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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 296

तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो । जो करी तोचि जाणावा पाहो । जयाचा स्थिर भावो । आत्मरूपीं ॥

"Therefore, O Mighty-armed, he whose senses are completely restrained from their objects, his wisdom is firmly set."

इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
इंद्रियांचा
of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
संयम किंवा ताबा
restraint or control
जाणावा Verb
Janava
ओळखावा किंवा समजावा
should be known
स्थिर Adjective
Sthira
अढळ किंवा शांत
steady or stable
आत्मरूपीं Noun
Atmarupi
आत्मस्वरूपात
in the form of the Self

💡 Meaning

Therefore, know that person to be truly wise whose senses are completely restrained from their objects and whose mind is steady in the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that spiritual stability is achieved through the mastery of senses. Just as a tortoise protects itself by withdrawing its limbs, a seeker protects their consciousness by withdrawing the senses from external temptations. This internal focus allows the intellect to remain firmly established in the Divine Self, undisturbed by the dualities of the world.

🎯 Practical Application

Practicing self-discipline in daily life, such as resisting the urge to procrastinate or overindulge in social media, helps in building a focused and peaceful mind. Example: Choosing a healthy meal over junk food despite the craving.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains to Arjuna that true wisdom is established only when the senses are completely withdrawn from worldly objects.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 201

यद्यदाचरति श्रेष्ठस्तत्तदेवेतरो जनः । स यत्प्रमाणं कुरुते लोकस्तदनुवर्तते ॥

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे । तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । साधारणें ॥ २०१ ॥

"Therefore, whatever the powerful (great) do, the same is practiced by others; whatever they accept as standard, is followed by the commoners."

समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
By the powerful or great person
कीजे Verb
Kije
केले जाते
is done / performed
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anushthije
आचरणात आणले जाते
is practiced / followed
प्रमाण Noun
Praman
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
standard or authority
साधारणें Noun
Sadharene
सामान्य लोकांनी
by common people

💡 Meaning

Whatever a great person does, others follow. Whatever standards they set, the common people pursue those same standards.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that the masses look up to leaders and influential figures for guidance. Instead of interpreting complex scriptures, common people observe the lifestyle and choices of those they respect. If a leader acts with integrity and follows their duty, the society naturally moves towards righteousness. This places a heavy moral responsibility on those in power to lead by example, as their conduct becomes the benchmark for social behavior.

🎯 Practical Application

In a workplace, if a manager is punctual and honest, the employees naturally adopt those values. Leaders must lead by example to create a positive culture.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how the actions of leaders and great men set a precedent for the rest of society.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 32

ये त्वेतदभ्यसूयन्तो नानुतिष्ठन्ति मे मतम् । सर्वज्ञानविमूढांस्तान्विद्धि नष्टानचेतसः ॥

आणि जे हे न मानिती । अथवा निंदेसी प्रवर्तती । ते अज्ञानाचे सांगाती । नागवले जाणावे ॥

"And those who do not accept this, or engage in criticism, know them to be companions of ignorance and lost."

मानिती Verb
maniti
मानतात
accept or believe
निंदेसी Noun
nindesi
निंदेमध्ये
in criticism or mockery
प्रवर्तती Verb
pravartati
प्रवृत्त होतात
engage or indulge in
अज्ञानाचे Noun
ajnanache
अज्ञानाचे
of ignorance
सांगाती Noun
sangati
सोबती
companions
नागवले Adjective
nagavale
लुटले गेलेले किंवा फसलेले
robbed or lost
जाणावे Verb
janave
समजावे
should be known

💡 Meaning

Those who do not follow this teaching or engage in criticizing it should be understood as companions of ignorance and completely lost.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the consequences for those who, driven by envy or ego, disregard the divine wisdom of performing one's duty without attachment. He describes such individuals as 'companions of ignorance.' By mocking or ignoring the path of righteousness, they lose their power of discrimination (Viveka) and are essentially 'robbed' of the opportunity for spiritual liberation. Their lack of consciousness leads them toward destruction.

🎯 Practical Application

Ignoring constructive advice or ethical principles leads to failure. For example, a person who mocks discipline and ignores health warnings eventually suffers physically and mentally, losing their well-being.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the spiritual downfall of those who reject the path of selfless duty due to ego.

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