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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 81

म्हणोनि तूं पां धनुर्धरा | या कर्मातें न संडवे सर्वथा | जेणें हा लोकु संचरा | मार्गी लागे || ८१ ||

"Therefore, O Archer, you should not abandon action at all, so that the people may follow the right path."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
धनुर्धरा Noun
Dhanurdhara
अर्जुना (धनुष्य धारण करणाऱ्या)
O Archer (Arjuna)
कर्मातें Noun
Karmate
कर्माचा / कर्तव्याचा
Action / Duty
संडवे Verb
Sandave
त्याग करावा / सोडावे
To abandon
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे / कोणत्याही प्रकारे
Entirely / In any way
लोकु Noun
Loku
लोक / समाज
People / Society
मार्गी Noun
Margi
रस्त्यावर / मार्गावर
On the path

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not abandon your duties at all; for it is by observing your actions that the people of this world will follow the right path.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the concept of 'Loksangraha' (the welfare and guidance of the world). He argues that the masses naturally follow the conduct of those they perceive as superior or leaders. If a leader like Arjuna were to abandon his duties, it would lead to social instability and mislead the common people. Therefore, for the sake of maintaining social order and guiding others toward the right path, one must perform their prescribed duties without attachment.

🎯 Practical Application

A leader in an organization must adhere to ethical standards and hard work because their subordinates emulate their behavior. For example, if a CEO practices transparency, the entire company culture becomes transparent.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Krishna's advice to Arjuna about the importance of setting a righteous example for society through one's actions.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 285

रागद्वेषवियुक्तैस्तु विषयानिन्द्रियैश्चरन् । आत्मवश्यैर्विधेयात्मा प्रसादमधिगच्छति ॥

म्हणौनि इंद्रियें आपुलेनि मेळें । विषयो सेविजे सलीलें । परि तेथ रागद्वेषु न ढळे । मानसाचा ॥

"Therefore, the senses interact with objects naturally, but the mind does not waver with attachment or aversion."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
Senses
विषयो Noun
Vishayo
भोगाच्या वस्तू
Objects of senses
सेविजे Verb
Sevije
उपभोगणे
To experience or consume
सलीलें Adverb
Salile
सहजपणे किंवा लीलेने
Naturally or effortlessly
रागद्वेषु Noun
Ragadveshu
आसक्ती आणि तिरस्कार
Attachment and aversion
मानसाचा Noun
Manasacha
मनाचा
Of the mind

💡 Meaning

Therefore, the senses may naturally experience objects, but the mind remains free from attachment and aversion.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a 'Vidhyeatma' (one who has controlled the self). Such a person allows the senses to interact with their respective objects naturally, but ensures the mind remains neutral. The absence of 'Raga' (attachment) and 'Dvesha' (repulsion) is the key to inner peace. Even while living in the material world, the seeker remains untouched by its dualities, leading to a state of divine grace and tranquility.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when you use technology or eat food, enjoy its utility or taste, but do not become emotionally dependent on it. If it is unavailable, your peace of mind should remain intact.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a person with a steady mind interacts with the world without being affected by likes and dislikes.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 271

म्हणौनि कर्मेचि करावीं । परि फळाशा न धरावी । हेंचि मुख्य जाणावें । वर्म येथें ॥ २७१ ॥

"Therefore, perform actions indeed, but do not hold onto the desire for results; know this to be the main secret here."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
कर्मेचि Noun
Karmechi
कर्मेच / कर्तव्येच
Actions only / Duties
फळाशा Noun
Phalasha
फळाची आशा / अपेक्षा
Desire for results
जाणावें Verb
Janave
समजावे / ओळखावे
Should know / understand
वर्म Noun
Varma
रहस्य / मर्म
Secret / Essence

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform your duties indeed, but do not harbor any desire for the fruits of those actions. Understand that this is the primary secret of this path.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar encapsulates the essence of Karma Yoga. He advises that one must engage in action (Karma) because it is necessary for existence and duty, but one must simultaneously relinquish the craving for the results. This psychological detachment ensures that the individual remains focused on the process and is not disturbed by success or failure. This 'Varma' (secret) is the key to living a liberated life while being active in the world.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your project rather than obsessing over the promotion or bonus it might bring. By detaching from the outcome, you reduce anxiety and perform at your peak potential.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the core principle of performing one's duty without attachment to the outcome, as taught by Lord Krishna.

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