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Hari Om !!
Dhanyashtakam Day 02/08 by Swami Aparajitananda, Chinmaya Mission Chicago-Yamunotri.

While summarising the first verses from Dhanyāṣṭakam, Swamiji offers a valuable tip for assessing how deeply we are convinced to realise our true nature. He emphasises that the conviction in self-knowledge fuels the seeker's determination to strive earnestly on the path of realisation. He encourages us to ask: What is your primary priority in life?
The next verse provides an answer, addressing the effort required to progress on the spiritual path:
आदौ विजित्य विषयान्मदमोहराग-
द्वेषादि शत्रुगणमाहृतयोगराज्याः।
ज्ञात्वा मतं समनुभूय परात्मविद्या-
कान्तासुखं वनगृहे विचरन्ति धन्याः ॥ २॥
In essence, we are the kings of the kingdom called Yogarajya—the realm of existence, knowledge, and bliss. To fully enjoy this kingdom, we must conquer the enemies within, such as desires, pride, delusion, attachment, and hatred. Swamiji provides an in-depth analysis of these internal enemies and the necessary sadhana (spiritual practice) to overcome them.
He explains in brief the systematic path to attaining the highest goal through the following steps:
1. Karma Yoga purifies the mind (mala nivritti).
2. Upasana calms the mind (vikshepa nivritti).
3. Shravana removes ignorance (ajnana nivritti).
4. Manana eliminates doubts (samshaya nivritti).
5. Nididhyasana eradicates wrong tendencies (viparita bhavana nivritti).
The central message is clear: Gain self-knowledge and experience your true nature.
Swamiji also explains why Atma Vidya (knowledge of the Self) has been compared here to the companionship of a loving wife.