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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 217

म्हणौनि तूं पां धनुर्धरा | या कर्मातें न संडिसि वीरा | आणि फळाची ही आशा न धरा | चित्तें आपुलें || २१७ ||

"Therefore, O Archer, do not forsake your actions; and do not hold any expectation for the fruit in your heart."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
धनुर्धरा Noun
Dhanurdhara
अर्जुना (धनुष्य धारण करणाऱ्या)
O Archer (Arjuna)
संडिसि Verb
Sandisi
टाकू नकोस / सोडू नकोस
Do not abandon
आशा Noun
Aasha
अपेक्षा / इच्छा
Desire or Hope
चित्तें Noun
Chitte
मनात / अंतःकरणात
In the mind

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not abandon your duties, and do not harbor any desire for the fruits of your actions in your mind.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the path to spiritual liberation is not through the renunciation of action, but through the renunciation of the fruits of action. He addresses Arjuna as 'Dhanurdhara' (the archer), reminding him of his specific duty. The core teaching is that one should remain active in the world, fulfilling their responsibilities, yet remain mentally detached from the outcomes, thereby avoiding the psychological burden of success or failure.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, focusing entirely on the quality of the project you are delivering rather than obsessing over the potential promotion or praise that might follow.

📌 Context

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar, interpreting Lord Krishna's message, advises Arjuna to perform his duties without being attached to the results.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 4

तरी संन्यासु आणि कर्मयोगु । हा एकचि कीं पां मार्गु । कीं भिन्न हे दोन्ही योगु । सांगा मज ॥ ४ ॥

Tari sanyasu ani karmayogu | ha ekachi ki pa margu | ki bhinna he donhi yogu | sanga maja || 4 ||

"Is Sanyasa and Karma Yoga one path? Or are these two different yogas? Please tell me."

संन्यासु Noun
Sanyasu
संन्यास (कर्माचा त्याग)
Renunciation
कर्मयोगु Noun
Karmayogu
फळाची अपेक्षा न ठेवता केलेले कर्म
Yoga of Action
मार्ग Noun
Margu
रस्ता किंवा पद्धत
Path
भिन्न Adjective
Bhinna
वेगळे
Different
सांगा Verb
Sanga
सांगणे किंवा स्पष्ट करणे
Tell or Explain
मज Pronoun
Maja
मला
To me

💡 Meaning

Tell me whether Sanyasa and Karma Yoga are one and the same path, or are they different?

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Arjuna expresses his confusion to Lord Krishna. Sanyasa refers to the renunciation of actions, while Karma Yoga refers to performing actions without attachment to results. Arjuna wants to know if these two paths are essentially the same or if they are distinct routes to spiritual realization. It reflects the seeker's quest for a definitive and clear direction when faced with multiple spiritual disciplines.

🎯 Practical Application

Seek clarity from a mentor when confused between two beneficial options. Example: Asking a teacher which study method is more effective for long-term retention.

📌 Context

Arjuna asks Krishna for clarification regarding the difference between Sanyasa and Karma Yoga.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 108

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो । जयापाशीं आहे पाहो । तोचि प्रज्ञाप्रतिष्ठितु हो । जाणिजे गा ॥ १०८ ॥

"Therefore, he who has mastery over his senses, consider him to be firmly established in wisdom."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
ज्ञानेंद्रिये आणि कर्मेंद्रिये यांचा
Of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
संयम किंवा ताबा
Restraint or control
जयापाशीं Pronoun
Jayapashi
ज्याच्या जवळ
With whom
प्रज्ञाप्रतिष्ठितु Adjective
Prajnapratishthitu
ज्याची बुद्धी स्थिर आहे असा
One with steady wisdom
जाणिजे Verb
Janije
ओळखावे किंवा समजावे
Should be known

💡 Meaning

Therefore, know that he who has complete control over his senses is truly a person of steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true wisdom is anchored in the mastery of one's senses. Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell for protection, a person of steady wisdom withdraws their senses from worldly objects. This internal restraint prevents the intellect from being scattered by external desires, leading to a state of spiritual stability and enlightenment. Mastery over the senses is presented as the definitive mark of one who is established in divine consciousness.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing self-discipline against distractions like excessive screen time or unhealthy habits is an application of this verse. Example: Choosing to study for an exam instead of watching a movie despite the urge is a form of sense control.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna), focusing on the mastery of senses.

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