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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 228

प्रजहाति यदा कामान्सर्वान्पार्थ मनोगतान् । आत्मन्येवात्मना तुष्टः स्थितप्रज्ञस्तदोच्यते ॥

म्हणोनि आत्मलाभेविणें । कांहींच गोड न मने जेणें । तोचि स्थितप्रज्ञु जाणें । अर्जुना तूं ॥

"Therefore, understand him to be a man of steady wisdom, O Arjuna, who finds nothing sweet except the attainment of the Self."

आत्मलाभेविणें Noun
Atmalabhevine
आत्मप्राप्तीशिवाय
Without self-realization
गोड Adjective
God
मधुर किंवा प्रिय
Sweet or pleasant
मने Verb
Mane
मानणे किंवा वाटणे
To consider or feel
स्थितप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthitaprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady wisdom
जाणें Verb
Jane
ओळखणे किंवा समजणे
To know or understand

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, know him to be a person of steady wisdom who finds nothing sweet or desirable other than the attainment of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the hallmark of a 'Sthitaprajna' is the total absorption in the Self. When a seeker attains the bliss of the soul, all external sensory pleasures become tasteless and insignificant. Just as a person who has tasted nectar no longer craves ordinary water, the enlightened soul finds no sweetness in worldly objects. Such a person is self-contained and remains undisturbed by external circumstances, anchored firmly in their inner divinity.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this teaches us emotional independence. Instead of relying on social media likes or material gains for happiness, one should find joy in personal growth and inner peace. Example: Remaining calm and focused on your work even when you face criticism or unexpected setbacks.

📌 Context

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

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 112

म्हणोनि बाह्य विषयांचा विटाळु । न शिवे ज्याचा अंतराळु । तोचि जाणावा केवळु । परब्रह्म ॥ ११२ ॥

"Therefore, he whose inner self is not touched by the impurity of external objects, know him to be the Supreme Brahman itself."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
बाह्य Adjective
Bāhya
बाहेरील
External
विटाळु Noun
Viṭāḷu
स्पर्श किंवा अशुद्धता
Impurity or touch
न शिवे Verb
Na śive
स्पर्श करत नाही
Does not touch
अंतराळु Noun
Antarāḷu
अंतःकरण किंवा मन
Inner self or mind
केवळु Adverb
Kevaḷu
साक्षात किंवा फक्त
Purely or only
परब्रह्म Noun
Parabrahma
परमात्मा
Supreme Reality

💡 Meaning

One whose inner self is not touched by the impurity of external sense objects should be known as the Supreme Brahman itself.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a person whose inner consciousness remains untouched by the 'impurity' of external sensory pleasures is truly the Supreme Brahman personified. Such a person lives in the physical world but remains mentally detached from its illusions and temptations, maintaining a state of pure existence and eternal bliss. This detachment is the hallmark of a liberated soul.

🎯 Practical Application

Practicing mindfulness to stay focused on long-term goals despite immediate distractions. Example: Choosing to focus on your work or studies instead of getting distracted by social media notifications.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a person who has attained Brahma-vidya (knowledge of the Supreme).

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 43

जेथ अर्जुना हे बुद्धी। सर्वथा न पाविजे सिद्धी। जेथ विषयांचीच वृद्धी। मानिजे थोर॥

"Where, O Arjuna, this intellect never reaches perfection; where only the growth of sensual objects is considered great."

जेथ Adverb
Jetha
ज्या ठिकाणी
Where
बुद्धी Noun
Buddhi
समज किंवा निश्चय
Intellect
सिद्धी Noun
Siddhi
यश किंवा प्राप्ती
Attainment or Success
विषयांची Noun
Vishayanchi
इंद्रिय भोगांची
Of sensual pleasures
वृद्धी Noun
Vruddhi
वाढ
Increase or Growth
थोर Adjective
Thora
मोठे किंवा श्रेष्ठ
Great or Superior

💡 Meaning

O Arjuna, in a place where the increase of sensual pleasures is considered great, this stable intellect never reaches perfection.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that a mind preoccupied with sensory gratification and material growth can never attain spiritual perfection or 'Siddhi'. Those who equate greatness with the accumulation of worldly objects find their intellect scattered and unstable. True spiritual resolve (Vyavasayatmika Buddhi) requires a detachment from the constant thirst for sensory pleasures. When the mind is cluttered with desires, the clarity needed for self-realization is lost.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, if one is constantly chasing instant gratification through social media or luxury, they will struggle to develop the deep focus required for long-term goals. For example, a professional seeking mastery must prioritize discipline over temporary distractions.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of mind of those who are overly attached to worldly pleasures and why they cannot achieve spiritual stability.

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