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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 275

जैसा पूर्ण सरितां-भरीं । समुद्रु न चळे थोंकु ही न करी । तैसा काम-प्रवेशु अंतरीं । क्षोभु न संपादी ॥

"As the ocean, though filled with the waters of all rivers, remains steady and does not overflow, so does the man into whose heart all desires enter without causing any agitation."

सरितां-भरीं Noun
saritāṃ-bharīṃ
नद्यांच्या प्रवाहाने
by the flow of rivers
समुद्रु Noun
samudru
सागर
ocean
थोंकु Noun
thoṃku
मर्यादा सोडणे
overflowing or agitation
काम-प्रवेशु Noun
kāma-praveśu
इच्छांचा शिरकाव
entry of desires
क्षोभु Noun
kṣobhu
अस्वस्थता किंवा विकार
agitation or disturbance
संपादी Verb
saṃpādī
निर्माण करणे
produces or achieves

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains steady and does not overflow despite being filled by rivers, a person whose mind remains calm despite the entry of desires is truly wise.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj illustrates the state of a 'Sthitaprajna' (one with steady wisdom). Just as the ocean remains undisturbed and does not overflow despite being filled by numerous rivers from all sides, a wise person remains calm and unaffected even when various desires or external sensory objects enter their mind. Their inner peace is absolute and independent of external circumstances.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, maintain composure like the ocean when faced with criticism or stress. For example, staying calm during a high-pressure meeting instead of reacting impulsively.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the stability of a realized soul using the metaphor of an ocean.

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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. 3, Verse 221

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे कीजे । तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे । तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । साधारणें ॥

"Therefore, whatever is done by the powerful, is practiced by others as well; that alone is accepted as the standard by common people."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthēṃ
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
By the powerful or great person
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anuṣṭhijē
आचरणात आणले जाते
Practiced or followed
प्रमाण Noun
Pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or authority
साधारणें Noun
Sādhāraṇēṃ
सामान्य लोकांनी
By common people

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, others also follow. Whatever they accept as standard, common people follow the same.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the psychological truth that common people look up to leaders and influential figures for guidance. Whatever a great person does, others follow. Their actions become the standard for society. Therefore, those in positions of power or influence have a moral obligation to act righteously, as their behavior shapes the character of the entire community.

🎯 Practical Application

In a workplace, if a manager is punctual and ethical, the team naturally adopts those values. For example, a leader's integrity inspires the whole organization.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how the actions of leaders set a precedent for the masses.

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