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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 96

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावे उत्तम । फळाशा सांडूनि ॥ ९६ ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate actions and the prescribed duties excellently, by renouncing the desire for fruits."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchita
योग्य / उचित
Appropriate
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले कर्तव्य
Prescribed duty
आचरावे Verb
Acharave
आचरण करावे / करावे
Should perform
उत्तम Adverb
Uttam
सर्वश्रेष्ठ रीतीने
Excellently
फळाशा Noun
Phalasha
फळाची अपेक्षा
Desire for results
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून / सोडून
Having abandoned

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform your appropriate and prescribed duties with excellence, while renouncing the desire for the results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes the practice of 'Nishkama Karma'. He advises that one should perform their 'Vihita Karma' (prescribed duties) with the highest level of proficiency ('Uttam'). The spiritual secret lies in 'Phalasha Sanduni'—abandoning the craving for results. This approach ensures that the mind remains steady and the action becomes a form of worship, leading to spiritual liberation rather than worldly entanglement. It teaches that excellence in action is independent of the reward.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, an employee should focus entirely on the quality of their project and solving problems effectively, rather than being constantly anxious about the year-end bonus or promotion.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the method of performing duties without attachment to the results, following the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 138

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावें हें वर्म । साचोकारें ॥ १३८ ॥

"Therefore, perform that action which is appropriate and that duty which is ordained; this truly is the secret."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य
Appropriate
विहित Adjective
Vihita
नेमून दिलेले
Prescribed
आचरावें Verb
Ācarāvē
आचरण करावे
Should practice
वर्म Noun
Varma
रहस्य/मर्म
Secret/Essence
साचोकारें Adverb
Sācōkārē
खरोखर
Truly

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should truly practice only those actions which are appropriate and those duties which are prescribed.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that one should perform actions that are appropriate (Ucita) and prescribed by one's duty or Dharma (Vihita). The 'Varma' or the secret of a successful and spiritual life lies in performing these duties sincerely and truthfully. It suggests that alignment with universal order and personal responsibility is the key to spiritual progress.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, instead of doing what is easy or pleasurable, focus on what is right and what your role demands. For example, a professional fulfilling their responsibility even when tired is practicing 'Vihita Karma'.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the essence of performing one's duty as prescribed by righteousness in the context of Krishna's advice to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 201

यद्यदाचरति श्रेष्ठस्तत्तदेवेतरो जनः । स यत्प्रमाणं कुरुते लोकस्तदनुवर्तते ॥

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे । तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । साधारणें ॥ २०१ ॥

"Therefore, whatever the powerful (great) do, the same is practiced by others; whatever they accept as standard, is followed by the commoners."

समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
By the powerful or great person
कीजे Verb
Kije
केले जाते
is done / performed
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anushthije
आचरणात आणले जाते
is practiced / followed
प्रमाण Noun
Praman
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
standard or authority
साधारणें Noun
Sadharene
सामान्य लोकांनी
by common people

💡 Meaning

Whatever a great person does, others follow. Whatever standards they set, the common people pursue those same standards.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that the masses look up to leaders and influential figures for guidance. Instead of interpreting complex scriptures, common people observe the lifestyle and choices of those they respect. If a leader acts with integrity and follows their duty, the society naturally moves towards righteousness. This places a heavy moral responsibility on those in power to lead by example, as their conduct becomes the benchmark for social behavior.

🎯 Practical Application

In a workplace, if a manager is punctual and honest, the employees naturally adopt those values. Leaders must lead by example to create a positive culture.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how the actions of leaders and great men set a precedent for the rest of society.

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