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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 264

विषयान्विचरन्निन्द्रियैस्त्यक्तरागद्वेषैस्तु । आत्मवश्यैर्विधेयात्मा प्रसादमधिगच्छति ॥

म्हणोनि विषयांचेनि सांगे । विरक्तीचें पाऊल न भंगे । आणि इंद्रियें आपुलेनि वेगें । विचरती जरी ॥ २६४ ॥

"Therefore, in the company of sense objects, the path of detachment is not broken, even if the senses move by their own momentum."

विषयांचेनि Noun
Vishayancheni
विषयांच्या / भोगांच्या
Of sense objects
सांगे Noun
Sange
संगतीने / सहवासात
In the company of
विरक्तीचें Noun
Viraktiche
वैराग्याचे / अलिप्ततेचे
Of detachment
न भंगे Verb
Na Bhange
मोडत नाही / ढळत नाही
Does not break
विचरती Verb
Vicharati
वावरतात / फिरतात
Wander or move

💡 Meaning

Therefore, even in the presence of sense objects, his step of detachment does not falter, even if the senses move according to their natural impulses.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a person who has attained self-mastery does not lose their state of detachment even when surrounded by sensory objects. While ordinary people are driven by likes and dislikes, the 'Sthitaprajna' (one with steady wisdom) has senses that are under the control of the self. Even if the senses naturally engage with the world, they do so without attachment or aversion, allowing the individual to remain in a state of grace and tranquility.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, being able to use a smartphone for work without getting distracted by endless entertainment is a practical application of this self-control. It means being in the world but not being overwhelmed by its temptations.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes how a person with a controlled mind interacts with the world without losing inner peace.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 189

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । या इंद्रियांसीं सर्वथा । नियमु करीं तत्त्वतां । पापरूपां ॥ १८९ ॥

"Therefore, you must now thoroughly control these senses, which are the form of sin."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियांसीं Noun
Indriyansi
इंद्रियांना
To the senses
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे
Completely
नियमु Noun
Niyamu
ताबा किंवा नियंत्रण
Control or restraint
पापरूपां Adjective
Paparupa
पापाचे स्वरूप असलेल्या
Sinful in nature

💡 Meaning

Therefore, you should now completely restrain these senses, which are the embodiment of sin.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the senses are the gateways through which desire (Kama) enters and corrupts the human mind. To attain spiritual stability and perform one's duty (Dharma) effectively, one must first discipline the senses. By calling the senses 'Paparupa' (sinful), the verse highlights how uncontrolled sensory organs lead a person toward moral and spiritual downfall. Mastery over the senses is presented as the first and most crucial step in the path of Karma Yoga.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing digital detox or controlling the urge to scroll social media mindlessly is a practical way to apply this principle of sensory control.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna instructs Arjuna on the necessity of controlling the senses to overcome the destructive power of desire.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 45

ज्ञेयः स नित्यसंन्यासी यो न द्वेष्टि न काङ्क्षति । निर्द्वन्द्वो हि महाबाहो सुखं बन्धात्प्रमुच्यते ॥

म्हणोनि संन्यासी तोचि जाणावा । जो न मनीं द्वेषु न धरी हेवा । आणि कांहींच न वांछावा । तोचि नित्य संन्यासी ॥

"Therefore, know him alone to be a Sanyasi, who neither hates nor envies in his mind, and desires nothing; he is the eternal Sanyasi."

संन्यासी Noun
Sanyasi
त्यागी किंवा विरक्त पुरुष
Renunciant or Monk
द्वेषु Noun
Dveshu
तिरस्कार किंवा राग
Hatred or animosity
हेवा Noun
Heva
मत्सर किंवा ईर्ष्या
Envy or jealousy
वांछावा Verb
Vanchhava
इच्छा करणे किंवा हाव धरणे
To desire or crave
नित्य Adjective
Nitya
नेहमीचा किंवा शाश्वत
Eternal or constant

💡 Meaning

Know him to be a true Sanyasi who neither hates nor envies anyone and has no worldly desires; he is eternally free.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar defines a true Sanyasi (renunciant) as someone who has transcended the dualities of the mind. A person who does not harbor hatred toward anyone, does not feel jealous of others' success, and is free from worldly cravings is considered an 'eternal renunciant.' This teaching highlights that mental purity and emotional stability are the hallmarks of spiritual progress, allowing one to remain liberated even while performing worldly duties.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this can be applied by maintaining emotional balance. For instance, if a colleague gets a promotion you wanted, instead of feeling bitter (hatred/envy), focus on your growth and be content with your journey.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the true nature of renunciation, emphasizing that it is an internal state of mind rather than an external appearance.

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