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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 102

म्हणौनि अर्जुना हें पाहीं । जयाचें इंद्रियें आपुले ठायीं । निमग्न होती सर्वही । विषयांतूनि ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, see this; he whose senses are completely immersed within themselves, away from the objects of desire."

म्हणौनि Adverb
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriyēṃ
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
Senses
निमग्न Adjective
Nimagna
तल्लीन किंवा स्थिर
Absorbed or Immersed
विषयांतूनि Noun
Viṣayāntūni
विषय-भोगांपासून
From sensory objects
ठायीं Noun
Ṭhāyīṃ
ठिकाणी (स्वतःच्या स्वरूपात)
In the place of (Self)

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, observe that one whose senses are entirely withdrawn from sensory objects and remain absorbed within the Self is a person of steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the mastery over senses required for spiritual stability. He emphasizes that a person whose senses are completely withdrawn from external objects and are anchored within the Self is truly established in wisdom. This withdrawal is compared to a tortoise pulling its limbs into its shell—a natural and protective action. True wisdom is achieved when the mind is no longer a slave to external temptations but finds contentment within.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing 'digital detox' or consciously pulling oneself away from distractions to focus on a deep task is a practical application of withdrawing the senses for a higher purpose.

📌 Context

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

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 11

तरी अवधारां महाराज । जे सकळ कळांचे निज । जेथूनि शब्दब्रह्मीं भोज । प्रगटे कीं ॥ ११ ॥

"Now listen, O Great Lord, who is the very essence of all arts, from whom the splendor of the Word-Brahman (Vedas) manifests."

अवधारां Verb
Avadharam
लक्ष देऊन ऐका
Listen attentively
सकळ Adjective
Sakal
सर्व
All
कळांचे Noun
Kalanche
कलांचे
Of arts
निज Noun
Nij
स्वतःचे स्थान / मूळ
Original source
शब्दब्रह्मीं Noun
Shabdabrahmi
वेदांमध्ये
In the Vedas
भोज Noun
Bhoj
शोभा / आनंद
Splendor / Enjoyment
प्रगटे Verb
Pragate
प्रकट होते
Manifests

💡 Meaning

O Lord, please listen; you are the true source of all arts, and it is from you that the splendor of the Vedas manifests.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar addresses Ganesha as the ultimate source of all 64 arts and the Vedas (Shabdabrahma). He emphasizes that the beauty, depth, and wisdom of divine knowledge emerge from this supreme consciousness. By calling Ganesha 'Nij' (the original abode) of arts, he suggests that all creativity is a divine manifestation.

🎯 Practical Application

When starting any creative or intellectual endeavor, acknowledge the source of inspiration. For example, before writing or performing, take a moment to respect the tradition and the knowledge that came before you.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar is offering salutations to Lord Ganesha at the beginning of the Dnyaneshwari, describing him as the source of all arts and the Vedas.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 193

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."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
विषयांचें Noun
Vishayanche
इंद्रिय भोगांचे
Of sensory objects
चिंतन Noun
Chintan
सतत विचार करणे
Contemplation
अनर्थाचें Noun
Anarthache
संकटाचे किंवा नाशाचे
Of calamity or ruin
मूळ Noun
Mool
कारण किंवा पाया
Root or source
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे
Completely
आवरावें Verb
Aavaraave
नियंत्रण करावे
Should be restrained

💡 Meaning

Therefore, know that contemplating sensory objects is the root of all calamities; one must restrain the mind from it completely.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

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.

🎯 Practical Application

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.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the psychological process of how attachment to sensory objects leads to a person's downfall.

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