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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 45

ज्ञेयः स नित्यसंन्यासी यो न द्वेष्टि न काङ्क्षति । निर्द्वन्द्वो हि महाबाहो सुखं बन्धात्प्रमुच्यते ॥

म्हणोनि संन्यासी तोचि जाणावा । जो न मनीं द्वेषु न धरी हेवा । आणि कांहींच न वांछावा । तोचि नित्य संन्यासी ॥

"Therefore, know him alone to be a Sanyasi, who neither hates nor envies in his mind, and desires nothing; he is the eternal Sanyasi."

संन्यासी Noun
Sanyasi
त्यागी किंवा विरक्त पुरुष
Renunciant or Monk
द्वेषु Noun
Dveshu
तिरस्कार किंवा राग
Hatred or animosity
हेवा Noun
Heva
मत्सर किंवा ईर्ष्या
Envy or jealousy
वांछावा Verb
Vanchhava
इच्छा करणे किंवा हाव धरणे
To desire or crave
नित्य Adjective
Nitya
नेहमीचा किंवा शाश्वत
Eternal or constant

💡 Meaning

Know him to be a true Sanyasi who neither hates nor envies anyone and has no worldly desires; he is eternally free.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar defines a true Sanyasi (renunciant) as someone who has transcended the dualities of the mind. A person who does not harbor hatred toward anyone, does not feel jealous of others' success, and is free from worldly cravings is considered an 'eternal renunciant.' This teaching highlights that mental purity and emotional stability are the hallmarks of spiritual progress, allowing one to remain liberated even while performing worldly duties.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this can be applied by maintaining emotional balance. For instance, if a colleague gets a promotion you wanted, instead of feeling bitter (hatred/envy), focus on your growth and be content with your journey.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the true nature of renunciation, emphasizing that it is an internal state of mind rather than an external appearance.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 236

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । या इंद्रियांसीं नियमिता । होऊनि सांडीं अनंता । पापाचिया ॥ २३६ ॥

म्हणून तू आता या इंद्रियांना ताब्यात ठेवणारा होऊन, या अनंत पापांचा त्याग कर.

"Therefore, now, by becoming the regulator of these senses, discard these infinite sins."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
mhaṇōni
म्हणून
therefore
इंद्रियांसीं Noun
indriyānsīṃ
इंद्रियांना
to the senses
नियमिता Noun
niyamitā
नियंत्रण करणारा
controller
सांडीं Verb
sāṇḍīṃ
त्याग कर
abandon
अनंता Adjective
anantā
असंख्य
infinite
पापाचिया Noun
pāpāciyā
पापांचा
of sins

💡 Meaning

Therefore, you should now become the controller of these senses and abandon these infinite sins.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the senses are the gateways through which desire (Kama) enters and corrupts human consciousness. By becoming a 'Niyamita' (one who regulates or controls), a seeker can halt the cycle of endless sins. The mastery over one's own senses is presented as the foundational step in Karma Yoga, leading to a stable mind and spiritual liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

Practicing self-discipline when faced with temptations. For example, choosing to focus on a long-term goal instead of immediate gratification is a practical application of controlling the senses.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Lord Krishna's advice to Arjuna on how to overcome the destructive power of desire and anger by controlling the senses.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 146

म्हणोनि जे जे उचित। आणि अवसरें पावे प्राप्त। तें कर्म न संडीं गा निभ्रांत। विहित म्हणोनि॥

"Therefore, whatever is appropriate and comes to you in due course, do not abandon that prescribed duty, undoubtedly."

उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य किंवा रास्त
Appropriate or right
अवसरें Adverb
Avasare
वेळेनुसार किंवा प्रसंगानुसार
According to the occasion or time
निभ्रांत Adverb
Nibhrant
नि:संशयपणे किंवा खात्रीने
Without doubt or certainly
विहित Adjective
Vihit
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले किंवा विहित केलेले कर्तव्य
Prescribed duty
संडीं Verb
Sandi
टाकू नकोस किंवा सोडू नकोस
Do not abandon or discard

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not abandon any duty that is appropriate and comes to you in due course, knowing it to be your prescribed obligation.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar advises that one should never abandon their prescribed duties (Swadharma). Whatever action is appropriate for the situation and comes to a person in the natural course of time should be performed without any hesitation or doubt. By recognizing these actions as 'Vihit' (ordained duties), one transforms mundane work into a spiritual practice. The focus is on performing duties without attachment rather than renouncing action itself.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, if a task is assigned to you that falls within your responsibility, instead of procrastinating or avoiding it, complete it diligently as your 'Vihit Karma' (prescribed duty).

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's natural and situational duties as a form of worship.

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