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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 110

जेथ विषयांचे नाव नाही। आणि इंद्रियांची गोठी नाही। तेथ मन हे आपणची पाही। आपणयाते॥

"Where there is no trace of sensory objects and no talk of the senses, there the mind beholds itself by itself."

जेथ Adverb
Jetha
जेथे
Where
विषयांचे Noun
Vishayanche
भोगाच्या वस्तूंचे
Of sensory objects
इंद्रियांची Noun
Indriyanchi
ज्ञानेंद्रियांची
Of the senses
गोठी Noun
Gothi
गोष्ट किंवा चर्चा
Talk or mention
पाही Verb
Pahi
पाहते
Sees
आपणयाते Pronoun
Aapanyate
स्वतःला
To oneself

💡 Meaning

In a state where there is no mention of sensory objects and no activity of the senses, the mind perceives itself through itself.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the pinnacle of internal yoga. In this state, the attraction to sensory objects vanishes, and the senses cease their outward activities. The mind, no longer distracted by the external world, turns inward and perceives its own true essence (the Self). It is a state of pure consciousness where the observer and the observed become one, leading to ultimate peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing mindfulness helps reduce stress. For example, taking five minutes of silence to observe your thoughts without judgment helps in gaining mental clarity and self-control.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of deep meditation where the mind becomes self-aware and detached from the external world.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 89

तस्मादज्ञानसम्भूतं हृत्स्थं ज्ञानअसिनात्मनः । छित्त्वैनं संशयं योगमातिष्ठोत्तिष्ठ भारत ॥

म्हणोनि अज्ञानापासोनि जाहला । हा संशयो हृदयीं संचला । तो ज्ञानशस्त्रें आपुलां । संहारु कीजे ॥ ८९ ॥

"Therefore, this doubt that has arisen from ignorance and is settled in the heart, should be destroyed with the weapon of knowledge."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
अज्ञानापासोनि Noun
Ajnanapasoni
अज्ञानापासून
From ignorance
संशयो Noun
Sanshayo
संशय किंवा शंका
Doubt
हृदयीं Noun
Hrudayi
मनात किंवा अंतःकरणात
In the heart or mind
ज्ञानशस्त्रें Noun
Jnanashastre
ज्ञानाच्या शस्त्राने
With the weapon of knowledge
संहारु Noun
Sanharu
नाश किंवा विनाश
Destruction
कीजे Verb
Kije
करावा
Should be done

💡 Meaning

Therefore, destroy this doubt residing in your heart, which has arisen from ignorance, by using the weapon of your own knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj interprets the concluding advice of the fourth chapter of the Gita. He emphasizes that doubt is the offspring of ignorance and resides deep within the psyche, paralyzing action. The only way to overcome this internal conflict is through 'Jnana' (Knowledge). By using the metaphorical sword of wisdom, one must cut through the confusion to establish oneself in Yoga and perform one's duty with clarity.

🎯 Practical Application

When you feel hesitant or doubtful about your goals, instead of overthinking, seek correct information and clarity. Use that knowledge to eliminate uncertainty and take decisive action.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna advises Arjuna to slay the doubt born of ignorance using the sword of self-knowledge.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 144

म्हणोनि द्रव्यमया यज्ञा। हूनि ज्ञानयज्ञु पैं सुज्ञा। श्रेष्ठु हा जाणा। सर्वकाळ॥

"Therefore, the sacrifice of knowledge is superior to the sacrifice of material objects, O wise one; know this to be true for all time."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
द्रव्यमया Adjective
Dravyamaya
भौतिक वस्तूंचा किंवा संपत्तीचा
Material or wealth-based
ज्ञानयज्ञु Noun
Jnana-yajna
ज्ञानाचा यज्ञ
Sacrifice of knowledge
सुज्ञा Noun
Sujnya
हे सुजाण/शहाण्या अर्जुना
O wise one
श्रेष्ठु Adjective
Shreshthu
उत्तम किंवा थोर
Superior or excellent
सर्वकाळ Adverb
Sarvakal
नेहमी किंवा सर्व वेळी
Always or for all time

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O wise one, know that the sacrifice of knowledge is always superior to the sacrifice of material objects.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that while material sacrifices involve physical resources and external rituals, the sacrifice of knowledge involves the intellect and leads to self-realization. Material rituals are finite and often lead to temporary rewards, whereas knowledge (Jnana) burns away the bonds of Karma and leads to liberation. All actions and sacrifices ultimately find their fulfillment in the attainment of divine knowledge.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, prioritize understanding the 'why' and 'how' over just performing tasks mechanically. For example, understanding the principles of a healthy lifestyle is more beneficial than blindly following a diet plan without knowing its purpose.

📌 Context

In this verse, Shri Krishna (through Dnyaneshwar Maharaj's commentary) explains why the sacrifice of knowledge is superior to material rituals.

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