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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 85

म्हणोनि अर्जुना हें जाणावें । जेथ मन हें मुळींच न संभवे । तेंचि स्वरूप मानावें । आपुलें आपण ॥

म्हणून अर्जुना, हे लक्षात घे की, जिथे मनाचा शिरकाव होत नाही, तेच तुझे खरे स्वरूप आहे असे समज.

"Therefore, Arjuna, know this: where the mind does not exist at all, consider that to be your own true nature."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
जाणावें Verb
Janave
ओळखावे / समजावे
Should know
मुळींच Adverb
Mulicha
अजिबात / मुळीच
At all
संभवे Verb
Sambhave
अस्तित्व असणे / संभवणे
To exist / possible
स्वरूप Noun
Swarupa
स्वतःचे मूळ रूप
True nature
आपण Pronoun
Apana
स्वतः
Self

💡 Meaning

Arjuna, understand that where the mind cannot reach or exist at all, that state should be considered your own true nature.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that the true nature of the Self (Atman) is beyond the realm of the mind. The mind is characterized by thoughts, desires, and dualities. However, the ultimate reality is experienced only when the mind is transcended or becomes still. This state of 'no-mind' or 'Unmani' is the realization of one's own divinity. Dnyaneshwar Maharaj suggests that our true identity is not the thinking mind, but the silent consciousness that remains when the mind ceases to fluctuate.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when overwhelmed by stress or constant thoughts, practicing meditation to quiet the mind helps us connect with our inner peace. For example, taking a few moments of silence during a busy workday allows us to tap into our true, calm nature beyond the mental noise.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the nature of the Self to Arjuna, emphasizing that the true Self is beyond the reach of the mind.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 201

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । हें संन्यासपण निकें । जेथ मन आणि बुद्धी पारखे । होऊनि ठाकती ॥ २०१ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; this is the true state of renunciation, where the mind and intellect become detached."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
संन्यासपण Noun
Sannyāsapaṇa
संन्यासाची अवस्था
State of renunciation
निकें Adjective
Nikēṃ
उत्तम किंवा खरे
True or Good
पारखे Adjective
Pārakhē
अलिप्त किंवा वेगळे
Detached or Stranger
ठाकती Verb
Ṭhākatī
राहतात किंवा होतात
Stay or Become
बुद्धी Noun
Buddhī
विचारशक्ती
Intellect
ऐकें Verb
Aikēṃ
ऐक
Listen

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, listen; this is true renunciation, where the mind and intellect become detached from worldly objects.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar defines true renunciation (Sannyasa). He explains that real renunciation is not merely an external change but an internal state where the mind and intellect become detached from worldly desires and sensory objects. When the mind and intellect stop wandering in the external world and become 'strangers' to worldly attachments, one achieves the state of true Sannyasa. It is the pinnacle of mental stability where one is no longer affected by the dualities of the material world.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing detachment means performing your duties without being overwhelmed by emotional highs and lows. For example, focusing on your work without being distracted by social media or the fear of failure is a form of mental renunciation.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the true nature of renunciation to Arjuna, emphasizing internal detachment over external appearance.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 37

काम एष क्रोध एष रजोगुणसमुद्भवः । महाशनो महापाप्मा विद्ध्येनमिह वैरिणम् ॥

हा कामु तो हा क्रोधु । जो हा अज्ञानाचा बाधु । जो चैतन्याचा विरोधु । मांडूनि असे ॥

"This is desire, this is anger; which is the affliction of ignorance, and which stands opposing the pure consciousness."

कामु Noun
Kamu
काम किंवा तीव्र इच्छा
Desire or Lust
क्रोधु Noun
Krodhu
राग किंवा संताप
Anger
अज्ञानाचा Noun
Ajnanacha
अज्ञानाचा किंवा अविद्येचा
Of ignorance
बाधु Noun
Badhu
अडथळा किंवा पीडा
Obstacle or Affliction
चैतन्याचा Noun
Chaitanyacha
आत्मस्वरूपाचा किंवा शुद्ध जाणीवेचा
Of pure consciousness
विरोधु Noun
Virodhu
शत्रू किंवा विरोध करणारा
Opposition or Enemy

💡 Meaning

This is desire and this is anger, which are the obstacles born of ignorance and stand in opposition to the soul's consciousness.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the nature of Desire (Kama) and Anger (Krodha). He describes them as the offspring of the 'Rajas' quality and the primary obstacles born of ignorance. They act as a veil over the pure consciousness (Chaitanya), leading an individual away from their true self. Understanding their destructive nature is the first step toward spiritual liberation and mental peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when faced with a situation that triggers intense greed or anger, recognize these as internal enemies trying to cloud your judgment. For example, instead of reacting impulsively during a conflict, practicing mindfulness helps you overcome these 'enemies' and maintain clarity.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna identifies the internal enemies that lead a person to commit sins even against their will, which Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates in this Ovi.

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