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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 77

कर्मण्यकर्म य: पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म य: । स बुद्धिमान्मनुष्येषु स युक्त: कृत्स्नकर्मकृत् ॥

जेथ कर्म अकर्म होय । आणि अकर्मचि कर्म होय । हें विवंचितां डोळयांसि न ये । बुद्धीच्याही ॥ ७७ ॥

"Where action becomes inaction, and inaction itself becomes action; this, when contemplated, does not come to the eyes of even the intellect."

कर्म Noun
Karma
कार्य किंवा कृती
Action or deed
अकर्म Noun
Akarma
कर्माचा अभाव किंवा फळाची अपेक्षा नसलेले कर्म
Inaction or selfless action
विवंचितां Verb
Vivanchita
विचार केला असता किंवा शोध घेतला असता
While contemplating or analyzing
डोळयांसि Noun
Dolyansi
दृष्टीला किंवा डोळ्यांना
To the eyes or vision
बुद्धीच्याही Noun
Buddhichyahi
बुद्धीला सुद्धा
Even to the intellect

💡 Meaning

Where action is seen as inaction and inaction as action, this mystery remains elusive even to the keenest intellect.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the subtle state of a realized soul. A wise person perceives that even while performing physical actions, there is a state of non-action (Akarma) because they are free from ego and attachment to results. Conversely, physical stillness is not true inaction if the mind is restless with desires. This profound truth is difficult to grasp even for a sharp intellect.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice mindfulness in daily tasks. For example, while studying, focus entirely on the subject without worrying about the grades, thus performing the action without the burden of the result.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the paradoxical nature of action and inaction as described in the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 90

म्हणोनि अर्जुना तूं पाहीं । या बुद्धीसी समान दुजें नाहीं । जेथ स्थिर जालिया कांहीं । उणें न दिसे ॥ ९० ॥

Mhanoni Arjuna tu pahi | Ya buddhisi saman duje nahi | Jeth sthir jaliya kahi | Une na dise || 90 ||

"Therefore, O Arjuna, see for yourself; there is nothing equal to this wisdom. Once established in it, nothing appears lacking."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
बुद्धीसी Noun
Buddhisi
बुद्धीला
To the intellect
समान Adjective
Saman
सारखे
Equal
दुजें Adjective
Duje
दुसरे
Other/Second
स्थिर Adjective
Sthir
अढळ/शांत
Stable/Steady
जालिया Verb
Jaliya
झाल्यावर
Having become
उणें Noun
Une
कमतरता
Deficiency/Lacking

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, observe that there is nothing equal to this stable wisdom. Once established in it, nothing ever seems deficient.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the supreme value of a stable and enlightened intellect (Sthitaprajna). He asserts that there is no state higher than having a mind fixed on the ultimate truth. When the intellect reaches this stability, the individual transcends the sense of lack or incompleteness. It is a state of absolute fulfillment where external circumstances no longer dictate one's internal peace, leading to a life free from the constant pursuit of worldly desires.

🎯 Practical Application

Practicing emotional stability during high-pressure situations. For example, a leader who remains calm and focused during a crisis can make better decisions and provide confidence to their team, reflecting a steady intellect.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the unparalleled importance of a stable intellect to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 51

म्हणोनि कर्म सांडिजे । कीं कर्मिंचि अलिप्त होइजे । हें विचारूनि पाहिजे । आपुलिया मती ॥ ५१ ॥

"Therefore, one should consider with one's own mind whether to give up action or to remain unattached in action."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
सांडिजे Verb
Sandije
त्याग करावा / सोडावे
Should be abandoned
अलिप्त Adjective
Alipta
लिप्त नसलेला / वेगळा
Detached
विचारूनि Verb
Vicharuni
विचार करून
Having contemplated
मती Noun
Mati
बुद्धीने
Intellect

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should contemplate with their own intellect whether to abandon action or to remain detached while performing it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar advises Arjuna to use his power of discrimination. Since it is impossible for a living being to completely cease all actions due to the influence of nature, the real choice lies in the attitude towards action. One must contemplate whether to physically renounce action or to remain mentally detached while performing it. The Dnyaneshwari emphasizes that performing one's duty without attachment is the true path to liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, perform your duties without the ego of being the 'doer' and without worrying about the results. For example, a professional should focus on the quality of their work rather than just the promotion or reward.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of using one's own intellect to decide between renunciation of action and performing action with detachment.

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