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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 77

कर्मण्यकर्म य: पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म य: । स बुद्धिमान्मनुष्येषु स युक्त: कृत्स्नकर्मकृत् ॥

जेथ कर्म अकर्म होय । आणि अकर्मचि कर्म होय । हें विवंचितां डोळयांसि न ये । बुद्धीच्याही ॥ ७७ ॥

"Where action becomes inaction, and inaction itself becomes action; this, when contemplated, does not come to the eyes of even the intellect."

कर्म Noun
Karma
कार्य किंवा कृती
Action or deed
अकर्म Noun
Akarma
कर्माचा अभाव किंवा फळाची अपेक्षा नसलेले कर्म
Inaction or selfless action
विवंचितां Verb
Vivanchita
विचार केला असता किंवा शोध घेतला असता
While contemplating or analyzing
डोळयांसि Noun
Dolyansi
दृष्टीला किंवा डोळ्यांना
To the eyes or vision
बुद्धीच्याही Noun
Buddhichyahi
बुद्धीला सुद्धा
Even to the intellect

💡 Meaning

Where action is seen as inaction and inaction as action, this mystery remains elusive even to the keenest intellect.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the subtle state of a realized soul. A wise person perceives that even while performing physical actions, there is a state of non-action (Akarma) because they are free from ego and attachment to results. Conversely, physical stillness is not true inaction if the mind is restless with desires. This profound truth is difficult to grasp even for a sharp intellect.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice mindfulness in daily tasks. For example, while studying, focus entirely on the subject without worrying about the grades, thus performing the action without the burden of the result.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the paradoxical nature of action and inaction as described in the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 13

तंव तो कुरुवृद्धु पितामहू । जो प्रतापाचा अर्कु प्रदीप्तु । तेणें सिंहनादु केला अद्‍भुतु । शंखु पूरूनि ॥ १३ ॥

"Then the aged grandsire of the Kuru race, the glorious patriarch, blew his conch, roaring like a lion, to hearten Duryodhana."

कुरुवृद्धु Noun
Kuruvruddhu
कुरुवंशातील ज्येष्ठ
Eldest of the Kuru dynasty
पितामहू Noun
Pitamahu
आजोबा (भीष्म)
Grandsire
अर्कु Noun
Arku
सूर्य
Sun
प्रदीप्तु Adjective
Pradiptu
तेजस्वी किंवा प्रकाशमान
Radiant or brilliant
सिंहनादु Noun
Simhanadu
सिंहाची गर्जना
Lion's roar
पूरूनि Verb
Puruni
फुंकून (शंख वाजवून)
Having blown

💡 Meaning

Then the eldest of the Kuru dynasty, Grandsire Bhishma, who is as brilliant as the sun in valor, blew his conch shell and made a thunderous roar like a lion.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights the majestic presence of Bhishma Pitamaha. By comparing him to a 'radiant sun' (Pratapacha Arku), the poet emphasizes that Bhishma's glory was unmatched. The 'lion's roar' refers to the powerful sound of his conch, symbolizing his authority and the formal commencement of the war. It reflects the psychological aspect of warfare where a leader's confidence boosts the morale of the entire army.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this teaches us the importance of a strong start. When leading a team or beginning a project, one's initial actions should be filled with confidence and clarity to inspire others, much like Bhishma's roar inspired the Kaurava army.

📌 Context

Sanjaya describes the moment when Bhishma Pitamaha initiates the battle cry to encourage Duryodhana.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 120

म्हणोनि उचितें कर्मे । आचरावीं मनोधर्मे । जेणें पाविजे परमे । पुरुषार्थासी ॥ १२० ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate duties with a focused mind, by which the supreme goal of life is attained."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचितें Adjective
Ucitēṁ
योग्य किंवा विहित
Appropriate or prescribed
आचरावीं Verb
Ācarāvīṁ
करावीत किंवा आचरणात आणावीत
Should perform
मनोधर्मे Adverb
Manōdharmē
मनापासून किंवा चित्त लावून
With full heart or mind
पाविजे Verb
Pāvijē
प्राप्त होते
Is attained
पुरुषार्थासी Noun
Puruṣार्थासी
परम ध्येयाला किंवा मोक्षाला
To the ultimate goal or salvation

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should perform appropriate duties with a focused mind, which leads to the attainment of the supreme goal of life.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the performance of 'Uchita Karma' (appropriate or prescribed duties). He suggests that one should perform their duties with a focused mind and a sense of righteousness. By doing so, an individual does not get bound by the results of the actions but instead progresses towards the supreme goal of life, which is liberation (Moksha). It highlights that action performed as a duty is a path to spiritual perfection.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, focus on the quality of your work rather than worrying about the outcome. For example, a professional should focus on solving a client's problem ethically, which naturally leads to career growth and peace of mind.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's duties to reach the ultimate spiritual goal.

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