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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 166

नासतो विद्यते भावो नाभावो विद्यते सतः । उभयोरपि दृष्टोऽन्तस्त्वनयोस्तत्त्वदर्शिभिः ॥

जेथें न येणें ना जाणें । न वाढणें ना सुकणें । तें अविनाश म्हणिजे जाणें । तत्त्ववेत्त्यां ॥

"Where there is no coming or going, no growth or decay; that is known as the Indestructible by the knowers of Truth."

येणें Noun

Yene

येणे (जन्म)

Coming or birth

जाणें Noun

Jane

जाणे (मृत्यू)

Going or death

वाढणें Noun

Vadhne

वृद्धी होणे

Growth

सुकणें Noun

Sukne

क्षीण होणे किंवा सुकणे

Decay or withering

अविनाश Adjective

Avinash

ज्याचा नाश होत नाही असा

Indestructible

तत्त्ववेत्त्यां Noun

Tattvavettyan

सत्य जाणणारे ज्ञानी

Knowers of the ultimate truth

💡 Meaning

That which has no coming or going, no growth or decay, is known as the Indestructible by the seers of truth.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj defines the nature of the Eternal Self (Atman). He states that the ultimate reality is devoid of the six transformations of existence (birth, existence, growth, change, decay, and death). Unlike material objects that change over time, the spiritual essence remains constant. It does not increase in value or decrease in strength. This unchanging principle is what philosophers and seers call 'Indestructible'. It emphasizes that while the body and world are transient, the core consciousness is eternal.

🎯 Practical Application

Apply this by realizing that your inner peace should not depend on external gains or losses. Example: Just as a screen remains unchanged regardless of the movie playing on it, keep your inner self steady despite life's ups and downs.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the distinction between the eternal reality (Sat) and the temporary appearance (Asat) based on Bhagavad Gita 2.16.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 78

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावे उत्तम । फळाशा सांडूनि ॥ ७८ ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate actions and prescribed duties excellently, having abandoned the desire for fruits."

उचित Adjective

Uchita

योग्य किंवा रास्त

Appropriate or proper

विहित Adjective

Vihita

नेमून दिलेले किंवा शास्त्रसंमत

Prescribed or ordained

आचरावे Verb

Acharave

आचरण करावे किंवा करावे

Should perform or practice

फळाशा Noun

Phalasha

फळाची आशा किंवा अपेक्षा

Desire for results

सांडूनि Verb

Sanduni

त्याग करून किंवा सोडून

Having abandoned or giving up

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the appropriate and prescribed duties excellently, having abandoned the desire for their results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the essence of Nishkama Karma (selfless action). He advises that an individual should not act based on personal whims but should perform actions that are 'Uchita' (appropriate to the situation) and 'Vihita' (prescribed by one's duty or Dharma). The most crucial aspect is to perform these duties with excellence while completely relinquishing the desire for the fruits of those actions. This detachment prevents the accumulation of karmic debt and leads to spiritual liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

A professional should focus on delivering high-quality work for the benefit of the organization and society, rather than being constantly distracted by thoughts of a promotion or bonus.

📌 Context

In the commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the path of action to Arjuna, emphasizing selfless duty.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 322

म्हणौनि तोचि स्थिरप्रज्ञु । जो इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो करी । आणि विषयांतें विसरोनि । आत्मसुखीं निमग्न राहे ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who restrains his senses and, forgetting the objects of the senses, remains absorbed in the bliss of the Self."

म्हणौनि Conjunction

Mhanauni

म्हणून

Therefore

स्थिरप्रज्ञु Adjective

Sthitaprajnu

स्थिर बुद्धी असलेला

One with steady wisdom

इंद्रियांचा Noun

Indriyancha

ज्ञानेंद्रियांचा

Of the senses

निग्रहो Noun

Nigraho

ताबा किंवा संयम

Restraint or control

विषयांतें Noun

Vishayante

इंद्रियांच्या विषयांना

Sensory objects

विसरोनि Verb

Visaroni

विसरून

Forgetting

आत्मसुखीं Noun

Atmasukhi

आत्म्याच्या आनंदात

In the bliss of the self

निमग्न Adjective

Nimagna

पूर्णपणे मग्न

Absorbed

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who controls his senses and, forgetting sensory objects, remains absorbed in the bliss of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true wisdom lies in the mastery of one's senses. A person whose intellect is firmly rooted in the Self does not get distracted by the fleeting pleasures of the material world. By withdrawing the senses from their objects, the seeker finds an internal source of joy that is independent of external circumstances. This state of being absorbed in inner bliss while remaining detached from worldly temptations is the hallmark of a Sthitaprajna.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this means practicing mindfulness and self-discipline. For instance, staying focused on a long-term goal instead of giving in to immediate distractions like social media is a practical application of sensory control.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) who has mastered their senses.

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