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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 66

म्हणोनि उचित कर्म । जेणें पाविजे स्वधर्म । तेंचि आचरावें उत्तम । सर्वकाळ ॥ ६६ ॥

"Therefore, perform that appropriate action by which one's own duty is fulfilled, and practice it excellently at all times."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य / विहित
Appropriate / Prescribed
कर्म Noun
Karma
कार्य / कर्तव्य
Action / Duty
स्वधर्म Noun
Swadharma
स्वतःचे कर्तव्य
One's own duty
आचरावें Verb
Aacharave
आचरण करावे
Should practice
उत्तम Adjective
Uttam
श्रेष्ठ रीतीने
Excellently
सर्वकाळ Adverb
Sarvakal
नेहमी
Always

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should always perform appropriate actions that fulfill one's own duty in an excellent manner.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that an individual should always perform their prescribed duties (Swadharma). 'Uchit Karma' refers to actions that are appropriate to one's nature, stage of life, and social responsibility. By performing these actions consistently and with excellence, without attachment to the results, one aligns themselves with the cosmic order and achieves spiritual purity.

🎯 Practical Application

A professional should focus on delivering high-quality work as their 'Uchit Karma', treating their job as a service to society rather than just a source of income.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's natural duties as a means to spiritual liberation.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 91

म्हणोनि अर्जुना तूं पाहीं । या बुद्धीचा विटाळु नाही । जेथ निवृत्तीवांचूनि काही । आरुढेंना ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, see that this intellect is free from any defilement; nothing but detachment finds a place here."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
mhanoni
म्हणून
therefore
बुद्धीचा Noun
buddhicha
बुद्धीचा
of the intellect
विटाळु Noun
vitalu
अशुद्धता किंवा दोष
impurity or defilement
निवृत्तीवांचूनि Adverb
nivrittivanchuni
निवृत्तीशिवाय किंवा शांतीशिवाय
without detachment or peace
आरुढेंना Verb
arudhena
स्थिर होत नाही किंवा चढत नाही
does not ascend or stay

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, observe that this intellect has no impurity; nothing except detachment and peace can reside within it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that the intellect (Buddhi) aligned with the self is inherently pure. It remains untouched by the impurities of worldly desires, dualities, or ego. Just as fire cannot be soiled, this enlightened intellect cannot be defiled by the fruits of action. In such a state of consciousness, only 'Nivritti' (the state of cessation of worldly cravings and absolute peace) prevails. It is the foundation of spiritual stability where no worldly distractions can enter.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, maintain a clear mind despite external chaos. For example, if someone criticizes you, keep your intellect 'pure' by not reacting with anger, but staying calm and focused on your duty.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the absolute purity and stability of the spiritual intellect to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 192

जैसा पूर्णत्वें सरिता । समुद्रु होय पांडुसुता । तैसे काम सर्वथा । न बाधती तया ॥ १९२ ॥

"As the rivers reach the ocean in full flow, O son of Pandu, so do all desires fail to affect him."

जैसा Adverb
Jaisa
ज्याप्रमाणे
Just as
सरिता Noun
Sarita
नदी
River
समुद्रु Noun
Samudru
सागर
Ocean
पांडुसुता Noun
Pandusuta
पांडुपुत्र (अर्जुन)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)
काम Noun
Kaam
इच्छा किंवा वासना
Desires or cravings
बाधती Verb
Badhati
बाधा पोहोचवणे किंवा त्रास देणे
To disturb or affect

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains undisturbed despite all rivers flowing into it, all desires enter a man of steady wisdom without causing any agitation.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar provides a profound analogy of the ocean to describe the equanimity of a realized soul. Just as the ocean is constantly filled by rivers flowing into it from all sides but remains undisturbed and maintains its boundaries, a person of steady wisdom remains unperturbed by the constant influx of sensory objects and desires. Their inner fulfillment is so absolute that external stimuli do not create any waves of agitation in their consciousness. They remain centered in their true self, regardless of the environment.

🎯 Practical Application

In a world full of distractions and consumerism, one should strive to be like the ocean. For example, when faced with peer pressure to adopt a lifestyle that doesn't align with your values, stay firm and calm in your principles rather than being swept away by the trend.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) using the metaphor of an ocean.

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