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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 215

म्हणोनि जे जे उचित। आणि ज्यासी जे विहित। तेणे तेचि करावे अहेत। मन देऊनि॥

"Therefore, whatever is appropriate and whatever is prescribed as duty, one should perform that very task without any selfish motive, giving it one's full mind."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchita
योग्य
Appropriate
विहित Adjective
Vihita
कर्तव्य किंवा शास्त्रसंमत
Prescribed duty
अहेत Adjective
Aheta
हेतू नसलेले किंवा निस्वार्थ
Without motive or selfless
करावे Verb
Karave
करावे
Should do

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever is appropriate and whatever is one's duty, one should perform it selflessly and with full concentration.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the practice of Nishkama Karma (selfless action). He suggests that one must identify what is appropriate (Uchita) and what is one's prescribed duty (Vihita) based on their position in life. The key is to perform these actions 'Ahet'—without any selfish motive or craving for the end result. By dedicating one's mind entirely to the task at hand, the action becomes a form of worship and leads to spiritual growth.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, instead of constantly worrying about a promotion or bonus, an employee should focus on performing their current responsibilities with excellence and integrity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how an individual should perform their duties in the world without attachment.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 20

तंव तो अर्जुनु धनुर्धरु । जो कारुण्याचा सागरु । आणि सकळ गुणांचा आगरु । पांडुकुमरु ॥ २० ॥

"Then that archer Arjuna, who is the ocean of compassion and the storehouse of all virtues, the son of Pandu."

अर्जुनु Noun
Arjunu
अर्जुन
Arjuna
धनुर्धरु Noun
Dhanurdharu
धनुष्य धारण करणारा
Archer
कारुण्याचा Noun
Karunyacha
दयेचा
Of compassion
सागरु Noun
Sagaru
समुद्र
Ocean
आगरु Noun
Agaru
खाण किंवा साठा
Repository or Storehouse
सकळ Adjective
Sakal
सर्व
All
पांडुकुमरु Noun
Pandukumru
पांडूचा मुलगा
Son of Pandu

💡 Meaning

At that time, there was Arjuna the archer, who is an ocean of compassion, a repository of all virtues, and the son of Pandu.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights that Arjuna's identity is not limited to his prowess as a warrior. By using metaphors like 'Ocean of Compassion' and 'Storehouse of Virtues', the poet suggests that Arjuna's internal moral compass is what makes him extraordinary. This compassionate nature is what eventually leads to his 'Vishad' (sorrow), which becomes the catalyst for the delivery of the Bhagavad Gita.

🎯 Practical Application

True strength lies in character and kindness. For example, a powerful leader is one who uses their position to help others with empathy rather than just exercising authority.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the character of Arjuna as he stands on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 354

म्हणोनि तो निरिच्छु । आणि सर्वत्र पूर्णकामू । जैसा कां चंद्रमा पौर्णिमेचा ॥

"Therefore he is desireless and fulfilled everywhere, like the full moon of the Purnima."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
निरिच्छु Adjective
Niricchu
इच्छारहित
Desireless
पूर्णकामू Adjective
Purnakamu
ज्याच्या सर्व इच्छा पूर्ण झाल्या आहेत असा
Fully satisfied
चंद्रमा Noun
Chandrama
चंद्र
Moon
पौर्णिमेचा Adjective
Paurnimecha
पौर्णिमेच्या रात्रीचा
Of the full moon

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he is desireless and completely fulfilled in every way, just like the full moon.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the metaphor of a full moon to describe a self-realized soul. Just as the moon on a full moon night is complete and lacks nothing, a person of steady wisdom is free from all cravings. Their fulfillment comes from within (the Self), making them 'Purnakama'—one whose every desire is already satisfied in the bliss of the soul.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, instead of constantly seeking external validation or material gains, focusing on inner contentment leads to a stable and happy life. Example: Being satisfied with one's honest efforts regardless of the outcome.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a 'Sthitaprajna' (a person of steady wisdom) who has transcended all worldly desires.

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