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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 82

म्हणोनि विषयांतें न सेविजे । आणि इंद्रियां नियमिजे । तरीच प्रज्ञा स्थिरावु पाविजे । अर्जुना पैं ॥ ८२ ॥

"Therefore, do not indulge in sense objects and regulate the senses; only then will the intellect attain stability, O Arjuna."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
विषयांतें Noun
Vishayante
विषयांना (इंद्रिय सुखांना)
To the sense objects
न सेविजे Verb
Na Sevije
सेवन करू नये
Should not indulge
नियमिजे Verb
Niyamije
ताबा ठेवावा / नियमन करावे
Should regulate / control
प्रज्ञा Noun
Pradnya
बुद्धी
Intellect / Wisdom
स्थिरावु Noun
Sthiravu
स्थिरता
Stability

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should not indulge in sense objects and should control the senses; only then, O Arjuna, does the intellect become stable.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that stability of the intellect (Pradnya) is impossible without the regulation of the senses. The senses naturally gravitate towards worldly pleasures (Vishaya). If one allows the senses to run wild, the mind remains scattered and agitated. By consciously withdrawing the senses from these objects and disciplining them, an individual can achieve a state of steady wisdom, which is essential for spiritual realization and inner peace.

🎯 Practical Application

Just as a student must avoid distractions like social media to focus on studies, controlling our immediate desires helps us stay focused on our long-term goals and maintain mental clarity.

📌 Context

In the context of describing a person of steady wisdom (Sthitapradnya), Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of sense control.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 27

तान्समीक्ष्य स कौन्तेयः सर्वान्बन्धूनवस्थितान् । कृपया परयाविष्टो विषीदन्निदमब्रवीत् ॥

तैसेचि भीष्म द्रोण प्रमुख । जे सकळही भूपालक । आणि तेही सकळ आप्त लोक । देखिले तेणें ॥

"Similarly, he saw Bhishma, Drona, and all the kings, as well as all his relatives."

भीष्म Noun
Bhishma
पितामह भीष्म
Grandfather Bhishma
द्रोण Noun
Drona
गुरु द्रोणाचार्य
Teacher Drona
प्रमुख Adjective
Pramukh
मुख्य किंवा श्रेष्ठ
Chief or prominent
भूपालक Noun
Bhupalak
पृथ्वीचे पालन करणारे (राजे)
Kings or rulers
आप्त Noun
Aapta
नातेवाईक किंवा जवळचे लोक
Relatives or kinsmen
देखिले Verb
Dekhile
पाहिले
Saw

💡 Meaning

In the same way, Arjuna saw Bhishma, Drona, and all the other kings and relatives standing there.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights the moment of Arjuna's emotional breakdown. As Arjuna looks at the Kaurava army, he doesn't see enemies to be conquered, but rather his grandfather Bhishma, his preceptor Drona, and other kings who were his kith and kin. This realization shifts the context of the battle from a political struggle to a personal tragedy for Arjuna, as he grapples with the idea of killing those he respects and loves.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, one must often separate personal relationships from duty. For example, a manager must evaluate a friend's performance objectively without letting personal bias interfere with professional standards.

📌 Context

Arjuna surveys the battlefield and recognizes his elders and relatives in the opposing army, leading to emotional distress.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 321

क्रोधाद्भवति सम्मोहः स्मृतिविभ्रमः । स्मृतिभ्रंशाद् बुद्धिनाशो बुद्धिनाशात्प्रणश्यति ॥

मग स्मृति ते भ्रंशे । आणि बुद्धीचा नाश प्रकाशे । जैसा सूर्य अस्ता जाय तैसें ॥

"Then memory fails, and the destruction of intellect becomes evident, just as the sun sets and darkness prevails."

स्मृति Noun
Smruti
आठवण किंवा विवेक
Memory or mindfulness
भ्रंशे Verb
Bhranshe
नष्ट होणे किंवा ढळणे
To fail or decay
बुद्धीचा Noun
Buddhicha
विवेकाचा किंवा विचाराचा
Of the intellect
नाश Noun
Naash
विनाश
Destruction
प्रकाशे Verb
Prakashe
दिसून येणे किंवा प्रकट होणे
Manifests or appears
अस्ता Noun
Asta
मावळणे
Setting (as in sun)

💡 Meaning

When memory fails, the intellect is destroyed. Just as the world becomes dark when the sun sets, a person is ruined when their wisdom is lost.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar illustrates the chain reaction of spiritual and mental decline. When a person is overcome by anger, their 'Smruti' (the memory of right and wrong) is clouded. This loss of memory leads to the destruction of 'Buddhi' (intellect/discernment). He uses the powerful metaphor of a sunset: just as the world is plunged into darkness when the sun sets, a person's life is ruined when the light of wisdom is extinguished.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, anger often leads to poor decision-making. For example, during a heated argument, we might forget years of friendship and say hurtful things. This happens because anger blinds our intellect. Practicing calmness helps preserve our judgment.

📌 Context

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains the psychological downfall of a person who succumbs to anger and loses their power of discrimination.

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