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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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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 315

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो । जयासी जाहला असे पाहो । तयाचिये ठायीं स्थिर राहो । प्रज्ञा जाणा ॥ ३१५ ॥

"Therefore, one who has achieved mastery over the senses, know that their wisdom is steady."

म्हणोनि Conjunction

Mhanoni

म्हणून

Therefore

इंद्रियांचा Noun

Indriyancha

इंद्रियांचा

Of the senses

निग्रहो Noun

Nigraho

संयम किंवा ताबा

Restraint or control

जयासी Pronoun

Jayasi

ज्याला

To whom

स्थिर Adjective

Sthira

अढळ किंवा शांत

Steady or stable

प्रज्ञा Noun

Prajna

बुद्धी

Wisdom or intellect

💡 Meaning

Therefore, know that the wisdom of that person is firmly established who has achieved complete control over their senses.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual wisdom is only possible when an individual has complete mastery over their senses. Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell for protection, a wise person withdraws their senses from worldly distractions. This internal discipline ensures that the intellect remains focused on the Divine and is not swayed by external pleasures or pains.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing mindfulness by not reacting impulsively to anger or cravings is a way to apply this verse. For example, choosing healthy food over junk food despite the craving is a form of sensory control.

📌 Context

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar summarizes the importance of sensory control for achieving a steady state of mind (Sthitaprajna).

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 27

तंव तिये सैन्ये दोन्ही । देखिली अर्जुने नयनीं । गोत्रज आणि आप्त जनीं । भरलीं आहाती ॥ २७ ॥

"Then Arjuna saw both the armies with his eyes; they were filled with his kinsmen and relatives."

तंव Adverb

Taṃva

तेव्हा

Then

सैन्ये Noun

Sainye

लष्कर / सेना

Armies

नयनीं Noun

Nayanīṃ

डोळ्यांनी

With eyes

गोत्रज Noun

Gotraja

एकाच कुळातील नातेवाईक

Kinsmen

आप्त Noun

Āpta

जवळचे लोक / इष्टमित्र

Dear ones

भरलीं Verb

Bharalīṃ

व्यापलेली / उपस्थित

Filled / Present

💡 Meaning

Then Arjuna saw both the armies with his own eyes and found them filled with his kinsmen and close relatives.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes Arjuna's observation of the battlefield. As Arjuna looks at both armies, he realizes that the people he is about to fight are his own kinsmen, elders, and friends. This realization triggers a sense of 'mine-ness' or attachment (Moha), which eventually leads to his despondency. It highlights the universal human conflict between personal emotions and professional or moral duty.

🎯 Practical Application

This verse teaches us about the conflict between emotional attachment and duty. For example, a leader or a judge must remain impartial even if a relative is involved in a situation, prioritizing justice and ethics over personal ties.

📌 Context

Arjuna stands between the two armies and observes his relatives on both sides before the battle begins.

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