←
Tuesday, 29 August 2034
Today →

🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

3 verses 📿 All Granths
✍️
Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 102

ये हि संस्पर्शजा भोगा दुःखयोनय एव ते । आद्यन्तवन्तः कौन्तेय न तेषु रमते बुधः ॥

म्हणोनि विषय हे सर्वथा । न शिविजेत पांडुसुता । जे दुःखमूळ तत्त्वता । जाणोनि तूं ॥

"Therefore, O son of Pandu, do not indulge in these sense-objects at all, knowing for certain that they are the root of all misery."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
विषय Noun
Vishaya
इंद्रियांचे भोग
Sense objects/pleasures
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे
In every way
न शिविजेत Verb
Na Shivijeta
स्पर्श करू नये
Should not touch
दुःखमूळ Noun
Dukhamula
दुःखाचे मूळ
Root of sorrow
तत्त्वता Adverb
Tattvata
खरोखर
In reality

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, knowing that these sensory pleasures are truly the root of all misery, do not even touch them or indulge in them.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that sensory pleasures are inherently linked to suffering. Although they may seem pleasant at the moment of contact, their origin and end are rooted in pain. A wise person (Budha) recognizes that these pleasures are transient and lead to spiritual bondage. By advising Arjuna to stay away from these 'roots of sorrow', Dnyaneshwar encourages the seeker to look beyond temporary gratification towards eternal bliss.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, we often chase instant gratification like excessive social media use or unhealthy habits. Understanding that these lead to long-term stress or health issues helps us practice detachment and focus on meaningful goals.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the nature of worldly pleasures as the source of misery while commenting on Bhagavad Gita 5.22.

संत ज्ञानेश्वर (Saint Dnyaneshwar)
👤 View Profile
✍️
Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 113

म्हणोनि बाह्य हे विषय । न संडितांही सांडिले होय । जरी अंतरीं होय । विरक्तु पुरुषु ॥

"Therefore, external objects are as good as abandoned, even if not physically left, if the person is internally detached."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
बाह्य Adjective
Bahya
बाहेरील
External
विषय Noun
Vishaya
इंद्रियांचे भोग
Sense objects
संडितांही Verb
Sanditahi
सोडले तरी
Even if abandoned
अंतरीं Adverb
Antari
मनामध्ये
Internally / In the heart
विरक्तु Adjective
Viraktu
आसक्ती नसलेला
Detached / Dispassionate

💡 Meaning

Therefore, if a person is internally detached, then even without physically abandoning external objects, they are effectively renounced.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true detachment (Vairagya) is an internal mental state. If a person has conquered their inner desires and is mentally detached from the results of their actions, they are considered a 'Virakta' (renunciant). Even if such a person continues to live in the physical world and interact with sense objects, they remain untouched by them. The physical abandonment of objects is unnecessary if the mental craving has already ceased.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, one can possess wealth and technology, but if they are not mentally enslaved by these possessions, they practice internal detachment. For example, using a car for commuting without being egoistically attached to its brand.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that true renunciation is a state of mind rather than a physical act of leaving the world.

संत ज्ञानेश्वर (Saint Dnyaneshwar)
👤 View Profile
✍️
Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 18

कर्मण्यकर्म यः पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म यः । स बुद्धिमान्मनुष्येषु स युक्तः कृत्स्नकर्मकृत् ॥

जो कर्मामाजीं अकर्म पाहे । आणि अकर्मीं कर्म आहे । तोचि मनुष्यांत बुद्धिमंत होये । तोचि युक्तु सर्वकर्मी ॥

"One who sees inaction in action, and action in inaction, is wise among men."

कर्मामाजीं Noun
karmāmājīṃ
कर्मामध्ये
in action
अकर्म Noun
akarma
कर्तेपणाचा अभाव
inaction
पाहे Verb
pāhe
पाहतो
sees
बुद्धिमंत Adjective
buddhimanta
ज्ञानी
wise
युक्तु Noun
yuktu
योगी
yogi

💡 Meaning

One who sees inaction in action and action in inaction is truly wise among men and is a yogi who has accomplished everything.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

This verse describes the state of a realized soul who perceives inaction in action and action in inaction. A wise person understands that while the body and senses are engaged in activities, the true Self (Atman) remains a non-doer. Conversely, physical stillness is not true inaction if the mind is filled with desires and ego. One who realizes this truth is free from the bondage of karma.

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your daily duties without the ego of being the 'doer'. For example, helping someone without expecting a 'thank you' or feeling superior allows you to remain peaceful despite being active.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the paradox of action and inaction to Arjuna, which Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates in Marathi.

संत ज्ञानेश्वर (Saint Dnyaneshwar)
👤 View Profile