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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 223

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरावे हेचि परम । येणे पाविजे मोक्षधाम । नि:संशयो ॥ २२३ ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate duty as the highest goal; through this, one undoubtedly reaches the abode of liberation."

उचित Adjective
uchit
योग्य किंवा विहित
proper or appropriate
आचरावे Verb
acharave
आचरण करावे किंवा पाळावे
should practice or perform
परम Adjective
param
सर्वोच्च किंवा श्रेष्ठ
supreme or highest
पाविजे Verb
pavije
प्राप्त होते
is attained
मोक्षधाम Noun
mokshadham
मुक्तीचे स्थान
abode of liberation
नि:संशयो Adverb
nihsanshayo
शंका नसलेले किंवा नक्कीच
undoubtedly

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the duty that is appropriate for you, considering it supreme. By doing this, one undoubtedly attains the state of liberation.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that performing one's prescribed duty (Swadharma) is the highest form of spiritual practice. When an individual performs their actions as a supreme obligation without being attached to the results, those actions do not create bondage. Instead, they purify the mind and lead the seeker to the ultimate state of liberation (Moksha) without any doubt.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, focusing on the quality of your work rather than just the promotion or salary is 'Uchit Karma'. This dedication leads to professional excellence and inner peace, which is a form of liberation from work-related stress.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how performing one's duty without attachment leads to spiritual liberation.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 199

म्हणौनि विषयांचेनि नांवें । कानींही न पडों द्यावें । हें मन सर्वथा न भजावें । बाह्यवृत्ती ॥ १९९ ॥

म्हणून विषयांच्या नावाने देखील कानावर काही पडू देऊ नये. या मनाला कोणत्याही प्रकारे बाह्य प्रवृत्तींकडे वळू देऊ नये.

"Therefore, do not let even the names of sensory objects reach your ears, and never allow the mind to follow external tendencies."

विषयांचेनि Noun
Vishayancheni
विषयांच्या (इंद्रिय भोगांच्या)
of sensory objects
नांवें Noun
Naave
नावाने
by name
कानींही Noun
Kaanihi
कानावर सुद्धा
even in the ears
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे / कोणत्याही प्रकारे
entirely / in every way
बाह्यवृत्ती Noun
Bahyavritti
बाहेरच्या प्रवृत्ती / बाह्य ओढ
external tendencies
भजावें Verb
Bhajave
अनुसरण करावे / वळू द्यावे
to follow or indulge

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not even let the names of sensory objects fall upon your ears; do not let this mind follow external tendencies at all.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the proactive protection of the mind. He suggests that sensory objects are so enticing that even hearing about them can trigger desire and lead to a downfall. Therefore, a seeker should not even let the mention of such objects reach their ears. By preventing the mind from flowing toward external worldly tendencies (Bahyavritti), one can preserve inner peace and focus on self-realization. It is a call for total mental discipline.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this translates to avoiding 'digital noise' or toxic environments that trigger greed or envy. For example, if you are trying to focus on a healthy lifestyle, avoid watching advertisements or discussions about junk food to keep your mind disciplined.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Lord Krishna's teaching on how a seeker should guard their mind from sensory distractions to achieve stability.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 52

जेथें विषयांचें नांव नाहीं । आणि इंद्रियांची गोठी नाहीं । तेथें सुख आपणचि पाही । भोगिजे गा ॥ ५२ ॥

"Where there is no trace of sensory objects and no talk of the senses, there one experiences the bliss of the Self by oneself."

जेथें Adverb
jethe
जिथे
where
विषयांचें Noun
vishayanche
इंद्रियभोगाच्या वस्तूंचे
of sensory objects
इंद्रियांची Noun
indriyanchi
ज्ञानेंद्रियांची
of the senses
गोठी Noun
gothi
चर्चा किंवा गोष्ट
talk or mention
आपणचि Pronoun
apanachi
स्वतःच
by oneself
भोगिजे Verb
bhogije
अनुभवावे
to experience or enjoy

💡 Meaning

Where there is no mention of sensory objects and no involvement of the senses, there one experiences the bliss of the Self by oneself.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains the state of pure consciousness. He suggests that true happiness (Atmananda) is not derived from the contact between the senses and external objects. Instead, it is a self-existent state that arises when the mind is quieted and the senses are no longer seeking external gratification. This bliss is inherent to the soul and is experienced within oneself.

🎯 Practical Application

Finding joy in solitude and meditation rather than relying on material possessions or gadgets for happiness. Example: Experiencing deep peace during silent meditation.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the nature of supreme bliss that is independent of the senses.

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