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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 128

म्हणौनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावे उत्तम । फळाशा सांडूनि ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate actions and the prescribed duties excellently, by renouncing the desire for the fruits."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य
Appropriate
विहित Adjective
Vihit
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले
Prescribed
आचरावे Verb
Aacharave
आचरण करावे
Should practice
फळाशा Noun
Phalasha
फळाची आशा
Desire for results
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून
Renouncing

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should perform appropriate actions and prescribed duties excellently, giving up the desire for their fruits.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of performing 'Vihit Karma' (ordained duties) and 'Uchit Karma' (appropriate actions). The core teaching is to act with excellence ('Uttam') while completely renouncing the desire for the fruits of those actions ('Phalasha Sanduni'). This alignment with duty without egoistic attachment leads to spiritual liberation and mental peace.

🎯 Practical Application

A professional should focus on delivering high-quality work and solving problems effectively, rather than constantly worrying about a promotion or bonus.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the essence of performing one's duty without attachment to the results, following the path of Karma Yoga.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 133

म्हणौनि ज्ञानाचिया आवडी । जेथ नित्य नवी गोडी । तेथें चित्त देईं गा थोडी । अर्जुना तूं ॥ १३३ ॥

"Therefore, with a love for knowledge, where there is ever-new sweetness, O Arjuna, give a little of your mind there."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
ज्ञानाचिया Noun
Jnanachiya
ज्ञानाच्या
Of knowledge
नित्य Adjective
Nitya
सतत / नेहमी
Always / Eternal
गोडी Noun
Godi
गोडवा / आवड
Sweetness / Interest
चित्त Noun
Chitta
मन / लक्ष
Mind / Attention
देईं Verb
Dein
दे
Give

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, give a little of your attention to that knowledge which always feels fresh and sweet.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights the unique nature of spiritual wisdom. Unlike worldly pleasures that eventually lead to boredom or saturation, the pursuit of self-knowledge offers a 'new sweetness' at every step. He urges Arjuna to divert at least a small portion of his attention toward this eternal truth, as it is the only path to lasting fulfillment and inner peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, dedicate a few minutes to learning something that enriches your soul rather than just your career. Example: Reading a philosophical book for 10 minutes before bed to calm the mind.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar encourages Arjuna to focus on spiritual wisdom, describing it as an ever-refreshing source of joy.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 184

जयाचीं कर्मांतरें । संकल्पाचीं उत्तरें । सांडिलीं साचारें । फळाशेसीं ॥

"Whose various actions have truly abandoned all mental resolves along with the hope for fruits."

जयाचीं Pronoun
Jayachi
ज्याची
Whose
कर्मांतरें Noun
Karmantare
विविध कर्मे
Various actions
संकल्पाचीं Noun
Sankalpachi
इच्छेची किंवा हेतूची
Of intentions or desires
सांडिलीं Verb
Sandili
त्याग केला किंवा सोडून दिले
Abandoned or given up
साचारें Adverb
Sachare
खरोखर किंवा प्रत्यक्षपणे
Truly or in reality
फळाशेसीं Noun
Phalashesi
फळाच्या आशेसह
With the hope of results

💡 Meaning

One who has truly abandoned all mental resolves (desires) and the expectation of fruits in all their actions.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the essence of a liberated soul. He states that when a person performs actions without the seed of 'Sankalpa' (the mental construct of 'I am the doer' or 'I want this result') and has completely relinquished the craving for outcomes, their actions are purified. Such a person, though active in the world, remains untouched by the karmic consequences, as their ego has been dissolved in the fire of self-knowledge.

🎯 Practical Application

Focus on the process of your work rather than being obsessed with the outcome. For example, a doctor treating a patient should focus on the best possible care without being constantly anxious about their reputation or fees.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a person whose actions are free from the bondage of desire and ego.

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