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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 50

म्हणौनि तूं आतां । सांडीं हे विवंचना पांडुसुता । होईं गा सावधु चित्ता । स्वधर्मीं या ॥ ५० ॥

"Therefore, now give up this deliberation, O son of Pandu; be alert in your mind towards your own duty."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
सांडीं Verb
Sandi
सोडून दे
Give up / Abandon
विवंचना Noun
Vivanchana
चिंता किंवा विचार
Deliberation or Worry
पांडुसुता Noun
Pandusuta
पांडूचा पुत्र (अर्जुन)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)
सावधु Adjective
Savadhu
जागृत किंवा सावध
Alert or Attentive
स्वधर्मीं Noun
Swadharmi
स्वतःच्या कर्तव्यात
In one's own duty

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, give up this worry and be attentive towards your own duty.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of mental clarity in performing one's duty. He tells Arjuna to abandon all 'Vivanchana' (mental deliberations or doubts) that hinder action. The essence of Karma Yoga is to be 'Savadhu' (alert and mindful) while performing 'Swadharma' (one's own duty). By being fully present in the task at hand, one transcends the anxieties of the results.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, instead of worrying about promotions or competition, focusing entirely on the quality of your current project is the application of this teaching.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar advises Arjuna to stop overthinking and focus on his inherent duty.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 198

म्हणौनि इंद्रियांतें जिणावें । मग मन स्थिरावेल स्वभावें । आणि आत्मबोधीं व्हावें । पात्रु गा तूं ॥ १९८ ॥

म्हणून तू इंद्रियांना जिंकावे, मग मन सहजपणे स्थिर होईल आणि तू आत्मज्ञानासाठी पात्र होशील.

"Therefore, conquer the senses; then the mind will naturally become steady, and you will become worthy of self-knowledge."

इंद्रियांतें Noun
indriyāntē
इंद्रियांना
to the senses
जिणावें Verb
jiṇāvē
जिंकावे
should conquer
स्थिरावेल Verb
sthirāvēla
स्थिर होईल
will become steady
स्वभावें Adverb
svabhāvē
सहजपणे
naturally
आत्मबोधीं Noun
ātmabōdhīṃ
आत्मज्ञानासाठी
for self-realization
पात्रु Adjective
pātru
लायक किंवा पात्र
worthy or eligible

💡 Meaning

Therefore, conquer your senses; then your mind will naturally become steady, and you will become worthy of self-realization.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that mastery over the senses is the foundation for mental stability. When the senses are controlled, the mind naturally ceases its restless wandering toward external objects and becomes calm. This state of mental stillness is the essential qualification for receiving 'Atma-bodh' (Self-knowledge). Without this discipline, the mind remains a slave to external stimuli, preventing any deep spiritual realization. Only a steady mind can reflect the truth of the Self.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing self-discipline—such as limiting distractions to focus on a specific task—helps build the mental strength needed for higher achievements and inner peace.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of sense control as a prerequisite for mental stability and spiritual enlightenment.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 85

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे आश्रमधर्म । तेचि आचरावे हे परम । रहस्य माझे ॥ ८५ ॥

"Therefore, perform those actions which are appropriate and the duties prescribed for your stage of life; this is my supreme secret."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य
Appropriate
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले
Prescribed
आश्रमधर्म Noun
Ashramadharma
जीवनस्थितीनुसार कर्तव्य
Duties of life stage
आचरावे Verb
Acharave
आचरण करावे
Should practice
रहस्य Noun
Rahasya
गुपित
Secret

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the actions that are appropriate and the duties prescribed for your stage of life. This is my supreme secret.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets Krishna's teaching on the necessity of performing 'Ucita' (appropriate) and 'Vihita' (prescribed) actions. He emphasizes that one should not abandon action but should align it with their social and spiritual standing (Ashrama). Following one's own Dharma (duty) without attachment is presented as the ultimate secret ('Parama Rahasya') to liberation and cosmic balance.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on your core responsibilities rather than seeking shortcuts. For example, a doctor's 'Vihita Karma' is to treat patients with integrity, which is their path to excellence.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the importance of performing one's natural and prescribed duties over inaction.

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