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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 69

म्हणोनि विषयांवरी । जो निग्रहाची धटी धरी । तयाची प्रज्ञा थिरावली अंतरीं । जाण तूं ॥

"Therefore, one who holds a firm grip of restraint over the objects of the senses, know that his wisdom is steady within."

विषयांवरी Noun
vishayanvari
इंद्रियांच्या विषयांवर
on sense objects
निग्रहाची Noun
nigrahachi
संयमाची
of restraint
धटी Noun
dhati
पकड किंवा धमक
firm grip
प्रज्ञा Noun
prajna
बुद्धी
wisdom
थिरावली Verb
thiravali
स्थिर झाली
became steady
अंतरी Adverb
antari
हृदयात किंवा मनात
within the heart
जाण Verb
jaan
ओळख किंवा समज
know or understand

💡 Meaning

Therefore, know that the wisdom of one who holds a firm grip of restraint over the senses is steady within.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual stability is only possible when a seeker has absolute control over their senses. By withdrawing the senses from external objects and focusing inward, the intellect becomes unwavering. This mastery over desires is the hallmark of a person who has attained self-realization.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing digital detox or resisting the urge for instant gratification is a form of 'Nigraha' that leads to mental clarity and focus.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the necessity of sense control to achieve a steady intellect (Sthitaprajna).

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 113

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । न धरीं गा खेदु चित्ता । विचारूनि पां तत्त्वतां । आपुलिया ॥ ११३ ॥

"Therefore, do not hold grief in your heart now; reflect upon the truth of your own self."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
खेदु Noun
Khedu
दुःख किंवा शोक
Grief or sorrow
चित्ता Noun
Chitta
मनात किंवा अंतःकरणात
In the mind or heart
तत्त्वतां Adverb
Tattvata
वास्तविकपणे किंवा सत्याने
In reality or truthfully
विचारूनि Verb
Vicharuni
विचार करून
Having reflected

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not harbor grief in your heart now. Reflect upon your own true nature in reality.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets Krishna's guidance to Arjuna. He emphasizes that grief arises from a lack of understanding of the true self. By urging Arjuna to 'reflect upon the truth,' he points towards the realization that the soul is eternal and unaffected by physical changes. Once this fundamental truth is understood through logical reasoning and spiritual insight, the heart becomes free from the burden of sorrow.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when faced with loss or emotional pain, one should practice objective self-reflection. Instead of being overwhelmed by emotions, analyzing the situation with a calm mind helps in overcoming distress. Example: If a project fails, instead of feeling dejected, analyze the causes and focus on the learning experience.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna advises Arjuna to stop grieving by contemplating the eternal nature of the soul.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 195

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरबुद्धि । जयाचीं इंद्रियें आपुलिया आधीं । जो विषयांचिया बाधीं । सांडिजेना ॥ १९५ ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady intellect, whose senses are under his control, and who is not overcome by the affliction of sensory objects."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
स्थिरबुद्धि Noun
Sthirabuddhi
अढळ बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady intellect
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये व कर्मेंद्रिये
Senses
आधीं Adverb
Adhi
ताब्यात किंवा नियंत्रणात
Under control
बाधीं Noun
Badhi
पीडा किंवा अडथळा
Affliction or obstacle
सांडिजेना Verb
Sandijena
सोडला जात नाही किंवा विचलित होत नाही
Is not abandoned or disturbed

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, whose senses are under his control and who is not affected by the attachment to sensory objects.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true stability of intellect comes from mastery over the senses. A person whose senses are subservient to their will, rather than being a slave to sensory desires, is considered 'Sthirabuddhi'. Such an individual remains unaffected by the external world's temptations, maintaining inner peace and focus on the ultimate truth.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this applies to digital discipline. For example, choosing to complete a work task without checking social media notifications demonstrates control over the senses and leads to a steady, productive mind.

📌 Context

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

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