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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 153

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

"Therefore, perform that which is appropriate action and that which is prescribed duty, with excellence, by renouncing the hope for rewards."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य
Appropriate
विहित Adjective
Vihit
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले कर्तव्य
Prescribed duty
आचरावे Verb
Aacharave
आचरण करावे
Should perform
फळाशा Noun
Phalasha
फळाची आशा
Desire for results
सांडूनि Other
Sanduni
त्याग करून
Having abandoned

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the appropriate actions and prescribed duties with excellence, while renouncing the desire for their fruits.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the practice of Nishkama Karma (selfless action). He guides that an individual should perform actions that are 'Uchit' (right/appropriate) and 'Vihit' (ordained by duty or scriptures). The performance should be 'Uttam' (of the highest quality), but the performer must remain detached from the 'Phalasha' (expectation of rewards). By focusing entirely on the purity of the action rather than the outcome, one attains mental peace and spiritual growth, as the ego associated with the results is eliminated.

🎯 Practical Application

A professional should focus on delivering the best quality work for a project rather than constantly worrying about a promotion or bonus. Example: A doctor treating a patient should focus entirely on the treatment process rather than the fee or fame.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the essence of performing one's duty without attachment to the results, following the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 134

म्हणौनि तूं पां धनुर्धरा | या कर्मातें न संडवे सर्वथा | परि फळाची आशा न धरितां | आचरें वेगीं || १३४ ||

म्हणून हे अर्जुना, तू या कर्माचा कधीही त्याग करू नकोस; परंतु फळाची आशा न धरता ते कर्म त्वरित कर.

"Therefore, O Archer, do not ever abandon action; but perform it quickly without harboring hope for the fruit."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
धनुर्धरा Noun
Dhanurdhara
अर्जुना (धनुष्य धारण करणारा)
Archer (Arjuna)
संडवे Verb
Sandave
सोडावे / त्याग करावा
To abandon
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
कोणत्याही प्रकारे / पूर्णपणे
In any way / completely
आशा Noun
Asha
अपेक्षा / इच्छा
Desire / Hope
आचरें Verb
Aachare
आचरण कर / कर
Perform / Practice
वेगीं Adverb
Vegi
त्वरित / लवकर
Quickly

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not ever abandon your duties; instead, perform them diligently without harboring any desire for the results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the principle of Nishkama Karma (selfless action). He advises Arjuna that since action is inevitable for any living being, one should not attempt to renounce action itself. Instead, the focus should be on renouncing the attachment to the fruits of those actions. By performing one's prescribed duties promptly and efficiently, but without the egoistic desire for specific outcomes, a person remains free from the karmic cycle of bondage.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the excellence of your task rather than obsessing over a promotion or bonus. This approach reduces anxiety and often leads to better results naturally.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Krishna's advice to Arjuna about the necessity of performing one's duty without attachment to the results.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 32

हें संग्रामु नव्हे पाहीं । हें उघडें स्वर्गद्वारचि आही । कीं क्षत्रियांसीं यावांचूनि नाहीं । दुजें दैवाचें ॥

हे संग्राम नव्हे पाही । हे उघडे स्वर्गद्वारचि आहे । की क्षत्रियांसी यावाचून नाही । दुसरे दैवाचे ॥

"See, this is not just a war; it is an open gateway to heaven. For a warrior, there is no greater stroke of luck than this."

संग्रामु Noun
saṅgrāmu
युद्ध
War or Battle
पाहीं Verb
pāhīṃ
पहा किंवा लक्षात घे
Look or Observe
उघडें Adjective
ughaḍēṃ
खुले
Open
स्वर्गद्वार Noun
svargadvāra
स्वर्गाचे दार
Gateway to heaven
क्षत्रियांसीं Noun
kṣatriyāṃsīṃ
योद्ध्यांसाठी
For the warriors
दैवाचें Adjective
daivācēṃ
नशिबाचे
Of destiny or luck

💡 Meaning

Behold, this is not just a battle; it is the wide-open gate of heaven. For warriors, there is no greater fortune than this.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets this verse to emphasize the concept of 'Swadharma' (one's own duty). He suggests that for a warrior, a righteous war that comes unsolicited is like an open door to heaven. It is not merely a conflict but a divine opportunity to fulfill one's purpose. Such a chance is rare and should be embraced with gratitude rather than fear, as it leads to spiritual and worldly glory.

🎯 Practical Application

View difficult challenges in life as opportunities for growth rather than burdens. For example, a professional should see a high-stakes project as a chance to prove their skills and advance their career.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna, through Dnyaneshwar's commentary, explains to Arjuna that the upcoming battle is a rare opportunity for a warrior to fulfill his destiny and attain higher realms.

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