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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 283

मग विषयांचिया आठवणी। सवेंचि अभिलाषा वाढे मनीं। तेथ उपजे कामु जाणीं। तयापासोनि॥

"Then, by remembering the objects of the senses, a longing immediately grows in the mind; know that from that longing, desire is born."

विषयांचिया Noun

Vishayanchiya

विषयांच्या (इंद्रिय भोगांच्या)

Of sensory objects

आठवणी Noun

Aathavani

स्मरणाने किंवा चिंतनाने

By remembering or contemplating

अभिलाषा Noun

Abhilasha

ओढ किंवा आसक्ती

Attachment or longing

उपजे Verb

Upaje

निर्माण होते किंवा जन्मते

Arises or is born

कामु Noun

Kamu

कामवासना किंवा तीव्र इच्छा

Lust or intense desire

सवेंचि Adverb

Savenchi

लगेचच किंवा त्याबरोबरच

Immediately

💡 Meaning

By constantly thinking about sensory objects, an attachment is formed in the mind. From that attachment, intense desire or craving is born.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the psychological chain reaction of human downfall. It begins with 'Smriti' or 'Chintan' (contemplation) of sensory objects. When the mind repeatedly dwells on an object, it develops a liking or attachment (Abhilasha). This attachment soon intensifies into 'Kama' (craving or lust). The saint warns that the root of all bondage lies in the initial thought process, emphasizing that mental discipline starts with controlling what we dwell upon.

🎯 Practical Application

To avoid falling into bad habits, one must control the initial thought. For example, if someone wants to quit social media addiction, they should stop scrolling through related content, as the mere sight or thought of it triggers the urge to use it again.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the psychological process of how the mind gets trapped in worldly desires through mere contemplation.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 15

तैसें सुख आणि दुःख । मानूनि जे सम्यक् । न घेती बाधु देख । द्वंद्वाचा जो ॥

तैसे सुख आणि दुःख । मानूनि जे सम्यक् । न घेती बाधु देख । द्वंद्वाचा जो ॥

"Similarly, he who treats pleasure and pain alike and is not affected by these dualities, is the one who remains steady."

तैसें Adverb

Taisē

त्याप्रमाणे

In that manner

सुख Noun

Sukha

आनंद

Happiness

दुःख Noun

Duḥkha

कष्ट किंवा वेदना

Sorrow or Pain

मानूनि Verb

Mānūni

मानून किंवा समजून

Considering

सम्यक् Adverb

Samyak

समान किंवा योग्य प्रकारे

Equally or properly

बाधु Noun

Bādhu

बाधा किंवा त्रास

Affliction or disturbance

द्वंद्वाचा Noun

Dvandvācā

जोडीचा (सुख-दुःख)

Of the dualities

💡 Meaning

One who treats pleasure and pain as equal and is not disturbed by these dualities is a truly wise person.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced mind. He states that a person who treats both pleasure and pain as equal and does not let these dualities affect their inner peace is the one who truly understands the nature of reality. Such a person transcends the limitations of the physical world and becomes eligible for spiritual liberation (Moksha).

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practice staying calm during both success and failure. For example, if you win a competition, don't become arrogant; if you lose, don't become depressed. Maintain your focus on your duty.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the concept of equanimity and how a person should remain unaffected by the dualities of the material world.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 79

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । जो इंद्रियांतें न रोखें । तो विषयांचेनि विखें । नागविजे गा ॥ ७९ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; he who does not control his senses is stripped of his wisdom by the poison of sensual pleasures."

म्हणोनि Adverb

Mhaṇoni

म्हणून

Therefore

इंद्रियांतें Noun

Indriyāntēṃ

इंद्रियांना

Senses

रोखें Verb

Rōkhēṃ

अटकाव करणे / थांबवणे

Restrain / Stop

विखें Noun

Vikhēṃ

विषाने

By poison

नागविजे Verb

Nāgavijē

लुटला जातो

Is robbed / stripped

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, listen; he who does not restrain his senses is robbed by the poison of sensual objects.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the necessity of sense control. He explains that a person who does not restrain their senses is easily led astray by worldly objects. These sensual pleasures are compared to poison because, although they may seem attractive initially, they eventually destroy one's wisdom and spiritual progress. Without self-discipline, a seeker is 'robbed' of their inner peace and higher consciousness.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, if one cannot resist the constant distraction of social media (sensual object) while working, their productivity and mental peace are 'robbed'.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the consequences of not controlling the senses.

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