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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 132

जैसा पूर्ण सरितेचा ओघ । मिळे समुद्राचा मार्ग । परी तो समुद्रु न सांडी वेग । मर्यादा आपली ॥ १३२ ॥

"As the full flow of rivers meets the ocean, yet the ocean does not abandon its limits or its speed."

सरितेचा Noun
saritecha
नदीचा
of the river
ओघ Noun
ogh
प्रवाह
flow
समुद्रु Noun
samudru
सागर
ocean
सांडी Verb
sandi
सोडणे
to abandon
मर्यादा Noun
maryada
सीमा
boundary
वेग Noun
veg
गती किंवा जोर
speed or force

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains within its boundaries even when full rivers flow into it, a wise person remains steady despite external influences.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that just as the ocean remains undisturbed despite countless rivers flowing into it, a person of steady wisdom remains unaffected by sensory desires or external circumstances. The ocean does not overflow its boundaries when rivers join it; similarly, the mind of a sage remains anchored in the self, regardless of the worldly experiences that come his way. This illustrates the pinnacle of emotional and spiritual maturity.

🎯 Practical Application

Maintain emotional balance in both success and failure. Example: Staying humble after a big promotion instead of becoming arrogant, just like the ocean stays calm despite the influx of water.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains the stability of a realized soul using the metaphor of an ocean to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 107

जेथूनि हे विश्व जाहले । जेणें हे जिवंत संचरले । जेणें हे सर्व व्यापिले । आपणयासी ॥

"From whom this universe emerged, by whom it is kept alive, and who has pervaded all this by Himself."

जेथूनि Adverb
Jethuni
ज्यापासून
From where
विश्व Noun
Vishwa
जग
Universe
जाहले Verb
Jahale
झाले किंवा निर्माण झाले
Happened or Created
संचरले Verb
Sancharale
सळसळते किंवा जिवंत आहे
Animated or Moved
व्यापिले Verb
Vyapile
भरून उरले किंवा व्यापले
Pervaded
आपणयासी Pronoun
Aapanayasi
स्वतःने
By Himself

💡 Meaning

The one from whom this universe arose, by whom all living beings are animated, and who pervades everything as Himself, is the Eternal Truth.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the nature of the Ultimate Reality (Brahman). He states that the entire universe originates from this source, is sustained by its life-force, and is completely pervaded by it. It emphasizes the non-dual nature of existence where the creator and the creation are not separate. This aligns with the Vedantic view that the self is identical with the universal consciousness, which is indestructible and eternal.

🎯 Practical Application

Recognize the same divine spark in everyone. For example, treating all living beings with kindness and respect, knowing that the same life force flows through them as it does through you.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the omnipresence and the indestructible nature of the Soul (Atman) while commenting on the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 79

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । जो इंद्रियांतें न रोखें । तो विषयांचेनि विखें । नागविजे गा ॥ ७९ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; he who does not control his senses is stripped of his wisdom by the poison of sensual pleasures."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियांतें Noun
Indriyāntēṃ
इंद्रियांना
Senses
रोखें Verb
Rōkhēṃ
अटकाव करणे / थांबवणे
Restrain / Stop
विखें Noun
Vikhēṃ
विषाने
By poison
नागविजे Verb
Nāgavijē
लुटला जातो
Is robbed / stripped

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, listen; he who does not restrain his senses is robbed by the poison of sensual objects.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the necessity of sense control. He explains that a person who does not restrain their senses is easily led astray by worldly objects. These sensual pleasures are compared to poison because, although they may seem attractive initially, they eventually destroy one's wisdom and spiritual progress. Without self-discipline, a seeker is 'robbed' of their inner peace and higher consciousness.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, if one cannot resist the constant distraction of social media (sensual object) while working, their productivity and mental peace are 'robbed'.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the consequences of not controlling the senses.

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