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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 114

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

"Therefore, perform the appropriate actions and prescribed duties with excellence, having abandoned the expectation of results."

उचित Adjective
Uchita
योग्य किंवा समयोचित
Appropriate or proper
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्राने ठरवून दिलेले किंवा विहित केलेले
Prescribed or ordained
आचरावे Verb
Acharave
आचरणात आणावे किंवा करावे
Should practice or perform
उत्तम Adverb
Uttama
सर्वश्रेष्ठ किंवा चांगल्या प्रकारे
Excellently or best
फळाशा Noun
Phalasha
फळाची आशा किंवा अपेक्षा
Desire for results
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून किंवा सोडून
Renouncing or leaving

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform those actions which are appropriate and those duties which are prescribed, doing them excellently while renouncing the desire for their fruits.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes the path of selfless action. He advises that an individual should only engage in actions that are 'Uchita' (appropriate to the situation) and 'Vihita' (prescribed as one's duty or Dharma). The performance of these actions should be of the highest quality ('Uttama'). However, the most crucial condition is 'Phalasha Sanduni'—the complete renunciation of the desire for the fruits of those actions. By focusing on the process rather than the result, one attains spiritual freedom and excellence in work.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, focus entirely on the quality of your current task and the value it provides, rather than constantly worrying about your next promotion or bonus. This 'process-oriented' approach leads to mastery and peace of mind.

📌 Context

In the third chapter, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on Lord Krishna's teaching to Arjuna about the necessity of performing one's natural duties without attachment.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 241

यद्यदाचरति श्रेष्ठस्तत्तदेवेतरो जनः । स यत्प्रमाणं कुरुते लोकस्तदनुवर्तते ॥

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे कीजे । तेंचि आचरिजे । येरें लोकें ॥

"Therefore, whatever is done by the powerful (great), that very thing is practiced by other people."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
By the powerful or great person
कीजे Verb
Kije
केले जाते
Is done
आचरिजे Verb
Acharije
आचरण केले जाते
Is practiced
येरें Adjective
Yere
इतर
Other
लोकें Noun
Loke
लोकांनी
By the people

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great or powerful person does, the same is followed and practiced by other people.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj highlights the psychological truth that common people tend to emulate the behavior of those they perceive as superior or powerful. Leaders, whether in a family, organization, or society, carry the burden of setting a standard. Their actions serve as a 'template' for others. Therefore, even if a person has attained spiritual enlightenment and has no personal need for worldly actions, they must continue to act righteously to prevent social chaos and guide others toward the right path.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, if a CEO maintains high ethical standards and punctuality, the employees naturally adopt those values. For example, a leader's integrity shapes the culture of the entire company.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains to Arjuna that leaders must perform their duties perfectly because the masses follow their example.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 124

म्हणोनि तूं नि:संगु। होऊनि करीं यागादि योगु। जेणें पाविजे अव्यंगु। पुरुषार्थु तो॥

"Therefore, becoming unattached, perform the yoga of action like sacrifice, by which the flawless goal of life is attained."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
नि:संगु Adjective
Niḥsaṃgu
आसक्ती नसलेला
Unattached
यागादि Noun
Yāgādi
यज्ञादी कर्मे
Sacrificial duties
अव्यंगु Adjective
Avyaṃgu
दोषरहित किंवा पूर्ण
Flawless or Perfect
पुरुषार्थु Noun
Puruṣārthu
जीवनाचे परम ध्येय (मोक्ष)
Ultimate goal of life

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform your duties like sacrifices without attachment, so that you may attain the perfect and supreme goal of life.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that one should perform their prescribed duties (like Yajna and other social/religious obligations) without being attached to the fruits of those actions. By becoming 'Nisanga' (unattached), the individual is not bound by the consequences of Karma. This selfless performance of duty leads to 'Avyanga Purushartha', which represents the flawless and supreme goal of human existence—liberation or self-realization.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the excellence of the task at hand rather than obsessing over the promotion or bonus. This 'process-oriented' approach leads to better results and mental peace.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the necessity of performing one's duty without attachment to the results.

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