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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 131

म्हणौनि कर्माचेनि आधारें । जे कर्मचि सांडणें खरें । तें युक्तीचेनि द्वारें । जाण पां तूं ॥

"Therefore, through the support of action, the true renunciation of action is achieved; understand that through the means of skillful technique."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
कर्माचेनि Noun
Karmācēni
कर्माच्या
of action
सांडणें Verb
Sāṇḍaṇē
त्याग करणे
to renounce
युक्तीचेनि Noun
Yuktīcēni
कौशल्याने / युक्तीने
by skill or technique
द्वारें Preposition
Dvārē
द्वारे / मार्गाने
through / by means of
जाण Verb
Jāṇa
समजून घे
understand / know

💡 Meaning

Therefore, understand that technique by which, with the support of action itself, true renunciation of action is achieved.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the paradox of renunciation. He suggests that true renunciation is not the physical abandonment of work, but the internal abandonment of the ego and attachment to results. By using action itself as a tool (performing it as a selfless sacrifice), one can transcend the cycle of cause and effect. This 'skill in action' is what Krishna urges Arjuna to master.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus entirely on the quality of your work (the process) rather than constantly worrying about the promotion or praise (the fruit), thereby reducing stress and improving efficiency.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains to Arjuna the secret of achieving freedom from the bonds of action by performing them with the right attitude.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 356

विहाय कामान्यः सर्वान्पुमांश्चरति निःस्पृहः । निर्ममो निरहंकारः स शान्तिमधिगच्छति ॥

जेथ अहंभाव सांडिला । आणि ममतु सर्वथा गेला । तोचि विश्वीं संचरला । विश्व होऊनि ॥

"Where the ego is abandoned and possessiveness is completely gone, that person alone permeates the universe, becoming the universe itself."

अहंभाव Noun
Ahambhav
अहंकार किंवा मी-पणा
Ego or sense of 'I'
सांडिला Verb
Sandila
त्याग केला किंवा सोडला
Abandoned or discarded
ममतु Noun
Mamatu
माझेपण किंवा आसक्ती
Possessiveness or attachment
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे
Completely
संचरला Verb
Sancharala
वावरतो किंवा संचार करतो
Moves or permeates
विश्व Noun
Vishwa
जग किंवा ब्रह्मांड
Universe

💡 Meaning

One who has abandoned ego and the sense of possession moves through the world as the universe itself, having become one with it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the pinnacle of spiritual realization. When a seeker discards the sense of 'I' (ego) and 'Mine' (attachment), their consciousness expands beyond the limited body and mind. They no longer perceive themselves as separate from the universe but as the universe itself. This state of non-duality allows them to move through the world with absolute freedom and peace, as they see the same divine essence in everything.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice 'Karma Yoga' by performing your duties without the burden of ego. For instance, when leading a project, focus on the collective goal rather than personal credit, which leads to mental peace and better results.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a person who has attained ultimate peace by relinquishing ego and attachment, reflecting on Gita 2.71.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 6, Verse 2

जें संन्यास ऐसें म्हणती । तोचि योगु जाण पां सुमती । जे संकल्पु सांडिल्यावांचूनि न होती । योगी केही ॥

ज्याला संन्यास असे म्हणतात, तोच योग आहे असे तू समज. कारण संकल्पाचा त्याग केल्याशिवाय कोणीही योगी होऊ शकत नाही.

"What they call renunciation, know that to be Yoga, O wise one; for no one becomes a Yogi without renouncing their intentions."

संन्यास Noun
Sannyas
त्याग किंवा संन्यास
Renunciation
योगु Noun
Yogu
कर्मयोग किंवा साधना
Union or Yoga
सुमती Noun
Sumati
चांगल्या बुद्धीचा (अर्जुन)
One with good intellect
संकल्पु Noun
Sankalpu
मनातील इच्छा किंवा विचार
Will or Intention
सांडिल्यावांचूनि Other
Sandilyavanchuni
त्याग केल्याशिवाय
Without abandoning

💡 Meaning

Know that what is called renunciation is actually Yoga. No one can become a Yogi without giving up their mental desires and intentions.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar clarifies that what is traditionally called Sannyasa (renunciation) is essentially the same as Yoga. The core of both paths is the abandonment of 'Sankalpa' (mental constructs, desires, or the sense of doership). One cannot become a true Yogi without letting go of the internal drive for specific outcomes. It emphasizes that internal mental discipline is more crucial than external renunciation of actions.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, focus on the task at hand rather than obsessing over the results. For example, a student should focus on learning the subject deeply rather than just worrying about the grades. This mental shift is the practice of Yoga.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the identity between Sannyasa (renunciation) and Yoga (action) to Arjuna.

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