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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 91

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावें हें वर्म । सुखाचें गा ॥ ९१ ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate actions and the prescribed duties; for this is the secret of happiness."

उचित Adjective
ucita
योग्य किंवा समयोचित
appropriate or proper
विहित Adjective
vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले किंवा विहित केलेले
prescribed or ordained
आचरावें Verb
ācarāvēṃ
आचरण करावे किंवा कृतीत आणावे
should practice or perform
वर्म Noun
varma
रहस्य किंवा मुख्य मर्म
secret or core essence
सुखाचें Noun
sukhācēṃ
आनंदाचे
of happiness

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform those actions which are appropriate and those duties which are prescribed; this is the secret to happiness.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that one should perform actions that are appropriate (Ucita) and prescribed by one's duty (Vihita). The 'Varma' or the secret essence of achieving true happiness lies in the disciplined performance of these duties without attachment. It suggests that alignment with cosmic order and personal responsibility leads to a state of peace and liberation from the cycle of suffering.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, completing your assigned tasks with integrity instead of looking for shortcuts is the 'Varma' (secret) to long-term career satisfaction and mental peace.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the secret to true happiness through the performance of one's prescribed duties.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 87

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरतां जे सधर्म । तेचि करीं तूं परम । मन लावूनि ॥ ८७ ॥

"Therefore, perform the duty which is appropriate and righteous with great concentration."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य / विहित
Appropriate / Prescribed
कर्म Noun
Karma
कार्य / कर्तव्य
Action / Duty
सधर्म Adjective
Sadharma
धर्माला अनुसरून / न्याय्य
Righteous / Lawful
आचरतां Verb
Acharata
आचरण करताना / पाळताना
While practicing
परम Adjective
Parama
अत्यंत / श्रेष्ठ
Greatly / Supreme

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform that duty which is appropriate and righteous with complete concentration and devotion.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of performing one's prescribed duties. He advises that one should identify actions that are appropriate and aligned with righteousness (Dharma). Instead of seeking to abandon action, one should perform these duties with absolute focus and sincerity. The quality of action is determined by the intent and concentration behind it.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, instead of avoiding responsibilities, one should approach their tasks with a sense of duty and focus. For example, a professional should complete their project not just for the salary, but as a dedicated contribution to their field.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Shri Krishna's advice to Arjuna regarding the performance of one's natural and righteous duties.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 110

म्हणौनि तूं आतां । झकवी नको चित्ता । धरीं गा धीरता । पांडुकुमरा ॥ ११० ॥

"Therefore, do not delude your mind now; hold your courage, O son of Pandu."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकवी Verb
Jhakavī
फसवणे किंवा भ्रमित करणे
To deceive or delude
चित्ता Noun
Cittā
मनाला
To the mind
धीरता Noun
Dhīratā
धैर्य किंवा धीर
Courage or fortitude
पांडुकुमरा Noun
Pāṇḍukumara
पांडुपुत्रा (अर्जुना)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not deceive your mind now. O son of Pandu, hold onto your courage.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar captures Krishna's exhortation to Arjuna. He tells Arjuna not to let his mind be deceived by temporary emotions or false logic. True strength lies in 'Dhīratā' (fortitude). By addressing him as 'Pandukumara', Krishna reminds him of his noble lineage and duty, urging him to stabilize his consciousness and face the reality of the battlefield.

🎯 Practical Application

In times of crisis, instead of letting anxiety take over, one should practice mindfulness and stay brave. Example: Staying calm and focused during a difficult professional challenge instead of overthinking the failure.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna advises Arjuna to stop deluding his mind with false logic and to maintain courage in the face of his duty.

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