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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 261

म्हणोनि इंद्रियें दमिजेत । आणि विषयांतें सांडिजेत । तरीच हे स्थिरावत । ऐसें नको ॥ २६१ ॥

"Therefore, do not assume that the mind becomes steady just by suppressing the senses and abandoning objects."

इंद्रियें Noun
indriyē
इंद्रिये
senses
दमिजेत Verb
damijēta
दमन करणे किंवा दाबणे
suppressed or controlled
विषयांतें Noun
viṣayāntē
विषय किंवा उपभोग्य वस्तू
sense objects
सांडिजेत Verb
sāṇḍijēta
सोडून देणे किंवा त्याग करणे
abandoned or left
स्थिरावत Verb
sthirāvata
स्थिर होणे
becoming steady

💡 Meaning

Do not think that the mind becomes steady merely by forcibly suppressing the senses or by physically abandoning sense objects.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar clarifies that mere physical suppression of the senses or the outward abandonment of sensory objects does not lead to a steady intellect. If the internal craving for pleasure remains, the mind continues to be unstable. True stability (Sthitaprajna) is achieved through inner realization and the eradication of attachment, rather than just forceful external restraint.

🎯 Practical Application

If a person goes on a diet but constantly thinks about junk food, it is not true self-control. Real control comes when the desire for unhealthy food naturally diminishes through understanding health.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the nature of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) and warns against superficial renunciation.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 375

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झकविजे गा पंडुसुता । या कर्माचिया माथां । पाय देईं ॥ ३७५ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, be vigilant now and trample upon the head of this karma."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविजे Verb
Zhakavije
सावध होणे / फसवणूक टाळणे
Be alert / avoid being deceived
पंडुसुता Noun
Pandusuta
पांडुपुत्र (अर्जुन)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)
कर्माचिया Noun
Karmachiya
कर्माच्या
Of the action/karma
माथां Noun
Maatha
डोक्यावर / शिखरावर
On the head / summit
पाय देईं Verb
Paaya Dei
पाय ठेव / विजय मिळव
Step on / conquer

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O son of Pandu, be alert now and step over the head of this karma (conquer it).

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar urges Arjuna to master his actions rather than being enslaved by them. To 'step on the head of karma' symbolizes achieving a state of detachment where the results of actions (good or bad) do not bind the soul. By performing Nishkama Karma (selfless action), one attains spiritual sovereignty over the material world.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your work rather than obsessing over the promotion or bonus. By doing so, you master the work instead of letting the stress of results master you.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains to Arjuna how to transcend the bondage of karma by performing duties without attachment.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 106

म्हणोनि कर्माचेनि आधारें । जे कर्मचि सांडणें खरें । तें युक्तीचें वर्म दुसरें । नाहिं येथ ॥ १०६ ॥

"Therefore, to renounce action through the support of action itself is the true secret; there is no other way here."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
कर्माचेनि Noun
Karmanche-ni
कर्माच्या
By action
आधारें Noun
Aadhare
आधाराने
With support
सांडणें Verb
Saandane
सोडणे
To renounce
वर्म Noun
Varma
रहस्य किंवा मर्म
Secret or key essence
युक्तीचें Noun
Yuktiche
कौशल्याचे
Of the technique

💡 Meaning

To renounce action by the means of action itself is the true secret; there is no other way besides this.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that physical cessation of work is not true renunciation. Instead, performing one's duties while being mentally detached from the results is the ultimate spiritual technique (Varma). By using action as a tool to exhaust past impressions without creating new ones, one attains liberation. This is the 'skill in action' where the actor remains untouched by the consequences.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the process and quality of your work rather than obsessing over the promotion or reward. This 'skill in action' leads to mental peace and higher efficiency.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the secret of action in inaction and how to be free from the bonds of karma.

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