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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 370

जैसा समुद्रु भरला तरी न सांडे । कीं उन्हाळियानें न सुके । तैसा लाभें न वाढे । हानि न विटे ॥

"As the ocean does not overflow when full, nor does it dry up in the summer heat; so also, he (the wise one) does not increase with gain, nor does he wither with loss."

समुद्रु Noun
samudru
सागर/समुद्र
Ocean
सांडे Verb
sande
मर्यादा ओलांडणे/सांडणे
Overflows
उन्हाळियानें Noun
unhāliyāne
उन्हाळ्यामुळे
By summer heat
सुके Verb
suke
आटणे/सुकणे
Dries up
लाभें Noun
lābheṃ
फायद्याने/प्राप्तीने
By gain
विटे Verb
vite
कंटाळणे किंवा कमी होणे
Wither or decrease

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean does not overflow when full nor dry up in the summer, a wise person is neither elated by gain nor dejected by loss.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the profound equanimity of a self-realized soul. He uses the ocean as a metaphor: just as the ocean remains within its boundaries despite the influx of numerous rivers and does not dry up during the intense heat of summer, a wise person remains undisturbed by external circumstances. They do not experience an ego-boost during times of profit (gain) nor do they feel diminished or depressed during times of loss. Their inner peace is absolute and independent of worldly dualities.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice maintaining emotional balance in both success and failure. For example, if you receive a promotion, remain humble; if you face a setback, remain resilient without losing your inner peace.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a stable-minded person (Sthitaprajna) using the metaphor of an ocean.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 72

तरी अर्जुना हे ऐकें । जे प्रज्ञा स्थिरु होय कौतुकें । जेथ संशयाचें न टिके । नांवही कांहीं ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, listen to this: where the intellect becomes steady effortlessly, there the name of doubt does not remain at all."

प्रज्ञा Noun
Pragya
बुद्धी
Intellect
स्थिरु Adjective
Sthiru
अढळ
Steady
कौतुकें Adverb
Kautuke
सहजपणे
Effortlessly
संशयाचें Noun
Sanshayache
शंकेचे
Of doubt
ऐकें Verb
Aike
श्रवण कर
Listen
टिके Verb
Tike
राहते
Remains

💡 Meaning

Arjuna, listen to this: when the intellect becomes naturally steady, not even a trace of doubt remains.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of 'Sthitaprajna' (one with steady wisdom). He emphasizes that once the intellect is anchored in the Truth, it happens so naturally (Kautuke) that even the trace of doubt cannot exist. It is a state of absolute clarity where the dualities of the mind are dissolved. The light of wisdom dispels the darkness of uncertainty, leaving the seeker in a state of blissful stability.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when we have complete clarity about our goals, distractions and doubts naturally fade away. For instance, a well-prepared athlete performs without second-guessing their moves because their focus is unwavering and their mind is steady.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the state of steady wisdom to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 211

तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणोनि अर्जुना हें पाहीं । जयाचें अंतःकरण स्थिरावले ठायीं । तोचि पूर्णप्रज्ञु या लोकीं जाणावा ॥ २११ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, observe this; he whose heart is stabilized in its place, he alone should be known as one of perfect wisdom in this world."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
अंतःकरण Noun
Antahkaran
मन किंवा अंतरात्मा
Mind or inner self
स्थिरावले Verb
Sthiravale
स्थिर झाले
Stabilized
पूर्णप्रज्ञु Noun
Purnaprajnu
ज्याची बुद्धी पूर्णपणे स्थिर आहे असा
One with perfect wisdom
लोकीं Noun
Loki
या जगात
In this world

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, know that person to be of steady wisdom whose mind is firmly stabilized in its true place.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual maturity is reached when an individual's consciousness is no longer scattered by external sensory objects. Just as a tortoise protects itself by withdrawing into its shell, a wise person withdraws their senses from worldly distractions. This internal stability leads to a state of 'Purnaprajna' (perfect wisdom), where the person remains unaffected by the dualities of life like joy and sorrow.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this teaches emotional intelligence. For example, when facing a high-pressure situation at work, instead of reacting impulsively, one should maintain mental balance and act with a calm mind.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) as described by Lord Krishna.

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