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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 51

म्हणोनि कर्म सांडिजे । कीं कर्मिंचि अलिप्त होइजे । हें विचारूनि पाहिजे । आपुलिया मती ॥ ५१ ॥

"Therefore, one should consider with one's own mind whether to give up action or to remain unattached in action."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
सांडिजे Verb
Sandije
त्याग करावा / सोडावे
Should be abandoned
अलिप्त Adjective
Alipta
लिप्त नसलेला / वेगळा
Detached
विचारूनि Verb
Vicharuni
विचार करून
Having contemplated
मती Noun
Mati
बुद्धीने
Intellect

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should contemplate with their own intellect whether to abandon action or to remain detached while performing it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar advises Arjuna to use his power of discrimination. Since it is impossible for a living being to completely cease all actions due to the influence of nature, the real choice lies in the attitude towards action. One must contemplate whether to physically renounce action or to remain mentally detached while performing it. The Dnyaneshwari emphasizes that performing one's duty without attachment is the true path to liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, perform your duties without the ego of being the 'doer' and without worrying about the results. For example, a professional should focus on the quality of their work rather than just the promotion or reward.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of using one's own intellect to decide between renunciation of action and performing action with detachment.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 6, Verse 2

जें संन्यास ऐसें म्हणती । तोचि योगु जाण पां सुमती । जे संकल्पु सांडिल्यावांचूनि न होती । योगी केही ॥

ज्याला संन्यास असे म्हणतात, तोच योग आहे असे तू समज. कारण संकल्पाचा त्याग केल्याशिवाय कोणीही योगी होऊ शकत नाही.

"What they call renunciation, know that to be Yoga, O wise one; for no one becomes a Yogi without renouncing their intentions."

संन्यास Noun
Sannyas
त्याग किंवा संन्यास
Renunciation
योगु Noun
Yogu
कर्मयोग किंवा साधना
Union or Yoga
सुमती Noun
Sumati
चांगल्या बुद्धीचा (अर्जुन)
One with good intellect
संकल्पु Noun
Sankalpu
मनातील इच्छा किंवा विचार
Will or Intention
सांडिल्यावांचूनि Other
Sandilyavanchuni
त्याग केल्याशिवाय
Without abandoning

💡 Meaning

Know that what is called renunciation is actually Yoga. No one can become a Yogi without giving up their mental desires and intentions.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar clarifies that what is traditionally called Sannyasa (renunciation) is essentially the same as Yoga. The core of both paths is the abandonment of 'Sankalpa' (mental constructs, desires, or the sense of doership). One cannot become a true Yogi without letting go of the internal drive for specific outcomes. It emphasizes that internal mental discipline is more crucial than external renunciation of actions.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, focus on the task at hand rather than obsessing over the results. For example, a student should focus on learning the subject deeply rather than just worrying about the grades. This mental shift is the practice of Yoga.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the identity between Sannyasa (renunciation) and Yoga (action) to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 47

जेणे विषयांचेनि नांवे । न विसंवादिजे स्वभावें । जयाचेनि चित्तें न संभवे । द्वैतबुद्धि ॥ ४७ ॥

"He who is naturally unperturbed by sensory objects and whose mind is devoid of the sense of duality."

जेणे Pronoun
Jene
ज्याने / ज्याच्याद्वारे
By whom
विषयांचेनि Noun
Vishayancheni
विषयांच्या (इंद्रिय भोगांच्या)
Of sensory objects
विसंवादिजे Verb
Visanvadije
विचलित होणे किंवा विरोध करणे
To be disturbed or conflicted
स्वभावें Adverb
Swabhave
सहजपणे किंवा स्वभावतः
Naturally
चित्तें Noun
Chitte
मनामध्ये / अंतःकरणात
In the mind
द्वैतबुद्धि Noun
Dwaitabuddhi
भेदभाव करण्याची वृत्ती
Sense of duality

💡 Meaning

One who is naturally undisturbed by the mention of sensory objects and in whose mind the sense of duality never arises.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a liberated soul. Such an individual is naturally unaffected by sensory temptations and worldly attractions. Their mind is completely free from the concept of duality (the distinction between self and others). They perceive the same divine consciousness in every being, leading to a state of perpetual peace and non-discrimination.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, this means practicing inclusivity and treating everyone with equal respect, regardless of their background. For example, helping a colleague without judging their status.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person who has attained mental equilibrium and sees unity in all things.

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