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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 195

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरबुद्धि । जयाचीं इंद्रियें आपुलिया आधीं । जो विषयांचिया बाधीं । सांडिजेना ॥ १९५ ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady intellect, whose senses are under his control, and who is not overcome by the affliction of sensory objects."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
स्थिरबुद्धि Noun
Sthirabuddhi
अढळ बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady intellect
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये व कर्मेंद्रिये
Senses
आधीं Adverb
Adhi
ताब्यात किंवा नियंत्रणात
Under control
बाधीं Noun
Badhi
पीडा किंवा अडथळा
Affliction or obstacle
सांडिजेना Verb
Sandijena
सोडला जात नाही किंवा विचलित होत नाही
Is not abandoned or disturbed

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, whose senses are under his control and who is not affected by the attachment to sensory objects.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true stability of intellect comes from mastery over the senses. A person whose senses are subservient to their will, rather than being a slave to sensory desires, is considered 'Sthirabuddhi'. Such an individual remains unaffected by the external world's temptations, maintaining inner peace and focus on the ultimate truth.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this applies to digital discipline. For example, choosing to complete a work task without checking social media notifications demonstrates control over the senses and leads to a steady, productive mind.

📌 Context

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

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 265

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

"Whatever a great man does, that very thing other men also do; whatever standard he sets up, the generality of men follow the same."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
By the capable or great person
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anusthije
आचरणात आणले जाते
Is practiced or followed
प्रमाण Noun
Pramana
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or authority
सामान्यींही Noun
Samanyihi
सामान्य लोकांनी सुद्धा
By common people also

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, others also follow. Whatever standards they set, the common people accept as the norm.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights a psychological and social truth: the masses look up to leaders and wise individuals for guidance. If a realized soul or a powerful leader abandons their duties, it creates confusion and leads to the moral decay of society. Therefore, to maintain social order (Loksangraha), the wise must continue to perform their duties with detachment, setting a standard for others to follow. Their actions become the 'Pramana' (authority) for the rest of the world.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional environment, a manager must embody the work ethic they expect from their team. For instance, if a leader is punctual and ethical, the employees naturally adopt those values.

📌 Context

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the influence of a leader's actions on the common masses, emphasizing the need for exemplary behavior.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 199

म्हणौनि विषयांचेनि नांवें । कानींही न पडों द्यावें । हें मन सर्वथा न भजावें । बाह्यवृत्ती ॥ १९९ ॥

म्हणून विषयांच्या नावाने देखील कानावर काही पडू देऊ नये. या मनाला कोणत्याही प्रकारे बाह्य प्रवृत्तींकडे वळू देऊ नये.

"Therefore, do not let even the names of sensory objects reach your ears, and never allow the mind to follow external tendencies."

विषयांचेनि Noun
Vishayancheni
विषयांच्या (इंद्रिय भोगांच्या)
of sensory objects
नांवें Noun
Naave
नावाने
by name
कानींही Noun
Kaanihi
कानावर सुद्धा
even in the ears
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे / कोणत्याही प्रकारे
entirely / in every way
बाह्यवृत्ती Noun
Bahyavritti
बाहेरच्या प्रवृत्ती / बाह्य ओढ
external tendencies
भजावें Verb
Bhajave
अनुसरण करावे / वळू द्यावे
to follow or indulge

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not even let the names of sensory objects fall upon your ears; do not let this mind follow external tendencies at all.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the proactive protection of the mind. He suggests that sensory objects are so enticing that even hearing about them can trigger desire and lead to a downfall. Therefore, a seeker should not even let the mention of such objects reach their ears. By preventing the mind from flowing toward external worldly tendencies (Bahyavritti), one can preserve inner peace and focus on self-realization. It is a call for total mental discipline.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this translates to avoiding 'digital noise' or toxic environments that trigger greed or envy. For example, if you are trying to focus on a healthy lifestyle, avoid watching advertisements or discussions about junk food to keep your mind disciplined.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Lord Krishna's teaching on how a seeker should guard their mind from sensory distractions to achieve stability.

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