तरी आतां सांगेन । जेणें अंतःकरण । होय अति प्रसन्न । आणि स्थिर ॥
"Now I will tell you that by which the heart becomes very pleased and steady."
💡 Meaning
Now I shall tell you that by which the mind becomes very joyful and steady.
तरी आतां सांगेन । जेणें अंतःकरण । होय अति प्रसन्न । आणि स्थिर ॥
"Now I will tell you that by which the heart becomes very pleased and steady."
Now I shall tell you that by which the mind becomes very joyful and steady.
In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the ultimate goal of spiritual discourse is to make the seeker's mind serene and unwavering. A 'Prasanna' (joyful) heart is the fertile ground where the seed of wisdom grows. He promises Arjuna that he will now describe the state of being where the intellect is no longer disturbed by external circumstances, leading to true inner stability.
In modern life, when overwhelmed by stress, focusing on practices that bring inner joy helps in maintaining balance. Example: Practicing mindfulness before a high-pressure meeting to keep the mind steady.
Shri Krishna, through Dnyaneshwar's commentary, begins to explain the method to achieve a stable and joyful state of mind to Arjuna.
जेथें अर्जुना हें संन्यासपण । आणि योगाचें लक्षण । हें एकचि पैं जाण । वेगळें नव्हे ॥ ९६ ॥
"Where, O Arjuna, this state of Sanyasa and the characteristics of Yoga are known to be one and the same; they are not distinct."
O Arjuna, know that the state of renunciation and the characteristics of Yoga are one and the same; they are not different from each other.
In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj bridges the perceived gap between Sanyasa (Renunciation) and Karma Yoga (Path of Action). He asserts that the essence of both is identical. True Sanyasa is not the abandonment of physical action, but the abandonment of the ego and the desire for results. Similarly, true Yoga is performing actions with a balanced mind. Therefore, a person who practices selfless action is essentially a Sanyasi. The internal state of detachment is what defines both, making them inseparable in the pursuit of spiritual liberation.
In professional life, focusing entirely on the quality of your work without being anxious about the promotion or reward is a practical application of this verse. It combines the 'action' of Yoga with the 'detachment' of Sanyasa.
Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the fundamental unity between the path of renunciation and the path of action.
जेणें विषयांचें नांव न घेइजे । आणि इंद्रियांसीं नियमिजे । तें सांख्य ह्मणूनि जाणिजे । अर्जुना पां ॥ २७ ॥
"That path where sense-objects are not even named, and the senses are controlled, know that to be Sankhya, O Arjuna."
That path in which the name of sense objects is not even mentioned and the senses are strictly controlled is known as Sankhya, O Arjuna.
In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj defines the essence of Sankhya Yoga. It is a state of consciousness where the seeker has transcended the desire for worldly pleasures to such an extent that even the thought of them does not arise. By employing discrimination (Viveka), the seeker regulates the senses and directs the mind inward. This internal discipline is the hallmark of a true Sankhya yogi.
In modern life, practicing a 'digital detox' by consciously avoiding the urge to check social media notifications to focus on meaningful work is a practical application of this principle.
Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of the path of knowledge (Sankhya) and the necessity of sense control.