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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 28

म्हणोनि कर्म सांडावें । कीं न करितां असावें । हें कांहींच न फावे । अर्जुना पैं ॥

"Therefore, should action be abandoned, or should one remain without doing anything? This is not possible at all, O Arjuna."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
कर्म Noun
Karma
कार्य किंवा कृती
Action or work
सांडावें Verb
Sandave
सोडून द्यावे
To abandon
न करितां Adverb
Na Karita
काहीही न करता
Without doing
असावें Verb
Asave
राहावे
To remain
फावे Verb
Phave
शक्य होणे
To be possible
पैं Particle
Pain
नक्कीच / अरे
Indeed / O

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, it is not possible for you to either abandon action or remain completely inactive.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that human nature is inherently active. Due to the influence of the three Gunas (qualities of nature), it is impossible for anyone to remain completely still or abandon action entirely. Even the basic functions of the body are actions. Therefore, the path to spiritual growth is not through the physical renunciation of work, but through performing one's duties without ego and without attachment to the results.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, we cannot escape our responsibilities. For example, a professional cannot simply stop working due to stress; instead, they should learn to manage their duties efficiently without being overwhelmed by the outcome.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna that total inaction is impossible for any living being.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 320

जैसा पूर्णचंद्रु देखिजे । आणि चकोरीं संतोषु कीजे । तैसा तो ओळखीजे । सर्वत्र जो ॥

"As the full moon is seen, and the Chakora bird feels joy; so should he be recognized, who is the same everywhere."

पूर्णचंद्रु Noun
Purnachandru
पूर्ण चंद्र
Full moon
देखिजे Verb
Dekhije
पाहिल्यावर
Upon seeing
चकोरीं Noun
Chakorin
चकोर पक्ष्याने
By the Chakora bird
संतोषु Noun
Santoshu
आनंद किंवा समाधान
Joy or Satisfaction
ओळखीजे Verb
Olkhije
ओळखावे
Should be recognized
सर्वत्र Adverb
Sarvatra
सगळीकडे
Everywhere

💡 Meaning

Just as the Chakora bird feels joy upon seeing the full moon, recognize that person as a wise one who remains the same (equanimous) everywhere.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the beautiful metaphor of the Chakora bird and the full moon. According to Indian mythology, the Chakora bird is said to live only on moonbeams. Just as the sight of the full moon brings absolute peace and joy to the Chakora, a person who has attained self-realization remains equanimous and joyful in all circumstances. Such a person sees the same divine essence in everyone and does not differentiate between people or situations, maintaining a cool and pleasant temperament like the moon.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice treating everyone with the same kindness, regardless of their status or your personal mood. For example, being equally polite to a service worker as you are to a high-ranking official.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) who remains equanimous in all situations.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 238

तस्मादुत्तिष्ठ कौन्तेय युद्धाय कृतनिश्चयः ॥

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झकविली सांडीं चिंता । धनुष्य घेऊनि हातां । सिद्ध होईं ॥ २३८ ॥

"Therefore, now leave aside this delusive worry; taking the bow in your hands, be prepared."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविली Adjective
Zhakavili
फसवणारी किंवा व्यर्थ
Delusive or vain
सांडीं Verb
Sandi
त्याग कर किंवा सोडून दे
Abandon or discard
चिंता Noun
Chinta
काळजी
Anxiety or worry
धनुष्य Noun
Dhanushya
धनुष्य (कर्तव्याचे प्रतीक)
Bow (symbol of duty)
सिद्ध Adjective
Siddha
तयार
Ready or prepared

💡 Meaning

Therefore, now discard this delusive anxiety; taking the bow in your hands, be ready for action.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets Krishna's call to action. He describes Arjuna's worry as 'delusive' (Zhakavili), meaning it is an illusion that prevents him from seeing his true path. The instruction to 'take the bow' is a metaphor for embracing one's destiny and responsibilities without hesitation. It emphasizes that once the path of righteousness is identified, one must stop overthinking and start acting.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when we are paralyzed by the fear of failure or complexity of a task, we should stop worrying and take the first practical step toward our goal. Example: Instead of worrying about a difficult project, start by organizing your tools and beginning the first task.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna urges Arjuna to abandon his mental confusion and prepare for the battle of righteousness.

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