म्हणोनि तूं आतां । उठीं वेगीं पंडुसुता । सांडीं हे व्याकुळता । मानसींची ॥
"Therefore, arise now quickly, O son of Pandu; cast off this mental distress."
💡 Meaning
Therefore, O Arjuna, arise quickly and cast away this mental distress.
म्हणोनि तूं आतां । उठीं वेगीं पंडुसुता । सांडीं हे व्याकुळता । मानसींची ॥
"Therefore, arise now quickly, O son of Pandu; cast off this mental distress."
Therefore, O Arjuna, arise quickly and cast away this mental distress.
In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar captures the pivotal moment where Krishna commands Arjuna to rise. The term 'Vyakulata' refers to the mental agitation caused by attachment and confusion. Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that spiritual and worldly success requires one to first conquer the internal chaos of the mind. By addressing him as 'Pandusuta', Krishna invokes Arjuna's lineage and strength, reminding him that his current state of distress is beneath his true nature.
This verse serves as a powerful call to action when one is paralyzed by overthinking or fear. For example, a leader facing a crisis should stop worrying about the consequences and start taking decisive steps to solve the problem.
Krishna urges Arjuna to abandon his mental weakness and prepare for the battle of life.
योऽन्तःसुखोऽन्तरारामस्तथाऽन्तर्ज्योतिरेव यः । स योगी ब्रह्मनिर्वाणं ब्रह्मभूतोऽधिगच्छति ॥
जया अंतरीं सुख । जो आत्मबोधें हरिख । जया स्वरूपींचि चोख । दृष्टी जाहली ॥ ७४ ॥
"He who has internal happiness, who finds joy in self-knowledge, and whose vision has become pure in the Self."
One who finds happiness within, who is delighted by self-knowledge, and whose vision has become pure in the Self, is a true yogi.
In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a true yogi is one who finds happiness within themselves rather than seeking it in the external world. When a person attains self-knowledge (Atmabodha), their joy becomes independent of external circumstances. Their vision becomes 'Chokha' (pure), meaning they see the divine essence in everything. Such a person achieves the state of Brahman (the ultimate reality) because they have transcended the dualities of the material world.
In modern life, this teaches us to seek validation and happiness from our inner growth rather than social media likes or material possessions. For example, feeling satisfied with your honest effort in a project is 'Antari Sukha'.
Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a person who has found eternal joy within the self, corresponding to Bhagavad Gita 5.24.
म्हणौनि विषयांचें चिंतन । तेंचि अनर्थाचें मूळ जाण । यापासुनि सर्वथा मन । आवरावें ॥ १९३ ॥
"Therefore, contemplation of sense-objects is the very root of all evil; hence, the mind should be restrained from it by all means."
Therefore, know that contemplating sensory objects is the root of all calamities; one must restrain the mind from it completely.
In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the root cause of all suffering and spiritual downfall is the constant contemplation of sensory objects. When the mind dwells on worldly pleasures, it develops an attachment, which leads to desire, and eventually to anger and delusion. To prevent this chain reaction, one must consciously withdraw the mind from such thoughts. It is a call for mental discipline as the foundation of peace.
In daily life, if you find yourself obsessing over social media or unhealthy habits, recognize that the thought itself is the starting point of the habit. Redirect your focus to a productive task to maintain mental peace.
Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the psychological process of how attachment to sensory objects leads to a person's downfall.