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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 78

यदा संहरते चायं कूर्मोऽङ्गानीव सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणौनि तोचि स्थिरप्रज्ञु । जो इंद्रियांचा निग्रहु । करूनि जाहला समर्थु । आत्मबोधीं ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who, having controlled the senses, has become capable in self-knowledge."

स्थिरप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthitaprajnu
ज्याची बुद्धी स्थिर आहे असा
One with steady wisdom
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
ज्ञानेंद्रियांचा
Of the senses
निग्रहु Noun
Nigrahu
संयम किंवा ताबा
Restraint or control
समर्थु Adjective
Samarthu
सक्षम किंवा शक्तिशाली
Capable or powerful
आत्मबोधीं Noun
Aatmabodhi
आत्मज्ञानामध्ये
In self-knowledge

💡 Meaning

He alone is of steady wisdom who has controlled his senses and has become capable in self-knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that true stability of mind is achieved only when one masters their senses. Drawing a parallel to a tortoise that withdraws its limbs into its shell for protection, a wise person withdraws their senses from worldly objects and temptations. This mastery is not merely physical suppression but a spiritual strength derived from self-realization, allowing the intellect to remain undisturbed by external stimuli.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing digital detox or staying focused on a task despite notifications is a practical application of sense control. By not reacting to every distraction, we improve our mental clarity and productivity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) focusing on sense control.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 25

तैसेचि हेही सैन्य । पाहावे म्हणोनि सज्ञान । उभा ठाकला सावधान । सैन्यामाजी ॥ २५ ॥

"In the same way, the wise Arjuna stood alert in the midst of the army to observe them."

तैसेचि Adverb
Taiseci
त्याचप्रमाणे
Similarly
सैन्य Noun
Sainya
लष्कर / फौज
Army
सज्ञान Adjective
Sajnan
ज्ञानी / समजदार
Wise / Knowledgeable
सावधान Adjective
Savadhan
सतर्क / सावध
Alert / Attentive
माजी Preposition
Maaji
मध्ये
In / Inside

💡 Meaning

Similarly, the wise Arjuna stood alert in the middle of the armies to observe the forces gathered there.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes Arjuna's strategic and mindful approach. Arjuna is referred to as 'Sajnan' (the wise one), indicating that his actions were guided by intellect rather than just impulse. Before the conflict began, he stood alert (Savadhan) in the middle of the battlefield to assess the strength and disposition of both armies. This highlights the importance of situational awareness and mental readiness before undertaking a monumental task.

🎯 Practical Application

Before starting any major project, one should calmly and alertly observe the environment to understand potential challenges. For example, a student should carefully read the entire exam paper before beginning to write answers.

📌 Context

Arjuna positions himself between the two armies to observe the warriors gathered for battle.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 36

जेथूनि हे सृष्टीचे । पाऊल निगाले आहे साचे । तेथचि जयाचे । मन स्थिरावले ॥

"Where this creation's step has truly emerged, there alone his mind has become steady."

जेथूनि Adverb
Jethuni
ज्या ठिकाणाहून
From where
सृष्टीचे Noun
Srushtiche
विश्वाचे / जगाचे
Of the creation
पाऊल Noun
Paul
उगम / सुरुवात
Origin / Step
साचे Adverb
Sache
खरोखर / सत्याने
Truly / In reality
स्थिरावले Verb
Sthiravale
स्थिर झाले
Became steady

💡 Meaning

The one whose mind has become steady in that very place from which this creation has truly emerged.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a true seeker is one whose mind has returned to and settled in the ultimate source of creation—the Brahman. Just as every wave eventually subsides back into the ocean from which it arose, the mind of a liberated soul finds absolute stillness in the Divine. This state represents the end of all mental wandering and the attainment of supreme peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, try to find the 'center' or the core purpose of your actions. For example, when working, instead of being distracted by results, focus on the source of your inspiration to maintain mental stability.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a realized soul whose mind is fixed on the source of all existence.

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