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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 29

अपाने जुह्वति प्राणं प्राणेऽपानं तथापरे । प्राणापानगती रुद्ध्वा प्राणायामपरायणाः ॥

आणि अपानीं प्राणु होमिजे । कीं प्राणीं अपान यजिजे । ऐसे प्राणापान रोधिजे । प्राणायामें ॥

"Others offer the outgoing breath into the incoming breath, and the incoming breath into the outgoing breath, restraining the flow of both to practice Pranayama."

अपानीं Noun
Apani
अपान वायूमध्ये
In the downward breath
प्राणु Noun
Pranu
प्राण वायू
The vital life-breath
होमिजे Verb
Homije
अर्पण करणे किंवा हवन करणे
To sacrifice or offer
रोधिजे Verb
Rodhije
रोखणे किंवा थांबवणे
To restrain or stop
प्राणायामें Noun
Pranayamen
प्राणायामाच्या द्वारे
Through breath control

💡 Meaning

Some practitioners offer the life-breath into the downward-breath, and others offer the downward-breath into the life-breath, practicing breath control by restraining the flow of both.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the yogic process of Pranayama. Seekers offer the incoming breath into the outgoing breath and vice versa, effectively merging the two. By regulating the flow of Prana (vital energy) and Apana (downward energy), they achieve a state of stillness. This internal sacrifice helps in burning away mental impurities and leads to a state of deep meditation and self-realization.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing simple rhythmic breathing for a few minutes daily can significantly reduce stress and improve mental clarity. For example, before a high-pressure meeting, taking deep breaths helps stabilize the mind and improves performance.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the various forms of internal sacrifices (Yajnas), specifically focusing on the practice of breath control (Pranayama) as a means to purify the self.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 15

तैसें सुख आणि दुःख । मानूनि जे सम्यक् । न घेती बाधु देख । द्वंद्वाचा जो ॥

तैसे सुख आणि दुःख । मानूनि जे सम्यक् । न घेती बाधु देख । द्वंद्वाचा जो ॥

"Similarly, he who treats pleasure and pain alike and is not affected by these dualities, is the one who remains steady."

तैसें Adverb
Taisē
त्याप्रमाणे
In that manner
सुख Noun
Sukha
आनंद
Happiness
दुःख Noun
Duḥkha
कष्ट किंवा वेदना
Sorrow or Pain
मानूनि Verb
Mānūni
मानून किंवा समजून
Considering
सम्यक् Adverb
Samyak
समान किंवा योग्य प्रकारे
Equally or properly
बाधु Noun
Bādhu
बाधा किंवा त्रास
Affliction or disturbance
द्वंद्वाचा Noun
Dvandvācā
जोडीचा (सुख-दुःख)
Of the dualities

💡 Meaning

One who treats pleasure and pain as equal and is not disturbed by these dualities is a truly wise person.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced mind. He states that a person who treats both pleasure and pain as equal and does not let these dualities affect their inner peace is the one who truly understands the nature of reality. Such a person transcends the limitations of the physical world and becomes eligible for spiritual liberation (Moksha).

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practice staying calm during both success and failure. For example, if you win a competition, don't become arrogant; if you lose, don't become depressed. Maintain your focus on your duty.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the concept of equanimity and how a person should remain unaffected by the dualities of the material world.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 80

तैसे कर्माचेनि आधारें । कर्मचि सांडिजे निर्धारें । जैसें नाविका नाव सावरें । पैलतीरा ॥

"Likewise, with the support of action, one should firmly abandon the bondage of action, just as a boatman reaches the other shore using a boat."

कर्माचेनि Noun
Karmacheni
कर्माच्या
By means of action
आधारें Noun
Adhare
आधाराने
With the support of
सांडिजे Verb
Sandije
सोडावे किंवा त्याग करावा
Should be abandoned
निर्धारें Adverb
Nirdhare
निश्चयाने
With determination
नाविका Noun
Navika
नावाड्याला
To the boatman
पैलतीरा Noun
Pailtira
दुसऱ्या काठाला
To the other shore

💡 Meaning

Just as a boatman reaches the opposite bank with the help of a boat, one should use action to firmly transcend the bondage of action.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar uses a beautiful metaphor of a boat. To cross a body of water, a boat is indispensable. However, the purpose of the boat is to reach the shore; once reached, the traveler steps out. Similarly, one must perform their worldly and spiritual duties (Karma) with full dedication. This performance of duty, when done without ego and attachment to results, becomes the vehicle that carries the seeker to the shore of liberation (Jnana). The 'abandonment' mentioned is not of the action itself, but of the 'doership' and the binding nature of desire.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, treat your projects as a 'boat' to reach your career goals. Focus on the quality of the work (the process) rather than being paralyzed by the fear of the result. Once the goal is achieved, move forward without being obsessed with past successes.

📌 Context

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains how a seeker should use action as a tool to eventually transcend the bondage of action itself.

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