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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 353

आणि सरितांचे ओघ समस्त । मिळोनि ठाकती समुद्रात । परि तो जैसा नित्य तृप्त । न चळे कोठे ॥

"And all the flows of rivers meet in the ocean, but the ocean remains ever-full and does not move from its state."

सरितांचे Noun

Saritanche

नद्यांचे

of rivers

ओघ Noun

Ogh

प्रवाह

flows

समस्त Adjective

Samasta

सर्व

all

ठाकती Verb

Thakati

स्थिरावतात किंवा मिळतात

stay or reach

नित्य Adverb

Nitya

नेहमी

always

तृप्त Adjective

Trupta

समाधानी

satisfied

चळे Verb

Chale

विचलित होणे

deviate or move

💡 Meaning

Just as all rivers flow into the ocean but the ocean remains steady and full, a wise person remains undisturbed by worldly desires.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar illustrates the state of a 'Sthitaprajna' (one with steady wisdom). Just as all rivers flow into the ocean, yet the ocean remains full and never exceeds its boundaries, a wise person remains unaffected by external desires or circumstances. Whether pleasures come or go, the inner peace of a realized soul remains undisturbed. The ocean doesn't grow larger when rivers join it, nor does it dry up when they don't; it is 'Nitya Trupta' (ever-content). This signifies that true wisdom brings an internal fulfillment that external events cannot shake.

🎯 Practical Application

Maintain inner stability regardless of external situations. For example, if you receive praise or criticism at work, stay focused on your duty without letting your ego or emotions take over, just like the ocean stays calm despite the influx of rivers.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the stability of a realized soul (Sthitaprajna) using the metaphor of an ocean receiving river waters.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 15

तंव तो पंचजन्य ऋषीकेशीं । देवदत्त धनंजयापाशीं । पौंड्र तो महाहृषी । भीमसेनें फुंकिला ॥ १५ ॥

"Then Hrishikesha (Krishna) blew the Panchajanya, Dhananjaya (Arjuna) blew the Devadatta, and Bhima of terrible deeds blew the great conch Paundra."

ऋषीकेशीं Noun

Hrishikeshi

श्रीकृष्ण (इंद्रियांचा स्वामी)

Lord Krishna (Master of senses)

धनंजयापाशीं Noun

Dhananjayapashi

अर्जुनाकडे

With Arjuna

फुंकिला Verb

Phunkila

वाजवला

Blew/Sounded

महाहृषी Adjective

Mahahrushi

मोठा पराक्रमी

Greatly powerful

पंचजन्य Noun

Panchajanya

श्रीकृष्णाच्या शंखाचे नाव

Name of Krishna's conch

💡 Meaning

Then Lord Krishna blew the Panchajanya conch, Arjuna blew the Devadatta, and the mighty Bhima blew the great Paundra conch.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the moments before the battle. Lord Krishna sounds His conch 'Panchajanya', Arjuna sounds 'Devadatta', and the mighty Bhima sounds his great conch 'Paundra'. This symbolizes the readiness and the righteous roar of the Pandavas against the Kauravas, marking the beginning of a war for justice.

🎯 Practical Application

Start any significant task with a clear declaration of intent and confidence, signaling your readiness to face challenges with full strength.

📌 Context

Description of the blowing of conch shells by the Pandava warriors at the start of the Kurukshetra war.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 108

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो । जयापाशीं आहे पाहो । तोचि प्रज्ञाप्रतिष्ठितु हो । जाणिजे गा ॥ १०८ ॥

"Therefore, he who has mastery over his senses, consider him to be firmly established in wisdom."

म्हणोनि Conjunction

Mhanoni

म्हणून

Therefore

इंद्रियांचा Noun

Indriyancha

ज्ञानेंद्रिये आणि कर्मेंद्रिये यांचा

Of the senses

निग्रहो Noun

Nigraho

संयम किंवा ताबा

Restraint or control

जयापाशीं Pronoun

Jayapashi

ज्याच्या जवळ

With whom

प्रज्ञाप्रतिष्ठितु Adjective

Prajnapratishthitu

ज्याची बुद्धी स्थिर आहे असा

One with steady wisdom

जाणिजे Verb

Janije

ओळखावे किंवा समजावे

Should be known

💡 Meaning

Therefore, know that he who has complete control over his senses is truly a person of steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true wisdom is anchored in the mastery of one's senses. Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell for protection, a person of steady wisdom withdraws their senses from worldly objects. This internal restraint prevents the intellect from being scattered by external desires, leading to a state of spiritual stability and enlightenment. Mastery over the senses is presented as the definitive mark of one who is established in divine consciousness.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing self-discipline against distractions like excessive screen time or unhealthy habits is an application of this verse. Example: Choosing to study for an exam instead of watching a movie despite the urge is a form of sense control.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna), focusing on the mastery of senses.

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