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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 19

यस्य सर्वे समारम्भाः कामसङ्कल्पवर्जिताः । ज्ञानाग्निदग्धकर्माणं तमाहुः पण्डितं बुधाः ॥

पैं अर्जुना हें विचारीं । जो कर्माचिया परी । कर्मामाजीं नंतरी । अलिप्तु असे ॥

"O Arjuna, contemplate this: he who, while performing actions, remains detached within those very actions."

पैं Particle
Pai
अरे / हे
O / Hey
विचारीं Verb
Vichari
विचार कर / लक्षात घे
Consider / Think
परी Noun
Pari
रीतीने / स्वरूपात
Manner / Way
नंतरी Adverb
Nantari
तरीही / आत
Yet / Within
अलिप्तु Adjective
Aliptu
लिप्त न होणारा / अलिप्त
Detached / Unattached

💡 Meaning

O Arjuna, consider this: one who remains detached within the performance of actions, despite being engaged in them, is truly wise.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a person who performs their duties without the ego of being the 'doer' and without attachment to the results is truly enlightened. Even while engaged in various activities, their inner self remains detached. Such a person's actions are said to be 'burnt in the fire of knowledge,' meaning they no longer produce karmic consequences that bind the soul to the cycle of birth and death.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on delivering your best performance without being paralyzed by the fear of failure or the greed for a bonus. For example, a doctor treating a patient with full dedication but remaining calm regardless of the outcome.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the secret of action in inaction and how a wise person remains untouched by the bonds of karma.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 6

अपरं भवतो जन्म परं जन्म विवस्वतः । कथमेतद्विजानीयां त्वमादौ प्रोक्तवानिति ॥

हेंचि आतां सांगेन | तुजलागीं मी आपण | जेणें तुझा संदेह पूर्ण | जाईल निमूट ॥

"I shall now tell you that very thing myself, so that your doubt will be completely removed."

सांगेन Verb
Sangen
सांगेन किंवा स्पष्ट करेन
will tell/explain
तुजलागीं Pronoun
Tujalagi
तुला
to you
संदेह Noun
Sandeh
संशय किंवा शंका
doubt
पूर्ण Adverb
Purna
संपूर्णपणे
completely
निमूट Adverb
Nimut
नक्कीच किंवा शांतपणे
certainly/quietly

💡 Meaning

I will now tell you that very secret myself, by which your doubt will be completely and quietly resolved.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this 6th Ovi of Chapter 4, Saint Dnyaneshwar captures the moment where Krishna addresses Arjuna's logical confusion. Arjuna was puzzled how Krishna, a contemporary, could have taught the ancient Sun-god. Krishna assures Arjuna that He will reveal the secret of His divine nature and births, which will silence all doubts. This verse emphasizes the importance of a Guru or the Divine in clearing the intellectual hurdles of a seeker.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when faced with confusion about complex truths, one should seek clarity from authentic sources rather than harboring doubts. Example: Seeking a mentor's advice when confused about career choices.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna prepares to answer Arjuna's doubt regarding the timeline of His teachings to the Sun-god.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 35

भयाद्रणादुपरतं मंस्यन्ते त्वां महारथाः । येषां च त्वं बहुमतो भूत्वा यास्यसि लाघवम् ॥

आणि जे हे महारथी । तुज बहुमानें मानिती । तेचि तुज मानितील निगुती । पळता देखोन ॥

"And these great warriors, who hold you in high esteem, will surely look down upon you, seeing you flee from the battle."

महारथी Noun
Maharathi
मोठे योद्धे
Great warriors
बहुमानें Adverb
Bahumane
अत्यंत सन्मानाने
With great respect
मानिती Verb
Maniti
मानतात किंवा समजतात
Consider or respect
निगुती Adverb
Niguti
निश्चितपणे
Certainly
पळता Verb
Palata
पळून जाताना
While fleeing
देखोन Verb
Dekhon
पाहून
Having seen
लाघव Noun
Laghav
तुच्छता किंवा हलकेपणा
Disgrace or insignificance

💡 Meaning

The great warriors who hold you in high esteem will think that you have withdrawn from the battle out of fear, and thus you will lose your reputation.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that for a person of high social standing and honor, losing that reputation is worse than death. He points out that the very warriors who admired Arjuna's skill would now view him as a coward who fled out of fear, not out of compassion. This psychological argument is used to motivate Arjuna to perform his duty.

🎯 Practical Application

Running away from challenges leads to a loss of credibility. For example, if a professional quits a project mid-way due to pressure, they lose the respect of their colleagues and industry peers.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna that abandoning the battle will lead to a loss of respect among his peers and enemies.

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