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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 218

कर्मण्यकर्म यः पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म यः । स बुद्धिमान्मनुष्येषु स युक्तः कृत्स्नकर्मकृत् ॥

म्हणोनि अर्जुना तोचि जाणावा । जो कर्माचां लोटीं न पाविजे विसांवा । आणि अकर्माचां ठावीं न संवावा । कर्माचिया ओढी ॥

"Therefore Arjuna, recognize him alone as wise, who finds no rest (stagnation) in the flood of actions, and is not touched by the pull of actions in the state of inaction."

लोटीं Noun
Loti
प्रवाहामध्ये किंवा ओघात
In the flood or surge
विसांवा Noun
Visanva
विश्रांती किंवा अडकणे
Rest or getting stuck
ठावीं Noun
Thavi
ठिकाणी किंवा स्थितीत
In the place or state
ओढी Noun
Odhi
आकर्षण किंवा ओढ
Pull or attraction
जाणावा Verb
Janava
ओळखावा किंवा समजावा
Should be known

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, know him to be the wise one, who is not overwhelmed by the surge of actions and is not pulled by desires even in a state of physical inaction.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that true liberation is not about physical renunciation of work, but about mental detachment. A wise person is one who remains unperturbed even in the midst of intense activity and does not harbor mental cravings for action when physically inactive. This state of 'inaction in action' is the hallmark of a realized soul.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, staying calm during a high-pressure deadline and not overthinking about work during your time off is a practical application of this wisdom.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person who has transcended the bondage of action.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 296

तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो । जो करी तोचि जाणावा पाहो । जयाचा स्थिर भावो । आत्मरूपीं ॥

"Therefore, O Mighty-armed, he whose senses are completely restrained from their objects, his wisdom is firmly set."

इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
इंद्रियांचा
of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
संयम किंवा ताबा
restraint or control
जाणावा Verb
Janava
ओळखावा किंवा समजावा
should be known
स्थिर Adjective
Sthira
अढळ किंवा शांत
steady or stable
आत्मरूपीं Noun
Atmarupi
आत्मस्वरूपात
in the form of the Self

💡 Meaning

Therefore, know that person to be truly wise whose senses are completely restrained from their objects and whose mind is steady in the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that spiritual stability is achieved through the mastery of senses. Just as a tortoise protects itself by withdrawing its limbs, a seeker protects their consciousness by withdrawing the senses from external temptations. This internal focus allows the intellect to remain firmly established in the Divine Self, undisturbed by the dualities of the world.

🎯 Practical Application

Practicing self-discipline in daily life, such as resisting the urge to procrastinate or overindulge in social media, helps in building a focused and peaceful mind. Example: Choosing a healthy meal over junk food despite the craving.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains to Arjuna that true wisdom is established only when the senses are completely withdrawn from worldly objects.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 39

श्रद्धावाँल्लभते ज्ञानं तत्परः संयतेन्द्रियः । ज्ञानं लब्ध्वा परां शान्तिमचिरेणाधिगच्छति ॥

तरी श्रद्धाळू जो होय । आणि तत्परताही आहे । ज्यासी इंद्रियजयाचा सोय । साधिली असे ॥

"The man of faith, the devoted, the master of his senses, obtains knowledge; and having obtained knowledge, he promptly attains supreme peace."

श्रद्धाळू Noun
Shraddhalu
श्रद्धा असलेला
Faithful
तत्परता Noun
Tatparata
कामात मग्न असणे किंवा चिकाटी
Diligence or Eagerness
इंद्रियजयाचा Noun
Indriyajayacha
इंद्रियांवर विजय मिळवण्याचा
Mastery over senses
सोय Noun
Soy
पद्धत किंवा मार्ग
Method or Way
साधिली Verb
Sadhili
साध्य केली किंवा मिळवली
Achieved

💡 Meaning

The person who has faith, is diligent, and has mastered their senses attains knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that spiritual wisdom is not merely an intellectual exercise. It requires 'Shraddha' (unwavering faith in the Guru and scriptures), 'Tatparata' (eagerness and constant diligence), and 'Indriya-Samyam' (mastery over the senses). Only when these three attributes converge does a seeker become a fit vessel for supreme knowledge. This knowledge then leads to 'Param Shanti' or ultimate peace, which is the cessation of all worldly suffering.

🎯 Practical Application

To master any complex skill, such as learning a new language or a professional craft, one needs faith in the process, consistent effort (diligence), and the discipline to avoid distractions. For example, a student needs faith in their teacher and the focus to study without being distracted by social media.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the essential qualities a seeker must possess to attain spiritual wisdom.

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