🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

Saint Dnyaneshwar uses a profound metaphor of the sky to explain the concept of non-duality (Advaita). He suggests that just as any perceived form or illusion in the sky eventually dissolves back into the sky itself, the individual consciousness, which appears distinct due to ignorance, eventually merges into the supreme Self. Upon enlightenment, the seeker realizes that the light of the soul was never separate from the soul itself; the observer and the observed become one.

Understand that temporary emotions like ego or anxiety are just passing clouds in the vast sky of your consciousness. Example: When you feel angry, realize it is a temporary state that will dissolve, leaving your inner peace untouched if you don't attach to it.

In the second chapter, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Krishna's teachings about the eternal nature of the soul and the illusion of duality.

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the hallmark of a 'Sthitaprajna' is the total absorption in the Self. When a seeker attains the bliss of the soul, all external sensory pleasures become tasteless and insignificant. Just as a person who has tasted nectar no longer craves ordinary water, the enlightened soul finds no sweetness in worldly objects. Such a person is self-contained and remains undisturbed by external circumstances, anchored firmly in their inner divinity.

In modern life, this teaches us emotional independence. Instead of relying on social media likes or material gains for happiness, one should find joy in personal growth and inner peace. Example: Remaining calm and focused on your work even when you face criticism or unexpected setbacks.

Shri Krishna explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna.

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar provides a profound analogy of the ocean to describe the equanimity of a realized soul. Just as the ocean is constantly filled by rivers flowing into it from all sides but remains undisturbed and maintains its boundaries, a person of steady wisdom remains unperturbed by the constant influx of sensory objects and desires. Their inner fulfillment is so absolute that external stimuli do not create any waves of agitation in their consciousness. They remain centered in their true self, regardless of the environment.

In a world full of distractions and consumerism, one should strive to be like the ocean. For example, when faced with peer pressure to adopt a lifestyle that doesn't align with your values, stay firm and calm in your principles rather than being swept away by the trend.

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) using the metaphor of an ocean.