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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 165

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । हें संन्यासुचि पैं निकें । जेथ कर्मफळाचें ठाणें न टिके । कवणें काळीं ॥ १६५ ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, listen; this renunciation is truly good, where the station of the fruit of action does not stay at any time."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
ऐकें Verb
Aike
ऐक
Listen
संन्यासुचि Noun
Sannyasuchi
संन्यासच
Renunciation indeed
निकें Adjective
Nike
चांगले किंवा उत्तम
Good or pure
कर्मफळाचें Noun
Karmaphalache
कर्माच्या फळाचे
Of the fruit of action
ठाणें Noun
Thane
स्थान किंवा वास्तव्य
Station or place
कवणें Pronoun
Kavane
कोणत्याही
Any

💡 Meaning

Therefore Arjuna, listen; this path of renunciation is truly excellent, where the attachment to the fruits of action never remains at any time.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true renunciation (Sannyasa) is not the abandonment of physical actions, but the abandonment of the desire for the fruits of those actions. When an individual performs their duty without the ego of being the 'doer' and without craving for the outcome, the 'station' or bondage of karma cannot establish itself. This state of mind ensures that the individual remains free even while being active in the world.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your contribution rather than obsessing over the promotion or bonus. This mindset reduces anxiety and leads to more authentic success.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the essence of performing duties without being bound by their results.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 12

तरी मी आणि तू। आणि हे नृपनाथ समस्तू। येथ नसू ऐसे नव्हतू। मागांही कधीं॥

"Neither I, nor you, nor these kings, were ever non-existent in the past."

मी Pronoun
mi
मी
I
नृपनाथ Noun
nrupanatha
राजे
Kings
समस्तू Adjective
samastu
सर्व
All
नव्हतू Verb
navhatu
नव्हतो
Were not
मागांही Adverb
magahi
पूर्वीही
In the past

💡 Meaning

It is not that I, you, or these kings did not exist in the past.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets Krishna's words regarding the beginningless nature of the soul. He emphasizes that the soul (Atman) transcends time. The physical forms we see are temporary, but the consciousness within has always existed and will continue to exist. This is the fundamental teaching of Sankhya Yoga to remove the fear of death.

🎯 Practical Application

This teaching can be applied to overcome the fear of loss. For example, when facing a major life change, remembering that our core identity is beyond physical circumstances provides stability.

📌 Context

Krishna addresses Arjuna's grief by explaining the concept of the eternal soul.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 116

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झकविजे नको भ्रमितां । हा विचारु चित्ता- । माजीं धरीं ॥ ११६ ॥

"Therefore, do not be deceived by delusion now; keep this thought firmly in your heart."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविजे Verb
Zhakavije
फसवले जाणे
To be deceived
भ्रमितां Noun
Bhramita
भ्रमामुळे
Due to delusion
विचारु Noun
Vicharu
विचार
Thought or Principle
चित्तामाजीं Noun
Chittamaaji
मनामध्ये
In the mind
धरीं Verb
Dhari
धारण कर
Hold or Keep

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not be deluded now. Keep this principle firmly in your mind.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar advises Arjuna to stop being deceived by worldly illusions and emotional attachments. Having explained that the soul is eternal and the body is temporary, he urges Arjuna to internalize this wisdom. The instruction is to hold onto the truth firmly in the heart so that one can perform their duty without being paralyzed by grief or confusion.

🎯 Practical Application

In times of crisis, instead of being overwhelmed by emotions, one should rely on logical reasoning and spiritual truth. Example: If a project fails, don't lose hope to despair; keep the lesson in mind and move forward with clarity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains to Arjuna that after understanding the eternal nature of the soul, he should not be swayed by worldly delusions.

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