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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 266

म्हणोनि इंद्रियें दमिजे । आणि युक्तीनें आपण होइजे । तरीच स्थिरबुद्धि म्हणिजे । अर्जुना तो ॥

"Therefore, one who subdues the senses and becomes established in the Self through skillful means, he alone, O Arjuna, is called a man of steady wisdom."

इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये आणि कर्मेंद्रिये
Sense organs
दमिजे Verb
Damije
ताब्यात ठेवणे किंवा जिंकणे
Subdued or controlled
युक्तीनें Noun
Yuktine
कौशल्याने किंवा विवेकाने
With skill or wisdom
स्थिरबुद्धि Noun
Sthirabuddhi
अढळ किंवा स्थिर बुद्धी असलेला
Steady intellect
आपण Pronoun
Aapan
स्वतः किंवा आत्मस्वरूप
Self

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one who has conquered their senses and established themselves in the Self through wisdom is known as a person of steady intellect.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true intellectual stability is achieved not just by physical restraint of the senses, but by skillfully centering oneself in the realization of the Self. When a seeker withdraws their senses from worldly attractions and focuses their consciousness on spiritual truth, they attain the state of 'Sthitaprajna' or steady wisdom.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this can be applied by practicing digital detox or resisting impulsive habits. For example, choosing to complete a priority task instead of scrolling through social media is a step toward developing a steady intellect.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with stable wisdom (Sthitaprajna) while commenting on the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 29

अपाने जुह्वति प्राणं प्राणेऽपानं तथापरे । प्राणापानगती रुद्ध्वा प्राणायामपरायणाः ॥

आणि अपानीं प्राणु होमिजे । कीं प्राणीं अपान यजिजे । ऐसे प्राणापान रोधिजे । प्राणायामें ॥

"Others offer the outgoing breath into the incoming breath, and the incoming breath into the outgoing breath, restraining the flow of both to practice Pranayama."

अपानीं Noun
Apani
अपान वायूमध्ये
In the downward breath
प्राणु Noun
Pranu
प्राण वायू
The vital life-breath
होमिजे Verb
Homije
अर्पण करणे किंवा हवन करणे
To sacrifice or offer
रोधिजे Verb
Rodhije
रोखणे किंवा थांबवणे
To restrain or stop
प्राणायामें Noun
Pranayamen
प्राणायामाच्या द्वारे
Through breath control

💡 Meaning

Some practitioners offer the life-breath into the downward-breath, and others offer the downward-breath into the life-breath, practicing breath control by restraining the flow of both.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the yogic process of Pranayama. Seekers offer the incoming breath into the outgoing breath and vice versa, effectively merging the two. By regulating the flow of Prana (vital energy) and Apana (downward energy), they achieve a state of stillness. This internal sacrifice helps in burning away mental impurities and leads to a state of deep meditation and self-realization.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing simple rhythmic breathing for a few minutes daily can significantly reduce stress and improve mental clarity. For example, before a high-pressure meeting, taking deep breaths helps stabilize the mind and improves performance.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the various forms of internal sacrifices (Yajnas), specifically focusing on the practice of breath control (Pranayama) as a means to purify the self.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 134

म्हणौनि कर्माचेनि आधारे | जे जे विहित आणि अवधारे | ते ते करीं सुखें थोरें | अर्जुना तूं || १३४ ||

"Therefore, based on action, whatever is prescribed and certain, perform that with great joy, O Arjuna."

म्हणौनि Adverb
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
therefore
कर्माचेनि Noun
Karmācēni
कर्माच्या
of action
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्रसंमत / योग्य
prescribed / proper
अवधारे Adjective
Avadhārē
निश्चित केलेले
determined / certain
सुखें Adverb
Sukhēṃ
आनंदाने
with joy
थोरें Adjective
Thōrēṃ
मोठ्या
great / large

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, taking the support of action, perform whatever is prescribed and determined as your duty with great joy.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar advises Arjuna that one should not abandon action but should perform prescribed duties (Swadharma) with great enthusiasm and joy. When actions are performed without attachment and as a service to the divine, they do not create bondage. This is the essence of Karma Yoga—finding liberation through right action performed with the right attitude.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional or personal life, instead of treating tasks as burdens, one should approach them with a positive and joyful mindset. For example, an employee should perform their job responsibilities with integrity and happiness rather than just for a salary.

📌 Context

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the importance of performing one's duties with a joyful heart as a means of spiritual growth.

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