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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 378

म्हणोनि अर्जुना तूं पाहीं । या संन्यासासारिखें कांहीं । दुसरें पावन नाहीं । त्रिभुवनीं ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, see for yourself; there is nothing as purifying as this renunciation in the three worlds."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
पाहीं Verb
Pahi
पहा किंवा लक्षात घे
See or observe
संन्यासासारिखें Noun
Sannyasasarikhe
संन्यासाप्रमाणे (फलाशा त्यागाप्रमाणे)
Like renunciation
पावन Adjective
Pavan
पवित्र
Holy or purifying
त्रिभुवनीं Noun
Tribhuvani
तिन्ही लोकात
In the three worlds

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, observe that there is nothing as holy or purifying as this renunciation in all the three worlds.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true renunciation (Sannyasa) is the abandonment of the desire for the results of one's actions. He asserts that there is nothing more purifying in the entire universe than this state of detached wisdom. It is not merely a physical renunciation but a mental transformation that cleanses the soul of all impurities and attachments.

🎯 Practical Application

Apply this by focusing on the process of your work rather than the outcome. For instance, a professional should focus on providing the best service to a client without being obsessed with the profit, which leads to mental peace and excellence.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the supreme purity of renouncing the fruits of action as taught by Krishna to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 275

म्हणौनि जे जे उचित । आणि अवसरें पावे प्राप्त । तें कर्म न सांडितां विहित । आचरावें ॥ २७५ ॥

"Therefore, whatever is appropriate and comes to you as per the occasion, perform that prescribed duty without abandoning it."

म्हणौनि Adverb
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य / उचित
Appropriate
अवसरें Noun
Avasarēṃ
वेळेनुसार / प्रसंगानुसार
According to occasion
प्राप्त Adjective
Prāpta
मिळालेले / वाट्याला आलेले
Obtained / Received
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले / विहित
Prescribed / Ordained
आचरावें Verb
Ācarāvē
आचरण करावे / करावे
Should be performed

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever is appropriate and comes to you according to the occasion, perform that prescribed duty without abandoning it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj clarifies that renunciation of action is not the goal of a seeker. Instead, one must identify the duties that are appropriate (Ucita) and timely (Avasare). These 'Vihita' (ordained) actions are those that align with one's social and moral responsibilities. By performing these duties without attachment or avoidance, an individual purifies their mind. Running away from responsibilities is seen as a hindrance to spiritual progress, whereas performing them with integrity is a form of worship.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, if a challenging project is assigned to you, treat it as your 'Vihita Karma'. Instead of procrastinating or making excuses, complete it with full dedication, viewing it as your contribution to your field and personal growth.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's duty as part of the path to spiritual realization, emphasizing that prescribed actions should not be abandoned.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 48

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना । सांडीं हा कल्पना । योगारूढ होऊनि मना । कर्मे करीं ॥ ४८ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, cast away these fancies; being established in Yoga, perform your actions."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
सांडीं Verb
Sandi
त्याग कर / सोडून दे
Abandon / Give up
कल्पना Noun
Kalpana
फळाची आशा किंवा संकल्प
Expectation or mental construct
योगारूढ Adjective
Yogarudha
योगामध्ये स्थिरावलेला
Established in Yoga
करीं Verb
Kari
कर
Perform / Do

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, abandon these mental expectations; becoming established in Yoga, perform your duties.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this commentary on the Gita, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true action (Karma) is performed when the mind is free from the 'Kalpana' (the mental obsession with results). By being 'Yogarudha', one maintains equanimity in both success and failure. This state of mind ensures that the individual remains a witness to their actions rather than becoming a slave to their desires.

🎯 Practical Application

Focusing entirely on the process of studying for an exam rather than obsessing over the final grade or rank.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna instructs Arjuna on how to perform action without being bound by its consequences.

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