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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 98

म्हणोनि विषय हे सर्वथा । न भजावे पांडुसुता । जे दुःखमूळ अनंता । व्याधी येणे ॥

"Therefore, O son of Pandu, do not indulge in these sensory objects at all; for they are the root of infinite misery and the cause of ailments."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
विषय Noun
Vishaya
इंद्रियांचे भोग
Sensory objects/pleasures
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे / कधीही
In every way / Always
भजावे Verb
Bhajave
सेवन करावे / आसक्ती धरावी
To indulge or worship
दुःखमूळ Noun
Dukhamula
दुःखाचे मूळ
Root of suffering
व्याधी Noun
Vyadhi
रोग किंवा आजार
Disease or ailment

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not indulge in sensory pleasures at all, as they are the root of infinite sorrow and the source of all ailments.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar warns that sensory pleasures are the root cause of endless suffering and spiritual diseases. While they may seem attractive initially, they lead to a cycle of attachment and pain. A seeker of truth should avoid being consumed by these temporary gratifications to achieve lasting peace and avoid the 'diseases' of worldly existence.

🎯 Practical Application

Excessive use of digital entertainment or unhealthy habits provides instant gratification but leads to long-term mental and physical health issues. Practicing moderation is the key to a healthy life.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the fleeting and painful nature of sensory pleasures to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 294

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांतें जिणावें । मग मन स्थिरावेल स्वभावें । जैसा मूळव्याधि आघवे । वृक्षुचि वाळे ॥ २९४ ॥

"Therefore, conquer the senses, and the mind will settle of its own accord; just as when the root is diseased, the entire tree withers away."

इंद्रियांतें Noun
Indriyante
इंद्रियांना
to the senses
जिणावें Verb
Jinave
जिंकावे
should conquer
स्थिरावेल Verb
Sthiravel
स्थिर होईल
will become steady
स्वभावें Adverb
Swabhave
सहजपणे
naturally
मूळव्याधि Noun
Mulvyadhi
मुळाला झालेली इजा
disease at the root
आघवे Adjective
Aghave
सर्व किंवा संपूर्ण
entirely
वृक्षुचि Noun
Vrukshuchi
झाडच
the tree itself

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should conquer the senses, and then the mind will naturally become steady. Just as a tree withers away if its roots are destroyed, the mind's restlessness vanishes when the senses are controlled.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of sense control (Indriya-Nigraha). He argues that trying to control the mind directly is difficult, but controlling the senses leads to natural mental stability. He uses a powerful metaphor of a tree: if the root of a tree is destroyed or diseased, the entire tree eventually withers away. Similarly, the senses are the roots through which the mind feeds on worldly desires. By conquering the senses, the 'tree' of worldly attachment and mental restlessness naturally dries up, allowing the seeker to rest in the self.

🎯 Practical Application

To achieve focus in any task, first eliminate external distractions. For example, if you want to focus on work, keep your phone away. Once the sensory input from the phone is cut off, your mind will naturally settle into the task at hand without much effort.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the method of achieving mental stability by controlling the senses using the metaphor of a tree.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 48

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना । सांडीं हा कल्पना । योगारूढ होऊनि मना । कर्मे करीं ॥ ४८ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, cast away these fancies; being established in Yoga, perform your actions."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
सांडीं Verb
Sandi
त्याग कर / सोडून दे
Abandon / Give up
कल्पना Noun
Kalpana
फळाची आशा किंवा संकल्प
Expectation or mental construct
योगारूढ Adjective
Yogarudha
योगामध्ये स्थिरावलेला
Established in Yoga
करीं Verb
Kari
कर
Perform / Do

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, abandon these mental expectations; becoming established in Yoga, perform your duties.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this commentary on the Gita, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true action (Karma) is performed when the mind is free from the 'Kalpana' (the mental obsession with results). By being 'Yogarudha', one maintains equanimity in both success and failure. This state of mind ensures that the individual remains a witness to their actions rather than becoming a slave to their desires.

🎯 Practical Application

Focusing entirely on the process of studying for an exam rather than obsessing over the final grade or rank.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna instructs Arjuna on how to perform action without being bound by its consequences.

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