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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

3 verses 📿 All Granths

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 47

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरतां जे सधर्म । तेचि करीं तूं मनोधर्म । विहित जाण ॥ ४७ ॥

"Therefore, perform that action which is appropriate and righteous; know it to be your prescribed duty and perform it with mental resolve."

उचित Adjective

Uchita

योग्य/उचित

Appropriate/Proper

आचरतां Verb

Acharata

आचरण करताना

While practicing/performing

सधर्म Noun

Sadharma

धर्माला धरून/स्वधर्म

Righteous/Own duty

मनोधर्म Noun

Manodharma

मनाचा निश्चय/स्वभाव

Mental disposition/Duty

विहित Adjective

Vihita

शास्त्रोक्त/नेमून दिलेले

Prescribed/Ordained

जाण Verb

Jana

समज/जाणून घे

Know/Understand

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform only those actions which are appropriate and righteous. Consider such prescribed duties as your primary mental resolve and carry them out.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar advises Arjuna to focus on performing actions that are appropriate and aligned with one's inherent duty (Swadharma). He emphasizes that instead of wandering toward prohibited or irrelevant actions, one should perform prescribed duties with a firm mental resolve. This teaching highlights that true liberation is found not in the abandonment of work, but in the disciplined performance of one's rightful responsibilities without attachment to the results.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, instead of worrying about promotions or results, focusing entirely on the quality of your current assignment as your primary duty is a practical application of this verse.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's prescribed duties over renunciation of action.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 74

तैसे अध्यात्मशास्त्र हे थोर । जेथ अर्जुनु मुख्य पात्रीं सादर । आणि संवादु हा साचार । संजय-धृतराष्ट्राचा ॥

"Likewise, this spiritual science is profound, where Arjuna is the primary respectful recipient, and it is the true dialogue between Sanjaya and Dhritarashtra."

अध्यात्मशास्त्र Noun

Adhyatmashastra

आत्मज्ञानाचे शास्त्र

Spiritual science

थोर Adjective

Thor

महान किंवा श्रेष्ठ

Great or Grand

पात्रीं Noun

Patri

भूमिकेत किंवा पात्राच्या ठिकाणी

In the role of a character

सादर Adverb

Sadar

आदराने किंवा सन्मानाने

With respect

साचार Adjective

Sachar

प्रत्यक्ष किंवा खरोखर

Truly or Actually

संवादु Noun

Sanvadu

चर्चा किंवा संभाषण

Dialogue

💡 Meaning

Similarly, this spiritual science is great, where Arjuna is the main character (listener) and it is the actual dialogue between Sanjaya and Dhritarashtra.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Sant Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the profound nature of the spiritual science presented in the Gita. He highlights that Arjuna is the primary recipient who receives this knowledge with great reverence. Furthermore, he notes that the text captures the authentic dialogue between Sanjaya and Dhritarashtra, making it a historical and spiritual record of the highest order that guides humanity toward self-realization.

🎯 Practical Application

When seeking knowledge, one should approach it with the same respect and focus as Arjuna. For example, while learning a new skill or studying, being a 'respectful recipient' helps in deeper understanding and retention.

📌 Context

Sant Dnyaneshwar describes the greatness and the structure of the spiritual discourse of the Bhagavad Gita.

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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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