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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 71

कर्मण्यकर्म यः पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म यः । स बुद्धिमान्मनुष्येषु स युक्तः कृत्स्नकर्मकृत् ॥

जेथ कर्माचां ठायीं अकर्म । आणि अकर्मीं देखिजे कर्म । तोचि जाणावा सधर्म । मनुष्यांमध्ये ॥

"He who sees inaction in action, and action in inaction, is wise among men."

कर्माचां Noun
Karmacham
कर्माच्या
Of action
ठायीं Noun
Thayi
ठिकाणी
In/At
अकर्म Noun
Akarma
कर्मशून्यता
Inaction
देखिजे Verb
Dekhije
पाहतो
Sees
सधर्म Adjective
Sadharm
ज्ञानी किंवा सदाचारी
Wise or Virtuous

💡 Meaning

One who perceives inaction in action and action in inaction is truly wise among men.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets this verse to highlight the state of a realized soul. A person who performs their worldly duties without the ego of being the 'doer' is said to see inaction in action. Conversely, one who physically refrains from work but remains mentally attached to desires is still performing 'action' in a state of 'inaction'. The one who understands this distinction is truly wise and remains liberated while living.

🎯 Practical Application

Apply this by focusing entirely on the process of your work rather than the reward. For example, a doctor treating a patient should focus on the treatment (duty) rather than the fame or fee (fruit).

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the paradoxical nature of action and inaction to Arjuna, which Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates in this Ovi.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 152

म्हणोनि ज्ञानाग्निचेनि मुखें । कर्माचीं इंधने अशेखें । जाळूनि जो निखें । आत्मरूपीं ॥ १५२ ॥

"Therefore, having burnt all the fuel of actions in the mouth of the fire of knowledge, he who remains pure in the form of the Self."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
ज्ञानाग्निचेनि Noun
Jñānāgnicēni
ज्ञानाच्या अग्नीने
By the fire of knowledge
इंधने Noun
Indhanē
सरपण किंवा लाकडे
Fuel or firewood
अशेखें Adverb
Aśēkhēṃ
संपूर्णपणे / काहीही शिल्लक न ठेवता
Entirely / without remainder
जाळूनि Verb
Jāḷūni
जाळून टाकून
Having burnt
आत्मरूपीं Noun
Ātmarūpīṃ
आत्मस्वरूपात
In the form of the Self

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he who has burnt all the fuel of actions in the fire of knowledge and remains established in the pure form of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the transformative power of spiritual wisdom. Just as physical fire consumes fuel and leaves nothing behind, the 'Fire of Knowledge' (Jnana-Agni) consumes the 'Fuel of Actions' (Karma). This means that once a person realizes their true identity as the eternal Self (Atman), the fruits and consequences of their past and present actions no longer bind them. They attain a state of pure existence, free from the cycle of cause and effect, established firmly in their divine nature.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, perform your duties without the ego of being the 'doer'. For example, if you help someone, do it as a service to humanity rather than expecting praise; this 'knowledge' keeps your mind free from the burden of expectations and karma.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the concept of Jnana-Agni (the fire of knowledge) which destroys the bondage of karma.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 357

म्हणोनि तो पूर्णकामु । जयाचा गेला मनोरथभ्रमु । जो आत्मरूपीं निष्कामु । निरंतर ॥ ३५७ ॥

"Therefore, he is fully satisfied, whose mental delusions have ceased, and who remains constantly desireless in the Self."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
पूर्णकामु Adjective
Purnakamu
ज्याच्या सर्व इच्छा पूर्ण झाल्या आहेत असा
One whose desires are fully satisfied
मनोरथभ्रमु Noun
Manorathabhramu
मनातील कल्पनांचा किंवा इच्छेचा भ्रम
Delusion of mental desires
आत्मरूपीं Noun
Atmarupi
आत्मस्वरूपात
In the form of the Self
निष्कामु Adjective
Nishkamu
इच्छारहित किंवा वासनामुक्त
Desireless
निरंतर Adverb
Nirantara
सतत किंवा अखंड
Constantly

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he is the one whose desires are completely fulfilled, whose mental delusions have vanished, and who remains eternally desireless in the realization of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of ultimate fulfillment. A person is called 'Purnakama' (one whose desires are fulfilled) not because they have acquired everything in the world, but because their mental delusions and cravings have vanished. By being anchored in the realization of the Self (Atman), they remain eternally desireless and peaceful. True satisfaction is internal and independent of external circumstances.

🎯 Practical Application

Focus on internal contentment rather than external validation. For example, a professional who finds joy in the quality of their work rather than just the salary or promotion experiences the 'Purnakama' state in a practical sense.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) who has found eternal peace within.

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