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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 18

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

जो कर्मामाजीं अकर्म पाहे । आणि अकर्मीं कर्म आहे । तोचि मनुष्यांत बुद्धिमंत होये । तोचि युक्तु सर्वकर्मी ॥

"One who sees inaction in action, and action in inaction, is wise among men."

कर्मामाजीं Noun
karmāmājīṃ
कर्मामध्ये
in action
अकर्म Noun
akarma
कर्तेपणाचा अभाव
inaction
पाहे Verb
pāhe
पाहतो
sees
बुद्धिमंत Adjective
buddhimanta
ज्ञानी
wise
युक्तु Noun
yuktu
योगी
yogi

💡 Meaning

One who sees inaction in action and action in inaction is truly wise among men and is a yogi who has accomplished everything.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

This verse describes the state of a realized soul who perceives inaction in action and action in inaction. A wise person understands that while the body and senses are engaged in activities, the true Self (Atman) remains a non-doer. Conversely, physical stillness is not true inaction if the mind is filled with desires and ego. One who realizes this truth is free from the bondage of karma.

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your daily duties without the ego of being the 'doer'. For example, helping someone without expecting a 'thank you' or feeling superior allows you to remain peaceful despite being active.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the paradox of action and inaction to Arjuna, which Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates in Marathi.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 90

म्हणोनि अर्जुना तूं पाहीं । या बुद्धीसी समान दुजें नाहीं । जेथ स्थिर जालिया कांहीं । उणें न दिसे ॥ ९० ॥

Mhanoni Arjuna tu pahi | Ya buddhisi saman duje nahi | Jeth sthir jaliya kahi | Une na dise || 90 ||

"Therefore, O Arjuna, see for yourself; there is nothing equal to this wisdom. Once established in it, nothing appears lacking."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
बुद्धीसी Noun
Buddhisi
बुद्धीला
To the intellect
समान Adjective
Saman
सारखे
Equal
दुजें Adjective
Duje
दुसरे
Other/Second
स्थिर Adjective
Sthir
अढळ/शांत
Stable/Steady
जालिया Verb
Jaliya
झाल्यावर
Having become
उणें Noun
Une
कमतरता
Deficiency/Lacking

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, observe that there is nothing equal to this stable wisdom. Once established in it, nothing ever seems deficient.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the supreme value of a stable and enlightened intellect (Sthitaprajna). He asserts that there is no state higher than having a mind fixed on the ultimate truth. When the intellect reaches this stability, the individual transcends the sense of lack or incompleteness. It is a state of absolute fulfillment where external circumstances no longer dictate one's internal peace, leading to a life free from the constant pursuit of worldly desires.

🎯 Practical Application

Practicing emotional stability during high-pressure situations. For example, a leader who remains calm and focused during a crisis can make better decisions and provide confidence to their team, reflecting a steady intellect.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the unparalleled importance of a stable intellect to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 87

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

जेथ कर्म अकर्म होय । आणि अकर्मीं कर्मचि आहे । हे जयासी उमजोनि पाहे । तोचि ज्ञानी ॥

"He who sees inaction in action and action in inaction, he is wise among men, he is a Yogi and a performer of all actions."

कर्म Noun
Karma
कार्य किंवा कृती
Action
अकर्म Noun
Akarma
निष्क्रियता किंवा फळाची अपेक्षा नसलेले कर्म
Inaction
उमजोनि Verb
Umajoni
समजून घेऊन
Having understood
पाहे Verb
Pahe
पाहतो किंवा अनुभवतो
Sees or perceives
ज्ञानी Noun
Jnani
ज्याला आत्मज्ञान प्राप्त झाले आहे असा
Enlightened or wise

💡 Meaning

One who sees inaction in action and action in inaction is truly wise among men.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains that a person who realizes that action can be performed without attachment (making it inaction in terms of karmic bondage) and that physical inaction can still involve mental action is truly wise. A person who has transcended the ego of being the 'doer' remains untouched by the consequences of their actions, effectively seeing inaction within their actions.

🎯 Practical Application

Performing your daily duties without the ego of being the 'doer'. For example, helping someone without expecting a 'thank you' or any return favor allows you to act without creating new karmic debt.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the profound paradox of action and inaction to Arjuna, which Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates in this Ovi.

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