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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 110

म्हणौनि स्वधर्मु जो विहितु । तोचि अनुष्ठिजे उचितु । जैसा मार्गु हा सुगतु । सांडूं नये ॥ ११० ॥

"Therefore, perform the duty that is ordained; for just as a good path should not be abandoned, so should one's duty be followed."

स्वधर्मु Noun
svadharmu
स्वतःचे कर्तव्य
one's own duty
विहितु Adjective
vihitu
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले
prescribed
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
anuṣṭhijē
आचरण करावे
should be practiced
सुगतु Adjective
sugatu
चांगला किंवा सोपा
good or easy
सांडूं Verb
sāṇḍūṃ
सोडणे किंवा त्यागणे
to abandon

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should perform the duty that is prescribed for them. Just as one should not abandon a good and safe path, one should not leave their own duty.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that one should strictly adhere to their prescribed duties (Swadharma). He uses the analogy of a well-trodden, safe path (Sugatu Margu). Just as a traveler should not abandon a safe and known road for an unknown shortcut that might lead to danger, an individual should not abandon their natural duties. Performing one's own duty, even if it seems mundane, is spiritually superior to attempting someone else's duty. This adherence ensures social order and personal spiritual evolution.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focusing on your specific role and responsibilities with integrity is your 'Swadharma'. For example, a doctor focusing on healing patients rather than seeking fame follows the 'Sugatu Margu' of their profession.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the importance of following one's innate duty (Swadharma) as the most reliable path to spiritual growth.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 134

म्हणौनि तूं पां धनुर्धरा | या कर्मातें न संडवे सर्वथा | परि फळाची आशा न धरितां | आचरें वेगीं || १३४ ||

म्हणून हे अर्जुना, तू या कर्माचा कधीही त्याग करू नकोस; परंतु फळाची आशा न धरता ते कर्म त्वरित कर.

"Therefore, O Archer, do not ever abandon action; but perform it quickly without harboring hope for the fruit."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
धनुर्धरा Noun
Dhanurdhara
अर्जुना (धनुष्य धारण करणारा)
Archer (Arjuna)
संडवे Verb
Sandave
सोडावे / त्याग करावा
To abandon
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
कोणत्याही प्रकारे / पूर्णपणे
In any way / completely
आशा Noun
Asha
अपेक्षा / इच्छा
Desire / Hope
आचरें Verb
Aachare
आचरण कर / कर
Perform / Practice
वेगीं Adverb
Vegi
त्वरित / लवकर
Quickly

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not ever abandon your duties; instead, perform them diligently without harboring any desire for the results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the principle of Nishkama Karma (selfless action). He advises Arjuna that since action is inevitable for any living being, one should not attempt to renounce action itself. Instead, the focus should be on renouncing the attachment to the fruits of those actions. By performing one's prescribed duties promptly and efficiently, but without the egoistic desire for specific outcomes, a person remains free from the karmic cycle of bondage.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the excellence of your task rather than obsessing over a promotion or bonus. This approach reduces anxiety and often leads to better results naturally.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Krishna's advice to Arjuna about the necessity of performing one's duty without attachment to the results.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 4

जेथ अभिनव वाग्विलास । जेथ चातुर्याचा सौरस । जेथ प्रमेयाचा सुवास । प्रगटला असे ॥ ४ ॥

"Where there is a novel eloquence, where there is the essence of cleverness, and where the fragrance of spiritual theorems has manifested."

अभिनव Adjective
Abhinav
अत्यंत नवीन
Innovative/New
वाग्विलास Noun
Vagvilas
शब्दांचे सौंदर्य/वक्तृत्व
Eloquence/Play of words
चातुर्याचा Noun
Chaturyacha
बुद्धिमत्तेचा
Of intelligence
सौरस Noun
Sauras
गोडवा किंवा रस
Sweetness/Essence
प्रमेयाचा Noun
Prameyacha
सिद्धांताचा
Of spiritual truths
सुवास Noun
Suvas
सुगंध
Fragrance
प्रगटला Verb
Pragatla
व्यक्त झाला
Manifested

💡 Meaning

Where there is a novel play of words, where there is the sweetness of intelligence, and where the fragrance of spiritual truths is manifested.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights the aesthetic and philosophical richness of the Dnyaneshwari. 'Abhinav Vagvilas' refers to the fresh and innovative eloquence of the language. 'Chaturyacha Sauras' suggests that the text is filled with the essence of wisdom and intellectual delight. 'Prameyacha Suvas' indicates that the core spiritual doctrines (Prameya) are not presented as dry logic but carry the fragrance of divine experience. It emphasizes that true spiritual literature should be both intellectually satisfying and emotionally uplifting.

🎯 Practical Application

In any creative or professional work, aim for a balance of technical skill and pleasant presentation. Example: When explaining a complex concept, use clear and engaging language to make it accessible and enjoyable for others.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the divine beauty and intellectual depth of the spiritual knowledge he is about to present.

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