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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 78

यदा संहरते चायं कूर्मोऽङ्गानीव सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणौनि तोचि स्थिरप्रज्ञु । जो इंद्रियांचा निग्रहु । करूनि जाहला समर्थु । आत्मबोधीं ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who, having controlled the senses, has become capable in self-knowledge."

स्थिरप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthitaprajnu
ज्याची बुद्धी स्थिर आहे असा
One with steady wisdom
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
ज्ञानेंद्रियांचा
Of the senses
निग्रहु Noun
Nigrahu
संयम किंवा ताबा
Restraint or control
समर्थु Adjective
Samarthu
सक्षम किंवा शक्तिशाली
Capable or powerful
आत्मबोधीं Noun
Aatmabodhi
आत्मज्ञानामध्ये
In self-knowledge

💡 Meaning

He alone is of steady wisdom who has controlled his senses and has become capable in self-knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that true stability of mind is achieved only when one masters their senses. Drawing a parallel to a tortoise that withdraws its limbs into its shell for protection, a wise person withdraws their senses from worldly objects and temptations. This mastery is not merely physical suppression but a spiritual strength derived from self-realization, allowing the intellect to remain undisturbed by external stimuli.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing digital detox or staying focused on a task despite notifications is a practical application of sense control. By not reacting to every distraction, we improve our mental clarity and productivity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) focusing on sense control.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 346

म्हणोनि अर्जुना तूं पाहीं । या संन्यासासारिखें कांहीं । आन दुसरें नाहीं । सुखदायक ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, see for yourself; there is nothing else as blissful as this renunciation."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
पाहीं Verb
Pahi
पहा किंवा विचार कर
Look or observe
संन्यासासारिखें Noun
Sannyasasarikhe
संन्यासाप्रमाणे (त्यागाप्रमाणे)
Like renunciation
आन Adjective
Aan
दुसरे किंवा अन्य
Other
सुखदायक Adjective
Sukhadayak
सुख देणारे
Blissful or joy-giving

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, observe that there is nothing else as conducive to happiness as this renunciation of desires.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that true renunciation (Sannyasa) is the mental state of detachment from desires and the fruits of labor. He tells Arjuna that there is no greater source of lasting peace and happiness than letting go of the ego and the craving for specific results. This internal detachment is the highest form of joy.

🎯 Practical Application

Focus on the effort rather than the outcome. For example, playing a sport for the joy of the game rather than just winning reduces stress and increases overall performance.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the importance of renouncing the fruits of action to achieve true happiness while describing the state of a Sthitaprajna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 226

म्हणोनि कर्माचिया स्थिती । कर्माकर्मे न बाधती । जेथ अर्जुना हे प्रतीति । आरूढली ॥ २२६ ॥

"Therefore, in the state of action, one is not bound by karma or akarma, where, O Arjuna, this realization has been established."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
कर्माचिया Noun
Karmāciyā
कर्माच्या
Of actions
बाधती Verb
Bādhatī
बाधणे किंवा अडथळा निर्माण करणे
To bind or obstruct
प्रतीति Noun
Pratīti
अनुभव किंवा साक्षात्कार
Realization or experience
आरूढली Verb
Ārūḍhalī
स्थिर झाली किंवा प्राप्त झाली
Established or attained

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, for one in whom this realization has been established, the various states of action and inaction do not cause any bondage.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that once a seeker attains the realization of the Self (Atman), the dualities of action (Karma) and inaction (Akarma) no longer create bondage. The realization that the true Self is a non-doer (Akarta) allows the individual to engage in worldly activities without being entangled in the cycle of cause and effect. Just as light is not affected by the objects it illuminates, the enlightened soul is not affected by the actions performed by the body.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on performing your duties with excellence but without the ego of being the 'sole doer'. This mindset helps in maintaining equanimity during both success and failure.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a self-realized person remains untouched by the consequences of their actions.

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