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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 76

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो । जयासी जाहला असे पहा हो । तयाचाचि स्थिरु हा बोधु । जाणावा पां ॥

"Therefore, one who has attained mastery over the senses, consider their wisdom to be firmly established."

इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
इंद्रियांचा (डोळे, कान इ.)
of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
संयम किंवा ताबा
restraint or control
जयासी Pronoun
Jayasi
ज्याला
to whom
स्थिरु Adjective
Sthiru
अढळ किंवा स्थिर
steady or stable
बोधु Noun
Bodhu
ज्ञान किंवा बुद्धी
wisdom or knowledge
जाणावा Verb
Janava
समजावा
should be known

💡 Meaning

Therefore, know that the wisdom of the person who has achieved complete control over their senses is truly stable.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual stability is achieved only through the mastery of one's senses. He posits that a person who has successfully restrained their senses from wandering toward worldly pleasures is the one whose intellect remains unshaken and firmly rooted in the Divine. This control is not forced suppression but a conscious withdrawal, leading to a state of mental peace and enlightenment.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this can be applied by practicing digital detox or resisting the urge to react impulsively in an argument. For example, choosing to stay calm when someone insults you is a practical application of sense and mind control.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar is explaining the characteristics of a person with stable wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 255

यद्यदाचरति श्रेष्ठस्तत्तदेवेतरो जनः । स यत्प्रमाणं कुरुते लोकस्तदनुवर्तते ॥

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे । हें सामान्यपणें सहजे । घडत असे ॥ २५५ ॥

"Therefore, whatever the capable person does, that very thing is followed by others; this happens naturally in a general way."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
सामर्थ्यवान व्यक्तीने
By the capable or powerful person
कीजे Verb
Kije
केले जाते
Is done
इतरींही Pronoun
Itarinhi
इतरांनी सुद्धा
By others also
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anushthije
आचरणात आणले जाते
Is practiced or followed
सहजे Adverb
Sahaje
सहजपणे
Naturally

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a capable or great person does, the same is practiced by others as well. This happens naturally and generally in the world.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes the concept of 'leading by example'. He states that common people naturally emulate the actions of those they perceive as powerful or superior. This places a significant moral responsibility on leaders, teachers, and elders. If those in positions of influence act with integrity and follow the path of righteousness, the rest of society follows suit without much effort. It highlights that social change begins with the exemplary behavior of its leaders.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, if a manager is punctual and honest, the team members will naturally adopt those values. Our actions influence those around us, so we must act responsibly to set a good example.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how the actions of leaders and great individuals set a precedent for the rest of society.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 107

जेथूनि हे विश्व जाहले । जेणें हे जिवंत संचरले । जेणें हे सर्व व्यापिले । आपणयासी ॥

"From whom this universe emerged, by whom it is kept alive, and who has pervaded all this by Himself."

जेथूनि Adverb
Jethuni
ज्यापासून
From where
विश्व Noun
Vishwa
जग
Universe
जाहले Verb
Jahale
झाले किंवा निर्माण झाले
Happened or Created
संचरले Verb
Sancharale
सळसळते किंवा जिवंत आहे
Animated or Moved
व्यापिले Verb
Vyapile
भरून उरले किंवा व्यापले
Pervaded
आपणयासी Pronoun
Aapanayasi
स्वतःने
By Himself

💡 Meaning

The one from whom this universe arose, by whom all living beings are animated, and who pervades everything as Himself, is the Eternal Truth.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the nature of the Ultimate Reality (Brahman). He states that the entire universe originates from this source, is sustained by its life-force, and is completely pervaded by it. It emphasizes the non-dual nature of existence where the creator and the creation are not separate. This aligns with the Vedantic view that the self is identical with the universal consciousness, which is indestructible and eternal.

🎯 Practical Application

Recognize the same divine spark in everyone. For example, treating all living beings with kindness and respect, knowing that the same life force flows through them as it does through you.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the omnipresence and the indestructible nature of the Soul (Atman) while commenting on the Bhagavad Gita.

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