ध्यान
English meaning: Meditation
Definition
A contemplative practice of focused mental concentration aimed at spiritual insight. Maharashtra's contemplative traditions include the deep meditative practice of Dnyaneshwar, Eknath's devotional absorption, and modern traditions like Vipassana (meditation centres spread across Maharashtra).
Example
“ध्यानाने मनाची शांती मिळते.”
In English: “Meditation brings peace of mind.”
Literary Heritage
“आम्हा घरी धन शब्दांचीच रत्ने। शब्दांचीच शस्त्रे यत्न करू॥”
/āmhā gharī dhana śabdāṃcīca ratnē, śabdāṃcīca śastrē yatna karū/
“In our home, the wealth is jewels of words; with words as our weapons we shall strive.”
“सुखाचें दु:ख गुणीं। दु:खाचें सुख त्यागीं॥”
/sukhāceṃ duḥkha guṇīṃ, duḥkhāceṃ sukha tyāgīṃ/
“Joy contains within it the seed of sorrow; in renunciation lies the joy within sorrow.”
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Language information
- Language
- मराठी
- Marathi
- Script
- Devanagari
- Family
- Indo-Aryan
- Speakers
- 95M