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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 377

म्हणोनि तो निरिच्छु । सर्वत्र पूर्णकाम साचू । जैसा न भरितांही सिंधु । अक्षोभितु ॥ ३७७ ॥

"Therefore, he is desireless, truly fulfilled in all respects; just as the ocean is unperturbed even without being filled."

निरिच्छु Adjective
Niricchu
कोणतीही इच्छा नसलेला
Desireless
पूर्णकाम Adjective
Purnakam
ज्याच्या सर्व इच्छा पूर्ण झाल्या आहेत असा
One whose desires are fulfilled
सिंधु Noun
Sindhu
समुद्र
Ocean
अक्षोभितु Adjective
Akshobhitu
शांत किंवा विचलित न होणारा
Unperturbed or calm
साचू Adverb
Sachu
खरोखर किंवा सत्य
Truly or in reality

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he is desireless and truly fulfilled in every way, just as the ocean remains unperturbed even without being filled by external sources.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the inner fullness of a realized soul. Just as the ocean remains undisturbed and full regardless of whether rivers flow into it or not, a wise person remains desireless and content. Their sense of fulfillment comes from within (the Self) rather than from external objects or achievements. They are 'Purnakama'—one who has attained everything there is to attain because they have realized the infinite nature of the soul.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practice emotional stability. For example, if you don't get a promotion or a reward you expected, try to maintain your inner peace like an ocean, knowing your worth isn't defined solely by external gains.

📌 Context

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

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 22

यावदेतान्निरीक्षेऽहं योद्धुकामानवस्थितान् । कैर्मया सह योद्धव्यमस्मिन् रणसमुद्यमे ॥ २२ ॥

तैसेचि ते अठराही अक्षौहिणी । जेथ उभीं ठाकलीं असतीं दोन्ही । सैन्यें तेथें चक्रपाणी । रथु नेला ॥ २२ ॥

"In the same way, where the eighteen Akshauhini armies were standing, there Lord Krishna led the chariot."

अठराही Adjective
Aṭharāhī
अठरा
Eighteen
अक्षौहिणी Noun
Akṣauhiṇī
सैन्य मोजण्याचे एक प्राचीन माप
A large military unit
चक्रपाणी Noun
Cakrapāṇī
श्रीकृष्ण (ज्याच्या हातात चक्र आहे)
Lord Krishna
रथु Noun
Rathu
रथ
Chariot
नेला Verb
Nelā
घेऊन गेले
Took or Led
दोन्ही Adjective
Donhī
दोन्ही बाजूंची
Both sides

💡 Meaning

Lord Krishna took the chariot to the place where the eighteen Akshauhini armies of both sides were standing.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the moment when Lord Krishna, acting as Arjuna's charioteer, fulfills his devotee's request. He drives the chariot to the center of the battlefield where the combined eighteen Akshauhini armies of the Kauravas and Pandavas were stationed. This highlights Krishna's role as a humble guide and the supreme witness to the events of the Mahabharata.

🎯 Practical Application

Trusting a mentor or a higher power to guide you to the right place at the right time. Example: Seeking guidance from a teacher when faced with a difficult career choice to gain clarity.

📌 Context

Arjuna requests Krishna to place the chariot between the two armies so he can observe the warriors gathered for battle.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 71

तरी अवधान एकवेळ दीजे । मग सर्वसुखासी पात्र होईजे । हे प्रतिज्ञोत्तर माझे । उघड ऐका ॥ ७१ ॥

"Give your attention just once, then you shall be worthy of all bliss; this is my solemn promise, hear it clearly."

अवधान Noun
Avadhana
लक्ष किंवा एकाग्रता
Attention or focus
दीजे Verb
Dije
द्यावे
Should give
पात्र Adjective
Patra
लायक किंवा योग्य
Worthy or eligible
प्रतिज्ञोत्तर Noun
Pratijnottara
प्रतिज्ञेचे शब्द
Words of promise
उघड Adverb
Ughada
स्पष्टपणे
Clearly

💡 Meaning

Please give your attention just once, and then you will become worthy of all happiness. This is my solemn promise; listen to it clearly.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the power of focused listening (Shravana). He makes a solemn vow that if the audience grants him their undivided attention just once, they will become deserving of all forms of happiness, especially the bliss of self-realization. It highlights that the prerequisite for spiritual growth is a steady and attentive mind.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this verse teaches the importance of mindfulness. For instance, in a professional meeting, giving full attention to the speaker leads to better collaboration and successful outcomes.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar addresses the assembly of saints and listeners, promising them supreme bliss if they listen to his commentary with focus.

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