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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 270

यद्यदाचरति श्रेष्ठस्तत्तदेवेतरो जनः । स यत्प्रमाणं कुरुते लोकस्तदनुवर्तते ॥

म्हणौनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही कीजे । मग तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । लोकांतरीं ॥ २७० ॥

"Therefore, whatever a capable person does, the same is done by others; and that alone is accepted as a standard in the world."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthē̃
श्रेष्ठ किंवा समर्थ व्यक्तीने
By the capable or great person
कीजे Verb
Kījē
करावे किंवा केले जाते
Is done
इतरींही Pronoun
Itarī̃hī
इतर लोकांनी सुद्धा
By others also
प्रमाण Noun
Pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or Authority
लोकांतरीं Noun
Lōkāntarī̃
जगामध्ये
In the world

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, other people also do. Whatever standard they set, the world follows that.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the actions of leaders or realized souls serve as a blueprint for the masses. Since common people tend to imitate those they admire, a wise person must perform their duties with diligence and detachment. If a leader sets a high standard of conduct, the entire society naturally moves towards righteousness. This concept highlights that 'example is better than precept.'

🎯 Practical Application

In a corporate setting, if a CEO practices transparency and hard work, the employees are likely to adopt the same values. Leading by example is the most effective way to influence a community's culture.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the social responsibility of a wise person to lead by example.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 142

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांतें जिणावें । मग मन हें आकळावें । तरी बुद्धीसी ठाव पावावे । निभ्रांत पैं ॥

"Therefore, conquer the senses first, then bring the mind under control; thus you shall undoubtedly find the true place of the intellect."

इंद्रियांतें Noun
Indriyante
इंद्रियांना
to the senses
जिणावें Verb
Jinave
जिंकावे
to conquer
आकळावें Verb
Akalave
ताब्यात घ्यावे
to control or grasp
बुद्धीसी Noun
Buddhisi
बुद्धीला
to the intellect
निभ्रांत Adverb
Nibhranta
निःसंशयपणे
undoubtedly
ठाव Noun
Thava
स्थान किंवा पत्ता
place or depth

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should first conquer the senses, then control the mind; only then will one surely realize the true nature of the intellect.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj outlines a systematic approach to spiritual discipline. He emphasizes that the journey to self-realization begins with the mastery of the physical senses. Once the senses are subdued, the mind becomes manageable. A controlled mind then allows the seeker to reach the depths of the intellect (Buddhi), where true knowledge resides without any doubt.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, to master a skill, one must first eliminate physical distractions (senses), then focus the wandering thoughts (mind), which eventually leads to deep understanding and mastery (intellect).

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the hierarchy of self-mastery, moving from the physical senses to the subtle intellect.

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