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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 120

म्हणोनि उचितें कर्मे । आचरावीं मनोधर्मे । जेणें पाविजे परमे । पुरुषार्थासी ॥ १२० ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate duties with a focused mind, by which the supreme goal of life is attained."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचितें Adjective
Ucitēṁ
योग्य किंवा विहित
Appropriate or prescribed
आचरावीं Verb
Ācarāvīṁ
करावीत किंवा आचरणात आणावीत
Should perform
मनोधर्मे Adverb
Manōdharmē
मनापासून किंवा चित्त लावून
With full heart or mind
पाविजे Verb
Pāvijē
प्राप्त होते
Is attained
पुरुषार्थासी Noun
Puruṣार्थासी
परम ध्येयाला किंवा मोक्षाला
To the ultimate goal or salvation

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should perform appropriate duties with a focused mind, which leads to the attainment of the supreme goal of life.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the performance of 'Uchita Karma' (appropriate or prescribed duties). He suggests that one should perform their duties with a focused mind and a sense of righteousness. By doing so, an individual does not get bound by the results of the actions but instead progresses towards the supreme goal of life, which is liberation (Moksha). It highlights that action performed as a duty is a path to spiritual perfection.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, focus on the quality of your work rather than worrying about the outcome. For example, a professional should focus on solving a client's problem ethically, which naturally leads to career growth and peace of mind.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's duties to reach the ultimate spiritual goal.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 45

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावें हें वर्म । सांगेन तुज ॥

"Therefore, perform that which is appropriate action and that which is prescribed duty; I shall tell you the secret of this practice."

उचित Adjective
uchit
योग्य
appropriate
कर्म Noun
karma
कार्य
action
विहित Adjective
vihit
शास्त्रसंमत
prescribed
धर्म Noun
dharma
कर्तव्य
duty
आचरावें Verb
aacharave
करावे
to practice
वर्म Noun
varma
रहस्य
secret essence
सांगेन Verb
sangen
सांगेन
will tell

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the actions that are appropriate and the duties that are prescribed. I shall tell you the secret of this practice.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the concept of 'Uchit Karma' (appropriate action) and 'Vihit Dharma' (prescribed duty). He suggests that one should not act based on whims or selfish desires but should follow the path of righteousness and duty. Understanding the 'Varma' (secret/essence) of action allows an individual to remain free from the bondage of results while fulfilling their worldly responsibilities.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, instead of just doing the bare minimum, one should focus on doing what is 'right' and 'prescribed' for their role to achieve true excellence. For example, a doctor's 'Uchit Karma' is to treat patients with full dedication regardless of the fee.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the importance of performing one's prescribed duties without attachment.

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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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