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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 355

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरप्रज्ञु । जो इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो करी । आणि विषयांतें विसरोनि । आत्मसुखीं रमे ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who controls his senses and, forgetting the objects of desire, dwells in the joy of the Self."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
स्थिरप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthitaprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady wisdom
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
ज्ञानेंद्रियांचा
Of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
ताबा किंवा संयम
Restraint or control
विषयांतें Noun
Vishayante
भोगाच्या वस्तूंना
Sense objects
विसरोनि Verb
Visaroni
विसरून किंवा सोडून
Forgetting or transcending
आत्मसुखीं Noun
Atmasukhi
आत्म्याच्या आनंदात
In the bliss of the self
रमे Verb
Rame
मग्न होतो
Rejoices or dwells

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is a person of steady wisdom, who restrains his senses and, forgetting worldly objects, rejoices in the bliss of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true wisdom is achieved only when a person gains complete mastery over their senses. It is not just about physical restraint but a mental state where the attraction for worldly pleasures fades away, and the individual finds supreme joy within their own soul. This internal bliss makes the intellect unshakable and free from external dependencies.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing self-discipline by limiting screen time or unhealthy habits to focus on personal growth and inner peace is a practical application of this verse.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with stable wisdom (Sthitaprajna) while commenting on the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 268

तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणोनि जयाचीं इंद्रियें । आपुलिया अंकितें होय । तयाचीच प्रज्ञा ठायें । साच जाण ॥ २६८ ॥

"Therefore, O Mighty-armed one, he whose senses are completely restrained from their objects, his wisdom is firmly established."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
जयाचीं Pronoun
Jayācīṃ
ज्याची
Whose
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriyēṃ
ज्ञानेंद्रिये व कर्मेंद्रिये
Senses
अंकितें Adjective
Aṅkitēṃ
ताब्यात किंवा आज्ञेत
Under control
प्रज्ञा Noun
Prajñā
बुद्धी
Wisdom
साच Adjective
Sāca
सत्य किंवा खरी
True
जाण Verb
Jāṇa
समज किंवा ओळख
Know

💡 Meaning

Therefore, know for certain that the wisdom of one whose senses are completely under his own control is steady and firm.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual wisdom is only attained when an individual has complete mastery over their senses. Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell for protection, a wise person withdraws their senses from worldly distractions to focus on the inner self. Without this control, the intellect remains scattered and unstable. Mastery over the senses is the prerequisite for a steady mind (Sthitaprajna).

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing sense control means having the discipline to resist distractions like social media or unhealthy habits when you need to focus on your goals. For example, a student who chooses to study instead of playing video games is exercising the control mentioned in this verse.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the final characteristic of a person with stable wisdom, emphasizing the necessity of sense control.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 95

म्हणोनि कर्माचा विपाकु । तो न शिवेचि तयां एकु । जे अंतरीं विवेकु । जागता असे ॥ ९५ ॥

"Therefore, the ripening of actions does not affect them at all, for within them, discernment remains ever awake."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
विपाकु Noun
Vipāku
कर्माचे फळ / परिणाम
Result or consequence of action
शिवेचि Verb
Śiveci
स्पर्श करणे
To touch or affect
विवेकु Noun
Viveku
सारासार विचार / ज्ञान
Discernment or wisdom
जागता Adjective
Jāgatā
सतर्क / जागृत
Awake or alert
अंतरीं Noun
Antarīṃ
मनात / हृदयात
Within the heart or mind

💡 Meaning

Therefore, the consequences of actions do not touch those in whose hearts the light of discernment (Viveka) is always awake.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the power of 'Viveka' (spiritual discernment). He states that those whose inner consciousness is constantly illuminated by wisdom are never touched by the consequences of their actions. Since they act without the ego of being the 'doer' and remain anchored in self-knowledge, the chains of Karma cannot bind them. It is like a person who knows the nature of a mirage and therefore is never deceived by the illusion of water.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, before reacting to a stressful situation, if we pause and use our discernment (Viveka), we avoid the negative 'Vipaka' or consequences of impulsive behavior. For example, choosing silence over an angry argument is an act of Viveka that prevents future regret.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a wise person remains detached from the results of their actions through the power of discernment.

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