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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 128

म्हणौनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावे उत्तम । फळाशा सांडूनि ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate actions and the prescribed duties excellently, by renouncing the desire for the fruits."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य
Appropriate
विहित Adjective
Vihit
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले
Prescribed
आचरावे Verb
Aacharave
आचरण करावे
Should practice
फळाशा Noun
Phalasha
फळाची आशा
Desire for results
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून
Renouncing

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should perform appropriate actions and prescribed duties excellently, giving up the desire for their fruits.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of performing 'Vihit Karma' (ordained duties) and 'Uchit Karma' (appropriate actions). The core teaching is to act with excellence ('Uttam') while completely renouncing the desire for the fruits of those actions ('Phalasha Sanduni'). This alignment with duty without egoistic attachment leads to spiritual liberation and mental peace.

🎯 Practical Application

A professional should focus on delivering high-quality work and solving problems effectively, rather than constantly worrying about a promotion or bonus.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the essence of performing one's duty without attachment to the results, following the path of Karma Yoga.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 156

म्हणोनि तूं धनुर्धरा | या कर्मातें न संडवे सर्वथा | परि फळाची आशा सांडूनि आतां | आचरें वेगीं ||

"Therefore, O Archer, action cannot be abandoned entirely; but now, discarding the hope for results, perform it with diligence."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
धनुर्धरा Noun
Dhanurdhara
अर्जुना (धनुष्य धारण करणारा)
Archer (Arjuna)
संडवे Verb
Sandave
सोडावे / त्याग करावा
To abandon / To leave
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे / कोणत्याही प्रकारे
Entirely / In every way
आशा Noun
Aasha
अपेक्षा / इच्छा
Desire / Expectation
आचरें Verb
Aachare
आचरण कर / कृती कर
Perform / Practice
वेगीं Adverb
Vegi
त्वरित / वेगाने
Quickly / Promptly

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not abandon action at all; but now, giving up the desire for the fruit, perform your duties promptly.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that for any living being, the total renunciation of action is impossible. Since actions are inevitable due to the laws of nature, the focus should shift from 'what I will get' to 'how I perform'. By relinquishing the 'fruit' or the egoistic expectation of results, one transforms ordinary work into a spiritual practice. This approach prevents the accumulation of karmic debt and leads to mental peace and liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, focus on delivering high-quality work rather than obsessing over a promotion or bonus. Example: A surgeon should focus entirely on the precision of the surgery rather than the fame or fee associated with it.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna, through Saint Dnyaneshwar's commentary, advises Arjuna on the necessity of performing one's duty without attachment to the results.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 210

जेणें सांडिला फळाचा संगु। तोचि तो नित्यतृप्तु। जो न करी कर्माचा पांगु। कवणिये काळीं॥

"He who has abandoned attachment to the fruit of action, he alone is eternally satisfied, who never depends on action at any time."

सांडिला Verb
sandila
त्याग केला / सोडला
abandoned / renounced
संगु Noun
sangu
आसक्ती / ओढ
attachment
नित्यतृप्तु Adjective
nityatruptu
नेहमी समाधानी
eternally satisfied
पांगु Noun
pangu
अवलंबून असणे / अगतिकता
dependence / helplessness
कवणिये Other
kavaniye
कोणत्याही
at any
काळीं Noun
kali
वेळी / काळात
time

💡 Meaning

One who has given up attachment to the results of actions is truly content and never depends on actions for satisfaction.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a person who has completely abandoned attachment to the results of their actions is truly 'Nityatrupta' (ever-content). Such an individual does not depend on the outcomes of their deeds for happiness. Since their satisfaction comes from within, they remain unaffected by external circumstances and are not bound by the consequences of their actions.

🎯 Practical Application

Focus on your daily tasks or job without being obsessed with the promotion or reward. This mindset keeps you peaceful and productive regardless of the final outcome.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a person who has attained spiritual freedom by renouncing the desire for the fruits of their actions.

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