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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 5

तरी उचित कर्म सांडिजे । आणि नैष्कर्म्य होइजे । हे न घडे गा सहजे । अर्जुना पां ॥

तरी उचित कर्म सोडावे आणि कर्मशून्य व्हावे, हे अर्जुना, सहज शक्य नाही.

"Therefore, to abandon proper action and become actionless, this does not happen easily, O Arjuna."

उचित Adjective
uchita
योग्य किंवा विहित
proper or prescribed
सांडिजे Verb
sandije
सोडून द्यावे
should be abandoned
नैष्कर्म्य Noun
naishkarmya
कर्मशून्यता
state of non-action
सहजे Adverb
sahaje
सहजपणे
easily
घडे Verb
ghade
घडते किंवा शक्य होते
happens or is possible

💡 Meaning

O Arjuna, it is not naturally possible to abandon prescribed duties and attain a state of total inaction.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that as long as one is bound by the physical body and the three Gunas (qualities) of nature, complete cessation of action is impossible. Even if one attempts to sit still, the mind, breath, and internal biological processes continue. Therefore, true liberation is not found in escaping physical work, but in performing one's duties without ego or attachment to results.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we cannot run away from our responsibilities. For example, instead of quitting a job because it is stressful, one should learn to perform it with a balanced mind, understanding it as a necessary duty towards society and self.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Krishna's teaching that total cessation of action is impossible for any living being.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 34

अकीर्तिं चापि भूतानि कथयिष्यन्ति तेऽव्ययाम् । संभावितस्य चाकीर्तिर्मरणादतिरिच्यते ॥

आणि अकीर्ति जे होईल । ती कल्पांतींही न सरैल । आणि मरणाहूनि थोरैल । दुःख तें गा ॥ ३४ ॥

"And people will speak of your everlasting infamy; and for one who has been honored, dishonor is worse than death."

अकीर्ति Noun
Akirti
बदनामी किंवा अपकीर्ती
Infamy or Dishonor
कल्पांतींही Adverb
Kalpantihi
युगाच्या अंतापर्यंत
Until the end of time
न सरैल Verb
Na Sarail
संपणार नाही
Will not end
मरणाहूनि Noun
Maranahuni
मरणापेक्षा
Than death
थोरैल Adjective
Thorail
मोठे किंवा जास्त
Greater or More

💡 Meaning

And the infamy that you will gain will last until the end of the world. For a person of honor, dishonor is more painful than death.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the psychological and social impact of losing one's reputation. For a person of high standing and integrity, public disgrace is a fate worse than physical death. The 'infamy' mentioned here is 'avyayam' (everlasting), meaning it outlasts the physical body. Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that running away from duty out of fear or confusion leads to a permanent stain on one's character that cannot be erased even after many ages.

🎯 Practical Application

Maintaining integrity in professional and personal life is crucial. For example, a leader who compromises their values for short-term gain may face lifelong public distrust, which is harder to bear than the struggle of staying truthful.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the social and personal consequences of abandoning his duty as a warrior.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 199

म्हणौनि विषयांचेनि नांवें । कानींही न पडों द्यावें । हें मन सर्वथा न भजावें । बाह्यवृत्ती ॥ १९९ ॥

म्हणून विषयांच्या नावाने देखील कानावर काही पडू देऊ नये. या मनाला कोणत्याही प्रकारे बाह्य प्रवृत्तींकडे वळू देऊ नये.

"Therefore, do not let even the names of sensory objects reach your ears, and never allow the mind to follow external tendencies."

विषयांचेनि Noun
Vishayancheni
विषयांच्या (इंद्रिय भोगांच्या)
of sensory objects
नांवें Noun
Naave
नावाने
by name
कानींही Noun
Kaanihi
कानावर सुद्धा
even in the ears
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे / कोणत्याही प्रकारे
entirely / in every way
बाह्यवृत्ती Noun
Bahyavritti
बाहेरच्या प्रवृत्ती / बाह्य ओढ
external tendencies
भजावें Verb
Bhajave
अनुसरण करावे / वळू द्यावे
to follow or indulge

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not even let the names of sensory objects fall upon your ears; do not let this mind follow external tendencies at all.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the proactive protection of the mind. He suggests that sensory objects are so enticing that even hearing about them can trigger desire and lead to a downfall. Therefore, a seeker should not even let the mention of such objects reach their ears. By preventing the mind from flowing toward external worldly tendencies (Bahyavritti), one can preserve inner peace and focus on self-realization. It is a call for total mental discipline.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this translates to avoiding 'digital noise' or toxic environments that trigger greed or envy. For example, if you are trying to focus on a healthy lifestyle, avoid watching advertisements or discussions about junk food to keep your mind disciplined.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Lord Krishna's teaching on how a seeker should guard their mind from sensory distractions to achieve stability.

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