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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 298

म्हणौनि तो निभ्रांत । पूर्णकामू सतत । जो आत्मलाभीं तृप्त । होऊनि असे ॥ २९८ ॥

"Therefore, he is undoubtedly always fulfilled, who remains satisfied in the gain of the Self."

निभ्रांत Adjective
nibhrānta
शंकामुक्त किंवा संशयरहित
doubtless or certain
पूर्णकामू Adjective
pūrṇakāmū
ज्याच्या सर्व इच्छा पूर्ण झाल्या आहेत असा
one whose desires are fulfilled
सतत Adverb
satata
नेहमी किंवा अखंड
always or constantly
आत्मलाभीं Noun
ātmalābhīṃ
आत्मप्राप्तीमध्ये किंवा स्वतःच्या स्वरूपाच्या आनंदात
in the gain of the self
तृप्त Adjective
tṛpta
समाधानी
satisfied or contented

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he is undoubtedly and eternally fulfilled, who remains satisfied in the realization of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the state of absolute fulfillment. A person who has realized the Self becomes 'Purnakama'—one whose every desire is naturally satisfied because they have found the ultimate source of joy within. Such a person is free from doubts (Nibhranta) and remains perpetually satisfied in the bliss of the soul, regardless of external circumstances. They no longer seek validation or happiness from the material world because the 'gain of the self' outweighs all worldly gains.

🎯 Practical Application

True happiness comes from inner contentment rather than external possessions. For example, a professional who finds joy in the quality of their work rather than just the salary experiences a deeper, more stable sense of fulfillment similar to the 'Atmalabha' mentioned here.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of absolute fulfillment of a person who has attained steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna).

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 168

म्हणौनि तूं आतां । या कामातें सर्वथा । संहारीं गा पंडुसुता । महापापी ॥

"Therefore, you now, O son of Pandu, completely destroy this great sinner, Desire."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
कामतें Noun
Kāmātēṃ
कामाला (वासनेला)
To desire or lust
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvathā
पूर्णपणे
Completely / In every way
संहारीं Verb
Saṃhārīṃ
नाश कर
Destroy
पंडुसुता Noun
Paṇḍusutā
पांडुपुत्रा (अर्जुना)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)
महापापी Adjective
Mahāpāpī
मोठा पापी
Great sinner

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, destroy this great sinner called 'Desire' completely in every way.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets Krishna's call to action against the internal enemy. 'Kama' (desire) is identified as 'Mahapapi' because it is the root cause of all sinful actions and spiritual blindness. By addressing Arjuna as 'Pandusuta', Krishna reminds him of his noble lineage and duty as a warrior to fight not just external foes, but the internal greed and lust that obstruct the path of righteousness. The instruction to destroy it 'Sarvatha' implies that one must not leave even a trace of selfish desire if they seek true liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, we are often driven by impulsive desires for instant gratification. This verse teaches us to identify these harmful impulses as enemies of our long-term goals. For example, choosing to maintain integrity over a tempting but dishonest financial gain is the practical application of 'destroying the sinner desire'.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna that desire (Kama) is the greatest enemy of knowledge and must be eliminated.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 212

त्यक्त्वा कर्मफलासङ्गं नित्यतृप्तो निराश्रयः । कर्मण्यभिप्रवृत्तोऽपि नैव किञ्चित्करोति सः ॥

जेणें सांडिलें फळाचें आमिष । जो तृप्तीं जाहला संतोष । तो न करीच कांही विशेष । जरी कर्मांत असे ॥

"He who has cast away the lure of the fruit of action, and who is satisfied with contentment, does nothing at all, even though he is engaged in action."

जेणें Pronoun
Jene
ज्याने
By whom
सांडिलें Verb
Sandile
त्यागले किंवा सोडले
Abandoned or renounced
आमिष Noun
Amish
लोभ किंवा लालूच
Lure or bait
तृप्तीं Noun
Trupti
पूर्ण समाधानाने
With satisfaction
संतोष Noun
Santosh
आनंद
Contentment
विशेष Adjective
Vishesh
काही खास किंवा वेगळे
Anything specific

💡 Meaning

One who has abandoned the lure of results and is satisfied within themselves does nothing at all, even while engaged in action.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the characteristics of a liberated soul. One who has given up the 'bait' or craving for the results of their actions and remains perpetually satisfied in the bliss of the Self is truly free. Such a person does not depend on external objects for happiness. Even though they may be seen performing various duties in the world, because they lack the ego of being the 'doer', their actions do not bind them. Their activity is essentially 'non-action' (Akarma).

🎯 Practical Application

Focus on the process of your work rather than obsessing over the outcome. For example, a professional should focus on providing value through their work rather than just focusing on the promotion or salary.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a person who has attained self-realization and acts without attachment to the results.

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