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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 365

तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरप्रज्ञु । जो इंद्रियांसी अजिंक्यु । जयाचा हातु न लगे विषयविषु । तोचि पूर्णु ॥ ३६५ ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who is unconquerable by the senses, and who is not touched by the poison of sense-objects; he is perfect."

स्थिरप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthiraprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady wisdom
अजिंक्यु Adjective
Ajinkyu
ज्याला जिंकता येत नाही असा / विजेता
Unconquerable / Victorious
विषयविषु Noun
Vishayavishu
सांसारिक विषयांचे विष
Poison of sense objects
पूर्णु Adjective
Purnu
परिपूर्ण / सिद्ध
Complete / Perfected
इंद्रियांसी Noun
Indriyansi
इंद्रियांना
To the senses

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who is unconquerable by the senses and who is not touched by the poison of sense-objects; he is truly perfect.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that true stability of intellect is achieved only by one who has mastered their senses. He compares worldly pleasures to poison ('Vishaya-visha'), suggesting that just as poison destroys the body, uncontrolled sensory desires destroy spiritual progress. A person who remains untouched by these temptations and keeps their senses withdrawn from their objects is recognized as a 'Purna' or a perfected soul.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing restraint against digital distractions or unhealthy cravings is a form of sense control. Example: Choosing to focus on a long-term goal instead of immediate gratification from social media likes.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar concludes the description of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) by emphasizing sense control.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 14

अन्नापासोनि भूतें । पर्जन्यापासोनि अन्न होतें । यज्ञापासोनि पर्जन्यें । येती गा ॥ १४ ॥

"From food, beings are born; from rain, food is produced; from sacrifice, rain comes forth."

अन्नापासोनि Noun
Annapasoni
अन्नापासून
From food
भूतें Noun
Bhute
सजीव प्राणी
Living beings
पर्जन्यापासोनि Noun
Parjanyapasoni
पावसापासून
From rain
होतें Verb
Hote
निर्माण होते
Is produced
यज्ञापासोनि Noun
Yajnyapasoni
यज्ञापासून
From sacrifice
येती Verb
Yeti
येतात
Come/Occur

💡 Meaning

Living beings are born from food, food is produced from rain, and rain arises from sacrifice (Yajna).

🔍 Deep Interpretation

This verse describes the interconnected cycle of the universe. All living beings are sustained by food. Food is produced by rain, and rain is the result of Yajna (sacrifice or selfless action). Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that our actions are not isolated but part of a grand cosmic system. By performing our duties selflessly, we contribute to the well-being of the entire world and maintain the ecological balance.

🎯 Practical Application

Recognize that your actions affect the environment. For example, practicing sustainable living and conserving water is a modern-day 'Yajna' that ensures future generations have enough resources.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the cycle of nature and the importance of performing one's duty to maintain cosmic balance.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 236

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । या इंद्रियांसीं नियमिता । होऊनि सांडीं अनंता । पापाचिया ॥ २३६ ॥

म्हणून तू आता या इंद्रियांना ताब्यात ठेवणारा होऊन, या अनंत पापांचा त्याग कर.

"Therefore, now, by becoming the regulator of these senses, discard these infinite sins."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
mhaṇōni
म्हणून
therefore
इंद्रियांसीं Noun
indriyānsīṃ
इंद्रियांना
to the senses
नियमिता Noun
niyamitā
नियंत्रण करणारा
controller
सांडीं Verb
sāṇḍīṃ
त्याग कर
abandon
अनंता Adjective
anantā
असंख्य
infinite
पापाचिया Noun
pāpāciyā
पापांचा
of sins

💡 Meaning

Therefore, you should now become the controller of these senses and abandon these infinite sins.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the senses are the gateways through which desire (Kama) enters and corrupts human consciousness. By becoming a 'Niyamita' (one who regulates or controls), a seeker can halt the cycle of endless sins. The mastery over one's own senses is presented as the foundational step in Karma Yoga, leading to a stable mind and spiritual liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

Practicing self-discipline when faced with temptations. For example, choosing to focus on a long-term goal instead of immediate gratification is a practical application of controlling the senses.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Lord Krishna's advice to Arjuna on how to overcome the destructive power of desire and anger by controlling the senses.

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