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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 355

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरप्रज्ञु । जो इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो करी । आणि विषयांतें विसरोनि । आत्मसुखीं रमे ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who controls his senses and, forgetting the objects of desire, dwells in the joy of the Self."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
स्थिरप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthitaprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady wisdom
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
ज्ञानेंद्रियांचा
Of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
ताबा किंवा संयम
Restraint or control
विषयांतें Noun
Vishayante
भोगाच्या वस्तूंना
Sense objects
विसरोनि Verb
Visaroni
विसरून किंवा सोडून
Forgetting or transcending
आत्मसुखीं Noun
Atmasukhi
आत्म्याच्या आनंदात
In the bliss of the self
रमे Verb
Rame
मग्न होतो
Rejoices or dwells

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is a person of steady wisdom, who restrains his senses and, forgetting worldly objects, rejoices in the bliss of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true wisdom is achieved only when a person gains complete mastery over their senses. It is not just about physical restraint but a mental state where the attraction for worldly pleasures fades away, and the individual finds supreme joy within their own soul. This internal bliss makes the intellect unshakable and free from external dependencies.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing self-discipline by limiting screen time or unhealthy habits to focus on personal growth and inner peace is a practical application of this verse.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with stable wisdom (Sthitaprajna) while commenting on the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 275

जैसा पूर्ण सरितां-भरीं । समुद्रु न चळे थोंकु ही न करी । तैसा काम-प्रवेशु अंतरीं । क्षोभु न संपादी ॥

"As the ocean, though filled with the waters of all rivers, remains steady and does not overflow, so does the man into whose heart all desires enter without causing any agitation."

सरितां-भरीं Noun
saritāṃ-bharīṃ
नद्यांच्या प्रवाहाने
by the flow of rivers
समुद्रु Noun
samudru
सागर
ocean
थोंकु Noun
thoṃku
मर्यादा सोडणे
overflowing or agitation
काम-प्रवेशु Noun
kāma-praveśu
इच्छांचा शिरकाव
entry of desires
क्षोभु Noun
kṣobhu
अस्वस्थता किंवा विकार
agitation or disturbance
संपादी Verb
saṃpādī
निर्माण करणे
produces or achieves

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains steady and does not overflow despite being filled by rivers, a person whose mind remains calm despite the entry of desires is truly wise.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj illustrates the state of a 'Sthitaprajna' (one with steady wisdom). Just as the ocean remains undisturbed and does not overflow despite being filled by numerous rivers from all sides, a wise person remains calm and unaffected even when various desires or external sensory objects enter their mind. Their inner peace is absolute and independent of external circumstances.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, maintain composure like the ocean when faced with criticism or stress. For example, staying calm during a high-pressure meeting instead of reacting impulsively.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the stability of a realized soul using the metaphor of an ocean.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 181

म्हणोनि जे जे उचित। आणि अवसरेंकरूनि प्राप्त। तें कर्म अहेतुक। आचरावें॥

"Therefore, whatever is appropriate and presented by the occasion, perform that action without any motive."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य किंवा शास्त्रशुद्ध
Appropriate or Righteous
अवसरेंकरूनि Adverb
Avasarēṅkarūni
प्रसंगानुसार किंवा वेळेनुसार
According to the occasion
प्राप्त Adjective
Prāpta
मिळालेले किंवा वाट्याला आलेले
Obtained or presented
अहेतुक Adjective
Ahētuka
फळाची अपेक्षा न ठेवता
Without motive or selfless
आचरावें Verb
Ācarāvē
आचरणात आणावे किंवा करावे
Should be performed

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever is appropriate and comes to you by occasion, perform that action without any selfish motive.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar encapsulates the essence of Nishkama Karma (selfless action). He advises that one should perform actions that are 'Ucita' (morally and ethically right) and 'Prāpta' (presented by the current circumstances or destiny). The defining characteristic of such action should be 'Ahetuka'—performed without any selfish motive or attachment to the results. By doing so, the individual fulfills their worldly responsibilities while remaining spiritually detached, leading to inner purification and liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, if a task is assigned to you that is part of your duty, focus on doing it with excellence rather than constantly worrying about the promotion or bonus it might bring. This focus on the 'right action' over the 'result' is the application of this verse.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a seeker should perform their daily duties without being bound by the fruits of action.

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