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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 268

तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणोनि जयाचीं इंद्रियें । आपुलिया अंकितें होय । तयाचीच प्रज्ञा ठायें । साच जाण ॥ २६८ ॥

"Therefore, O Mighty-armed one, he whose senses are completely restrained from their objects, his wisdom is firmly established."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
जयाचीं Pronoun
Jayācīṃ
ज्याची
Whose
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriyēṃ
ज्ञानेंद्रिये व कर्मेंद्रिये
Senses
अंकितें Adjective
Aṅkitēṃ
ताब्यात किंवा आज्ञेत
Under control
प्रज्ञा Noun
Prajñā
बुद्धी
Wisdom
साच Adjective
Sāca
सत्य किंवा खरी
True
जाण Verb
Jāṇa
समज किंवा ओळख
Know

💡 Meaning

Therefore, know for certain that the wisdom of one whose senses are completely under his own control is steady and firm.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual wisdom is only attained when an individual has complete mastery over their senses. Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell for protection, a wise person withdraws their senses from worldly distractions to focus on the inner self. Without this control, the intellect remains scattered and unstable. Mastery over the senses is the prerequisite for a steady mind (Sthitaprajna).

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing sense control means having the discipline to resist distractions like social media or unhealthy habits when you need to focus on your goals. For example, a student who chooses to study instead of playing video games is exercising the control mentioned in this verse.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the final characteristic of a person with stable wisdom, emphasizing the necessity of sense control.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 6, Verse 1

आतां आत्मानुभवें चोखडा । जो योगु हा सुहाडा । तो सांगिजेल निवाडा । अवधारिजो ॥ १ ॥

"Now, this pure Yoga of self-experience, which is so beautiful, shall be explained clearly; please pay heed."

आतां Adverb
Ātāṃ
आता
Now
आत्मानुभवें Noun
Ātmānubhavēṃ
आत्म-अनुभवाने
By self-experience
चोखडा Adjective
Cōkhaḍā
शुद्ध किंवा निर्मळ
Pure or clean
सुहाडा Adjective
Suhāḍā
सुंदर किंवा उत्तम
Beautiful or excellent
सांगिजेल Verb
Sāṅgijēla
सांगितले जाईल
Will be told/explained
निवाडा Adverb
Nivāḍā
स्पष्टपणे किंवा निवडून
Clearly or decisively
अवधारिजो Verb
Avadhārijō
लक्ष देऊन ऐकावे
Listen attentively

💡 Meaning

Now, the pure Yoga of self-realization, which is beautiful and excellent, will be explained clearly; please listen to it attentively.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In the opening verse of Chapter 6, Saint Dnyaneshwar introduces the 'Atmasanyam Yoga' (the Yoga of Self-Control). He describes this path as one that is purified by direct spiritual experience and is inherently beautiful and beneficial for the seeker. He promises to explain the intricacies of this yoga with great clarity and precision. He invites the audience to listen with profound attention, suggesting that the knowledge of the self requires a receptive and focused mind.

🎯 Practical Application

Before embarking on any profound learning or task, one must cultivate a state of attentive listening and mental clarity. Example: A student focusing entirely on a teacher's lecture to grasp a complex concept.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar introduces the sixth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on the path of meditation and self-control.

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