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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 142

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांतें जिणावें । मग मन हें आकळावें । तरी बुद्धीसी ठाव पावावे । निभ्रांत पैं ॥

"Therefore, conquer the senses first, then bring the mind under control; thus you shall undoubtedly find the true place of the intellect."

इंद्रियांतें Noun
Indriyante
इंद्रियांना
to the senses
जिणावें Verb
Jinave
जिंकावे
to conquer
आकळावें Verb
Akalave
ताब्यात घ्यावे
to control or grasp
बुद्धीसी Noun
Buddhisi
बुद्धीला
to the intellect
निभ्रांत Adverb
Nibhranta
निःसंशयपणे
undoubtedly
ठाव Noun
Thava
स्थान किंवा पत्ता
place or depth

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should first conquer the senses, then control the mind; only then will one surely realize the true nature of the intellect.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj outlines a systematic approach to spiritual discipline. He emphasizes that the journey to self-realization begins with the mastery of the physical senses. Once the senses are subdued, the mind becomes manageable. A controlled mind then allows the seeker to reach the depths of the intellect (Buddhi), where true knowledge resides without any doubt.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, to master a skill, one must first eliminate physical distractions (senses), then focus the wandering thoughts (mind), which eventually leads to deep understanding and mastery (intellect).

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the hierarchy of self-mastery, moving from the physical senses to the subtle intellect.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 279

जैसा पूर्ण सरितेचा ओघ। समुद्रु पावे वेगु। परी तो न सांडी आपली मर्यादा। तैसाचि तोही सदा॥

"As the flow of a full river reaches the ocean with speed, yet the ocean does not leave its boundary, so is he always."

सरितेचा Noun
Saritecha
नदीचा
Of the river
ओघ Noun
Ogh
प्रवाह
Flow
वेगु Noun
Vegu
वेग किंवा गती
Speed or velocity
सांडी Verb
Sandi
सोडणे किंवा ओलांडणे
To leave or cross
मर्यादा Noun
Maryada
सीमा किंवा शिस्त
Boundary or limit
तैसाचि Adverb
Taisachi
त्याचप्रमाणे
In the same way

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains within its bounds despite the forceful entry of river waters, a wise person remains steady amidst all desires.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar illustrates the equanimity of a realized soul. Just as the ocean remains undisturbed and stays within its boundaries despite the massive and forceful influx of various rivers, a person of steady wisdom remains unperturbed by the sensory desires or external circumstances that come his way. The ocean's vastness allows it to absorb everything without losing its inherent nature; similarly, a wise person remains anchored in the Self, regardless of worldly gains or losses.

🎯 Practical Application

Maintain inner peace regardless of external successes or failures. Example: If you achieve a major milestone, stay humble; if you face a setback, stay resilient and calm like the ocean.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the stability of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) using the analogy of an ocean.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 367

म्हणोनि हा नि:सीम । जो पावे मनोधर्म । तोचि जाणे परब्रह्म । आपणचि ॥ ३६७ ॥

"Therefore, he who reaches this boundless state of mind, himself becomes and realizes the Supreme Reality."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
नि:सीम Adjective
Nihshima
अमर्याद किंवा असीम
Boundless or infinite
पावे Verb
Paave
प्राप्त करतो
Attains
मनोधर्म Noun
Manodharma
मनाची स्थिती किंवा स्वभाव
State of mind
परब्रह्म Noun
Parabrahma
परमात्मा किंवा अंतिम सत्य
The Supreme Reality
आपणचि Pronoun
Aapanachi
स्वतःच
Oneself

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one who attains this boundless state of mind becomes the Supreme Reality themselves and experiences that oneness.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the pinnacle of spiritual achievement. When a seeker attains a state of boundless mental equanimity, free from all desires and ego, they reach a state called 'Manodharma' (the true nature of mind). At this stage, the seeker does not just 'know' the Supreme Reality (Parabrahma) but 'becomes' it. The duality between the individual soul and the universal soul vanishes, leading to a state of absolute oneness and eternal peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, this teaches us the value of selfless action. When we perform our duties without the burden of ego or the anxiety of results, we experience a profound inner peace that is not disturbed by external circumstances.

📌 Context

This verse concludes the description of the 'Brahmi Sthiti' (the state of being in Brahman), where the seeker merges with the Divine.

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