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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 273

म्हणोनि विषयांचेनि नांवें । जेथ कानासीही न यावे । ऐसें होइजे स्वभावें । जया वेळीं ॥ २७३ ॥

"Therefore, at that time, one naturally becomes such that even the names of sensory objects do not reach the ears."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
विषयांचेनि Noun
Viṣayāñcēni
विषयांच्या (इंद्रिय सुखांच्या)
Of sensory objects
नांवें Noun
Nānvē
नावाने / नाव सुद्धा
By name
कानासीही Noun
Kānāsīhī
कानावर सुद्धा
Even to the ears
स्वभावें Adverb
Svabhāvē
सहजपणे / नैसर्गिकरीत्या
Naturally
जया Pronoun
Jayā
ज्या
Which / That
वेळीं Noun
Vēḷī
वेळी / काळ
At the time

💡 Meaning

Therefore, when a state is naturally attained where even the names of sensory objects do not reach the ears, that is the mark of steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the pinnacle of sensory control. A person of steady wisdom reaches a state where sensory objects no longer hold any power over them. This detachment is so profound that even hearing the names of worldly pleasures does not trigger any desire or mental agitation. This state is not forced but becomes their natural disposition (Svabhava). It signifies a mind so deeply anchored in the self that external stimuli fail to even register as distractions.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this can be applied as 'deep work' or 'flow state'. For example, when you are so focused on a creative project or study that you don't even notice your phone ringing or people talking nearby, you are practicing a form of this mental steadiness.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna), focusing on total detachment from sensory distractions.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 72

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावे उत्तम । फळाशा सांडूनि ॥ ७२ ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate actions and prescribed duties excellently, leaving aside the hope for rewards."

उचित Adjective
Uchita
योग्य किंवा समर्पक
Appropriate or proper
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्राने नेमून दिलेले
Prescribed or ordained
आचरावे Verb
Acharave
आचरण करावे किंवा कृतीत आणावे
Should practice or perform
फळाशा Noun
Phalasha
फळाची अपेक्षा किंवा इच्छा
Desire for results
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून किंवा सोडून
Having abandoned or giving up

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform those actions which are appropriate and those duties which are prescribed, doing them excellently while abandoning the desire for results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the essence of selfless action. He advises that one should only perform actions that are appropriate (Uchita) and prescribed by one's duty (Vihita). These actions should be executed with the highest level of excellence (Uttama). The crucial condition is to perform them while completely renouncing the desire for the fruits of those actions (Phalasha). This approach ensures that the individual remains focused on the process rather than the outcome, leading to spiritual liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, an employee should focus on delivering high-quality work as their primary duty, rather than being constantly distracted by thoughts of a promotion or bonus.

📌 Context

In the context of explaining how to live in the world without being bound by actions, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the method of performing one's duty.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 35

भयाद्रणादुपरतं मंस्यन्ते त्वां महारथाः । येषां च त्वं बहुमतो भूत्वा यास्यसि लाघवम् ॥

आणि जे हे महारथी । तुज बहुमानें मानिती । तेचि तुज मानितील निगुती । पळता देखोन ॥

"And these great warriors, who hold you in high esteem, will surely look down upon you, seeing you flee from the battle."

महारथी Noun
Maharathi
मोठे योद्धे
Great warriors
बहुमानें Adverb
Bahumane
अत्यंत सन्मानाने
With great respect
मानिती Verb
Maniti
मानतात किंवा समजतात
Consider or respect
निगुती Adverb
Niguti
निश्चितपणे
Certainly
पळता Verb
Palata
पळून जाताना
While fleeing
देखोन Verb
Dekhon
पाहून
Having seen
लाघव Noun
Laghav
तुच्छता किंवा हलकेपणा
Disgrace or insignificance

💡 Meaning

The great warriors who hold you in high esteem will think that you have withdrawn from the battle out of fear, and thus you will lose your reputation.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that for a person of high social standing and honor, losing that reputation is worse than death. He points out that the very warriors who admired Arjuna's skill would now view him as a coward who fled out of fear, not out of compassion. This psychological argument is used to motivate Arjuna to perform his duty.

🎯 Practical Application

Running away from challenges leads to a loss of credibility. For example, if a professional quits a project mid-way due to pressure, they lose the respect of their colleagues and industry peers.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna that abandoning the battle will lead to a loss of respect among his peers and enemies.

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