🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the characteristics of a liberated soul. One who has given up the 'bait' or craving for the results of their actions and remains perpetually satisfied in the bliss of the Self is truly free. Such a person does not depend on external objects for happiness. Even though they may be seen performing various duties in the world, because they lack the ego of being the 'doer', their actions do not bind them. Their activity is essentially 'non-action' (Akarma).

Focus on the process of your work rather than obsessing over the outcome. For example, a professional should focus on providing value through their work rather than just focusing on the promotion or salary.

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a person who has attained self-realization and acts without attachment to the results.

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elucidates that true Sanyasa (renunciation) is established when one abandons the 'Sankalpa' or the mental intent for results. Simultaneously, when a person performs their duties without attachment to the outcome, it is recognized as Yoga. Therefore, the state where the egoistic resolve is absent is where both renunciation and the perfection of action (Yoga) reside together.

In professional life, focus entirely on the quality of your work without being paralyzed by the anxiety of the promotion or reward. This balance is the practical application of this verse.

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the unity of Sanyasa and Karma Yoga by highlighting that renouncing the fruit-oriented resolve is the key to both.

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that liberation from the cycle of cause and effect (Karma) is achieved not by abandoning action, but by abandoning the ego of being the 'doer'. When one acts with the realization that they are merely an instrument and not the independent cause of the action, the resulting karma does not bind them. This state of 'Akartapan' (non-doership) ensures that even if the world ends, the individual remains untouched by the chains of their deeds.

In daily life, perform your duties (like studying or working) without ego. For example, if you help someone, do it because it's the right thing to do, not to satisfy your ego or expect a reward. This mindset prevents stress and disappointment.

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a person can remain free from the bondage of actions by relinquishing the ego of being the doer.