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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 82

जेथें अर्जुना हें न दिसे । तेथें सुख हेंचि असे । म्हणोनि विषयसंगु न सोसे । साधुजनां ॥ ८२ ॥

जेथे अर्जुना हे (विषय) दिसत नाहीत, तेथेच खरे सुख असते; म्हणून सज्जन लोक विषयांच्या संगतीचा स्वीकार करत नाहीत.

"Where these (sensory objects) are not seen, O Arjuna, there alone is bliss; therefore, holy men do not endure the company of sensory objects."

जेथें Adverb
jethe
जिथे
where
न दिसे Verb
na dise
दिसत नाही
is not seen
सुख Noun
sukha
आनंद
bliss/happiness
विषयसंगु Noun
vishayasangu
विषयांची ओढ/संगत
attachment to sensory objects
न सोसे Verb
na sose
सहन होत नाही/आवडत नाही
do not tolerate/desire
साधुजनां Noun
sadhujanan
सज्जन लोकांना
to the wise/saints

💡 Meaning

O Arjuna, where these sensory objects are not perceived, there alone lies true bliss; therefore, wise people do not indulge in the company of sensory pleasures.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true happiness is not found in external sensory objects but in their absence. When the mind is free from the constant craving for sight, sound, taste, and touch, the inherent bliss of the soul manifests. Wise individuals (Sadhus) understand that sensory pleasures are temporary and often lead to bondage; hence, they consciously avoid getting entangled in them to maintain their inner peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, we are constantly bombarded with notifications and desires. Practicing 'detachment' from these distractions helps find mental clarity. Example: Choosing a moment of silent reflection over mindless scrolling on a smartphone leads to deeper satisfaction.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the difference between fleeting sensory pleasures and the eternal bliss of the self.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 109

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । जो इंद्रियांतें जिंकूं शके । तोचि प्रज्ञावंत निके । मानिजे गा ॥ १०९ ॥

"Therefore, listen O Arjuna, he who can master his senses, he alone is truly wise."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियांतें Noun
Indriyante
इंद्रियांना
To the senses
जिंकूं Verb
Jinku
विजय मिळवणे
To conquer
प्रज्ञावंत Adjective
Prajnavant
ज्ञानी / स्थिर बुद्धीचा
Wise / Person of steady wisdom
निके Adverb
Nike
खरोखर / उत्तम प्रकारे
Truly / Well
मानिजे Verb
Manije
मानले जावे
Should be considered

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; he who is able to conquer his senses is truly to be regarded as a person of steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual wisdom is inseparable from self-mastery. He posits that a person can only be considered truly enlightened ('Prajnavant') if they have the strength to withdraw their senses from worldly attractions at will. This is not mere suppression but a conscious redirection of energy towards the inner self, ensuring that the intellect remains undisturbed by external temptations.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this applies to digital discipline. For instance, choosing to turn off notifications to focus on a deep task or a conversation is a practical exercise of 'conquering the senses' to maintain mental clarity.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains the characteristics of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) to Arjuna, focusing on the mastery of senses.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 173

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना | या कर्मातें न संडीं पां | परि फळाची वासना | सांडीं वेगीं || १७३ ||

"Therefore, O Arjuna, do not abandon action; but quickly abandon the desire for its fruit."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
कर्मातें Noun
Karmate
कर्माला
To the action
न संडीं Verb
Na Sandi
सोडू नकोस
Do not abandon
वासना Noun
Vasana
इच्छा किंवा आसक्ती
Desire or attachment
सांडीं Verb
Sandi
त्याग कर
Abandon
वेगीं Adverb
Vegi
त्वरित किंवा लवकर
Quickly

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not give up your actions; but quickly give up the desire for the results of those actions.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the practice of Nishkama Karma (selfless action). He advises Arjuna that physical renunciation of action is not the path to liberation. Instead, one must perform their prescribed duties with full dedication while mentally relinquishing the craving for specific outcomes or rewards. By saying 'abandon it quickly,' he highlights that attachment to results is the primary cause of suffering and bondage. True freedom lies in being active in the world while remaining internally detached from the fruits of those actions.

🎯 Practical Application

When working on a professional project, focus entirely on the quality of execution rather than obsessing over the potential promotion or bonus. This focus leads to excellence and mental peace.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the core principle of performing one's duty without being attached to the results.

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