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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 102

म्हणौनि अर्जुना हें पाहीं । जयाचें इंद्रियें आपुले ठायीं । निमग्न होती सर्वही । विषयांतूनि ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, see this; he whose senses are completely immersed within themselves, away from the objects of desire."

म्हणौनि Adverb
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriyēṃ
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
Senses
निमग्न Adjective
Nimagna
तल्लीन किंवा स्थिर
Absorbed or Immersed
विषयांतूनि Noun
Viṣayāntūni
विषय-भोगांपासून
From sensory objects
ठायीं Noun
Ṭhāyīṃ
ठिकाणी (स्वतःच्या स्वरूपात)
In the place of (Self)

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, observe that one whose senses are entirely withdrawn from sensory objects and remain absorbed within the Self is a person of steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the mastery over senses required for spiritual stability. He emphasizes that a person whose senses are completely withdrawn from external objects and are anchored within the Self is truly established in wisdom. This withdrawal is compared to a tortoise pulling its limbs into its shell—a natural and protective action. True wisdom is achieved when the mind is no longer a slave to external temptations but finds contentment within.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing 'digital detox' or consciously pulling oneself away from distractions to focus on a deep task is a practical application of withdrawing the senses for a higher purpose.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar is explaining the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 6, Verse 7

जितात्मनः प्रशान्तस्य परमात्मा समाहितः । शीतोष्णसुखदुःखेषु तथा मानापमानयोः ॥ ७ ॥

जेथें अर्जुना हें चित्त । आपणयांतें आपणचि पाहत । तें पाहोनि सुखें डुलत । आपणचि होय ॥ ७ ॥

"Where, O Arjuna, this mind sees itself within itself, and seeing that, it sways with joy and becomes that itself."

चित्त Noun
Chitta
मन किंवा अंतःकरण
Mind or consciousness
पाहत Verb
Pahat
पाहणे किंवा अनुभवणे
Seeing or observing
सुखें Adverb
Sukhen
आनंदाने
With bliss or joy
डुलत Verb
Dulat
तल्लीन होऊन डोलणे
Swaying in ecstasy
आपणचि Pronoun
Aapanachi
स्वतःच
Oneself only

💡 Meaning

O Arjuna, where this mind perceives itself within itself, it sways with joy upon that realization and becomes one with that state.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the pinnacle of spiritual practice where the mind becomes introverted. When the seeker's consciousness stops wandering in the external world and perceives the inner Self, it experiences a profound sense of bliss. This experience is so overwhelming that the mind begins to sway in spiritual ecstasy and eventually loses its separate identity, merging completely with the Divine Self. It highlights the non-dual state where the observer and the observed become one.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing mindfulness and self-reflection allows us to find peace amidst chaos. For example, instead of reacting to external criticism, looking inward to understand one's own worth helps maintain emotional stability.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a yogi's mind when it achieves self-realization through meditation.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 137

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरतां जे सधर्म । तेचि करीं तूं मनोधर्म । विरक्तु होऊनि ॥ १३७ ॥

"Therefore, perform that which is appropriate action and righteous, with a resolute mind, being detached."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य / विहित
Appropriate / Proper
आचरतां Verb
Ācaratāṃ
करताना / आचरण करताना
While performing / practicing
सधर्म Noun
Sadharma
स्वधर्म किंवा शास्त्रशुद्ध कर्म
Righteous duty
मनोधर्म Noun
Manodharma
मनाचा निश्चय / वृत्ती
Mental resolve / attitude
विरक्तु Adjective
Viraktu
आसक्ती नसलेला / अनासक्त
Detached / Dispassionate

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the duty that is appropriate and righteous, with a firm resolve and a detached spirit.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the performance of 'Ucita Karma'—actions that are appropriate to one's situation and aligned with righteousness (Sadharma). He advises that such actions should be performed with a firm mental resolve (Manodharma) but with complete detachment (Viraktu) from the results. This teaching forms the core of Karma Yoga, where the focus is on the purity of the action and the sense of duty rather than personal gain or egoistic desires.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, focus on completing your tasks with integrity and excellence because it is your responsibility, rather than being driven solely by the expectation of a promotion or reward.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the method of performing action without being bound by its consequences.

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