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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 18

तरी हे साचोकारें । जे शरीरें नाशवंतें निर्धारें । आणि अविनाशी तें अक्षरें । आत्मतत्त्व ॥ १८ ॥

"Truly, these bodies are known to be perishable, but the soul is eternal and indestructible."

साचोकारें Adverb

sāchokāreṃ

नक्कीच किंवा खरोखर

truly or certainly

नाशवंतें Adjective

nāśavaṃteṃ

नष्ट होणारे

perishable

निर्धारें Adverb

nirdhāreṃ

निश्चयाने किंवा खात्रीने

with certainty

अविनाशी Adjective

avināśī

कधीही नष्ट न होणारे

indestructible

अक्षरें Adjective

akṣareṃ

ज्याचा क्षय होत नाही असे

imperishable

आत्मतत्त्व Noun

ātmatattva

आत्म्याचे स्वरूप

the principle of soul

💡 Meaning

The body is definitely perishable, but the soul within it is eternal and indestructible.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the dual nature of existence: the physical body (Sharira) and the soul (Atman). He asserts that while the body is bound by time and will eventually perish, the soul is 'Akshara'—beyond decay and destruction. This realization helps one overcome the fear of death and attachment to the physical form, leading to spiritual liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when facing physical loss or aging, understanding that our core essence is eternal helps reduce anxiety and fosters mental resilience. For example, just as we discard old clothes for new ones, the soul transitions through bodies.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the distinction between the perishable body and the eternal soul to Arjuna. Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on this in Marathi.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 164

ध्यायतो विषयान्पुंसः सङ्गस्तेषूपजायते । सङ्गात्सञ्जायते कामः कामात्क्रोधोऽभिजायते ॥

म्हणौनि विषयांचां ठायीं । सर्वथा आसक्ति न कीजे कांहीं । जेथूनि हा अनर्थु पाही । प्रगटे गा ॥ १६४ ॥

"Therefore, do not harbor any attachment towards sense objects; for behold, it is from this attachment that all calamities arise."

विषयांचां Noun

Vishayancha

इंद्रियांच्या भोगांच्या

of sense objects

सर्वथा Adverb

Sarvatha

पूर्णपणे किंवा कोणत्याही प्रकारे

in every way

आसक्ति Noun

Aasakti

ओढ किंवा जवळीक

attachment

अनर्थु Noun

Anarthu

संकट किंवा अनिष्ट गोष्ट

calamity or evil

प्रगटे Verb

Pragate

निर्माण होतो किंवा दिसतो

manifests or arises

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should not have any attachment to sense objects, as all troubles and calamities arise from there.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar warns the seeker against the dangers of mental attachment. He explains that even thinking about sensory objects creates a bond (attachment). This attachment is the seed of all calamities. When one becomes attached, desire is born, and when desire is frustrated, it leads to anger, eventually clouding the intellect. Therefore, to maintain spiritual stability, one must avoid harboring attachment to worldly pleasures.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, constant thinking about digital distractions or junk food leads to an addiction (attachment). This attachment disrupts focus and health. Practicing detachment from the initial thought helps in maintaining a balanced life.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the psychological process of how a person falls into ruin by merely dwelling on sensory pleasures.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 24

योऽन्तःसुखोऽन्तरारामस्तथान्तर्ज्योतिरेव यः । स योगी ब्रह्मनिर्वाणं ब्रह्मभूतोऽधिगच्छति ॥

जो अंतःसुखीं निवाला । जो अंतःप्रकाशें उजळला । तोचि ब्रह्म जाहला । देहींच असतां ॥

"One who is happy within, who rejoices within, and who is illuminated within, that yogi attains the state of Brahman while still in the body."

अंतःसुखीं Noun

Antahsukhi

अंतरातील सुखात

In inner happiness

निवाला Verb

Nivala

शांत झाला किंवा तृप्त झाला

Became peaceful or satisfied

अंतःप्रकाशें Noun

Antahprakashe

अंतरातील ज्ञानाच्या प्रकाशाने

By the light of inner knowledge

उजळला Verb

Ujalala

प्रकाशित झाला

Illuminated

ब्रह्म Noun

Brahma

परब्रह्म किंवा परमेश्वर

The Supreme Reality

देहींच Adverb

Dehicha

शरीरात असतानाच

While still in the body

💡 Meaning

He who finds happiness within, who rejoices within, and who is illuminated within, that yogi attains the state of Brahman.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the state of a 'Jivanmukta' (one who is liberated while still alive). A person who does not depend on external sensory objects for happiness, but finds eternal bliss within their own soul, is truly enlightened. Such a yogi is illuminated by the light of self-knowledge and attains oneness with the Divine (Brahman) even while residing in the physical body.

🎯 Practical Application

Instead of seeking happiness in material objects like gadgets or social validation, practice mindfulness to find peace within. Example: Staying calm and content during a difficult situation by relying on inner strength rather than external comfort.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the characteristics of a liberated soul who finds joy within.

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