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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 308

म्हणौनि विषयांचेनि नांवें । जरी कानीं पडेल स्वभावें । तरी संकल्पाचेनि पालवे । शिवों नेंदावें ॥ ३०८ ॥

"Therefore, even if the names of sense-objects happen to fall on the ears naturally, one should not let them be touched by the hem of mental resolve."

विषयांचेनि Noun
vishayancheni
विषयांच्या (इंद्रिय भोगांच्या)
of sense objects
स्वभावें Adverb
swabhave
सहजपणे / नैसर्गिकरित्या
naturally / spontaneously
संकल्पाचेनि Noun
sankalpacheni
विचारांच्या किंवा इच्छेच्या
of thought or intent
पालवे Noun
palave
पदराने किंवा स्पर्शाने
by the edge or touch
शिवों Verb
shivo
स्पर्श करणे
to touch
नेंदावें Verb
nendave
देऊ नये
should not allow

💡 Meaning

Therefore, even if the names of sensory objects happen to fall on your ears naturally, do not let them be touched by the sprout of mental desire or imagination.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the psychological root of desire. He suggests that the downfall of a seeker begins with the 'Sankalpa'—the mental formation or imagination regarding a sensory object. Even if one hears about a worldly pleasure by chance, one should not let the mind dwell on it. By preventing the 'touch' of thought (Sankalpa), one stops the chain reaction that leads to attachment, longing, and eventual loss of wisdom. It is a teaching on proactive mental discipline.

🎯 Practical Application

When browsing the internet, if you see a distracting advertisement for a luxury item, acknowledge its presence but immediately redirect your mind to your goal before you start imagining yourself owning it.

📌 Context

In the context of explaining the qualities of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna), Shri Krishna (through Dnyaneshwar Maharaj's commentary) explains how to prevent the downfall of the intellect by controlling the very first thought of desire.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 355

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरप्रज्ञु । जो इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो करी । आणि विषयांतें विसरोनि । आत्मसुखीं रमे ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who controls his senses and, forgetting the objects of desire, dwells in the joy of the Self."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
स्थिरप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthitaprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady wisdom
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
ज्ञानेंद्रियांचा
Of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
ताबा किंवा संयम
Restraint or control
विषयांतें Noun
Vishayante
भोगाच्या वस्तूंना
Sense objects
विसरोनि Verb
Visaroni
विसरून किंवा सोडून
Forgetting or transcending
आत्मसुखीं Noun
Atmasukhi
आत्म्याच्या आनंदात
In the bliss of the self
रमे Verb
Rame
मग्न होतो
Rejoices or dwells

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is a person of steady wisdom, who restrains his senses and, forgetting worldly objects, rejoices in the bliss of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true wisdom is achieved only when a person gains complete mastery over their senses. It is not just about physical restraint but a mental state where the attraction for worldly pleasures fades away, and the individual finds supreme joy within their own soul. This internal bliss makes the intellect unshakable and free from external dependencies.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing self-discipline by limiting screen time or unhealthy habits to focus on personal growth and inner peace is a practical application of this verse.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with stable wisdom (Sthitaprajna) while commenting on the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 224

म्हणौनि हा नित्य । सर्वगत आणि अचिंत्य । हा स्वभावेंचि अद्वैत । अनादि सिद्ध ॥ २२४ ॥

"Therefore, this (Soul) is eternal, all-pervading, and inconceivable; it is naturally non-dual and eternally self-existent."

नित्य Adjective
Nitya
कायम टिकणारा/शाश्वत
Eternal
सर्वगत Adjective
Sarvagat
सर्वव्यापी
Omnipresent
अचिंत्य Adjective
Achintya
विचारांच्या पलीकडचा
Inconceivable
अद्वैत Noun
Advait
दुसरा नसलेला/एकच
Non-dual
अनादि Adjective
Anadi
ज्याला सुरुवात नाही असा
Beginningless
सिद्ध Adjective
Siddha
स्वयंसिद्ध/प्रस्थापित
Self-existent

💡 Meaning

Therefore, this Soul is eternal, omnipresent, and inconceivable. It is naturally non-dual and self-existent from beginningless time.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the metaphysical attributes of the Soul. The Soul is 'Nitya' (eternal), transcending the boundaries of time. It is 'Sarvagat' (omnipresent), existing in all things and places simultaneously. It is 'Achintya', meaning it is beyond the reach of human thought, logic, or imagination. Being 'Advait', it is non-dual, implying there is no second entity like it. Finally, it is 'Anadi Siddha', meaning it has no beginning and is self-proven, requiring no external evidence for its existence. This realization helps a seeker overcome the illusion of duality and the fear of mortality.

🎯 Practical Application

Understanding the eternal nature of the self helps in overcoming the fear of loss and temporary failures. Example: When facing a major life crisis, remembering that your inner essence is indestructible provides the mental strength to persevere.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the indestructible and eternal nature of the Soul (Atman) to emphasize that death is only for the body, not the self.

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