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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 156

दुःखेष्वनुद्विग्नमनाः सुखेषु विगतस्पृहः । वीतरागभयक्रोधः स्थितधीर्मुनिरुच्यते ॥

दुःखें न संतापें । सुखीं स्पृहा निक्षेपें । जो रागु द्वेषु न कोपें । सांडूनि गेला ॥

"He whose mind is not shaken by adversity, who does not hanker after happiness, and who is free from attachment, fear, and anger, is called a sage of steady wisdom."

दुःखें Noun
dukhen
दुःखाच्या वेळी
in sorrows
संतापें Verb
santapen
विचलित होणे किंवा त्रासणे
to be agitated
स्पृहा Noun
spruha
इच्छा किंवा ओढ
desire or longing
रागु Noun
ragu
आसक्ती किंवा प्रेम
attachment
सांडूनि Verb
sanduni
त्याग करून किंवा सोडून
having abandoned

💡 Meaning

One who is not disturbed by sorrows, has no longing for pleasures, and is free from attachment, fear, and anger is called a sage of steady mind.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the mental state of a realized soul. A person of steady wisdom is one whose mind remains unperturbed by sorrows and who has no craving for pleasures. By transcending the three major obstacles of the mind—attachment (Raga), fear (Bhaya), and anger (Krodha)—the individual attains a state of constant equanimity and spiritual stability.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, maintaining a calm demeanor during a high-pressure project without getting frustrated, and staying humble after receiving a major award, exemplifies this teaching.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains the characteristics of a person with stable wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 188

म्हणोनि इंद्रियें आपुलेनि बळें । विचरती जरी विषयमेळें । तरी तीं न बाधती कवणें काळें । जयाचें मन स्वाधीन ॥ १८८ ॥

"Therefore, even if the senses move among their objects by their own strength, they never cause harm to one whose mind is under control."

इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये आणि कर्मेंद्रिये
Sense organs
विचरती Verb
Vicharati
वावरतात किंवा फिरतात
Wander or move
विषयमेळें Noun
Vishayamele
विषयांच्या सहवासात
In the company of objects
बाधती Verb
Badhati
बाधा पोहोचवणे किंवा त्रास देणे
To harm or obstruct
स्वाधीन Adjective
Swadhin
स्वतःच्या नियंत्रणात
Under one's own control

💡 Meaning

Therefore, if the mind is under one's own control, the senses do not cause any harm even if they move among their respective objects by their natural strength.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that for a person who has mastered their mind, the interaction of the senses with their respective objects does not cause any spiritual downfall or mental agitation. The senses naturally gravitate towards their objects, but if the mind is disciplined and self-governed, these senses cannot lead the individual astray. It is like a king who has full control over his army; the soldiers may move, but they only act according to the king's will.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, mental discipline allows us to navigate distractions like junk food or digital entertainment without losing sight of our long-term goals. For example, a student who has mastered their mind can stay focused on their studies even if their phone is buzzing with notifications.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom), focusing on how mental control neutralizes the distractions of the senses.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 148

म्हणोनि अर्जुना पाहीं । यासी उपायु आन नाहीं । इंद्रियें दमनुनि राही । आपणपां जो ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, see that there is no other remedy for this; he who remains with his senses subdued within himself is truly steady."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
पाहीं Verb
Pahi
पहा किंवा लक्षात घे
Observe or see
उपायु Noun
Upayu
मार्ग किंवा उपाय
Remedy or way
आन Adjective
Aan
दुसरा
Other
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
Senses
दमनुनि Verb
Damununi
संयम राखून किंवा जिंकून
By controlling or subduing
आपणपां Pronoun
Aapanpa
स्वतःमध्ये
Within oneself

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, understand that there is no other way but to control the senses. One who restrains their senses remains steady in the self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that there is no alternative to sense control for a seeker of truth. The mind naturally flows outward through the senses toward worldly objects, causing instability. To achieve spiritual realization, one must master the senses. Only the person who restrains their senses from distractions can remain centered in the self and attain true wisdom.

🎯 Practical Application

Practicing mindfulness by not reacting impulsively to cravings or distractions, such as staying focused on a task despite notifications on a phone, is a practical application of this verse.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the necessity of controlling the senses to achieve a steady mind and spiritual stability.

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