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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 267

आपूर्यमाणमचलप्रतिष्ठं समुद्रमाप: प्रविशन्ति यद्वत् । तद्वत्कामा यं प्रविशन्ति सर्वे स शान्तिमाप्नोति न कामकामी ॥

जैसा पूर्ण सरितां । समुद्रु न सांडी मर्यादा । तैसा कामु न बाधी कदा । जयाचें मन ॥

"As the full ocean does not leave its boundaries despite the rivers entering it, so desires do not affect the mind of the wise."

जैसा Adverb

Jaisa

ज्याप्रमाणे

Just as

सरितां Noun

Saritan

नद्यांनी

By rivers

समुद्रु Noun

Samudru

सागर

Ocean

मर्यादा Noun

Maryada

सीमा

Boundary

कामु Noun

Kamu

इच्छा किंवा वासना

Desire or passion

बाधी Verb

Badhi

बाधा आणणे किंवा त्रास देणे

To affect or disturb

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains within its limits despite being filled by many rivers, a person whose mind is not disturbed by desires attains true peace.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a person of steady wisdom remains unmoved by external desires. He uses the analogy of the ocean: even though numerous rivers flow into the ocean, it never overflows or loses its composure. Similarly, a wise person's mind is so deeply rooted in the self that external temptations and sensory objects enter the mind without causing any agitation or disturbance. Only such a person, who is not a slave to their desires, attains true and lasting peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, we are constantly bombarded with distractions and desires. This verse teaches us to be like the ocean—stable and vast—so that external pressures do not break our inner peace. Example: Remaining calm and focused on your work despite social media distractions or criticism.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) using the metaphor of an ocean.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 57

जेथ विषयांचे नाव नाही। आणि इंद्रियांची गोठी नाही। तेथ निवांतपणे पाही। सुखाचा अनुभव।।

"Where there is no trace of sense-objects and no talk of the senses, there, in absolute stillness, witness the experience of bliss."

विषयांचे Noun

Vishayanche

भोगवस्तूंचे

of sense objects

इंद्रियांची Noun

Indriyanchi

ज्ञानेंद्रियांची

of the senses

गोठी Noun

Gothi

चर्चा किंवा गोष्ट

talk or mention

निवांतपणे Adverb

Nivantpane

शांतपणे

peacefully

पाही Verb

Pahi

पाहणे किंवा अनुभवणे

to see or experience

सुखाचा Noun

Sukhacha

आनंदाचा

of bliss

💡 Meaning

Where there is no mention of worldly objects and no involvement of the senses, there one experiences true bliss in absolute peace.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the nature of spiritual joy. He states that true and eternal happiness is found beyond the realm of physical senses. As long as the mind is preoccupied with worldly objects and sensory inputs, it cannot perceive the subtle bliss of the soul. When a seeker detaches from these external distractions and stills the senses, they experience a profound, undisturbed peace known as 'Atmananda'.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice a 'digital detox' for 15 minutes daily. By disconnecting from external stimuli like phones and television, you allow your mind to settle into its natural state of calm and discover inner contentment.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of inner bliss that is independent of external senses.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 47

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरतां जे सधर्म । तेचि करीं तूं मनोधर्म । विहित जाण ॥ ४७ ॥

"Therefore, perform that action which is appropriate and righteous; know it to be your prescribed duty and perform it with mental resolve."

उचित Adjective

Uchita

योग्य/उचित

Appropriate/Proper

आचरतां Verb

Acharata

आचरण करताना

While practicing/performing

सधर्म Noun

Sadharma

धर्माला धरून/स्वधर्म

Righteous/Own duty

मनोधर्म Noun

Manodharma

मनाचा निश्चय/स्वभाव

Mental disposition/Duty

विहित Adjective

Vihita

शास्त्रोक्त/नेमून दिलेले

Prescribed/Ordained

जाण Verb

Jana

समज/जाणून घे

Know/Understand

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform only those actions which are appropriate and righteous. Consider such prescribed duties as your primary mental resolve and carry them out.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar advises Arjuna to focus on performing actions that are appropriate and aligned with one's inherent duty (Swadharma). He emphasizes that instead of wandering toward prohibited or irrelevant actions, one should perform prescribed duties with a firm mental resolve. This teaching highlights that true liberation is found not in the abandonment of work, but in the disciplined performance of one's rightful responsibilities without attachment to the results.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, instead of worrying about promotions or results, focusing entirely on the quality of your current assignment as your primary duty is a practical application of this verse.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's prescribed duties over renunciation of action.

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