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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 13

जेणें अंतःकरण जिंकिलें । आणि कर्मफळ सांडिलें । तो न करी कांहीं केलें । देहींच असतां ॥

जेणे अंतःकरण जिंकले । आणि कर्मफळ सांडले । तो न करी काही केले । देहीच असता ॥

"He who has conquered his mind and renounced the fruits of action, does nothing even while staying in the body."

जेणें Pronoun
Jene
ज्याने
By whom
अंतःकरण Noun
Antahkaran
मन किंवा हृदय
Mind or inner self
जिंकिलें Verb
Jinkile
जिंकले किंवा ताब्यात मिळवले
Conquered or mastered
कर्मफळ Noun
Karmaphal
कर्माचे फळ
Fruit of action
सांडिलें Verb
Sandile
त्यागले किंवा सोडून दिले
Renounced or dropped
देहींच Noun
Dehinch
शरीरातच
In the body itself

💡 Meaning

One who has conquered the mind and renounced the fruits of action does nothing even while residing in the body.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a person who has mastered their internal senses and relinquished the desire for the results of their actions remains untouched by karma. Even though the physical body performs various activities, the realized soul remains a detached observer (Sakshi), free from the cycle of cause and effect. This state of 'actionless action' is the hallmark of true Sanyasa.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your work rather than obsessing over promotions or rewards. This detachment leads to better focus and peace of mind.

📌 Context

Describing the state of a self-realized soul who remains untouched by the actions of the physical body.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 72

कर्मण्यकर्म यः पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म यः । स बुद्धिमान्मनुष्येषु स युक्तः कृत्स्नकर्मकृत् ॥

तोचि मनुष्यांतू जाण । सकळ कर्माचा निधान । तोचि योगयुक्तु पावन । कृतकृत्यु तो ॥

"Know him alone to be wise among men; he is the storehouse of all actions; he is the holy one joined in Yoga, and he has fulfilled his life's purpose."

मनुष्यांतू Noun
Manushyantu
माणसांमध्ये
Among humans
निधान Noun
Nidhan
साठा किंवा स्थान
Repository or treasure
योगयुक्तु Adjective
Yogayuktu
योगाने युक्त असलेला
United in Yoga
पावन Adjective
Pavan
पवित्र
Holy or pure
कृतकृत्यु Adjective
Krutakrutyu
ज्याचे कार्य पूर्ण झाले आहे असा
One who has fulfilled his purpose

💡 Meaning

He is the wise one among men, the repository of all actions, the holy one united in Yoga, and the one who has accomplished everything.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj interprets that a person who realizes the soul is a non-doer even while the body performs actions, and understands that even physical stillness can be 'action' if the ego remains, is truly wise. Such a person is liberated from the cycle of cause and effect. They perform all duties with a sense of detachment, making them a 'Krutakrutyu'—one who has achieved the ultimate goal of human life.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice 'selfless action' in your career or studies. Focus on the quality of your work rather than obsessing over the rewards or feeding your ego, which leads to mental peace and success.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a wise person who understands the true nature of action and inaction as taught by Lord Krishna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 372

म्हणोनि अर्जुना हें जाणावें । जे इंद्रियें दमिलीं असावीं । मग स्थैर्य पाविजे स्वभावें । आत्मबोधीं ॥ ३७२ ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, know this: the senses must be subdued. Then, one naturally attains stability in the knowledge of the Self."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये व कर्मेंद्रिये
Senses
दमिलीं Verb
Damili
जिंकलेली किंवा ताब्यात असलेली
Subdued or controlled
स्थैर्य Noun
Sthairya
स्थिरता
Stability
आत्मबोधीं Noun
Atmabodhi
आत्मज्ञानामध्ये
In self-realization

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, understand that the senses must be controlled; only then can one naturally attain stability in self-knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that mastery over one's senses is a prerequisite for spiritual stability. Without controlling the senses, the mind remains scattered among worldly objects. Once the senses are subdued through discipline, the realization of the Self (Atman) becomes natural and effortless, leading to a state of permanent inner peace and unwavering focus.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing digital detox or controlling the urge to react impulsively to situations is a form of sense control. This leads to better focus and mental clarity in professional and personal life.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the necessity of controlling the senses to achieve a steady state of wisdom (Sthitaprajna).

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