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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 358

जैसा जळचरांचां मेळीं । जळचरु न भिजे कमळीं । तैसा विषयांच्यां जाळीं । न गुंफिजे जो ॥

जैसा जळचरांच्या मेळी । जळचरु न भिजे कमळी । तैसा विषयांच्या जाळी । न गुंफिजे जो ॥

"As in the company of aquatic beings, the aquatic creature is not wetted by water, so is he who is not entangled in the snare of sense-objects."

जळचरांचां Noun
jalacharāñcāṃ
पाण्यात राहणाऱ्या प्राण्यांच्या
of water-dwelling creatures
मेळीं Noun
meḷīṃ
समूहात किंवा समुदायात
in the gathering or group
न भिजे Verb
na bhije
भिजत नाही किंवा लिप्त होत नाही
does not get wet or affected
विषयांच्यां Noun
viṣayāñcyāṃ
इंद्रियांच्या भोगांच्या
of sensory objects or pleasures
जाळीं Noun
jāḷīṃ
जाळ्यामध्ये
in the net or trap
न गुंफिजे Verb
na gumphije
अडकत नाही किंवा गुंतत नाही
does not get entangled

💡 Meaning

Just as aquatic creatures remain unaffected by water while living in it, a wise person remains unentangled in the web of worldly desires.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar uses a profound analogy to describe the state of 'Anasakti' (non-attachment). He compares a wise person to aquatic creatures that live in water but remain untouched by its wetness. Similarly, a Sthitaprajna lives in the material world, interacts with sensory objects, and performs his duties, yet his inner self remains free from the 'net' of desires and attachments. He is in the world, but the world is not in him.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, we are surrounded by consumerism and digital distractions. One should learn to use these tools for necessity without becoming emotionally dependent or addicted to them, maintaining inner peace.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a person of steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) remains unattached to worldly pleasures despite living among them.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 94

म्हणोनि मन हें आवरावें । इंद्रियग्रामु जितावा । मग स्थैर्य आपोआप पावे । बुद्धी तुझी ॥ ९४ ॥

"Therefore, control the mind and conquer the group of senses; then your intellect will automatically achieve stability."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
आवरावें Verb
Āvarāvēṃ
आवरले पाहिजे / नियंत्रित करावे
Should be controlled
इंद्रियग्रामु Noun
Indriyagrāmu
इंद्रियांचा समूह
Group of senses
जितावा Verb
Jitāvā
जिंकावा
Should be conquered
स्थैर्य Noun
Sthairya
स्थिरता
Stability
आपोआप Adverb
Āpōāpa
सहजपणे / स्वतःहून
Naturally / Automatically

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should restrain the mind and conquer the senses; then your intellect will naturally attain stability.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that intellectual stability is a prerequisite for self-realization. As long as the mind is restless and the senses are chasing external objects, the intellect cannot remain steady. Just as a reflection in water becomes clear only when the ripples stop, the intellect attains natural stability only when the seeker restrains the mind and conquers the senses. This internal discipline is the foundation of spiritual wisdom.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, to succeed in any task, one must withdraw the mind from distractions like social media or unnecessary entertainment. By mastering the senses, our focus improves, and our decision-making becomes more stable and effective.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the necessity of controlling the mind and senses to achieve a steady intellect (Sthitaprajna).

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 4

जेथ अभिनव वाग्विलास । जेथ चातुर्याचा सौरस । जेथ प्रमेयाचा सुवास । प्रगटला असे ॥ ४ ॥

"Where there is a novel eloquence, where there is the essence of cleverness, and where the fragrance of spiritual theorems has manifested."

अभिनव Adjective
Abhinav
अत्यंत नवीन
Innovative/New
वाग्विलास Noun
Vagvilas
शब्दांचे सौंदर्य/वक्तृत्व
Eloquence/Play of words
चातुर्याचा Noun
Chaturyacha
बुद्धिमत्तेचा
Of intelligence
सौरस Noun
Sauras
गोडवा किंवा रस
Sweetness/Essence
प्रमेयाचा Noun
Prameyacha
सिद्धांताचा
Of spiritual truths
सुवास Noun
Suvas
सुगंध
Fragrance
प्रगटला Verb
Pragatla
व्यक्त झाला
Manifested

💡 Meaning

Where there is a novel play of words, where there is the sweetness of intelligence, and where the fragrance of spiritual truths is manifested.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights the aesthetic and philosophical richness of the Dnyaneshwari. 'Abhinav Vagvilas' refers to the fresh and innovative eloquence of the language. 'Chaturyacha Sauras' suggests that the text is filled with the essence of wisdom and intellectual delight. 'Prameyacha Suvas' indicates that the core spiritual doctrines (Prameya) are not presented as dry logic but carry the fragrance of divine experience. It emphasizes that true spiritual literature should be both intellectually satisfying and emotionally uplifting.

🎯 Practical Application

In any creative or professional work, aim for a balance of technical skill and pleasant presentation. Example: When explaining a complex concept, use clear and engaging language to make it accessible and enjoyable for others.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the divine beauty and intellectual depth of the spiritual knowledge he is about to present.

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