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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 6, Verse 2

जें संन्यास ऐसें म्हणती । तोचि योगु जाण पां सुमती । जे संकल्पु सांडिल्यावांचूनि न होती । योगी केही ॥

ज्याला संन्यास असे म्हणतात, तोच योग आहे असे तू समज. कारण संकल्पाचा त्याग केल्याशिवाय कोणीही योगी होऊ शकत नाही.

"What they call renunciation, know that to be Yoga, O wise one; for no one becomes a Yogi without renouncing their intentions."

संन्यास Noun
Sannyas
त्याग किंवा संन्यास
Renunciation
योगु Noun
Yogu
कर्मयोग किंवा साधना
Union or Yoga
सुमती Noun
Sumati
चांगल्या बुद्धीचा (अर्जुन)
One with good intellect
संकल्पु Noun
Sankalpu
मनातील इच्छा किंवा विचार
Will or Intention
सांडिल्यावांचूनि Other
Sandilyavanchuni
त्याग केल्याशिवाय
Without abandoning

💡 Meaning

Know that what is called renunciation is actually Yoga. No one can become a Yogi without giving up their mental desires and intentions.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar clarifies that what is traditionally called Sannyasa (renunciation) is essentially the same as Yoga. The core of both paths is the abandonment of 'Sankalpa' (mental constructs, desires, or the sense of doership). One cannot become a true Yogi without letting go of the internal drive for specific outcomes. It emphasizes that internal mental discipline is more crucial than external renunciation of actions.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, focus on the task at hand rather than obsessing over the results. For example, a student should focus on learning the subject deeply rather than just worrying about the grades. This mental shift is the practice of Yoga.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the identity between Sannyasa (renunciation) and Yoga (action) to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 29

अपाने जुह्वति प्राणं प्राणेऽपानं तथापरे । प्राणापानगती रुद्ध्वा प्राणायामपरायणाः ॥

आणि अपानीं प्राणु होमिजे । कीं प्राणीं अपान यजिजे । ऐसे प्राणापान रोधिजे । प्राणायामें ॥

"Others offer the outgoing breath into the incoming breath, and the incoming breath into the outgoing breath, restraining the flow of both to practice Pranayama."

अपानीं Noun
Apani
अपान वायूमध्ये
In the downward breath
प्राणु Noun
Pranu
प्राण वायू
The vital life-breath
होमिजे Verb
Homije
अर्पण करणे किंवा हवन करणे
To sacrifice or offer
रोधिजे Verb
Rodhije
रोखणे किंवा थांबवणे
To restrain or stop
प्राणायामें Noun
Pranayamen
प्राणायामाच्या द्वारे
Through breath control

💡 Meaning

Some practitioners offer the life-breath into the downward-breath, and others offer the downward-breath into the life-breath, practicing breath control by restraining the flow of both.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the yogic process of Pranayama. Seekers offer the incoming breath into the outgoing breath and vice versa, effectively merging the two. By regulating the flow of Prana (vital energy) and Apana (downward energy), they achieve a state of stillness. This internal sacrifice helps in burning away mental impurities and leads to a state of deep meditation and self-realization.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing simple rhythmic breathing for a few minutes daily can significantly reduce stress and improve mental clarity. For example, before a high-pressure meeting, taking deep breaths helps stabilize the mind and improves performance.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the various forms of internal sacrifices (Yajnas), specifically focusing on the practice of breath control (Pranayama) as a means to purify the self.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 189

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झकविजे या चित्ता । न येईं या प्रपंचाच्या हाता । जेंवि स्वप्न हें ॥

"Therefore, now, control this mind; do not let it fall into the hands of this worldly life, which is like a dream."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविजे Verb
Zhakavije
फसवणे किंवा आवरणे
To deceive or control
चित्ता Noun
Chitta
मन
Mind
प्रपंचाच्या Noun
Prapanchachya
संसाराच्या
Of the worldly life
स्वप्न Noun
Swapna
स्वप्न
Dream

💡 Meaning

Therefore, now, control your mind and do not fall into the clutches of this worldly existence, for it is as illusory as a dream.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the transient nature of worldly existence (Prapancha). He compares the world to a dream—vivid while it lasts but non-existent upon awakening. He advises the seeker to 'deceive' or redirect the mind away from these illusions, ensuring it does not get trapped in the cycle of attachment and suffering.

🎯 Practical Application

When faced with temporary setbacks or material loss, remind yourself that these experiences are fleeting. Just as a dream ends, so will the current difficulty, helping you maintain mental balance.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna, through Dnyaneshwar's commentary, explains the illusory nature of the material world to Arjuna to help him overcome grief.

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