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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 114

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झणीं मोहें या चित्ता । ग्रासूं देसी पंडुसुता । विचारु करीं ॥

"Therefore, now, O son of Pandu, do not let this mind be swallowed by delusion; exercise your reason."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झणीं Adverb
Jhani
कदापि / चुकूनही
Never / By no means
मोहें Noun
Mohe
मोहाने / अज्ञानाने
By delusion
चित्ता Noun
Chitta
मनाला / अंतःकरणाला
To the mind
ग्रासूं Verb
Grasu
गिळंकृत करणे / व्यापणे
To swallow or consume
पंडुसुता Noun
Pandusuta
पांडुपुत्रा (अर्जुना)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)
विचारु Noun
Vicharu
विवेक / विचार
Discrimination or thought

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not let your mind be consumed by delusion; reflect deeply and use your wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets Krishna's call to action. After explaining the immortality of the soul, Krishna warns Arjuna that delusion (Moha) is like a predator that consumes one's clarity of mind. He urges Arjuna (Pandusuta) to employ 'Vichara'—the faculty of spiritual discrimination—to prevent his mind from being overwhelmed by grief and attachment. It is a call to rise above temporary emotions and perform one's righteous duty.

🎯 Practical Application

In moments of emotional crisis or confusion, instead of reacting impulsively based on attachment, one should pause and use logical reasoning to decide the right course of action. For example, when facing a failure, instead of falling into despair, one should analyze the situation objectively to find a way forward.

📌 Context

Krishna advises Arjuna to use his power of discrimination to overcome the delusion caused by attachment.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 257

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । जो इंद्रियांतें जिणें निकें । तोचि प्रज्ञाप्रतिष्ठितु लोके । जाणिजे गा ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; he who conquers his senses well, he alone is known in the world as one of steady wisdom."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇōni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियांतें Noun
Indriyāntēṃ
इंद्रियांना
To the senses
जिणें Verb
Jiṇēṃ
जिंकतो
Conquers
निकें Adverb
Nikēṃ
चांगल्या प्रकारे / पूर्णपणे
Completely / Properly
प्रज्ञाप्रतिष्ठितु Adjective
Prajñāpratiṣṭhitu
स्थिर बुद्धीचा
Established in wisdom
लोके Noun
Lōkē
जगात
In the world

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; he who completely conquers his senses is to be known as one established in steady wisdom in this world.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true wisdom is attained only by those who have complete mastery over their senses. A person whose senses are under control and not swayed by external attractions is recognized as 'Prajna-pratishthita' (one established in steady wisdom). It highlights that self-discipline is the foundation of spiritual stability and mental peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing self-restraint against distractions like excessive social media use or unhealthy habits helps in developing a focused and stable mind, leading to better decision-making.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with stable wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna, focusing on the mastery of senses.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 300

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो। जयासी जाहला असे पहा हो। तोचि प्रज्ञाप्रतिष्ठा पाहो। पावावया जोगा॥

"Therefore, see that he alone, who has achieved control over his senses, is fit to attain the status of steady wisdom."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
ज्ञानेंद्रिये व कर्मेंद्रियांचा
Of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
संयम किंवा ताबा
Restraint or control
जयासी Pronoun
Jayasi
ज्याला
To whom
प्रज्ञाप्रतिष्ठा Noun
Prajnyapratishtha
बुद्धीची स्थिरता
Steadfastness of wisdom
जोगा Adjective
Joga
योग्य किंवा पात्र
Worthy or fit

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one who has achieved complete control over their senses is truly worthy of attaining steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that mastery over the senses is the fundamental requirement for achieving spiritual stability. He explains that only a person who has successfully restrained their senses from worldly distractions is truly qualified to attain the state of 'Prajnyapratishtha' (steadfast wisdom). This internal discipline ensures that the intellect remains undisturbed by external temptations, leading to ultimate peace and self-realization.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing digital detox or resisting the urge to eat junk food despite cravings is a form of sense control that leads to mental clarity and health.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar is describing the characteristics of a 'Sthitaprajna' (a person of steady wisdom) and emphasizing the necessity of sense control.

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