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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 218

कर्मण्यकर्म यः पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म यः । स बुद्धिमान्मनुष्येषु स युक्तः कृत्स्नकर्मकृत् ॥

म्हणोनि अर्जुना तोचि जाणावा । जो कर्माचां लोटीं न पाविजे विसांवा । आणि अकर्माचां ठावीं न संवावा । कर्माचिया ओढी ॥

"Therefore Arjuna, recognize him alone as wise, who finds no rest (stagnation) in the flood of actions, and is not touched by the pull of actions in the state of inaction."

लोटीं Noun
Loti
प्रवाहामध्ये किंवा ओघात
In the flood or surge
विसांवा Noun
Visanva
विश्रांती किंवा अडकणे
Rest or getting stuck
ठावीं Noun
Thavi
ठिकाणी किंवा स्थितीत
In the place or state
ओढी Noun
Odhi
आकर्षण किंवा ओढ
Pull or attraction
जाणावा Verb
Janava
ओळखावा किंवा समजावा
Should be known

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, know him to be the wise one, who is not overwhelmed by the surge of actions and is not pulled by desires even in a state of physical inaction.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that true liberation is not about physical renunciation of work, but about mental detachment. A wise person is one who remains unperturbed even in the midst of intense activity and does not harbor mental cravings for action when physically inactive. This state of 'inaction in action' is the hallmark of a realized soul.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, staying calm during a high-pressure deadline and not overthinking about work during your time off is a practical application of this wisdom.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person who has transcended the bondage of action.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 15

तंव तो पंचजन्य ऋषीकेशीं । देवदत्त धनंजयापाशीं । पौंड्र तो महाहृषी । भीमसेनें फुंकिला ॥ १५ ॥

"Then Hrishikesha (Krishna) blew the Panchajanya, Dhananjaya (Arjuna) blew the Devadatta, and Bhima of terrible deeds blew the great conch Paundra."

ऋषीकेशीं Noun
Hrishikeshi
श्रीकृष्ण (इंद्रियांचा स्वामी)
Lord Krishna (Master of senses)
धनंजयापाशीं Noun
Dhananjayapashi
अर्जुनाकडे
With Arjuna
फुंकिला Verb
Phunkila
वाजवला
Blew/Sounded
महाहृषी Adjective
Mahahrushi
मोठा पराक्रमी
Greatly powerful
पंचजन्य Noun
Panchajanya
श्रीकृष्णाच्या शंखाचे नाव
Name of Krishna's conch

💡 Meaning

Then Lord Krishna blew the Panchajanya conch, Arjuna blew the Devadatta, and the mighty Bhima blew the great Paundra conch.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the moments before the battle. Lord Krishna sounds His conch 'Panchajanya', Arjuna sounds 'Devadatta', and the mighty Bhima sounds his great conch 'Paundra'. This symbolizes the readiness and the righteous roar of the Pandavas against the Kauravas, marking the beginning of a war for justice.

🎯 Practical Application

Start any significant task with a clear declaration of intent and confidence, signaling your readiness to face challenges with full strength.

📌 Context

Description of the blowing of conch shells by the Pandava warriors at the start of the Kurukshetra war.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 182

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना । झणीं चित्तीं वाहासी खेदना । जे हे सर्वथा मारिजेना । कल्पांतींही ॥ १८२ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, do not let sorrow enter your mind; for this (soul) is never slain, even at the end of time."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झणीं Adverb
Jhaṇīṃ
मुळीच / चुकूनही
At all / By any means
चित्तीं Noun
Cittīṃ
मनात
In the mind
खेदना Noun
Khedanā
दुःख / शोक
Grief / Sorrow
मारिजेना Verb
Mārijenā
मारले जात नाही
Cannot be killed
कल्पांतींही Noun
Kalpāntīṃhī
युगाच्या शेवटी सुद्धा
Even at the end of the eon

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not harbor any grief in your heart; for this soul can never be killed, even at the end of the universe.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the absolute indestructibility of the Atman (Soul). He advises Arjuna not to harbor even a trace of grief in his heart. The core argument is that while the physical body is subject to birth and death, the soul remains untouched by time. Even during 'Kalpanta'—the dissolution of the entire universe—the soul cannot be destroyed. This realization is meant to liberate Arjuna from the fear of sin and the pain of losing his kinsmen, shifting his focus from the transient body to the eternal truth.

🎯 Practical Application

When dealing with the loss of a loved one or a major life change, reflecting on this verse helps one understand that the essence of life is eternal, providing the strength to move forward without being paralyzed by grief.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the eternal nature of the soul to Arjuna to remove his delusion and grief regarding the upcoming battle.

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