acquired

💡 Meaning

One who has abandoned body-ego, forgotten the sense of 'I' and 'You' (duality), and has attained complete Self-realization.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a realized soul. Such a person has transcended the identification with the physical body (Dehabhiman). They no longer perceive the world through the lens of duality—the distinction between 'I' and 'You' vanishes. This state is achieved when one attains complete Self-knowledge (Atmabodh), leading to a sense of oneness with the Supreme Reality. The verse emphasizes that liberation is not just an external renunciation but an internal transformation where the ego dissolves.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we often get caught in ego and competition. By reducing our ego and treating others with equality, we can find inner peace. For example, instead of taking sole credit for a team success, acknowledging everyone's contribution reflects a lack of 'I-ness'.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics of a person who has attained liberation and is established in the Self.

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