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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 58

यदा संहरते चायं कूर्मोऽङ्गानीव सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

आणि आपुलिया स्वेच्छा। इंद्रियें आवरूनि रया। जैसा कूर्मु अंगां आपुलिया। संकोचूनि राहे॥

"And by one's own will, restraining the senses, just as a tortoise remains by contracting its limbs."

स्वेच्छा Noun
Sveccha
स्वतःची इच्छा
One's own will
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
Senses
आवरूनि Verb
Avaruni
आवरणे किंवा मागे खेचणे
Restraining or withdrawing
कूर्मु Noun
Kurmu
कासव
Tortoise
संकोचूनि Verb
Sankochuni
आकसून किंवा संकुचित करून
Contracting or withdrawing into oneself
अंगां Noun
Anga
अवयव
Limbs or body parts

💡 Meaning

Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell by its own will, the one who withdraws their senses from sense-objects is said to have a steady intellect.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the metaphor of a tortoise to explain the mastery of a self-realized soul over their senses. Just as a tortoise can withdraw its limbs into its protective shell at will, a person of steady wisdom can withdraw their senses from external objects. This control is not forced but is a natural result of spiritual maturity. When the mind is no longer scattered by external desires, it becomes firmly established in the Self.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this can be applied as 'Digital Detox' or focus. For example, while studying or working, consciously putting away your phone to avoid distractions is a form of withdrawing your senses to achieve a goal.

📌 Context

Arjuna asks Krishna about the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom. Krishna explains how such a person controls their senses.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 21

तंव तो अर्जुनु म्हणे कृष्णा । रथु दोन्ही सैन्यांमाझारीं आणा । जेथ हे उभे आहेत झुंझाणा । कुरुक्षेत्रीं ॥ २१ ॥

"Then Arjuna said to Krishna, 'Bring the chariot between the two armies, where these warriors are standing on the field of Kurukshetra.'"

अर्जुनु Noun
Arjunu
अर्जुन
Arjuna
म्हणे Verb
Mhane
म्हणाला
Said
रधु Noun
Rathu
रथ
Chariot
सैन्यांमाझारीं Noun
Sainyanmazari
सैन्यांच्या मध्ये
Between the armies
झुंझाणा Adjective
Zunzhana
युद्धासाठी
For the battle
कुरुक्षेत्रीं Noun
Kurukshetri
कुरुक्षेत्रावर
On Kurukshetra

💡 Meaning

Then Arjuna said to Krishna, 'Bring the chariot between the two armies, where these warriors are standing for battle on the field of Kurukshetra.'

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar captures the moment when Arjuna, ready for battle, asks Lord Krishna to position his chariot between the two opposing armies. This request signifies the importance of strategic assessment. Before engaging in conflict, Arjuna wants to see who he is fighting against and understand the magnitude of the situation. It reflects a leader's need to survey the field before taking action.

🎯 Practical Application

Before starting any major project or business venture, it is crucial to analyze the environment and the challenges involved. For example, a professional should research the market and competitors thoroughly before launching a new product.

📌 Context

Arjuna asks Krishna to place the chariot in the middle of the battlefield to observe the opposing forces.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 98

तरी तेचि आतां सांगावें । जेणें कृतकृत्य होइजे स्वभावें । मग अर्जुना म्हणे देवें । परियेसीं गा ॥

"Therefore, I shall now tell you that by which one naturally becomes fulfilled. Then the Lord said to Arjuna, 'Listen!'"

सांगावें Verb
Sangave
सांगावे / सांगावे लागेल
should tell / to be told
कृतकृत्य Adjective
Krutakrutya
ज्याचे कार्य पूर्ण झाले आहे असा / धन्य
fulfilled / one who has achieved the goal
स्वभावें Adverb
Swabhave
सहजपणे / नैसर्गिकरित्या
naturally / effortlessly
परियेसीं Verb
Pariyesi
ऐक / श्रवण कर
listen / hear
देवें Noun
Deve
देवाने (श्रीकृष्णाने)
by the Lord (Krishna)

💡 Meaning

Now I shall tell you that by which you will naturally become fulfilled. Then the Lord said to Arjuna, 'Listen attentively'.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar captures the moment where Lord Krishna promises to impart the wisdom that leads to ultimate fulfillment. The term 'Krutakrutya' signifies a state of being where one has accomplished the highest purpose of life. The verse emphasizes that this state is reached 'Swabhave' (naturally or effortlessly) once the right knowledge is received from a divine source. It highlights the importance of being a receptive listener ('Pariyesi') to spiritual truths.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when seeking success, one must listen carefully to the wisdom of mentors. For example, a student following a teacher's simple yet profound advice to excel in exams without stress.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna is about to reveal the secret of spiritual fulfillment and the path of knowledge to Arjuna.

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