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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 347

क्रोधाद्भवति सम्मोहः सम्मोहात्स्मृतिविभ्रमः । स्मृतिभ्रंशाद् बुद्धिनाशो बुद्धिनाशात्प्रणश्यति ॥

मग तया संमोहापासाव। उपजे स्मृतिभ्रंश पहा हो। जैसा पवनें दीपु मालवे। तैसा बोधु जाय॥

"Then from that delusion, loss of memory arises, behold! Just as a lamp is extinguished by the wind, so does wisdom depart."

संमोहापासाव Noun
saṃmohāpāsāva
मोहापासून
from delusion
उपजे Verb
upaje
निर्माण होते
arises
स्मृतिभ्रंश Noun
smṛtibhraṃśa
स्मरणशक्तीचा नाश
loss of memory/wisdom
पवनें Noun
pavanēṃ
वाऱ्याने
by wind
मालवे Verb
mālave
विझतो
extinguishes
बोधु Noun
bodhu
विवेक किंवा ज्ञान
wisdom or knowledge

💡 Meaning

From that delusion arises the loss of memory (wisdom). Just as a lamp is extinguished by the wind, so does spiritual knowledge vanish.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar illustrates the destructive power of delusion (Sammoha) triggered by anger. He uses the metaphor of a lamp being extinguished by a gust of wind. Just as wind puts out a flame, leaving one in darkness, delusion destroys the 'Bodha' (spiritual wisdom or discernment). When a person is deluded, they lose their connection to past lessons and moral values (Smriti), leading to a total collapse of intellectual clarity and righteous action.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when we are overwhelmed by emotions like anger, we often forget our values and make poor choices. For example, in a heated argument, one might say something hurtful that they later regret because their 'wisdom' was temporarily extinguished by the 'wind' of emotion.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the psychological chain reaction where anger leads to delusion and the eventual loss of wisdom.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 183

म्हणोनि विषयांचां ठायीं । जयाचें प्रेम मुळींच नाहीं । तोचि पूर्णप्रज्ञ पाही । स्थिरबुद्धि ॥ १८३ ॥

"Therefore, he who has no love for sense objects at all, see him as one of perfect wisdom and steady intellect."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
विषयांचां Noun
Vishayancha
इंद्रियांच्या विषयांच्या
Of sense objects
ठायीं Preposition
Thayi
ठिकाणी
In or at
जयाचें Pronoun
Jayache
ज्याचे
Whose
प्रेम Noun
Prem
आसक्ती किंवा ओढ
Attachment or love
पूर्णप्रज्ञ Adjective
Purnapragnya
पूर्ण ज्ञानी
Perfectly wise
स्थिरबुद्धि Adjective
Sthirabuddhi
अढळ बुद्धीचा
Steady-minded

💡 Meaning

Therefore, know that he who has no attachment at all to sense objects is truly a person of perfect and steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true wisdom is found in complete detachment from sensory pleasures. When an individual no longer harbors any craving or 'love' for external objects (sound, touch, sight, taste, smell), their intellect becomes firmly rooted in the Self. This state of being unswayed by worldly attractions is the mark of a 'Sthitaprajna'—one with steady and perfect wisdom.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing detachment from distractions like excessive social media or junk food helps in achieving mental peace and focus. For example, a student focusing on studies despite the noise of a party nearby demonstrates this control.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a person who has attained steady wisdom by detaching from sensory objects.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 119

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । हें ज्ञान जरी फावलें निकें । तरी मोह हा कवणें विखें । उरेल तुज ॥ ११९ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, listen! If this knowledge is gained perfectly, then how can any delusion remain in you?"

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
फावलें Verb
Phavale
प्राप्त झाले
Attained
निकें Adverb
Nike
चांगल्या प्रकारे / पूर्णपणे
Properly / Completely
मोह Noun
Moha
भ्रम / आसक्ती
Delusion / Attachment
कवणें Pronoun
Kavane
कोणत्या
Which / What
विखें Noun
Vikhe
प्रकारे / विषयाने
In what manner

💡 Meaning

Therefore Arjuna, listen; if you attain this knowledge perfectly, then no delusion will remain in you in any way.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual realization acts as a definitive cure for delusion. He tells Arjuna that once this 'Jnana' (knowledge) is perfectly integrated into one's being, there is no room left for confusion or emotional attachment to worldly illusions. It is the ultimate clarity that aligns an individual with their true purpose and the cosmic truth.

🎯 Practical Application

Gaining clarity through thorough knowledge removes confusion in daily life. For example, once you understand the underlying logic of a complex problem at work, the anxiety and hesitation surrounding it vanish.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the transformative power of self-knowledge to Arjuna, stating that it dispels all delusion.

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