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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 371

तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो । जयासी जाहला असे पहा हो । तयाचेचि ठायीं स्थिर राहो । प्रज्ञा माझी ॥

"Therefore, O mighty-armed Arjuna, his wisdom is steady whose senses are completely restrained from their objects."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
therefore
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
इंद्रियांचा
of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
संयम किंवा ताबा
restraint or control
जयासी Pronoun
Jayasi
ज्याला
to whom
स्थिर Adjective
Sthir
अढळ
steady
प्रज्ञा Noun
Pradnya
बुद्धी
wisdom

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one who has completely restrained their senses from their objects possesses steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual stability is achieved only when one masters their senses. Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell for protection, a wise person withdraws their senses from worldly objects to prevent the mind from wandering. This internal discipline is the foundation of 'Sthitaprajna' (a person of steady wisdom). Without controlling the senses, the intellect remains scattered and cannot realize the ultimate truth.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing digital detox or resisting the urge to react impulsively to criticism are practical ways to apply sense control for mental peace.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna that a person whose senses are under control is the one with stable wisdom.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 210

जैसा गगनीं गगनु लोपे । कीं तो गगनींचि असे रूपें । तैसा मी मजचि स्वरूपें । संचरलों असे ॥ २१० ॥

जैसा गगनीं गगनु लोपे । कीं तो गगनींचि असे रूपें । तैसा मी मजचि स्वरूपें । संचरलों असे ॥

"As space dissolves into space, or remains as space itself, so have I pervaded my own self with my own form."

गगनीं Noun
Gagani
आकाशात
In the sky/space
लोपे Verb
Lope
विलीन होणे
Dissolves or merges
स्वरूपें Noun
Swarupe
स्वतःच्या रूपात
In one's own form
संचरलों Verb
Sancharalo
व्यापलेला किंवा सामावलेला
Pervaded or entered
तैसा Adverb
Taisa
त्याप्रमाणे
In that manner

💡 Meaning

Just as space merges into space and remains as space itself, so have I merged into my own true essence.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the profound state of spiritual absorption. Using the metaphor of space (Akasha), he explains that just as space merging into space results in nothing but space, a realized soul merging into the Divine finds no distinction. The 'I' ceases to exist as a separate entity and becomes one with the universal self. This is the pinnacle of Advaita philosophy where the seeker and the sought become one.

🎯 Practical Application

This teaching can be used to reduce ego and stress by realizing our connection to the vast, unchanging consciousness. Example: During meditation, visualizing oneself as vast as the sky to let go of petty worries.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of non-duality where the individual soul realizes its oneness with the supreme consciousness.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 62

तैसे ते कुरुक्षेत्र । जे धर्माचे पवित्र । जेथ आले आहेत विचित्र । दोन्ही दळें ॥ ६२ ॥

"In that manner, at Kurukshetra, the sacred land of Dharma, two diverse armies have assembled."

कुरुक्षेत्र Noun
Kurukshetra
कुरुक्षेत्र (युद्धभूमी)
The battlefield of Kurukshetra
पवित्र Adjective
Pavitra
पावन किंवा शुद्ध
Holy or Sacred
विचित्र Adjective
Vichitra
विलक्षण किंवा विविध प्रकारची
Strange or Diverse
दळें Noun
Dale
सैन्य किंवा फौजा
Armies
धर्माचे Noun
Dharmache
धर्माचे किंवा कर्तव्याचे
Of Righteousness

💡 Meaning

In that way, on the holy land of Kurukshetra, which is the abode of Dharma, two diverse armies have gathered.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes Kurukshetra as a sacred land of Dharma. He highlights that two distinct and diverse armies (the Kauravas and the Pandavas) have gathered there. The use of the word 'Vichitra' (strange/diverse) signifies the contrasting natures of the two forces—one representing unrighteousness and the other representing righteousness. This sets the stage for the spiritual discourse of the Bhagavad Gita within the Dnyaneshwari.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we often face situations that are like 'Kurukshetra'—a conflict between right and wrong. This verse reminds us to recognize the sanctity of our choices and align ourselves with Dharma (righteousness).

📌 Context

Sanjaya describes the scene at Kurukshetra to King Dhritarashtra, emphasizing the sacred nature of the battlefield.

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