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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 20

तंव तो अर्जुनु धनुर्धरु । जो कारुण्याचा सागरु । आणि सकळ गुणांचा आगरु । पांडुकुमरु ॥ २० ॥

"Then that archer Arjuna, who is the ocean of compassion and the storehouse of all virtues, the son of Pandu."

अर्जुनु Noun

Arjunu

अर्जुन

Arjuna

धनुर्धरु Noun

Dhanurdharu

धनुष्य धारण करणारा

Archer

कारुण्याचा Noun

Karunyacha

दयेचा

Of compassion

सागरु Noun

Sagaru

समुद्र

Ocean

आगरु Noun

Agaru

खाण किंवा साठा

Repository or Storehouse

सकळ Adjective

Sakal

सर्व

All

पांडुकुमरु Noun

Pandukumru

पांडूचा मुलगा

Son of Pandu

💡 Meaning

At that time, there was Arjuna the archer, who is an ocean of compassion, a repository of all virtues, and the son of Pandu.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights that Arjuna's identity is not limited to his prowess as a warrior. By using metaphors like 'Ocean of Compassion' and 'Storehouse of Virtues', the poet suggests that Arjuna's internal moral compass is what makes him extraordinary. This compassionate nature is what eventually leads to his 'Vishad' (sorrow), which becomes the catalyst for the delivery of the Bhagavad Gita.

🎯 Practical Application

True strength lies in character and kindness. For example, a powerful leader is one who uses their position to help others with empathy rather than just exercising authority.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the character of Arjuna as he stands on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 29

अपाने जुह्वति प्राणं प्राणेऽपानं तथापरे । प्राणापानगती रुद्ध्वा प्राणायामपरायणाः ॥

आणि अपानीं प्राणु होमिजे । कीं प्राणीं अपान यजिजे । ऐसे प्राणापान रोधिजे । प्राणायामें ॥

"Others offer the outgoing breath into the incoming breath, and the incoming breath into the outgoing breath, restraining the flow of both to practice Pranayama."

अपानीं Noun

Apani

अपान वायूमध्ये

In the downward breath

प्राणु Noun

Pranu

प्राण वायू

The vital life-breath

होमिजे Verb

Homije

अर्पण करणे किंवा हवन करणे

To sacrifice or offer

रोधिजे Verb

Rodhije

रोखणे किंवा थांबवणे

To restrain or stop

प्राणायामें Noun

Pranayamen

प्राणायामाच्या द्वारे

Through breath control

💡 Meaning

Some practitioners offer the life-breath into the downward-breath, and others offer the downward-breath into the life-breath, practicing breath control by restraining the flow of both.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the yogic process of Pranayama. Seekers offer the incoming breath into the outgoing breath and vice versa, effectively merging the two. By regulating the flow of Prana (vital energy) and Apana (downward energy), they achieve a state of stillness. This internal sacrifice helps in burning away mental impurities and leads to a state of deep meditation and self-realization.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing simple rhythmic breathing for a few minutes daily can significantly reduce stress and improve mental clarity. For example, before a high-pressure meeting, taking deep breaths helps stabilize the mind and improves performance.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the various forms of internal sacrifices (Yajnas), specifically focusing on the practice of breath control (Pranayama) as a means to purify the self.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 58

यदा संहरते चायं कूर्मोऽङ्गानीव सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

आणि आपुलिया स्वेच्छा। इंद्रियें आवरूनि रया। जैसा कूर्मु अंगां आपुलिया। संकोचूनि राहे॥

"And by one's own will, restraining the senses, just as a tortoise remains by contracting its limbs."

स्वेच्छा Noun

Sveccha

स्वतःची इच्छा

One's own will

इंद्रियें Noun

Indriye

ज्ञानेंद्रिये

Senses

आवरूनि Verb

Avaruni

आवरणे किंवा मागे खेचणे

Restraining or withdrawing

कूर्मु Noun

Kurmu

कासव

Tortoise

संकोचूनि Verb

Sankochuni

आकसून किंवा संकुचित करून

Contracting or withdrawing into oneself

अंगां Noun

Anga

अवयव

Limbs or body parts

💡 Meaning

Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell by its own will, the one who withdraws their senses from sense-objects is said to have a steady intellect.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the metaphor of a tortoise to explain the mastery of a self-realized soul over their senses. Just as a tortoise can withdraw its limbs into its protective shell at will, a person of steady wisdom can withdraw their senses from external objects. This control is not forced but is a natural result of spiritual maturity. When the mind is no longer scattered by external desires, it becomes firmly established in the Self.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this can be applied as 'Digital Detox' or focus. For example, while studying or working, consciously putting away your phone to avoid distractions is a form of withdrawing your senses to achieve a goal.

📌 Context

Arjuna asks Krishna about the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom. Krishna explains how such a person controls their senses.

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