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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 314

जैसा पूर्णत्वें सरिता । समुद्रु होय सर्वथा । तैसिया कामनावस्था । न बाधती ॥

"As the rivers in their fullness meet the ocean, so do the states of desire not affect the wise."

जैसा Adverb
Jaisa
ज्याप्रमाणे
Just as
पूर्णत्वें Adverb
Purnatve
पूर्णपणे भरलेल्या
In fullness
सरिता Noun
Sarita
नद्या
Rivers
समुद्रु Noun
Samudru
सागर
Ocean
कामनावस्था Noun
Kamnavastha
इच्छांची स्थिती
State of desires
बाधती Verb
Badhati
बाधा पोहोचवणे किंवा विचलित करणे
To affect or disturb

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains steady even when all rivers flow into it, a person remains peaceful when all desires dissolve within them without causing any disturbance.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the metaphor of the ocean to describe the mental state of a realized soul. Just as the ocean remains undisturbed despite being constantly filled by numerous rivers, a person of steady wisdom remains calm and unaffected even when various desires or external stimuli enter their mind. Their inner fulfillment is so vast that external changes cannot disrupt their peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we face many distractions and emotional highs and lows. Like the ocean, we should learn to absorb these experiences without losing our inner balance. For example, staying calm during a workplace conflict instead of reacting impulsively.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) using the analogy of the ocean.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 227

परि फळाची वासना । न धरीं तूं अर्जुना । आणि कर्माचां अभिमाना । सांडूनि देईं ॥

"But do not harbor desire for the fruit, O Arjuna, and abandon the pride of being the doer of actions."

वासना Noun
Vasana
इच्छा किंवा अपेक्षा
Desire or expectation
अभिमाना Noun
Abhimana
अहंकार किंवा गर्व
Ego or pride
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून किंवा सोडून
Abandoning or giving up
धरीं Verb
Dharin
धरणे किंवा बाळगणे
To hold or keep
कर्माचां Noun
Karmachan
कर्माचा
Of the action

💡 Meaning

O Arjuna, do not harbor desire for the fruits of your actions, and also give up the ego of being the doer.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the essence of selfless action. He advises Arjuna to perform his duties without being attached to the results. Furthermore, he emphasizes the renunciation of the ego—the feeling of 'I am the doer'. By detaching oneself from the fruits and the pride of action, one attains spiritual liberation and remains unaffected by the dualities of success and failure. This is the core teaching of performing duty for duty's sake.

🎯 Practical Application

While working on a project, focus entirely on the quality of your work and the service it provides, rather than being constantly distracted by thoughts of the promotion or reward you might receive.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the concept of Nishkama Karma (selfless action) to Arjuna, emphasizing the renunciation of both fruit and ego.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 219

जयाचें कर्म सर्वथा । संकल्पें न शिवे पांडुसुता । आणि फळाचीही आस्था । सांडिली जेणें ॥

"Whose actions are entirely untouched by desire, O Arjuna, and who has renounced the longing for results."

जयाचें Pronoun
Jayache
ज्याचे
Whose
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे / सर्व प्रकारे
Entirely / In every way
संकल्पें Noun
Sankalpe
इच्छेने / संकल्पाने
By desire or intent
शिवे Verb
Shive
स्पर्श करणे
To touch
आस्था Noun
Astha
ओढ / आसक्ती
Attachment or longing
सांडिली Verb
Sandili
त्यागली / सोडून दिली
Abandoned or discarded

💡 Meaning

One whose actions are never touched by desire or intent, and who has abandoned all attachment to the fruits of their labor.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes a person whose actions are untouched by 'Sankalpa' (the mental construct of desire or intent). Such a person performs duties without the egoistic claim of being the 'doer' and without any attachment to the results. By abandoning the craving for outcomes, their actions do not create new karmic bonds. This state represents the pinnacle of Karma Yoga where action becomes a form of meditation.

🎯 Practical Application

Focusing on the quality of your work at the office without constantly worrying about the promotion or bonus, leading to peace of mind and better performance.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person whose actions are free from desire and ego, reflecting the essence of Bhagavad Gita 4.19.

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