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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 29

जेथ संकल्पाचां पायीं । आशेची पाऊलवाट नाहीं । तेथ मन हें पाहीं । स्थिरावलें ॥ २९ ॥

जेथ संकल्पाच्या पायी, आशेची पाऊलवाट नाही, तेथे हे मन स्थिर झाले आहे असे समज.

"Where at the feet of resolution, there is no trail of hope; behold, there the mind has attained stability."

संकल्पाचां Noun
Sankalpacham
निश्चयाच्या किंवा विचाराच्या
of resolution or thought
आशेची Noun
Ashechi
इच्छेची किंवा अपेक्षेची
of hope or desire
पाऊलवाट Noun
Paulvat
छोटा रस्ता किंवा मार्ग
footpath or trail
स्थिरावलें Verb
Sthiravale
शांत झाले किंवा स्थिर झाले
became steady or stabilized
पाहीं Verb
Pahi
पहा किंवा समजून घे
behold or understand

💡 Meaning

Where there is no path of desire following a resolution, there the mind becomes truly steady.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the mechanics of mental peace. He suggests that every resolution (Sankalpa) usually carries a trail of expectation (Asha). This expectation keeps the mind in a state of constant motion and anxiety. When a person reaches a state where their actions or resolutions are free from the 'footpath of hope', the mind naturally ceases its wandering and becomes anchored in the self. True stability is not the absence of thought, but the absence of craving for results.

🎯 Practical Application

Focus on the process rather than the outcome to reduce stress. Example: While working on a professional project, if you focus entirely on the quality of work rather than the promotion or praise you might get, your mind remains calm and productive.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the internal state of a seeker who has achieved mental equilibrium by abandoning desires.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 228

प्रजहाति यदा कामान्सर्वान्पार्थ मनोगतान् । आत्मन्येवात्मना तुष्टः स्थितप्रज्ञस्तदोच्यते ॥

म्हणोनि आत्मलाभेविणें । कांहींच गोड न मने जेणें । तोचि स्थितप्रज्ञु जाणें । अर्जुना तूं ॥

"Therefore, understand him to be a man of steady wisdom, O Arjuna, who finds nothing sweet except the attainment of the Self."

आत्मलाभेविणें Noun
Atmalabhevine
आत्मप्राप्तीशिवाय
Without self-realization
गोड Adjective
God
मधुर किंवा प्रिय
Sweet or pleasant
मने Verb
Mane
मानणे किंवा वाटणे
To consider or feel
स्थितप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthitaprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady wisdom
जाणें Verb
Jane
ओळखणे किंवा समजणे
To know or understand

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, know him to be a person of steady wisdom who finds nothing sweet or desirable other than the attainment of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the hallmark of a 'Sthitaprajna' is the total absorption in the Self. When a seeker attains the bliss of the soul, all external sensory pleasures become tasteless and insignificant. Just as a person who has tasted nectar no longer craves ordinary water, the enlightened soul finds no sweetness in worldly objects. Such a person is self-contained and remains undisturbed by external circumstances, anchored firmly in their inner divinity.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this teaches us emotional independence. Instead of relying on social media likes or material gains for happiness, one should find joy in personal growth and inner peace. Example: Remaining calm and focused on your work even when you face criticism or unexpected setbacks.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 130

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । जो अंतःकरणें निकें । निवांत होऊनि ठाके । आत्मस्वरूपीं ॥ १३० ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; he who is pure in heart and stays peacefully in the self."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
ऐकें Verb
Aike
ऐक
Listen
अंतःकरणें Noun
Antahkarane
मनाने किंवा हृदयाने
By heart or mind
निकें Adjective
Nike
शुद्ध किंवा चांगले
Pure or good
निवांत Adjective
Nivanta
शांत
Peaceful
ठाके Verb
Thake
राहतो किंवा स्थिर होतो
Stays or becomes steady
आत्मस्वरूपीं Noun
Atmaswarupi
स्वतःच्या स्वरूपात
In one's own self

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; he who becomes pure in heart and remains peacefully established in his own self is truly wise.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a person whose heart is pure and free from worldly desires finds absolute peace within the self. Such a person remains undisturbed by external circumstances, anchored in their true nature. This state of being 'Nivanta' (peaceful) in the 'Atmaswarupa' (self) is the mark of true spiritual attainment.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when faced with chaos, practicing inner silence helps maintain mental balance and clarity. For example, staying calm during a difficult exam helps in recalling answers better than panicking.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna describes the characteristics of a person who has attained steady wisdom and inner peace.

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