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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 78

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावे उत्तम । फळाशा सांडूनि ॥ ७८ ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate actions and prescribed duties excellently, having abandoned the desire for fruits."

उचित Adjective
Uchita
योग्य किंवा रास्त
Appropriate or proper
विहित Adjective
Vihita
नेमून दिलेले किंवा शास्त्रसंमत
Prescribed or ordained
आचरावे Verb
Acharave
आचरण करावे किंवा करावे
Should perform or practice
फळाशा Noun
Phalasha
फळाची आशा किंवा अपेक्षा
Desire for results
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून किंवा सोडून
Having abandoned or giving up

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the appropriate and prescribed duties excellently, having abandoned the desire for their results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the essence of Nishkama Karma (selfless action). He advises that an individual should not act based on personal whims but should perform actions that are 'Uchita' (appropriate to the situation) and 'Vihita' (prescribed by one's duty or Dharma). The most crucial aspect is to perform these duties with excellence while completely relinquishing the desire for the fruits of those actions. This detachment prevents the accumulation of karmic debt and leads to spiritual liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

A professional should focus on delivering high-quality work for the benefit of the organization and society, rather than being constantly distracted by thoughts of a promotion or bonus.

📌 Context

In the commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the path of action to Arjuna, emphasizing selfless duty.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 19

म्हणोनि तूं नि:संगु । होऊनि करीं हा योगु । जेणें पाविजे अव्यंगु । परम पुरुषु ॥

"Therefore, perform this yoga (of action) by being unattached; through which the flawless Supreme Being is attained."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
नि:संगु Adjective
Nisangu
आसक्ती नसलेला / अलिप्त
Unattached / Without desire
योगु Noun
Yogu
कर्मयोग / साधना
Yoga of action / Discipline
पाविजे Verb
Pavije
प्राप्त होतो / मिळतो
Is attained / Reached
अव्यंगु Adjective
Avyangu
दोषरहित / पूर्ण
Flawless / Perfect
परम पुरुषु Noun
Param Purushu
परमात्मा / ईश्वर
Supreme Being / God

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform your duties without attachment. By acting with such detachment, one attains the flawless Supreme Being.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elucidates the core principle of Karma Yoga. He advises that one should perform their prescribed duties without any attachment to the results or a sense of doership. When an individual acts with a 'Nisanga' (unattached) attitude, the actions do not create karmic bondage. Instead, such selfless performance of duty becomes a spiritual discipline that leads the seeker to the 'Avyangu Param Purusha'—the flawless Supreme Reality. It is the transformation of mundane work into a divine offering.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on delivering your best quality in a project because it is your responsibility, rather than constantly worrying about the bonus or recognition you might receive.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the path of selfless action to Arjuna, emphasizing that detachment leads to liberation.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 15

तैसें सुख आणि दुःख । मानूनि जे सम्यक् । न घेती बाधु देख । द्वंद्वाचा जो ॥

तैसे सुख आणि दुःख । मानूनि जे सम्यक् । न घेती बाधु देख । द्वंद्वाचा जो ॥

"Similarly, he who treats pleasure and pain alike and is not affected by these dualities, is the one who remains steady."

तैसें Adverb
Taisē
त्याप्रमाणे
In that manner
सुख Noun
Sukha
आनंद
Happiness
दुःख Noun
Duḥkha
कष्ट किंवा वेदना
Sorrow or Pain
मानूनि Verb
Mānūni
मानून किंवा समजून
Considering
सम्यक् Adverb
Samyak
समान किंवा योग्य प्रकारे
Equally or properly
बाधु Noun
Bādhu
बाधा किंवा त्रास
Affliction or disturbance
द्वंद्वाचा Noun
Dvandvācā
जोडीचा (सुख-दुःख)
Of the dualities

💡 Meaning

One who treats pleasure and pain as equal and is not disturbed by these dualities is a truly wise person.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced mind. He states that a person who treats both pleasure and pain as equal and does not let these dualities affect their inner peace is the one who truly understands the nature of reality. Such a person transcends the limitations of the physical world and becomes eligible for spiritual liberation (Moksha).

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practice staying calm during both success and failure. For example, if you win a competition, don't become arrogant; if you lose, don't become depressed. Maintain your focus on your duty.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the concept of equanimity and how a person should remain unaffected by the dualities of the material world.

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