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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 163

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना | या कर्मातें न संडीं पां | परि फळाची वासना | सांडूनि कीजे || १६३ ||

"Therefore, Arjuna, do not give up this action; but perform it by discarding the desire for its fruit."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
कर्मातें Noun
Karmate
कर्माला
To the action
संडीं Verb
Sandi
टाकू नकोस / सोडू नकोस
Do not abandon
वासना Noun
Vasana
इच्छा / फळाची आशा
Desire or expectation
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून
Having discarded

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not abandon your duty; instead, perform it by relinquishing the desire for its fruits.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the core philosophy of Nishkama Karma (selfless action). He advises Arjuna that the path to spiritual liberation does not require the physical abandonment of duties. Instead, one must abandon the psychological craving for the results of those actions. By performing one's natural duties without the egoistic desire for rewards, the individual remains free from the karmic cycle. It is the 'attachment' to the fruit that binds, not the 'action' itself.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your work rather than obsessing over the promotion or bonus. For example, a doctor should focus on treating the patient perfectly, rather than just the fees.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna, through Saint Dnyaneshwar's commentary, explains to Arjuna why performing one's duty is superior to renunciation of action.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 45

ज्ञेयः स नित्यसंन्यासी यो न द्वेष्टि न काङ्क्षति । निर्द्वन्द्वो हि महाबाहो सुखं बन्धात्प्रमुच्यते ॥

म्हणोनि संन्यासी तोचि जाणावा । जो न मनीं द्वेषु न धरी हेवा । आणि कांहींच न वांछावा । तोचि नित्य संन्यासी ॥

"Therefore, know him alone to be a Sanyasi, who neither hates nor envies in his mind, and desires nothing; he is the eternal Sanyasi."

संन्यासी Noun
Sanyasi
त्यागी किंवा विरक्त पुरुष
Renunciant or Monk
द्वेषु Noun
Dveshu
तिरस्कार किंवा राग
Hatred or animosity
हेवा Noun
Heva
मत्सर किंवा ईर्ष्या
Envy or jealousy
वांछावा Verb
Vanchhava
इच्छा करणे किंवा हाव धरणे
To desire or crave
नित्य Adjective
Nitya
नेहमीचा किंवा शाश्वत
Eternal or constant

💡 Meaning

Know him to be a true Sanyasi who neither hates nor envies anyone and has no worldly desires; he is eternally free.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar defines a true Sanyasi (renunciant) as someone who has transcended the dualities of the mind. A person who does not harbor hatred toward anyone, does not feel jealous of others' success, and is free from worldly cravings is considered an 'eternal renunciant.' This teaching highlights that mental purity and emotional stability are the hallmarks of spiritual progress, allowing one to remain liberated even while performing worldly duties.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this can be applied by maintaining emotional balance. For instance, if a colleague gets a promotion you wanted, instead of feeling bitter (hatred/envy), focus on your growth and be content with your journey.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the true nature of renunciation, emphasizing that it is an internal state of mind rather than an external appearance.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 196

म्हणौनि संशयाहूनि थोर । आन नाही पाप घोर । हा विनाशासी थोर । विवरु असे ॥ १९६ ॥

म्हणून संशयापेक्षा मोठे दुसरे कोणतेही घोर पाप नाही. हा संशय विनाशाचा मोठा मार्ग आहे.

"Therefore, there is no sin greater or more terrible than doubt; it is a wide opening for destruction."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
संशयाहूनि Noun
Saṁśayāhūni
संशयापेक्षा
Than doubt
थोर Adjective
Thōra
मोठे
Great
घोर Adjective
Ghōra
भयंकर
Terrible
विनाशासी Noun
Vināśāsī
विनाशासाठी
For destruction
विवरु Noun
Vivaru
मार्ग किंवा छिद्र
Path or Opening

💡 Meaning

Therefore, there is no sin more terrible than doubt. It is a major cause and a wide path to destruction.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that there is no sin more grave than doubt. He describes doubt as a wide opening or a gateway to total destruction. Just as a small hole can sink a massive ship, doubt can destroy a person's intellect, confidence, and spiritual progress. A person filled with doubt loses the ability to distinguish between right and wrong, leading to an inevitable downfall.

🎯 Practical Application

Avoid self-doubt in your professional and personal life. For example, if a leader constantly doubts their decisions without evidence, it creates confusion and leads to the failure of the entire project.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the destructive nature of doubt in the path of spiritual and worldly progress.

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