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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 78

यदा संहरते चायं कूर्मोऽङ्गानीव सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणौनि तोचि स्थिरप्रज्ञु । जो इंद्रियांचा निग्रहु । करूनि जाहला समर्थु । आत्मबोधीं ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who, having controlled the senses, has become capable in self-knowledge."

स्थिरप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthitaprajnu
ज्याची बुद्धी स्थिर आहे असा
One with steady wisdom
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
ज्ञानेंद्रियांचा
Of the senses
निग्रहु Noun
Nigrahu
संयम किंवा ताबा
Restraint or control
समर्थु Adjective
Samarthu
सक्षम किंवा शक्तिशाली
Capable or powerful
आत्मबोधीं Noun
Aatmabodhi
आत्मज्ञानामध्ये
In self-knowledge

💡 Meaning

He alone is of steady wisdom who has controlled his senses and has become capable in self-knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that true stability of mind is achieved only when one masters their senses. Drawing a parallel to a tortoise that withdraws its limbs into its shell for protection, a wise person withdraws their senses from worldly objects and temptations. This mastery is not merely physical suppression but a spiritual strength derived from self-realization, allowing the intellect to remain undisturbed by external stimuli.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing digital detox or staying focused on a task despite notifications is a practical application of sense control. By not reacting to every distraction, we improve our mental clarity and productivity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) focusing on sense control.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 95

म्हणौनि संशयाहूनि थोर । पाप नाहीं घोर । हा विनाशासी थोर । विस्तीर्ण मार्ग ॥ ९५ ॥

"Therefore, there is no sin more terrible than doubt; it is a vast path leading to destruction."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
संशयाहूनि Noun
Saṁśayāhūni
संशयापेक्षा
Than doubt
थोर Adjective
Thōra
मोठे
Great/Big
पाप Noun
Pāpa
पाप
Sin
घोर Adjective
Ghōra
भयंकर
Terrible
विनाशासी Noun
Vināśāsī
विनाशासाठी
For destruction
विस्तीर्ण Adjective
Vistīrṇa
रुंद/विशाल
Vast/Wide
मार्ग Noun
Mārga
रस्ता
Path

💡 Meaning

Therefore, there is no sin more terrible than doubt. It is a wide path that leads to destruction.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that there is no sin more terrible or dangerous than doubt. Doubt acts as a wide and easy path leading straight to one's downfall. It clouds judgment, weakens resolve, and prevents an individual from realizing the ultimate truth or achieving their goals. To achieve spiritual or material success, one must overcome the internal conflict caused by a doubting mind. A person filled with doubt loses their direction and peace, effectively choosing a path that leads to total destruction.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, doubting your own potential or the integrity of a good relationship can lead to failure and loneliness. For example, if a student doubts their preparation despite studying hard, they may panic during the exam and perform poorly. Confidence and clarity are the antidotes to doubt.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the destructive nature of doubt in the path of knowledge and spiritual growth.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 84

तरी कर्माचां ठायीं अकर्म । आणि अकर्माचां ठायीं कर्म । हें जयासी कळे वर्म । तोचि पुरुषु ॥

"Thus, he who understands the secret of inaction in action and action in inaction is the true realized soul."

कर्माचां Noun
Karmācāṃ
कर्माच्या
of action
अकर्म Noun
Akarma
कर्माचा अभाव किंवा निष्कामता
inaction or non-attachment
ठायीं Adverb
Ṭhāyīṃ
ठिकाणी
in or at
वर्म Noun
Varma
रहस्य किंवा गुपित
secret or essence
पुरुषु Noun
Puruṣu
ज्ञानी मनुष्य
wise person

💡 Meaning

He who understands the secret of seeing inaction in action and action in inaction is truly a wise person.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

This verse explains the profound concept of seeing inaction in action and action in inaction. A wise person realizes that even while performing physical duties, if the ego is absent, it is 'Akarma' (inaction). Conversely, even in physical stillness, if the mind is attached to desires, it is 'Karma' (action). Understanding this 'Varma' (secret) leads to spiritual liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your daily tasks without the ego of being the 'doer'. For example, while working in an office, focus on the task itself rather than the personal glory, which is practicing inaction within action.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the paradox of action and inaction as described by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita.

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