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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 12

तंव तो कुरुवृद्धु पितामहू । जो प्रतापी जैसा सिंहू । गर्जला शंखु । अतिबळें ॥ १२ ॥

"Then the aged grandsire of the Kuru race, the valiant lion-like Bhishma, blew his conch with great strength."

कुरुवृद्धु Noun
Kuruvruddhu
कुरुवंशातील सर्वात ज्येष्ठ
The eldest of the Kuru dynasty
पितामहू Noun
Pitamahu
आजोबा (भीष्म)
Grandsire (Bhishma)
प्रतापी Adjective
Pratapi
पराक्रमी
Valiant/Mighty
सिंहू Noun
Simhu
सिंह
Lion
गर्जला Verb
Garjala
गर्जना केली / वाजवला
Roared / Sounded
अतिबळें Adverb
Atibale
मोठ्या शक्तीने
With great force

💡 Meaning

Then the eldest of the Kuru dynasty, the valiant Grandsire Bhishma, who was like a lion, blew his conch with great force.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the majestic presence of Bhishma Pitamaha. Despite being the eldest in the Kuru clan, his spirit remained as fierce as a lion. To encourage Duryodhana and signal the commencement of the battle, he blew his conch with tremendous power. This act signifies the roar of a warrior who is ready to fulfill his duty regardless of the outcome.

🎯 Practical Application

When initiating a significant task, one should act with the confidence and clarity of a leader. Example: Starting a new project by clearly communicating the vision to the team to inspire them.

📌 Context

Sanjaya describes the scene on the battlefield to King Dhritarashtra, specifically the moment Bhishma Pitamaha signals the start of the war.

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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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