🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar provides a profound analogy for a person of steady wisdom. The ocean is naturally full and self-contained. Even when numerous rivers pour their voluminous waters into it, especially during the monsoon, the ocean neither overflows its boundaries nor shows a visible increase in its vastness. Similarly, a wise person remains internally undisturbed even when sensory desires or external circumstances approach them. They are so deeply anchored in their own self-realization that external additions or subtractions do not alter their inner state of absolute peace.

Maintain inner stability regardless of external gains or losses. For example, if you receive a major promotion, stay humble and grounded; if you face a setback, stay calm and composed like the ocean.

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the stability of a realized soul (Sthitaprajna) using the metaphor of an ocean that remains undisturbed despite the influx of rivers.

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar compares the intellect of a self-realized person to the ocean. The ocean is called 'Saritapati' (the lord of rivers). Despite countless rivers constantly flowing into it, the ocean neither exceeds its boundaries nor does it ever dry up; it remains full and steady. Similarly, a person of steady wisdom remains unaffected by the sensory desires or external circumstances that enter their mind. Their inner peace remains undisturbed regardless of life's ups and downs.

In daily life, practice emotional stability. For example, if you face criticism at work, instead of reacting with anger or sadness, remain calm like the ocean and focus on your duty without losing your mental balance.

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) using the metaphor of an ocean.

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the transcendental nature of the Self (Atman). He describes it as 'ādimadhyarahita', meaning it lacks a beginning and a middle, implying it is eternal and beyond the constraints of time. It is 'svayēṃ siddha' (self-proven), requiring no external validation or cause for its existence. Because it is 'apārita' (infinite), it defies all human attempts at quantification or measurement. This highlights that the soul is beyond the reach of the physical senses and the logical mind, existing as a pure, boundless consciousness.

When facing limitations or feeling small, remember that your true essence (the soul) is infinite and cannot be measured by worldly standards of success or failure. For example, a single failure doesn't define you because your potential is boundless.

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the infinite and immeasurable nature of the soul as taught by Lord Krishna.