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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 28

म्हणोनि कर्म सांडावें । कीं न करितां असावें । हें कांहींच न फावे । अर्जुना पैं ॥

"Therefore, should action be abandoned, or should one remain without doing anything? This is not possible at all, O Arjuna."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
कर्म Noun
Karma
कार्य किंवा कृती
Action or work
सांडावें Verb
Sandave
सोडून द्यावे
To abandon
न करितां Adverb
Na Karita
काहीही न करता
Without doing
असावें Verb
Asave
राहावे
To remain
फावे Verb
Phave
शक्य होणे
To be possible
पैं Particle
Pain
नक्कीच / अरे
Indeed / O

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, it is not possible for you to either abandon action or remain completely inactive.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that human nature is inherently active. Due to the influence of the three Gunas (qualities of nature), it is impossible for anyone to remain completely still or abandon action entirely. Even the basic functions of the body are actions. Therefore, the path to spiritual growth is not through the physical renunciation of work, but through performing one's duties without ego and without attachment to the results.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, we cannot escape our responsibilities. For example, a professional cannot simply stop working due to stress; instead, they should learn to manage their duties efficiently without being overwhelmed by the outcome.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna that total inaction is impossible for any living being.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 355

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरप्रज्ञु । जो इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो करी । आणि विषयांतें विसरोनि । आत्मसुखीं रमे ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who controls his senses and, forgetting the objects of desire, dwells in the joy of the Self."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
स्थिरप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthitaprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady wisdom
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
ज्ञानेंद्रियांचा
Of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
ताबा किंवा संयम
Restraint or control
विषयांतें Noun
Vishayante
भोगाच्या वस्तूंना
Sense objects
विसरोनि Verb
Visaroni
विसरून किंवा सोडून
Forgetting or transcending
आत्मसुखीं Noun
Atmasukhi
आत्म्याच्या आनंदात
In the bliss of the self
रमे Verb
Rame
मग्न होतो
Rejoices or dwells

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is a person of steady wisdom, who restrains his senses and, forgetting worldly objects, rejoices in the bliss of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true wisdom is achieved only when a person gains complete mastery over their senses. It is not just about physical restraint but a mental state where the attraction for worldly pleasures fades away, and the individual finds supreme joy within their own soul. This internal bliss makes the intellect unshakable and free from external dependencies.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing self-discipline by limiting screen time or unhealthy habits to focus on personal growth and inner peace is a practical application of this verse.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with stable wisdom (Sthitaprajna) while commenting on the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 88

तरी आतां सांगेन । जेणें अंतःकरण । होय अति प्रसन्न । आणि स्थिर ॥

"Now I will tell you that by which the heart becomes very pleased and steady."

सांगेन Verb
Sangen
सांगेन किंवा सांगेन
will tell
अंतःकरण Noun
Antahkaran
मन किंवा हृदय
inner self or mind
प्रसन्न Adjective
Prasanna
आनंदी किंवा तृप्त
joyful or serene
स्थिर Adjective
Sthira
अढळ किंवा शांत
steady or stable
जेणें Pronoun
Jene
ज्याद्वारे
by which

💡 Meaning

Now I shall tell you that by which the mind becomes very joyful and steady.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the ultimate goal of spiritual discourse is to make the seeker's mind serene and unwavering. A 'Prasanna' (joyful) heart is the fertile ground where the seed of wisdom grows. He promises Arjuna that he will now describe the state of being where the intellect is no longer disturbed by external circumstances, leading to true inner stability.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, when overwhelmed by stress, focusing on practices that bring inner joy helps in maintaining balance. Example: Practicing mindfulness before a high-pressure meeting to keep the mind steady.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna, through Dnyaneshwar's commentary, begins to explain the method to achieve a stable and joyful state of mind to Arjuna.

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