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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 261

म्हणोनि इंद्रियें दमिजेत । आणि विषयांतें सांडिजेत । तरीच हे स्थिरावत । ऐसें नको ॥ २६१ ॥

"Therefore, do not assume that the mind becomes steady just by suppressing the senses and abandoning objects."

इंद्रियें Noun
indriyē
इंद्रिये
senses
दमिजेत Verb
damijēta
दमन करणे किंवा दाबणे
suppressed or controlled
विषयांतें Noun
viṣayāntē
विषय किंवा उपभोग्य वस्तू
sense objects
सांडिजेत Verb
sāṇḍijēta
सोडून देणे किंवा त्याग करणे
abandoned or left
स्थिरावत Verb
sthirāvata
स्थिर होणे
becoming steady

💡 Meaning

Do not think that the mind becomes steady merely by forcibly suppressing the senses or by physically abandoning sense objects.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar clarifies that mere physical suppression of the senses or the outward abandonment of sensory objects does not lead to a steady intellect. If the internal craving for pleasure remains, the mind continues to be unstable. True stability (Sthitaprajna) is achieved through inner realization and the eradication of attachment, rather than just forceful external restraint.

🎯 Practical Application

If a person goes on a diet but constantly thinks about junk food, it is not true self-control. Real control comes when the desire for unhealthy food naturally diminishes through understanding health.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the nature of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) and warns against superficial renunciation.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 91

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावें हें वर्म । सुखाचें गा ॥ ९१ ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate actions and the prescribed duties; for this is the secret of happiness."

उचित Adjective
ucita
योग्य किंवा समयोचित
appropriate or proper
विहित Adjective
vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले किंवा विहित केलेले
prescribed or ordained
आचरावें Verb
ācarāvēṃ
आचरण करावे किंवा कृतीत आणावे
should practice or perform
वर्म Noun
varma
रहस्य किंवा मुख्य मर्म
secret or core essence
सुखाचें Noun
sukhācēṃ
आनंदाचे
of happiness

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform those actions which are appropriate and those duties which are prescribed; this is the secret to happiness.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that one should perform actions that are appropriate (Ucita) and prescribed by one's duty (Vihita). The 'Varma' or the secret essence of achieving true happiness lies in the disciplined performance of these duties without attachment. It suggests that alignment with cosmic order and personal responsibility leads to a state of peace and liberation from the cycle of suffering.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, completing your assigned tasks with integrity instead of looking for shortcuts is the 'Varma' (secret) to long-term career satisfaction and mental peace.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the secret to true happiness through the performance of one's prescribed duties.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 21

तंव तो अर्जुनु म्हणे कृष्णा । रथु दोन्ही सैन्यांमाझारीं आणा । जेथ हे उभे आहेत झुंझाणा । कुरुक्षेत्रीं ॥ २१ ॥

"Then Arjuna said to Krishna, 'Bring the chariot between the two armies, where these warriors are standing on the field of Kurukshetra.'"

अर्जुनु Noun
Arjunu
अर्जुन
Arjuna
म्हणे Verb
Mhane
म्हणाला
Said
रधु Noun
Rathu
रथ
Chariot
सैन्यांमाझारीं Noun
Sainyanmazari
सैन्यांच्या मध्ये
Between the armies
झुंझाणा Adjective
Zunzhana
युद्धासाठी
For the battle
कुरुक्षेत्रीं Noun
Kurukshetri
कुरुक्षेत्रावर
On Kurukshetra

💡 Meaning

Then Arjuna said to Krishna, 'Bring the chariot between the two armies, where these warriors are standing for battle on the field of Kurukshetra.'

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar captures the moment when Arjuna, ready for battle, asks Lord Krishna to position his chariot between the two opposing armies. This request signifies the importance of strategic assessment. Before engaging in conflict, Arjuna wants to see who he is fighting against and understand the magnitude of the situation. It reflects a leader's need to survey the field before taking action.

🎯 Practical Application

Before starting any major project or business venture, it is crucial to analyze the environment and the challenges involved. For example, a professional should research the market and competitors thoroughly before launching a new product.

📌 Context

Arjuna asks Krishna to place the chariot in the middle of the battlefield to observe the opposing forces.

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