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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 27

जेणें विषयांचें नांव न घेइजे । आणि इंद्रियांसीं नियमिजे । तें सांख्य ह्मणूनि जाणिजे । अर्जुना पां ॥ २७ ॥

"That path where sense-objects are not even named, and the senses are controlled, know that to be Sankhya, O Arjuna."

विषयांचें Noun
Viṣayāñcēṃ
इंद्रियांच्या भोगांचे
of sense objects
नांव Noun
Nāṃva
नाव किंवा उल्लेख
name or mention
न घेइजे Verb
Na ghē'ijē
घेतले जात नाही
is not taken
इंद्रियांसीं Noun
Indriyānsīṃ
इंद्रियांना
to the senses
नियमिजे Verb
Niyamijē
संयमित केले जाते
is regulated/controlled
जाणिजे Verb
Jāṇijē
ओळखावे किंवा समजावे
should be known

💡 Meaning

That path in which the name of sense objects is not even mentioned and the senses are strictly controlled is known as Sankhya, O Arjuna.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj defines the essence of Sankhya Yoga. It is a state of consciousness where the seeker has transcended the desire for worldly pleasures to such an extent that even the thought of them does not arise. By employing discrimination (Viveka), the seeker regulates the senses and directs the mind inward. This internal discipline is the hallmark of a true Sankhya yogi.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing a 'digital detox' by consciously avoiding the urge to check social media notifications to focus on meaningful work is a practical application of this principle.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of the path of knowledge (Sankhya) and the necessity of sense control.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 337

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना । झणीं व्याकुळ होसी मना । विचारु न करितां साना । थोरु येणें ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, do not let your mind be distressed by this small or great thought without proper reflection."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
व्याकुळ Adjective
Vyakula
अस्वस्थ / कासावीस
Distressed / Agitated
विचारु Noun
Vicharu
चिंतन / विवेक
Reflection / Thought
साना Adjective
Sana
लहान
Small
थोरु Adjective
Thoru
मोठा
Great / Big
झणीं Adverb
Jhani
उगाच / त्वरित
Unnecessarily / Quickly

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not let your mind become distressed by these matters, whether small or great, without proper reflection.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the necessity of 'Viveka' (right discrimination). He points out that Arjuna's mental agitation is a result of not reflecting deeply on the nature of reality. By focusing on the 'small and great' (the dualities of life like gain/loss or life/death) without spiritual insight, one becomes distressed. The verse encourages the seeker to stabilize the mind through contemplation and understanding the eternal nature of the self.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when faced with setbacks, instead of reacting emotionally, one should pause and reflect on the bigger picture. Example: If a project fails, don't panic; analyze the cause and move forward with a calm mind.

📌 Context

In the context of the battlefield, Krishna (through Dnyaneshwar's commentary) advises Arjuna to overcome his emotional distress by using rational discrimination.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 104

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । हें ज्ञान पैं निकें । जरी जाहले ठाउकें । अंतःकरणीं ॥ १०४ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, listen! This knowledge is truly pure and excellent if it becomes known within the heart."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
ऐकें Verb
Aike
ऐक
Listen
ज्ञान Noun
Jnana
आत्मज्ञान / बोध
Knowledge / Wisdom
निकें Adjective
Nike
शुद्ध / उत्तम / श्रेष्ठ
Pure / Excellent
ठाउकें Adjective
Thauke
समजलेले / ज्ञात झालेले
Known / Realized
अंतःकरणीं Noun
Antahkarni
मनात / हृदयात
In the heart or mind

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; if this knowledge is truly understood and realized within your heart, it is most excellent.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that spiritual wisdom (Jnana) is truly 'Nike' (pure and excellent) only when it is deeply realized within the heart. It is not merely an intellectual accumulation of facts but a transformative experience. Once this knowledge is firmly established in one's inner consciousness, it dispels all doubts and leads to liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

True learning occurs when knowledge moves from the head to the heart. For example, knowing that 'honesty is the best policy' is information, but when you feel its truth internally, you naturally practice it in daily life.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains to Arjuna that spiritual knowledge must be internalized to be effective.

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