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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 47

जेणे विषयांचेनि नांवे । न विसंवादिजे स्वभावें । जयाचेनि चित्तें न संभवे । द्वैतबुद्धि ॥ ४७ ॥

"He who is naturally unperturbed by sensory objects and whose mind is devoid of the sense of duality."

जेणे Pronoun
Jene
ज्याने / ज्याच्याद्वारे
By whom
विषयांचेनि Noun
Vishayancheni
विषयांच्या (इंद्रिय भोगांच्या)
Of sensory objects
विसंवादिजे Verb
Visanvadije
विचलित होणे किंवा विरोध करणे
To be disturbed or conflicted
स्वभावें Adverb
Swabhave
सहजपणे किंवा स्वभावतः
Naturally
चित्तें Noun
Chitte
मनामध्ये / अंतःकरणात
In the mind
द्वैतबुद्धि Noun
Dwaitabuddhi
भेदभाव करण्याची वृत्ती
Sense of duality

💡 Meaning

One who is naturally undisturbed by the mention of sensory objects and in whose mind the sense of duality never arises.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a liberated soul. Such an individual is naturally unaffected by sensory temptations and worldly attractions. Their mind is completely free from the concept of duality (the distinction between self and others). They perceive the same divine consciousness in every being, leading to a state of perpetual peace and non-discrimination.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, this means practicing inclusivity and treating everyone with equal respect, regardless of their background. For example, helping a colleague without judging their status.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person who has attained mental equilibrium and sees unity in all things.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 235

अच्छेद्योऽयमदाह्योऽयमक्लेद्योऽशोष्य एव च । नित्यः सर्वगतः स्थाणुरचलोऽयं सनातनः ॥

हा न जळे पावकें । न विरे तोयझोंकें । न शोषे शोषकें । मारुतें हा ॥

"It cannot be burned by fire, nor dissolved by water, nor dried by the wind."

पावकें Noun
Pāvakēṃ
अग्नीने
by fire
तोयझोंकें Noun
Tōyajhōṅkēṃ
पाण्याच्या प्रवाहाने
by the force of water
शोषे Verb
Śōṣē
सुकणे किंवा वाळणे
to dry up
मारुतें Noun
Mārutēṃ
वाऱ्याने
by wind
विरे Verb
Virē
विरघळणे
to dissolve
शोषकें Adjective
Śōṣakēṃ
शोषून घेणाऱ्या
absorbing or drying agent

💡 Meaning

This Soul cannot be burned by fire, cannot be dissolved by water, and cannot be dried by the wind.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the properties of the Soul (Atman). He emphasizes that the Soul is beyond the reach of the physical elements. Fire cannot consume it, water cannot dissolve it, and wind cannot dehydrate it. It is eternal, all-pervading, and immutable. This teaching aims to remove Arjuna's fear of death by showing that the essence of being is never destroyed, only the physical vessel changes.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, this perspective helps in building resilience. Physical pain or loss is temporary and external. Realizing our inner strength is untouched by external factors allows us to face challenges with equanimity. Example: Maintaining inner peace even during financial loss, knowing that your true self remains whole.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the immortality and indestructibility of the soul to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 368

तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो । जयासी जाहला आहे पहा हो । तोचि पूर्णबोधु पाहो । स्थिरप्रज्ञ ॥ ३६८ ॥

"Therefore, O Mighty-armed, he whose senses are completely restrained from their objects, his wisdom is firmly established."

इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
इंद्रियांचा (डोळे, कान इ.)
of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
संयम किंवा ताबा
restraint or control
जयासी Pronoun
Jayasi
ज्याला
to whom
पूर्णबोधु Noun
Purnabodhu
पूर्ण ज्ञानी
fully enlightened
स्थिरप्रज्ञ Adjective
Sthitaprajna
ज्याची बुद्धी स्थिर आहे असा
one with steady wisdom

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one who has completely restrained their senses from the sense-objects is a person of steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual stability is achieved only when an individual has complete mastery over their senses. Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell at the slightest hint of danger, a wise person withdraws their senses from worldly attractions. This internal discipline ensures that the intellect remains focused on the Divine, undisturbed by external temptations. It is the hallmark of a person whose wisdom is firmly established.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing digital detox or resisting the urge to procrastinate by controlling one's impulses is a practical application of this verse. For example, choosing to focus on a long-term goal instead of immediate sensory pleasure.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains to Arjuna the final characteristic of a person with steady wisdom, focusing on the mastery over senses.

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