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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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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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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 166

नासतो विद्यते भावो नाभावो विद्यते सतः । उभयोरपि दृष्टोऽन्तस्त्वनयोस्तत्त्वदर्शिभिः ॥

जेथें न येणें ना जाणें । न वाढणें ना सुकणें । तें अविनाश म्हणिजे जाणें । तत्त्ववेत्त्यां ॥

"Where there is no coming or going, no growth or decay; that is known as the Indestructible by the knowers of Truth."

येणें Noun
Yene
येणे (जन्म)
Coming or birth
जाणें Noun
Jane
जाणे (मृत्यू)
Going or death
वाढणें Noun
Vadhne
वृद्धी होणे
Growth
सुकणें Noun
Sukne
क्षीण होणे किंवा सुकणे
Decay or withering
अविनाश Adjective
Avinash
ज्याचा नाश होत नाही असा
Indestructible
तत्त्ववेत्त्यां Noun
Tattvavettyan
सत्य जाणणारे ज्ञानी
Knowers of the ultimate truth

💡 Meaning

That which has no coming or going, no growth or decay, is known as the Indestructible by the seers of truth.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj defines the nature of the Eternal Self (Atman). He states that the ultimate reality is devoid of the six transformations of existence (birth, existence, growth, change, decay, and death). Unlike material objects that change over time, the spiritual essence remains constant. It does not increase in value or decrease in strength. This unchanging principle is what philosophers and seers call 'Indestructible'. It emphasizes that while the body and world are transient, the core consciousness is eternal.

🎯 Practical Application

Apply this by realizing that your inner peace should not depend on external gains or losses. Example: Just as a screen remains unchanged regardless of the movie playing on it, keep your inner self steady despite life's ups and downs.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the distinction between the eternal reality (Sat) and the temporary appearance (Asat) based on Bhagavad Gita 2.16.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 66

म्हणोनि उचित कर्म । जेणें पाविजे स्वधर्म । तेंचि आचरावें उत्तम । सर्वकाळ ॥ ६६ ॥

"Therefore, perform that appropriate action by which one's own duty is fulfilled, and practice it excellently at all times."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य / विहित
Appropriate / Prescribed
कर्म Noun
Karma
कार्य / कर्तव्य
Action / Duty
स्वधर्म Noun
Swadharma
स्वतःचे कर्तव्य
One's own duty
आचरावें Verb
Aacharave
आचरण करावे
Should practice
उत्तम Adjective
Uttam
श्रेष्ठ रीतीने
Excellently
सर्वकाळ Adverb
Sarvakal
नेहमी
Always

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should always perform appropriate actions that fulfill one's own duty in an excellent manner.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that an individual should always perform their prescribed duties (Swadharma). 'Uchit Karma' refers to actions that are appropriate to one's nature, stage of life, and social responsibility. By performing these actions consistently and with excellence, without attachment to the results, one aligns themselves with the cosmic order and achieves spiritual purity.

🎯 Practical Application

A professional should focus on delivering high-quality work as their 'Uchit Karma', treating their job as a service to society rather than just a source of income.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's natural duties as a means to spiritual liberation.

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