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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 314

जैसा पूर्णत्वें सरिता । समुद्रु होय सर्वथा । तैसिया कामनावस्था । न बाधती ॥

"As the rivers in their fullness meet the ocean, so do the states of desire not affect the wise."

जैसा Adverb
Jaisa
ज्याप्रमाणे
Just as
पूर्णत्वें Adverb
Purnatve
पूर्णपणे भरलेल्या
In fullness
सरिता Noun
Sarita
नद्या
Rivers
समुद्रु Noun
Samudru
सागर
Ocean
कामनावस्था Noun
Kamnavastha
इच्छांची स्थिती
State of desires
बाधती Verb
Badhati
बाधा पोहोचवणे किंवा विचलित करणे
To affect or disturb

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains steady even when all rivers flow into it, a person remains peaceful when all desires dissolve within them without causing any disturbance.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the metaphor of the ocean to describe the mental state of a realized soul. Just as the ocean remains undisturbed despite being constantly filled by numerous rivers, a person of steady wisdom remains calm and unaffected even when various desires or external stimuli enter their mind. Their inner fulfillment is so vast that external changes cannot disrupt their peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we face many distractions and emotional highs and lows. Like the ocean, we should learn to absorb these experiences without losing our inner balance. For example, staying calm during a workplace conflict instead of reacting impulsively.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) using the analogy of the ocean.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 21

बाह्यस्पर्शेष्वसक्तात्मा विन्दत्यात्मनि यत्सुखम् । स ब्रह्मयोगयुक्तात्मा सुखमक्षयमश्नुते ॥

जो बाह्य विषयांचा विटाळु । सांडूनि अंतरीं केवळु । आत्मसुखाचा सोहळु । भोगीत असे ॥

"He whose self is unattached to external contacts finds happiness in the Self; with the self engaged in the meditation of Brahman, he attains endless happiness."

बाह्य Adjective
Bahya
बाहेरचे किंवा भौतिक
External or material
विटाळु Noun
Vitalu
आसक्ती किंवा घाण
Attachment or impurity
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून
Discarding or leaving
अंतरीं Adverb
Antari
मनामध्ये किंवा आत
Within or inside
सोहळु Noun
Sohalu
उत्सव किंवा सोहळा
Celebration or joy
भोगीत Verb
Bhogit
अनुभवणे
Experiencing

💡 Meaning

One who is unattached to external sensory pleasures finds happiness within the self; such a person, united with the Divine, enjoys eternal bliss.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the concept of internal bliss. He explains that as long as a person's mind is chasing external sensory objects, they remain trapped in temporary pleasures. However, once a seeker detaches from these 'external contacts' and turns inward, they discover the 'Atmananda' (bliss of the soul). This state of being united with the Supreme (Brahman) provides a joy that is 'Akshaya'—imperishable and infinite. It is a call to move from sensory gratification to spiritual realization.

🎯 Practical Application

In a world driven by consumerism, we often seek happiness in gadgets or social media validation. This verse teaches us that lasting peace comes from within. For example, instead of seeking constant entertainment, spending time in quiet reflection or meditation can provide a deeper sense of fulfillment that doesn't fade away.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a yogi who has transcended external sensory pleasures to find eternal bliss within the self.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 72

तरी अर्जुना हे ऐकें । जे प्रज्ञा स्थिरु होय कौतुकें । जेथ संशयाचें न टिके । नांवही कांहीं ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, listen to this: where the intellect becomes steady effortlessly, there the name of doubt does not remain at all."

प्रज्ञा Noun
Pragya
बुद्धी
Intellect
स्थिरु Adjective
Sthiru
अढळ
Steady
कौतुकें Adverb
Kautuke
सहजपणे
Effortlessly
संशयाचें Noun
Sanshayache
शंकेचे
Of doubt
ऐकें Verb
Aike
श्रवण कर
Listen
टिके Verb
Tike
राहते
Remains

💡 Meaning

Arjuna, listen to this: when the intellect becomes naturally steady, not even a trace of doubt remains.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of 'Sthitaprajna' (one with steady wisdom). He emphasizes that once the intellect is anchored in the Truth, it happens so naturally (Kautuke) that even the trace of doubt cannot exist. It is a state of absolute clarity where the dualities of the mind are dissolved. The light of wisdom dispels the darkness of uncertainty, leaving the seeker in a state of blissful stability.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when we have complete clarity about our goals, distractions and doubts naturally fade away. For instance, a well-prepared athlete performs without second-guessing their moves because their focus is unwavering and their mind is steady.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the state of steady wisdom to Arjuna.

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