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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 142

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांतें जिणावें । मग मन हें आकळावें । तरी बुद्धीसी ठाव पावावे । निभ्रांत पैं ॥

"Therefore, conquer the senses first, then bring the mind under control; thus you shall undoubtedly find the true place of the intellect."

इंद्रियांतें Noun
Indriyante
इंद्रियांना
to the senses
जिणावें Verb
Jinave
जिंकावे
to conquer
आकळावें Verb
Akalave
ताब्यात घ्यावे
to control or grasp
बुद्धीसी Noun
Buddhisi
बुद्धीला
to the intellect
निभ्रांत Adverb
Nibhranta
निःसंशयपणे
undoubtedly
ठाव Noun
Thava
स्थान किंवा पत्ता
place or depth

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should first conquer the senses, then control the mind; only then will one surely realize the true nature of the intellect.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj outlines a systematic approach to spiritual discipline. He emphasizes that the journey to self-realization begins with the mastery of the physical senses. Once the senses are subdued, the mind becomes manageable. A controlled mind then allows the seeker to reach the depths of the intellect (Buddhi), where true knowledge resides without any doubt.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, to master a skill, one must first eliminate physical distractions (senses), then focus the wandering thoughts (mind), which eventually leads to deep understanding and mastery (intellect).

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the hierarchy of self-mastery, moving from the physical senses to the subtle intellect.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 11

तरी अवधारां महाराज । जे सकळ कळांचे निज । जेथूनि शब्दब्रह्मीं भोज । प्रगटे कीं ॥ ११ ॥

"Now listen, O Great Lord, who is the very essence of all arts, from whom the splendor of the Word-Brahman (Vedas) manifests."

अवधारां Verb
Avadharam
लक्ष देऊन ऐका
Listen attentively
सकळ Adjective
Sakal
सर्व
All
कळांचे Noun
Kalanche
कलांचे
Of arts
निज Noun
Nij
स्वतःचे स्थान / मूळ
Original source
शब्दब्रह्मीं Noun
Shabdabrahmi
वेदांमध्ये
In the Vedas
भोज Noun
Bhoj
शोभा / आनंद
Splendor / Enjoyment
प्रगटे Verb
Pragate
प्रकट होते
Manifests

💡 Meaning

O Lord, please listen; you are the true source of all arts, and it is from you that the splendor of the Vedas manifests.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar addresses Ganesha as the ultimate source of all 64 arts and the Vedas (Shabdabrahma). He emphasizes that the beauty, depth, and wisdom of divine knowledge emerge from this supreme consciousness. By calling Ganesha 'Nij' (the original abode) of arts, he suggests that all creativity is a divine manifestation.

🎯 Practical Application

When starting any creative or intellectual endeavor, acknowledge the source of inspiration. For example, before writing or performing, take a moment to respect the tradition and the knowledge that came before you.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar is offering salutations to Lord Ganesha at the beginning of the Dnyaneshwari, describing him as the source of all arts and the Vedas.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 82

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि करीं तूं मनोधर्म । सांडूनियां ॥

"Therefore, perform that action which is appropriate and that duty which is prescribed, by abandoning the whims of the mind."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य
Appropriate
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्रसंमत किंवा विहित
Prescribed
मनोधर्म Noun
Manodharma
मनाच्या लहरी किंवा स्वभाव
Whims of the mind
सांडूनियां Verb
Sāṇḍūniyāṃ
त्याग करून किंवा सोडून
Abandoning

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform only those actions which are appropriate and those duties which are prescribed, by setting aside the whims of your mind.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of objective duty over subjective desires. He advises that one should perform actions that are 'Ucita' (appropriate) and 'Vihita' (prescribed by Dharma). The key is to abandon 'Manodharma'—the fickle nature of the mind that seeks pleasure or avoids pain. By setting aside personal whims and focusing on what is right, an individual aligns themselves with the path of Karma Yoga.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, one must complete their assigned responsibilities even if they don't feel like it. For example, a doctor must treat a patient with full dedication regardless of their personal mood, as it is their 'Vihita Karma'.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Lord Krishna's teaching to Arjuna about performing one's duty without being swayed by personal desires.

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