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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 150

यदा संशयनिर्मुक्तं ज्ञानं विन्दति मानवः। तदात्मनात्मनात्मानं सुखेनैवाधिगच्छति॥

जेथ संशयाचां ठावो। पुसूनि गेला सर्वथा। मग आपणचि आपणया। पाविजे सुखें॥

"Where the trace of doubt is entirely wiped out, there one attains one's own self effortlessly in bliss."

संशयाचा Noun
Samshayacha
संशयाचा
of doubt
ठावो Noun
Thavo
ठिकाण किंवा स्थान
place or trace
पुसूनि Verb
Pusuni
नष्ट करून किंवा पुसून
wiped out
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे
completely
आपणचि Pronoun
Aapanachi
स्वतःच
oneself
पाविजे Verb
Pavije
मिळवणे किंवा प्राप्त करणे
to attain
सुखें Adverb
Sukhen
आनंदाने किंवा सहजपणे
happily or easily

💡 Meaning

When the trace of doubt is completely wiped out, one attains one's own self with ease and happiness.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that doubt is the primary obstacle to self-realization. When the 'place' or trace of doubt is entirely eradicated by the fire of knowledge, the seeker no longer needs to search for divinity externally. They realize their true nature within themselves effortlessly. This state of being is described as inherently blissful and natural once the mental fog of uncertainty is cleared.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, clarity of purpose is essential. For instance, once a professional clears their doubts about a project's strategy, they can execute it with confidence and find fulfillment in their work.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a seeker who has overcome all doubts through the light of knowledge.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 139

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना | झणीं चित्तीं वाहासी खेदना | जे हे आद्यंतही पाहातां ना | सर्वथा नाहीं ॥ १३९ ॥

म्हणोनि तू अर्जुना, मनात मुळीच दुःख करू नकोस; कारण हे (जन्म-मृत्यूचे चक्र) सुरुवातीला आणि शेवटीही पाहिले तर मुळीच अस्तित्वात नाही.

"Therefore, Arjuna, do not let your heart be filled with sorrow; for if you look at the beginning and the end, this does not exist at all."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झणीं Adverb
Jhani
मुळीच / चुकूनही
At all / By any means
चित्तीं Noun
Chitti
मनात
In the mind
खेदना Noun
Khedana
दुःख / शोक
Sorrow / Grief
आद्यंतही Noun
Adyantahi
सुरुवात आणि शेवट
Beginning and end
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे
Entirely

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not harbor any grief in your heart; for when you look at the beginning and the end, this (world/grief) does not exist at all.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the concept of 'Asat' (unreal). He explains that anything which does not exist in the beginning (before birth) and will not exist in the end (after death) is essentially non-existent even in the present, despite appearing real to our senses. Therefore, grieving for the loss of something that is inherently transient is a sign of ignorance. One should focus on the eternal truth rather than the temporary appearance of things.

🎯 Practical Application

Apply this to modern stress: when worried about a temporary problem, ask yourself if it will matter in 10 years. For example, if you fail a test, remember that this moment is a tiny part of your life's journey and does not define your eternal potential.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains to Arjuna the illusory nature of the material world and the eternity of the soul to alleviate his grief.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 362

यदा संहरते चायं कूर्मोऽङ्गानीव सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

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

"Like a tortoise that draws in its limbs from all sides, he who withdraws his senses from their objects is established in wisdom."

कूर्मु Noun
Kurmu
कासव
Tortoise
अंगें Noun
Ange
अवयव
Limbs
संकोचूनि Verb
Sankochuni
आकसून किंवा ओढून घेणे
Withdrawing
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
Senses
विषयसंगें Noun
Vishayasange
विषयांचा सहवास किंवा ओढ
Contact with sense objects
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून किंवा सोडून
Abandoning

💡 Meaning

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

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj uses the vivid imagery of a tortoise to describe mastery over the senses. A tortoise has the unique ability to withdraw its limbs into its hard shell at will, protecting itself from external threats. Similarly, a person of steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) is one who can consciously withdraw their senses from worldly attractions like pleasure, greed, or distractions. By internalizing their consciousness and not letting the senses run after external objects, they achieve a state of mental stability and spiritual peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing the 'tortoise technique' means having the discipline to switch off digital distractions or resist unhealthy temptations to focus on long-term goals.

📌 Context

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

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