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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 355

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरप्रज्ञु । जो इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो करी । आणि विषयांतें विसरोनि । आत्मसुखीं रमे ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who controls his senses and, forgetting the objects of desire, dwells in the joy of the Self."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
स्थिरप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthitaprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady wisdom
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
ज्ञानेंद्रियांचा
Of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
ताबा किंवा संयम
Restraint or control
विषयांतें Noun
Vishayante
भोगाच्या वस्तूंना
Sense objects
विसरोनि Verb
Visaroni
विसरून किंवा सोडून
Forgetting or transcending
आत्मसुखीं Noun
Atmasukhi
आत्म्याच्या आनंदात
In the bliss of the self
रमे Verb
Rame
मग्न होतो
Rejoices or dwells

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is a person of steady wisdom, who restrains his senses and, forgetting worldly objects, rejoices in the bliss of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true wisdom is achieved only when a person gains complete mastery over their senses. It is not just about physical restraint but a mental state where the attraction for worldly pleasures fades away, and the individual finds supreme joy within their own soul. This internal bliss makes the intellect unshakable and free from external dependencies.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing self-discipline by limiting screen time or unhealthy habits to focus on personal growth and inner peace is a practical application of this verse.

📌 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. 3, Verse 256

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे। तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे। तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे। सामान्येंही॥

"Therefore, whatever a great man does, that very thing other men also do; whatever standard he sets up, the common people follow the same."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
By the powerful or great person
कीजे Verb
Kije
करतात
Does / Performs
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anushthije
आचरणात आणले जाते
Is practiced / followed
प्रमाण Noun
Praman
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or Authority
सामान्येंही Noun
Samanyehi
सामान्य लोकांनी सुद्धा
Even by common people

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, others also follow. Whatever they establish as a standard, common people accept and practice it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the psychological truth that society looks up to its leaders. Whatever a 'Samartha' (a capable, wise, or influential person) does, it becomes a benchmark for others. Common people tend to imitate the actions of those they respect rather than following abstract theories. Therefore, the standard of behavior set by the elite or the wise becomes the social norm. This places a heavy moral responsibility on leaders to act righteously, as their lifestyle serves as a silent teaching for the masses.

🎯 Practical Application

This principle is vital in leadership and parenting. For example, if a manager in a company is punctual and ethical, the employees naturally adopt those values. Leading by example is more effective than giving instructions.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how the actions of a leader or a wise person set a precedent for the rest of society.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 33

अथवा हें उचित । सांडूनि जरी तूं अच्युत । अधर्मचि अनुचित । आचरसी ॥ ३३ ॥

"Or if you, O Achyuta, abandon this proper duty and practice what is improper and unrighteous."

अथवा Conjunction
Atha vā
किंवा
Or
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य / विहित
Proper / Rightful
सांडूनि Verb
Sāṃḍūni
सोडून देऊन / त्याग करून
Abandoning / Leaving
अच्युत Noun
Acyuta
न ढळणारा (येथे अर्जुनासाठी संबोधन)
Infallible (used here for Arjuna)
अधर्म Noun
Adharma
धर्माच्या विरुद्ध वागणे
Unrighteousness
आचरसी Verb
Ācarasī
आचरण करशील
Will practice / perform

💡 Meaning

Or, O Achyuta, if you abandon this proper duty and instead practice what is improper and unrighteous...

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets Krishna's warning to Arjuna. He emphasizes that for a warrior, fighting a righteous war is 'Ucita' (proper duty). Abandoning this duty is not an act of compassion but an act of 'Adharma' (unrighteousness). The verse highlights that one must adhere to their professional and moral responsibilities regardless of personal emotions.

🎯 Practical Application

Avoiding one's core responsibilities leads to moral failure. For example, a student avoiding their studies during exams is neglecting their primary duty (Vidya-Dharma).

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the consequences of Arjuna abandoning his duty as a warrior in the middle of the battlefield.

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