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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 352

यदा संहरते चायं कूर्मोऽङ्गानीव सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

जैसा कूर्मु आपुलीं अंगें । संकोचूनि राहे वेगें । तैसीं इंद्रियें विषयसंगें । सांडूनि जो ॥

"As the tortoise draws in its limbs from all sides, so does he who withdraws his senses from the objects of sense; his wisdom is then firmly established."

कूर्मु Noun
Kurmu
कासव
Tortoise
अंगें Noun
Ange
अवयव
Limbs
संकोचूनि Verb
Sankochuni
आत ओढून किंवा आकसून
Withdrawing
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
Senses
विषयसंगें Noun
Vishayasange
विषयांच्या सहवासातून
From sense objects
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
सोडून किंवा त्याग करून
Relinquishing

💡 Meaning

Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell, the one who withdraws their senses from sense-objects is established in steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the metaphor of a tortoise to describe sensory withdrawal (Pratyahara). Just as a tortoise pulls its limbs into its hard shell at the slightest hint of danger or by its own will, a wise person withdraws their senses from worldly objects. This is not a forced suppression but a conscious choice driven by higher wisdom. When the mind is no longer scattered by external stimuli, it becomes steady and focused on the Self.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing digital detox or avoiding gossip is like the tortoise's withdrawal. Example: Choosing to focus on work instead of being distracted by constant phone notifications.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) using the analogy of a tortoise.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 156

म्हणोनि कर्माचेनि आधारे । जे कर्मचि सांडिजे निधारे । ते युक्ति येणे प्रकारें । दाविली तुज ॥ १५६ ॥

"Therefore, by the support of action, the way action itself is renounced, that skill has been shown to you in this manner."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
कर्माचेनि Noun
Karmacheni
कर्माच्या
Of action
सांडिजे Verb
Sandije
त्याग करावा
Should be abandoned
निधारे Adverb
Nidhare
निश्चयाने
With certainty
युक्ति Noun
Yukti
कला किंवा पद्धत
Skill or method
दाविली Verb
Davili
दाखवली
Shown

💡 Meaning

Therefore, I have shown you the method by which, with the help of action itself, the bondage of action is renounced.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that one must use action itself to transcend action. This is the 'Yukti' (skillful method) where a person performs their duties but remains detached from the results and the ego of being the doer. Just as a boat is used to cross the water, selfless action is used to cross the ocean of worldly bondage.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus entirely on the quality of your work without being paralyzed by the fear of failure or the greed for rewards.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the secret of performing actions without being bound by their consequences.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 133

म्हणौनि ज्ञानाचिया आवडी । जेथ नित्य नवी गोडी । तेथें चित्त देईं गा थोडी । अर्जुना तूं ॥ १३३ ॥

"Therefore, with a love for knowledge, where there is ever-new sweetness, O Arjuna, give a little of your mind there."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
ज्ञानाचिया Noun
Jnanachiya
ज्ञानाच्या
Of knowledge
नित्य Adjective
Nitya
सतत / नेहमी
Always / Eternal
गोडी Noun
Godi
गोडवा / आवड
Sweetness / Interest
चित्त Noun
Chitta
मन / लक्ष
Mind / Attention
देईं Verb
Dein
दे
Give

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, give a little of your attention to that knowledge which always feels fresh and sweet.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights the unique nature of spiritual wisdom. Unlike worldly pleasures that eventually lead to boredom or saturation, the pursuit of self-knowledge offers a 'new sweetness' at every step. He urges Arjuna to divert at least a small portion of his attention toward this eternal truth, as it is the only path to lasting fulfillment and inner peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, dedicate a few minutes to learning something that enriches your soul rather than just your career. Example: Reading a philosophical book for 10 minutes before bed to calm the mind.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar encourages Arjuna to focus on spiritual wisdom, describing it as an ever-refreshing source of joy.

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