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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 228

प्रजहाति यदा कामान्सर्वान्पार्थ मनोगतान् । आत्मन्येवात्मना तुष्टः स्थितप्रज्ञस्तदोच्यते ॥

म्हणोनि आत्मलाभेविणें । कांहींच गोड न मने जेणें । तोचि स्थितप्रज्ञु जाणें । अर्जुना तूं ॥

"Therefore, understand him to be a man of steady wisdom, O Arjuna, who finds nothing sweet except the attainment of the Self."

आत्मलाभेविणें Noun
Atmalabhevine
आत्मप्राप्तीशिवाय
Without self-realization
गोड Adjective
God
मधुर किंवा प्रिय
Sweet or pleasant
मने Verb
Mane
मानणे किंवा वाटणे
To consider or feel
स्थितप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthitaprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady wisdom
जाणें Verb
Jane
ओळखणे किंवा समजणे
To know or understand

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, know him to be a person of steady wisdom who finds nothing sweet or desirable other than the attainment of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the hallmark of a 'Sthitaprajna' is the total absorption in the Self. When a seeker attains the bliss of the soul, all external sensory pleasures become tasteless and insignificant. Just as a person who has tasted nectar no longer craves ordinary water, the enlightened soul finds no sweetness in worldly objects. Such a person is self-contained and remains undisturbed by external circumstances, anchored firmly in their inner divinity.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this teaches us emotional independence. Instead of relying on social media likes or material gains for happiness, one should find joy in personal growth and inner peace. Example: Remaining calm and focused on your work even when you face criticism or unexpected setbacks.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 108

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो । जयापाशीं आहे पाहो । तोचि प्रज्ञाप्रतिष्ठितु हो । जाणिजे गा ॥ १०८ ॥

"Therefore, he who has mastery over his senses, consider him to be firmly established in wisdom."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
ज्ञानेंद्रिये आणि कर्मेंद्रिये यांचा
Of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
संयम किंवा ताबा
Restraint or control
जयापाशीं Pronoun
Jayapashi
ज्याच्या जवळ
With whom
प्रज्ञाप्रतिष्ठितु Adjective
Prajnapratishthitu
ज्याची बुद्धी स्थिर आहे असा
One with steady wisdom
जाणिजे Verb
Janije
ओळखावे किंवा समजावे
Should be known

💡 Meaning

Therefore, know that he who has complete control over his senses is truly a person of steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true wisdom is anchored in the mastery of one's senses. Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell for protection, a person of steady wisdom withdraws their senses from worldly objects. This internal restraint prevents the intellect from being scattered by external desires, leading to a state of spiritual stability and enlightenment. Mastery over the senses is presented as the definitive mark of one who is established in divine consciousness.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing self-discipline against distractions like excessive screen time or unhealthy habits is an application of this verse. Example: Choosing to study for an exam instead of watching a movie despite the urge is a form of sense control.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna), focusing on the mastery of senses.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 126

तस्मादसक्तः सततं कार्यं कर्म समाचर । असक्तो ह्याचरन्कर्म परमाप्नोति पूरुषः ॥

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरतां जे सद्धर्म । तेचि करीं तूं निष्काम । पांडुकुमरा ॥ १२६ ॥

"Therefore, perform that action which is appropriate and righteous, but do it without desire, O son of Pandu."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
mhanoni
म्हणून
therefore
उचित Adjective
uchita
योग्य/विहित
appropriate/proper
सद्धर्म Noun
saddharma
सदाचार/धर्माला धरून
righteous duty
निष्काम Adjective
nishkama
फळाची अपेक्षा नसलेले
desireless
पांडुकुमरा Noun
pandukumara
पांडूचा पुत्र (अर्जुन)
son of Pandu (Arjuna)

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, perform your prescribed duties which are righteous, but do them without any desire for the results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes the performance of 'Uchita Karma' (appropriate duty). He advises Arjuna to act according to 'Saddharma' (righteousness) but with a 'Nishkama' (desireless) attitude. By performing duties without the ego of being the doer and without craving for results, one attains spiritual liberation while living in the material world. This is the essence of Karma Yoga.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your work and your responsibilities rather than constantly worrying about promotions or bonuses.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains to Arjuna the importance of performing one's duty without attachment to the results.

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