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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 267

आपूर्यमाणमचलप्रतिष्ठं समुद्रमाप: प्रविशन्ति यद्वत् । तद्वत्कामा यं प्रविशन्ति सर्वे स शान्तिमाप्नोति न कामकामी ॥

जैसा पूर्ण सरितां । समुद्रु न सांडी मर्यादा । तैसा कामु न बाधी कदा । जयाचें मन ॥

"As the full ocean does not leave its boundaries despite the rivers entering it, so desires do not affect the mind of the wise."

जैसा Adverb

Jaisa

ज्याप्रमाणे

Just as

सरितां Noun

Saritan

नद्यांनी

By rivers

समुद्रु Noun

Samudru

सागर

Ocean

मर्यादा Noun

Maryada

सीमा

Boundary

कामु Noun

Kamu

इच्छा किंवा वासना

Desire or passion

बाधी Verb

Badhi

बाधा आणणे किंवा त्रास देणे

To affect or disturb

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains within its limits despite being filled by many rivers, a person whose mind is not disturbed by desires attains true peace.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a person of steady wisdom remains unmoved by external desires. He uses the analogy of the ocean: even though numerous rivers flow into the ocean, it never overflows or loses its composure. Similarly, a wise person's mind is so deeply rooted in the self that external temptations and sensory objects enter the mind without causing any agitation or disturbance. Only such a person, who is not a slave to their desires, attains true and lasting peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, we are constantly bombarded with distractions and desires. This verse teaches us to be like the ocean—stable and vast—so that external pressures do not break our inner peace. Example: Remaining calm and focused on your work despite social media distractions or criticism.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) using the metaphor of an ocean.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 53

एषा तेऽभिहिता सांख्ये बुद्धिर्योगे त्विमां शृणु । बुद्ध्या युक्तो यया पार्थ कर्मबन्धं प्रहास्यसि ॥

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना । जरी या कर्माचिया बंधना । बिहेशी तरी या ज्ञाना- । कडे येईं ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, if you fear the bondage of these actions, then turn towards this knowledge."

म्हणोनि Adverb

Mhanoni

म्हणून

Therefore

अर्जुना Noun

Arjuna

अर्जुना

Arjuna

कर्माचिया Noun

Karmachiya

कर्माच्या

Of actions

बंधना Noun

Bandhana

बंधनाला

Bondage

बिहेशी Verb

Biheshi

घाबरतोस

Fear

ज्ञानाकडे Noun

Jnanakade

ज्ञानाकडे

Towards knowledge

💡 Meaning

Therefore Arjuna, if you fear the bondage of karma, then embrace this knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the fear of consequences often paralyzes an individual. By shifting focus from the fruit of action to the wisdom of the self, one can perform duties without being bound by karma. This 'Buddhi Yoga' is the key to spiritual freedom while living in the material world.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your work and learning rather than just the promotion or salary. This reduces anxiety and improves performance.

📌 Context

Krishna advises Arjuna to adopt the path of wisdom to avoid the entrapment of karmic results.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 244

आणि कूर्माचीं अंगें जैसीं । निवांतें होती आपैसीं । तैसीं इंद्रियें जयाचीं त्यांसीं । वश होती ॥

"And as the limbs of a tortoise are naturally withdrawn, so do the senses of such a person come under their control."

कूर्माचीं Noun

Kurmachi

कासवाची

of a tortoise

अंगें Noun

Ange

अवयव

limbs

निवांतें Adverb

Nivante

शांतपणे किंवा सहज

calmly or naturally

आपैसीं Adverb

Apaishi

आपोआप

automatically

इंद्रियें Noun

Indriye

ज्ञानेंद्रिये

senses

वश Adjective

Vash

ताब्यात

under control

💡 Meaning

Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs naturally, the senses of a wise person are completely under their control.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the metaphor of a tortoise to describe the mastery of a self-realized soul over their senses. Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell at will for protection or rest, a wise person can withdraw their senses from worldly objects effortlessly. This indicates that true self-control is not a forced suppression but a natural state of being for one who has attained inner peace and spiritual stability.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice 'digital detox' by consciously withdrawing from your phone when it's not needed, just like a tortoise withdraws into its shell to stay safe and focused.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains the characteristics of a person with stable wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna, focusing on sense control.

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