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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 91

म्हणोनि अर्जुना तूं पाहीं । या बुद्धीचा विटाळु नाही । जेथ निवृत्तीवांचूनि काही । आरुढेंना ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, see that this intellect is free from any defilement; nothing but detachment finds a place here."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
mhanoni
म्हणून
therefore
बुद्धीचा Noun
buddhicha
बुद्धीचा
of the intellect
विटाळु Noun
vitalu
अशुद्धता किंवा दोष
impurity or defilement
निवृत्तीवांचूनि Adverb
nivrittivanchuni
निवृत्तीशिवाय किंवा शांतीशिवाय
without detachment or peace
आरुढेंना Verb
arudhena
स्थिर होत नाही किंवा चढत नाही
does not ascend or stay

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, observe that this intellect has no impurity; nothing except detachment and peace can reside within it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that the intellect (Buddhi) aligned with the self is inherently pure. It remains untouched by the impurities of worldly desires, dualities, or ego. Just as fire cannot be soiled, this enlightened intellect cannot be defiled by the fruits of action. In such a state of consciousness, only 'Nivritti' (the state of cessation of worldly cravings and absolute peace) prevails. It is the foundation of spiritual stability where no worldly distractions can enter.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, maintain a clear mind despite external chaos. For example, if someone criticizes you, keep your intellect 'pure' by not reacting with anger, but staying calm and focused on your duty.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the absolute purity and stability of the spiritual intellect to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 225

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झकविजे नको चित्ता । उठि वेगीं पंडुसुता । धनुष्य घेईं ॥ २२५ ॥

"Therefore, do not deceive your mind now; rise quickly, O son of Pandu, and take up your bow."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविजे Verb
Jhakavije
फसवू
To deceive/delude
चित्ता Noun
Cittā
मनाला
To the mind
वेगीं Adverb
Vegīṃ
त्वरेने/लवकर
Quickly
पंडुसुता Noun
Paṇḍusutā
पांडुपुत्रा (अर्जुन)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)
धनुष्य Noun
Dhanuṣya
धनुष्य
Bow

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not let your mind be deceived now. Rise quickly, O son of Pandu, and take up your bow.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Krishna's call to action. After explaining the eternal nature of the soul, Krishna tells Arjuna not to let his mind be deceived by worldly attachments or grief. He urges Arjuna (the son of Pandu) to rise quickly and take up his bow. It signifies the transition from philosophical understanding to practical application of duty (Dharma) without hesitation.

🎯 Practical Application

This verse is a call to overcome procrastination and mental blocks. For example, when facing a difficult task at work, instead of overthinking, one should focus on the immediate duty and start working.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna encourages Arjuna to overcome his mental confusion and perform his duty as a warrior.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 212

म्हणोनि विषयांचे चिंतन । तेचि सर्व अनर्थां आयतन । यालागीं सांडूनि द्यावें मन । सर्वथा हें ॥ २१२ ॥

"Therefore, the contemplation of sense-objects is the very abode of all calamities; hence, this tendency of the mind should be abandoned entirely."

विषयांचे Noun
Viṣayāñcē
इंद्रिय उपभोग्य वस्तूंचे
of sensory objects
चिंतन Noun
Cintana
सतत विचार करणे
contemplation
अनर्थां Noun
Anarthāṃ
संकटांचे किंवा विनाशाचे
of calamities or evils
आयतन Noun
Āyatana
घर किंवा आश्रयस्थान
abode or source
सांडूनि Verb
Sāṇḍūni
त्याग करून
having discarded
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvathā
पूर्णपणे
entirely

💡 Meaning

Contemplating sensory objects is the very source of all troubles; therefore, one should completely abandon this tendency of the mind.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the root cause of all suffering and spiritual degradation is the constant mental preoccupation with sensory objects. When the mind repeatedly dwells on worldly pleasures, it creates a deep-seated attachment. This attachment is described as the 'abode of all calamities' because it eventually leads to desire, anger, and the loss of discrimination. To maintain mental peace and achieve spiritual growth, one must consciously train the mind to stop obsessing over external objects.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, if we want to achieve deep work or focus, we must avoid 'doom-scrolling' or constantly thinking about distractions, as these thoughts are the primary source of failure and lack of productivity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the psychological process of how dwelling on sensory pleasures leads to spiritual and mental downfall.

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