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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 54

किं कर्म किमकर्मेति कवयोऽप्यत्र मोहिताः । तत्ते कर्म प्रवक्ष्यामि यज्ज्ञात्वा मोक्ष्यसेऽशुभात् ॥

म्हणौनि कर्माचें लक्षण । न कळेचि सज्ञान । जेथें मोह पावले जाण । कवीश्वरही ॥ ५४ ॥

"Therefore, the nature of action is not understood even by the wise; even great scholars are deluded here."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
लक्षण Noun
Lakshana
स्वरूप किंवा वैशिष्ट्य
Nature or Characteristic
सज्ञान Adjective
Sajnyana
ज्ञानी किंवा समजदार
Wise or Knowledgeable
मोह Noun
Moha
भ्रम किंवा गोंधळ
Delusion or Confusion
कवीश्वर Noun
Kavishvara
मोठे विद्वान किंवा पंडित
Great scholars or Sages

💡 Meaning

Therefore, the true nature of action is not understood even by the wise; even great scholars are deluded in this matter.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the complexity of understanding 'Karma'. Even the most learned scholars and sages find it difficult to distinguish between what truly constitutes an action and what is inaction. The outward appearance of an act does not define its karmic value; rather, it is the internal state of mind and the absence of ego that matters. Misunderstanding this leads to bondage, while true knowledge of action leads to liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, focus on the intent behind your actions rather than just the physical task. For example, helping someone to show off is different from helping out of genuine compassion. Understanding this distinction helps in spiritual growth and mental peace.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains the complexity of action (Karma) and inaction (Akarma) to Arjuna, which Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates upon in this Ovi.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 266

म्हणोनि इंद्रियें दमिजे । आणि युक्तीनें आपण होइजे । तरीच स्थिरबुद्धि म्हणिजे । अर्जुना तो ॥

"Therefore, one who subdues the senses and becomes established in the Self through skillful means, he alone, O Arjuna, is called a man of steady wisdom."

इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये आणि कर्मेंद्रिये
Sense organs
दमिजे Verb
Damije
ताब्यात ठेवणे किंवा जिंकणे
Subdued or controlled
युक्तीनें Noun
Yuktine
कौशल्याने किंवा विवेकाने
With skill or wisdom
स्थिरबुद्धि Noun
Sthirabuddhi
अढळ किंवा स्थिर बुद्धी असलेला
Steady intellect
आपण Pronoun
Aapan
स्वतः किंवा आत्मस्वरूप
Self

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one who has conquered their senses and established themselves in the Self through wisdom is known as a person of steady intellect.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true intellectual stability is achieved not just by physical restraint of the senses, but by skillfully centering oneself in the realization of the Self. When a seeker withdraws their senses from worldly attractions and focuses their consciousness on spiritual truth, they attain the state of 'Sthitaprajna' or steady wisdom.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this can be applied by practicing digital detox or resisting impulsive habits. For example, choosing to complete a priority task instead of scrolling through social media is a step toward developing a steady intellect.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with stable wisdom (Sthitaprajna) while commenting on the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 225

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झकविजे नको चित्ता । उठि वेगीं पंडुसुता । धनुष्य घेईं ॥ २२५ ॥

"Therefore, do not deceive your mind now; rise quickly, O son of Pandu, and take up your bow."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविजे Verb
Jhakavije
फसवू
To deceive/delude
चित्ता Noun
Cittā
मनाला
To the mind
वेगीं Adverb
Vegīṃ
त्वरेने/लवकर
Quickly
पंडुसुता Noun
Paṇḍusutā
पांडुपुत्रा (अर्जुन)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)
धनुष्य Noun
Dhanuṣya
धनुष्य
Bow

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not let your mind be deceived now. Rise quickly, O son of Pandu, and take up your bow.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Krishna's call to action. After explaining the eternal nature of the soul, Krishna tells Arjuna not to let his mind be deceived by worldly attachments or grief. He urges Arjuna (the son of Pandu) to rise quickly and take up his bow. It signifies the transition from philosophical understanding to practical application of duty (Dharma) without hesitation.

🎯 Practical Application

This verse is a call to overcome procrastination and mental blocks. For example, when facing a difficult task at work, instead of overthinking, one should focus on the immediate duty and start working.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna encourages Arjuna to overcome his mental confusion and perform his duty as a warrior.

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