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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 81

जैसीं जळचरे जळांतरीं । असती न भिजेचि अंबरें । तैसा संसारीं जो न विकारी । तोचि मुक्त ॥

"As aquatic creatures live in water without being drenched by it, so is he who remains unaffected by the world; he alone is liberated."

जळचरे Noun
jalachare
पाण्यात राहणारे प्राणी
aquatic animals
जळांतरीं Adverb
jalantari
पाण्याच्या आत
inside the water
भिजेचि Verb
bhijechi
भिजणे किंवा ओले होणे
getting wet or drenched
संसारीं Adverb
sansari
प्रपंचात किंवा जगात
in the worldly life
विकारी Adjective
vikari
विकारवश किंवा बदलणारा
affected by emotions or changes
मुक्त Adjective
mukta
बंधमुक्त किंवा स्वतंत्र
liberated or free

💡 Meaning

Just as aquatic animals live in water but remain unaffected by it, a person who lives in the world without being swayed by passions is truly liberated.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar uses a powerful metaphor of aquatic life to illustrate the concept of 'Jivanmukta' (liberated while alive). Just as fish live in water but their existence is not compromised by the wetness, a realized soul engages with the world, performs duties, and interacts with society without letting the dualities of pleasure and pain, or desire and anger, penetrate their inner consciousness. True renunciation is not the abandonment of action, but the abandonment of the ego's attachment to the results and the emotional turbulence caused by worldly events.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice emotional resilience in daily life. For example, when facing criticism or praise at your workplace, maintain your inner balance and focus on your duty rather than reacting impulsively to external opinions.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a person can remain spiritually free while fulfilling worldly duties.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 146

म्हणोनि संशयाहुनि थोर । आन नाही पाप घोर । हा विनाशासी थोर । विदारक ॥

"Therefore, there is no sin more terrible than doubt; it is a great and piercing cause of destruction."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
संशयाहुनि Noun
Sanshayahuni
संशयापेक्षा
Than doubt
थोर Adjective
Thor
मोठे किंवा भयंकर
Great or grave
पाप Noun
Paap
पाप किंवा दोष
Sin
विनाशासी Noun
Vinashasi
नाशासाठी
For destruction
विदारक Adjective
Vidarak
भयानक किंवा फाडून टाकणारा
Piercing or destructive

💡 Meaning

Therefore, there is no sin more terrible than doubt. It is a great destroyer that leads to one's complete downfall.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that doubt is the most heinous sin because it acts as a silent destroyer of one's spiritual and worldly progress. While ignorance can be removed by knowledge, a doubting mind refuses to accept the truth even when presented with it. It leads to a total downfall of the individual's character and resolve. The 'piercing' nature of doubt destroys the very foundation of faith required for any achievement.

🎯 Practical Application

To succeed in any endeavor, one must have unwavering faith. For example, if a student doubts their preparation during an exam, they might make mistakes even in known answers. Confidence is the key to overcoming the 'sin' of doubt.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the destructive nature of doubt (Sanshay) which prevents a seeker from attaining knowledge.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 244

आणि कूर्माचीं अंगें जैसीं । निवांतें होती आपैसीं । तैसीं इंद्रियें जयाचीं त्यांसीं । वश होती ॥

"And as the limbs of a tortoise are naturally withdrawn, so do the senses of such a person come under their control."

कूर्माचीं Noun
Kurmachi
कासवाची
of a tortoise
अंगें Noun
Ange
अवयव
limbs
निवांतें Adverb
Nivante
शांतपणे किंवा सहज
calmly or naturally
आपैसीं Adverb
Apaishi
आपोआप
automatically
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
senses
वश Adjective
Vash
ताब्यात
under control

💡 Meaning

Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs naturally, the senses of a wise person are completely under their control.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the metaphor of a tortoise to describe the mastery of a self-realized soul over their senses. Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell at will for protection or rest, a wise person can withdraw their senses from worldly objects effortlessly. This indicates that true self-control is not a forced suppression but a natural state of being for one who has attained inner peace and spiritual stability.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice 'digital detox' by consciously withdrawing from your phone when it's not needed, just like a tortoise withdraws into its shell to stay safe and focused.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains the characteristics of a person with stable wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna, focusing on sense control.

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