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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 277

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरप्रज्ञु । जो इंद्रियांचा निग्रहु । करूनि असे जगु । जयाचा अंकितु ॥ २७७ ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who, having restrained his senses, remains such that the world is under his command."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
स्थिरप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthiraprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धीचा
One with steady wisdom
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
ज्ञानेंद्रियांचा
Of the senses
निग्रहु Noun
Nigrahu
संयम किंवा ताबा
Restraint or control
जगु Noun
Jagu
जग किंवा विश्व
The world
अंकितु Adjective
Ankitu
वश झालेला किंवा आज्ञेत असलेला
Subservient or under command

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is a person of steady wisdom who has restrained his senses and to whom the world is subservient.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true wisdom is achieved only through the mastery of one's senses. A person who can withdraw their senses from worldly attractions and keep them under the control of the intellect is called 'Sthitaprajna'. Such a person is not swayed by external circumstances; instead, their inner strength is so profound that they remain undisturbed by the world, effectively making the world subservient to their peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing digital detox or resisting the urge to eat junk food despite cravings is a practical application of sense control that leads to mental clarity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna).

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 37

काम एष क्रोध एष रजोगुणसमुद्भवः । महाशनो महापाप्मा विद्ध्येनमिह वैरिणम् ॥

हा कामु तो हा क्रोधु । जो हा अज्ञानाचा बाधु । जो चैतन्याचा विरोधु । मांडूनि असे ॥

"This is desire, this is anger; which is the affliction of ignorance, and which stands opposing the pure consciousness."

कामु Noun
Kamu
काम किंवा तीव्र इच्छा
Desire or Lust
क्रोधु Noun
Krodhu
राग किंवा संताप
Anger
अज्ञानाचा Noun
Ajnanacha
अज्ञानाचा किंवा अविद्येचा
Of ignorance
बाधु Noun
Badhu
अडथळा किंवा पीडा
Obstacle or Affliction
चैतन्याचा Noun
Chaitanyacha
आत्मस्वरूपाचा किंवा शुद्ध जाणीवेचा
Of pure consciousness
विरोधु Noun
Virodhu
शत्रू किंवा विरोध करणारा
Opposition or Enemy

💡 Meaning

This is desire and this is anger, which are the obstacles born of ignorance and stand in opposition to the soul's consciousness.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the nature of Desire (Kama) and Anger (Krodha). He describes them as the offspring of the 'Rajas' quality and the primary obstacles born of ignorance. They act as a veil over the pure consciousness (Chaitanya), leading an individual away from their true self. Understanding their destructive nature is the first step toward spiritual liberation and mental peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when faced with a situation that triggers intense greed or anger, recognize these as internal enemies trying to cloud your judgment. For example, instead of reacting impulsively during a conflict, practicing mindfulness helps you overcome these 'enemies' and maintain clarity.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna identifies the internal enemies that lead a person to commit sins even against their will, which Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates in this Ovi.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 98

म्हणोनि विषय हे सर्वथा । न भजावे पांडुसुता । जे दुःखमूळ अनंता । व्याधी येणे ॥

"Therefore, O son of Pandu, do not indulge in these sensory objects at all; for they are the root of infinite misery and the cause of ailments."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
विषय Noun
Vishaya
इंद्रियांचे भोग
Sensory objects/pleasures
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे / कधीही
In every way / Always
भजावे Verb
Bhajave
सेवन करावे / आसक्ती धरावी
To indulge or worship
दुःखमूळ Noun
Dukhamula
दुःखाचे मूळ
Root of suffering
व्याधी Noun
Vyadhi
रोग किंवा आजार
Disease or ailment

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not indulge in sensory pleasures at all, as they are the root of infinite sorrow and the source of all ailments.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar warns that sensory pleasures are the root cause of endless suffering and spiritual diseases. While they may seem attractive initially, they lead to a cycle of attachment and pain. A seeker of truth should avoid being consumed by these temporary gratifications to achieve lasting peace and avoid the 'diseases' of worldly existence.

🎯 Practical Application

Excessive use of digital entertainment or unhealthy habits provides instant gratification but leads to long-term mental and physical health issues. Practicing moderation is the key to a healthy life.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the fleeting and painful nature of sensory pleasures to Arjuna.

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