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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 47

जेणे विषयांचेनि नांवे । न विसंवादिजे स्वभावें । जयाचेनि चित्तें न संभवे । द्वैतबुद्धि ॥ ४७ ॥

"He who is naturally unperturbed by sensory objects and whose mind is devoid of the sense of duality."

जेणे Pronoun
Jene
ज्याने / ज्याच्याद्वारे
By whom
विषयांचेनि Noun
Vishayancheni
विषयांच्या (इंद्रिय भोगांच्या)
Of sensory objects
विसंवादिजे Verb
Visanvadije
विचलित होणे किंवा विरोध करणे
To be disturbed or conflicted
स्वभावें Adverb
Swabhave
सहजपणे किंवा स्वभावतः
Naturally
चित्तें Noun
Chitte
मनामध्ये / अंतःकरणात
In the mind
द्वैतबुद्धि Noun
Dwaitabuddhi
भेदभाव करण्याची वृत्ती
Sense of duality

💡 Meaning

One who is naturally undisturbed by the mention of sensory objects and in whose mind the sense of duality never arises.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a liberated soul. Such an individual is naturally unaffected by sensory temptations and worldly attractions. Their mind is completely free from the concept of duality (the distinction between self and others). They perceive the same divine consciousness in every being, leading to a state of perpetual peace and non-discrimination.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, this means practicing inclusivity and treating everyone with equal respect, regardless of their background. For example, helping a colleague without judging their status.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person who has attained mental equilibrium and sees unity in all things.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 44

जेणे विषयांचेनि मिषे । बुद्धीचिये कळा नाशे । जेणे मोहविले असे । विवेकबळ ॥

"Through the lure of sense-objects, the light of the intellect is extinguished, and the strength of discrimination is deluded."

विषयांचेनि Noun
Vishayancheni
विषयांच्या (इंद्रिय भोगांच्या)
of sense objects
मिषे Noun
Mishe
निमित्ताने किंवा बहाण्याने
on the pretext of
बुद्धीचिये Noun
Buddhichiye
बुद्धीची
of the intellect
नाशे Verb
Nashe
नाश होतो किंवा लोप पावते
is destroyed
मोहविले Verb
Mohavile
भुलविले किंवा मोहित केले
deluded or charmed
विवेकबळ Noun
Vivekabala
सारासार विचार करण्याची शक्ती
power of discrimination

💡 Meaning

Through the pretext of sensory pleasures, the brilliance of the intellect is destroyed, and the power of discrimination is deluded.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the destructive nature of sensory attachments. When a person becomes obsessed with worldly pleasures, their intellectual clarity is diminished. This obsession acts as a veil that blinds the 'Viveka' (the power to distinguish between right and wrong), leading the individual away from their true purpose and spiritual growth. The 'brilliance' of the mind is lost when it is constantly chasing external gratifications.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, if a person prioritizes instant gratification (like excessive social media) over long-term goals, their focus weakens. One must use 'Viveka' to choose meaningful work over temporary distractions.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how attachment to worldly pleasures clouds human judgment and destroys the power of discrimination.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 221

मग तो कर्मे करी की न करी । परी कर्माचा विटाळु तया न धरी । जैसा सूर्य जळीं न तिंबिजे परी । जळातें प्रकाशी ॥ २२१ ॥

"Then whether he performs actions or not, the stain of action does not touch him; just as the sun is not soaked by water, yet it illuminates the water."

मग Adverb
Mag
त्यानंतर
Then
विटाळु Noun
Vitalu
दोष किंवा अशुद्धी
Stain or impurity
तिंबिजे Verb
Timbije
भिजणे किंवा ओले होणे
To get soaked or wet
प्रकाशी Verb
Prakash
प्रकाशित करतो
Illuminates
धरी Verb
Dhari
स्पर्श करणे किंवा धरणे
To touch or hold
जळीं Noun
Jali
पाण्यामध्ये
In the water

💡 Meaning

Whether he performs actions or not, the stain of karma does not touch him. Just as the sun is not soaked by water but illuminates it, he remains detached while acting.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the profound state of an enlightened being. Even if such a person engages in worldly activities, they remain untouched by the 'impurity' or consequences of those actions because they lack the ego of 'doership'. He uses the brilliant analogy of the sun: although the sun's reflection is seen in water, the water cannot wet the sun. On the contrary, it is the sun that gives light to the water. Similarly, a realized soul lives in the world and performs duties, but remains as detached as the sun, illuminating their surroundings without being stained by the material world.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, perform your responsibilities with a sense of duty rather than ego. For example, a teacher should teach with the intent to share knowledge, not just for personal glory; this way, they remain satisfied regardless of the students' immediate praise.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a liberated soul who performs actions without being bound by them.

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