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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 24

योऽन्तःसुखोऽन्तरारामस्तथान्तर्ज्योतिरेव यः । स योगी ब्रह्मनिर्वाणं ब्रह्मभूतोऽधिगच्छति ॥

जो अंतःसुखीं निवाला । जो अंतःप्रकाशें उजळला । तोचि ब्रह्म जाहला । देहींच असतां ॥

"One who is happy within, who rejoices within, and who is illuminated within, that yogi attains the state of Brahman while still in the body."

अंतःसुखीं Noun
Antahsukhi
अंतरातील सुखात
In inner happiness
निवाला Verb
Nivala
शांत झाला किंवा तृप्त झाला
Became peaceful or satisfied
अंतःप्रकाशें Noun
Antahprakashe
अंतरातील ज्ञानाच्या प्रकाशाने
By the light of inner knowledge
उजळला Verb
Ujalala
प्रकाशित झाला
Illuminated
ब्रह्म Noun
Brahma
परब्रह्म किंवा परमेश्वर
The Supreme Reality
देहींच Adverb
Dehicha
शरीरात असतानाच
While still in the body

💡 Meaning

He who finds happiness within, who rejoices within, and who is illuminated within, that yogi attains the state of Brahman.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the state of a 'Jivanmukta' (one who is liberated while still alive). A person who does not depend on external sensory objects for happiness, but finds eternal bliss within their own soul, is truly enlightened. Such a yogi is illuminated by the light of self-knowledge and attains oneness with the Divine (Brahman) even while residing in the physical body.

🎯 Practical Application

Instead of seeking happiness in material objects like gadgets or social validation, practice mindfulness to find peace within. Example: Staying calm and content during a difficult situation by relying on inner strength rather than external comfort.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the characteristics of a liberated soul who finds joy within.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 153

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

"Therefore, perform that which is appropriate action and that which is prescribed duty, with excellence, by renouncing the hope for rewards."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य
Appropriate
विहित Adjective
Vihit
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले कर्तव्य
Prescribed duty
आचरावे Verb
Aacharave
आचरण करावे
Should perform
फळाशा Noun
Phalasha
फळाची आशा
Desire for results
सांडूनि Other
Sanduni
त्याग करून
Having abandoned

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the appropriate actions and prescribed duties with excellence, while renouncing the desire for their fruits.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the practice of Nishkama Karma (selfless action). He guides that an individual should perform actions that are 'Uchit' (right/appropriate) and 'Vihit' (ordained by duty or scriptures). The performance should be 'Uttam' (of the highest quality), but the performer must remain detached from the 'Phalasha' (expectation of rewards). By focusing entirely on the purity of the action rather than the outcome, one attains mental peace and spiritual growth, as the ego associated with the results is eliminated.

🎯 Practical Application

A professional should focus on delivering the best quality work for a project rather than constantly worrying about a promotion or bonus. Example: A doctor treating a patient should focus entirely on the treatment process rather than the fee or fame.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the essence of performing one's duty without attachment to the results, following the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 116

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झकविजे नको भ्रमितां । हा विचारु चित्ता- । माजीं धरीं ॥ ११६ ॥

"Therefore, do not be deceived by delusion now; keep this thought firmly in your heart."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविजे Verb
Zhakavije
फसवले जाणे
To be deceived
भ्रमितां Noun
Bhramita
भ्रमामुळे
Due to delusion
विचारु Noun
Vicharu
विचार
Thought or Principle
चित्तामाजीं Noun
Chittamaaji
मनामध्ये
In the mind
धरीं Verb
Dhari
धारण कर
Hold or Keep

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not be deluded now. Keep this principle firmly in your mind.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar advises Arjuna to stop being deceived by worldly illusions and emotional attachments. Having explained that the soul is eternal and the body is temporary, he urges Arjuna to internalize this wisdom. The instruction is to hold onto the truth firmly in the heart so that one can perform their duty without being paralyzed by grief or confusion.

🎯 Practical Application

In times of crisis, instead of being overwhelmed by emotions, one should rely on logical reasoning and spiritual truth. Example: If a project fails, don't lose hope to despair; keep the lesson in mind and move forward with clarity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains to Arjuna that after understanding the eternal nature of the soul, he should not be swayed by worldly delusions.

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