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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 177

तरी हे सर्वथा न मरे । जेणें हे विश्व विस्तारें । जयासी रूप न धरे । कवणेंचि परी ॥ १७७ ॥

"That which has spread this entire universe is completely immortal; it cannot be given a form by any means."

सर्वथा Adverb
sarvathā
कोणत्याही प्रकारे / पूर्णपणे
in every way / completely
मरे Verb
mare
मरते / नष्ट होते
dies / perishes
जेणें Pronoun
jeṇeṃ
ज्याद्वारे
by which
विस्तारें Verb
vistāreṃ
विस्तारले आहे / व्यापले आहे
expanded / pervaded
जयासी Pronoun
jayāsī
ज्याला
to which
रूप Noun
rūpa
आकार / स्वरूप
form / shape
कवणेंचि Adjective
kavaṇeṃci
कोणत्याही
by any

💡 Meaning

That principle by which this entire universe is expanded never dies. It cannot take any form in any way.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that the fundamental consciousness or Atman, which pervades and sustains the entire universe, is immortal. It is beyond the cycle of birth and death. This essence is formless and cannot be confined to any physical attributes or shapes. Just as space exists everywhere but cannot be grasped, the soul is omnipresent yet remains subtle and indestructible.

🎯 Practical Application

Understanding that our true essence is beyond the physical body helps in overcoming the fear of mortality. Example: When facing physical illness, remembering that the inner self is untouched by bodily changes provides mental resilience.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on Krishna's teaching to Arjuna regarding the eternal nature of the soul.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 43

जेथ अर्जुना हे बुद्धी। सर्वथा न पाविजे सिद्धी। जेथ विषयांचीच वृद्धी। मानिजे थोर॥

"Where, O Arjuna, this intellect never reaches perfection; where only the growth of sensual objects is considered great."

जेथ Adverb
Jetha
ज्या ठिकाणी
Where
बुद्धी Noun
Buddhi
समज किंवा निश्चय
Intellect
सिद्धी Noun
Siddhi
यश किंवा प्राप्ती
Attainment or Success
विषयांची Noun
Vishayanchi
इंद्रिय भोगांची
Of sensual pleasures
वृद्धी Noun
Vruddhi
वाढ
Increase or Growth
थोर Adjective
Thora
मोठे किंवा श्रेष्ठ
Great or Superior

💡 Meaning

O Arjuna, in a place where the increase of sensual pleasures is considered great, this stable intellect never reaches perfection.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that a mind preoccupied with sensory gratification and material growth can never attain spiritual perfection or 'Siddhi'. Those who equate greatness with the accumulation of worldly objects find their intellect scattered and unstable. True spiritual resolve (Vyavasayatmika Buddhi) requires a detachment from the constant thirst for sensory pleasures. When the mind is cluttered with desires, the clarity needed for self-realization is lost.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, if one is constantly chasing instant gratification through social media or luxury, they will struggle to develop the deep focus required for long-term goals. For example, a professional seeking mastery must prioritize discipline over temporary distractions.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of mind of those who are overly attached to worldly pleasures and why they cannot achieve spiritual stability.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 84

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । जो इंद्रियांतें न रोखें । तो विषयांचेनि विखें । नाशिला जाणावा ॥ ८४ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; he who does not restrain his senses is to be known as destroyed by the poison of sense-objects."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियांतें Noun
Indriyante
इंद्रियांना
To the senses
रोखें Verb
Rokhe
रोखणे किंवा ताबा ठेवणे
To restrain or stop
विषयांचेनि Noun
Vishayancheni
विषयांच्या (भोगांच्या)
Of sense objects
विखें Noun
Vikhe
विषाने
By poison
नाशिला Adjective
Nashila
नाश पावलेला
Destroyed
जाणावा Verb
Janava
समजावा
Should be known

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, listen; one who does not restrain their senses should be considered destroyed by the poison of sensory pleasures.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the necessity of sense control. He compares worldly desires and sensory objects to poison. If a person fails to restrain their senses, they are drawn towards these objects, which eventually leads to their moral and spiritual downfall. Just as poison destroys the physical body, the lack of control over one's senses destroys one's wisdom and character.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, if we cannot control our urge to constantly check social media or eat junk food, it harms our productivity and health. Practicing self-restraint is key to success.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the danger of uncontrolled senses while commenting on the Bhagavad Gita's teachings on the stability of mind.

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