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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 72

तरी अर्जुना हे ऐकें । जे प्रज्ञा स्थिरु होय कौतुकें । जेथ संशयाचें न टिके । नांवही कांहीं ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, listen to this: where the intellect becomes steady effortlessly, there the name of doubt does not remain at all."

प्रज्ञा Noun
Pragya
बुद्धी
Intellect
स्थिरु Adjective
Sthiru
अढळ
Steady
कौतुकें Adverb
Kautuke
सहजपणे
Effortlessly
संशयाचें Noun
Sanshayache
शंकेचे
Of doubt
ऐकें Verb
Aike
श्रवण कर
Listen
टिके Verb
Tike
राहते
Remains

💡 Meaning

Arjuna, listen to this: when the intellect becomes naturally steady, not even a trace of doubt remains.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of 'Sthitaprajna' (one with steady wisdom). He emphasizes that once the intellect is anchored in the Truth, it happens so naturally (Kautuke) that even the trace of doubt cannot exist. It is a state of absolute clarity where the dualities of the mind are dissolved. The light of wisdom dispels the darkness of uncertainty, leaving the seeker in a state of blissful stability.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when we have complete clarity about our goals, distractions and doubts naturally fade away. For instance, a well-prepared athlete performs without second-guessing their moves because their focus is unwavering and their mind is steady.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the state of steady wisdom to Arjuna.

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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 15

तैसें सुख आणि दुःख । मानूनि जे सम्यक् । न घेती बाधु देख । द्वंद्वाचा जो ॥

तैसे सुख आणि दुःख । मानूनि जे सम्यक् । न घेती बाधु देख । द्वंद्वाचा जो ॥

"Similarly, he who treats pleasure and pain alike and is not affected by these dualities, is the one who remains steady."

तैसें Adverb
Taisē
त्याप्रमाणे
In that manner
सुख Noun
Sukha
आनंद
Happiness
दुःख Noun
Duḥkha
कष्ट किंवा वेदना
Sorrow or Pain
मानूनि Verb
Mānūni
मानून किंवा समजून
Considering
सम्यक् Adverb
Samyak
समान किंवा योग्य प्रकारे
Equally or properly
बाधु Noun
Bādhu
बाधा किंवा त्रास
Affliction or disturbance
द्वंद्वाचा Noun
Dvandvācā
जोडीचा (सुख-दुःख)
Of the dualities

💡 Meaning

One who treats pleasure and pain as equal and is not disturbed by these dualities is a truly wise person.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced mind. He states that a person who treats both pleasure and pain as equal and does not let these dualities affect their inner peace is the one who truly understands the nature of reality. Such a person transcends the limitations of the physical world and becomes eligible for spiritual liberation (Moksha).

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practice staying calm during both success and failure. For example, if you win a competition, don't become arrogant; if you lose, don't become depressed. Maintain your focus on your duty.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the concept of equanimity and how a person should remain unaffected by the dualities of the material world.

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