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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 266

म्हणोनि इंद्रियें दमिजे । आणि युक्तीनें आपण होइजे । तरीच स्थिरबुद्धि म्हणिजे । अर्जुना तो ॥

"Therefore, one who subdues the senses and becomes established in the Self through skillful means, he alone, O Arjuna, is called a man of steady wisdom."

इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये आणि कर्मेंद्रिये
Sense organs
दमिजे Verb
Damije
ताब्यात ठेवणे किंवा जिंकणे
Subdued or controlled
युक्तीनें Noun
Yuktine
कौशल्याने किंवा विवेकाने
With skill or wisdom
स्थिरबुद्धि Noun
Sthirabuddhi
अढळ किंवा स्थिर बुद्धी असलेला
Steady intellect
आपण Pronoun
Aapan
स्वतः किंवा आत्मस्वरूप
Self

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one who has conquered their senses and established themselves in the Self through wisdom is known as a person of steady intellect.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true intellectual stability is achieved not just by physical restraint of the senses, but by skillfully centering oneself in the realization of the Self. When a seeker withdraws their senses from worldly attractions and focuses their consciousness on spiritual truth, they attain the state of 'Sthitaprajna' or steady wisdom.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this can be applied by practicing digital detox or resisting impulsive habits. For example, choosing to complete a priority task instead of scrolling through social media is a step toward developing a steady intellect.

📌 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 26

अथ चैनं नित्यजातं नित्यं वा मन्यसे मृतम् । तथापि त्वं महाबाहो नैवं शोचितुमर्हसि ॥

तरी याही अभिप्राया। जरी मानिसी तूं धनंजया। तरी खेदु करावया। कारण नाही॥

"Even if you think this soul is constantly born and constantly dies, O mighty-armed one, you should not grieve like this."

तरी Conjunction
Tari
तरीसुद्धा
Even then
अभिप्राया Noun
Abhiprāyā
मतानुसार / दृष्टिकोनातून
Opinion or viewpoint
मानिसी Verb
Mānisī
मानतोस
You consider or believe
धनंजया Noun
Dhanañjayā
अर्जुनाचे एक नाव
A name for Arjuna
खेदु Noun
Khedu
दुःख किंवा शोक
Grief or sorrow
कारण Noun
Kāraṇa
निमित्त किंवा आधार
Reason or cause

💡 Meaning

O Arjuna, even if you believe that the soul is constantly born and constantly dies, you still have no reason to grieve.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets Krishna's logical deconstruction of Arjuna's grief. He posits that even if one adopts the materialistic view that the soul is born and dies with the body, lamentation remains illogical. If birth and death are viewed as a continuous, unstoppable cycle of nature, then grieving over the inevitable is a sign of ignorance. The scholarly depth lies in the 'Sankhya' approach of using reason to transcend emotional attachment to the physical form.

🎯 Practical Application

This teaching is used to build resilience against inevitable life changes. Example: When a business venture fails despite best efforts, instead of falling into despair, one accepts it as a natural cycle of risk and moves forward without emotional paralysis.

📌 Context

Krishna presents a logical argument to Arjuna: even if the soul were subject to birth and death, grieving is still irrational.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 375

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झकविजे गा पंडुसुता । या कर्माचिया माथां । पाय देईं ॥ ३७५ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, be vigilant now and trample upon the head of this karma."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविजे Verb
Zhakavije
सावध होणे / फसवणूक टाळणे
Be alert / avoid being deceived
पंडुसुता Noun
Pandusuta
पांडुपुत्र (अर्जुन)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)
कर्माचिया Noun
Karmachiya
कर्माच्या
Of the action/karma
माथां Noun
Maatha
डोक्यावर / शिखरावर
On the head / summit
पाय देईं Verb
Paaya Dei
पाय ठेव / विजय मिळव
Step on / conquer

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O son of Pandu, be alert now and step over the head of this karma (conquer it).

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar urges Arjuna to master his actions rather than being enslaved by them. To 'step on the head of karma' symbolizes achieving a state of detachment where the results of actions (good or bad) do not bind the soul. By performing Nishkama Karma (selfless action), one attains spiritual sovereignty over the material world.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your work rather than obsessing over the promotion or bonus. By doing so, you master the work instead of letting the stress of results master you.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains to Arjuna how to transcend the bondage of karma by performing duties without attachment.

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