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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 257

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । जो इंद्रियांतें जिणें निकें । तोचि प्रज्ञाप्रतिष्ठितु लोके । जाणिजे गा ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; he who conquers his senses well, he alone is known in the world as one of steady wisdom."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇōni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियांतें Noun
Indriyāntēṃ
इंद्रियांना
To the senses
जिणें Verb
Jiṇēṃ
जिंकतो
Conquers
निकें Adverb
Nikēṃ
चांगल्या प्रकारे / पूर्णपणे
Completely / Properly
प्रज्ञाप्रतिष्ठितु Adjective
Prajñāpratiṣṭhitu
स्थिर बुद्धीचा
Established in wisdom
लोके Noun
Lōkē
जगात
In the world

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; he who completely conquers his senses is to be known as one established in steady wisdom in this world.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true wisdom is attained only by those who have complete mastery over their senses. A person whose senses are under control and not swayed by external attractions is recognized as 'Prajna-pratishthita' (one established in steady wisdom). It highlights that self-discipline is the foundation of spiritual stability and mental peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing self-restraint against distractions like excessive social media use or unhealthy habits helps in developing a focused and stable mind, leading to better decision-making.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with stable wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna, focusing on the mastery of senses.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 257

म्हणौनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे। तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे। मग तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे। सामान्येंही॥

"Therefore, whatever the capable ones do, the same is practiced by others; and then that alone is accepted as the standard by common people."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthē̃
श्रेष्ठ किंवा सामर्थ्यवान व्यक्तीने
By the capable/great person
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anuṣṭhijē
आचरण केले जाते
Is practiced or followed
प्रमाण Noun
Pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or Authority
सामान्येंही Noun
Sāmānyē̃hī
सामान्य लोकांनी सुद्धा
Even by common people

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, others also follow. Common people accept their actions as the standard or authority.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the psychological truth that common people look up to leaders and realized souls for guidance. Whatever a 'Samartha' (a capable or great person) does, it becomes a benchmark for others. If a leader acts with integrity, the followers naturally emulate that behavior. This highlights the immense social responsibility of those in positions of power or knowledge, as their conduct defines the moral fabric of society.

🎯 Practical Application

In a workplace, if a manager stays late and works hard, the team is likely to follow that work ethic. Leaders must lead by example to inspire positive change.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how the actions of great men set a precedent for the rest of society.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 118

कर्मण्यकर्म यः पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म यः । स बुद्धिमान्मनुष्येषु स युक्तः कृत्स्नकर्मकृत् ॥

जेथ कर्माचा अकर्मु होय । आणि अकर्मीं कर्मचि आहे । तोचि पैं ओळखावा येथें । ज्ञानिया तो ॥

"He who sees inaction in action and action in inaction, he is wise among men."

कर्माचा Noun
karmācā
कर्माचा
of action
अकर्मु Noun
akarmu
अकर्म (कर्म नसणे)
inaction
ओळखावा Verb
oḷakhāvā
ओळखावा
should be recognized
ज्ञानिया Noun
jñāniyā
ज्ञानी पुरुष
wise person
बुद्धिमान Adjective
buddhimān
हुशार किंवा प्रज्ञावान
intelligent

💡 Meaning

One who sees inaction in action and action in inaction is truly wise among men.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a realized soul understands that even while the body performs actions, the true self remains a non-doer (inaction in action). Conversely, if someone physically stops working but remains mentally attached to the idea of doing, they are still performing action (action in inaction). True wisdom lies in transcending the ego of doership.

🎯 Practical Application

Performing your professional duties without the ego of being the 'sole doer', understanding that you are an instrument of a larger process.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the subtle nature of action and inaction to Arjuna, which Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates in this Ovi.

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