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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 17

यस्त्वात्मरतिरेव स्यादात्मतृप्तश्च मानवः । आत्मन्येव च सन्तुष्टस्तस्य कार्यं न विद्यते ॥ १७ ॥

जेणें आपणपें देखिलें । देखौनि आपणपेंचि जाहलें । तया कर्तव्य उरले । कांहींच नाहीं ॥ १७ ॥

"He who has seen the Self, and having seen, has become the Self, for him no duty remains."

आपणपें Noun
Aapanpe
स्वतःला (आत्म्याला)
To the Self
देखिलें Verb
Dekhile
पाहिले किंवा अनुभवले
Saw or experienced
जाहलें Verb
Jahale
झाले किंवा बनले
Became
तया Pronoun
Taya
त्याला
To him
कर्तव्य Noun
Kartavya
करण्यासारखे काम
Duty or obligation
उरले Verb
Urale
शिल्लक राहिले
Remained

💡 Meaning

One who has realized the Self and has become one with the Self, has no further duties left to perform.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the pinnacle of spiritual achievement. When a seeker realizes the Atman (Self) and merges their identity with it, they transcend the realm of 'doership'. Since such a person finds complete fulfillment within themselves, they no longer seek external results. Consequently, there is no 'duty' left for them to perform for personal gain, as they have already attained the ultimate goal of human life.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, this teaches us to find internal satisfaction. When you work out of passion and inner joy rather than just for external rewards, the work ceases to be a burden and becomes a natural expression of your being.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains the state of a person who has attained self-realization and is free from the bonds of mandatory duties.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 195

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरबुद्धि । जयाचीं इंद्रियें आपुलिया आधीं । जो विषयांचिया बाधीं । सांडिजेना ॥ १९५ ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady intellect, whose senses are under his control, and who is not overcome by the affliction of sensory objects."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
स्थिरबुद्धि Noun
Sthirabuddhi
अढळ बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady intellect
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये व कर्मेंद्रिये
Senses
आधीं Adverb
Adhi
ताब्यात किंवा नियंत्रणात
Under control
बाधीं Noun
Badhi
पीडा किंवा अडथळा
Affliction or obstacle
सांडिजेना Verb
Sandijena
सोडला जात नाही किंवा विचलित होत नाही
Is not abandoned or disturbed

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, whose senses are under his control and who is not affected by the attachment to sensory objects.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true stability of intellect comes from mastery over the senses. A person whose senses are subservient to their will, rather than being a slave to sensory desires, is considered 'Sthirabuddhi'. Such an individual remains unaffected by the external world's temptations, maintaining inner peace and focus on the ultimate truth.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this applies to digital discipline. For example, choosing to complete a work task without checking social media notifications demonstrates control over the senses and leads to a steady, productive mind.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) focusing on sense control.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 86

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरतां जे सद्धर्म । तेचि करीं तूं मनोधर्म । राखूनियां ॥ ८६ ॥

"Therefore, perform that duty which is appropriate and which constitutes righteous conduct, keeping your mind steady."

उचित Adjective
uchit
योग्य किंवा विहित
appropriate or proper
कर्म Noun
karma
कार्य किंवा कर्तव्य
action or duty
सद्धर्म Noun
saddharma
सदाचार किंवा चांगला धर्म
righteous conduct
मनोधर्म Noun
manodharma
मनाची वृत्ती किंवा स्वभाव
mental disposition or attitude
राखूनियां Verb
rakhuniya
सांभाळून किंवा राखून
maintaining or keeping

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the duty that is appropriate and righteous, while maintaining control over your mind.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that since action is an inherent part of human existence, one should focus on 'Uchit Karma'—actions that are appropriate to one's role and situation. These actions must align with 'Saddharma' (righteousness). He advises that such duties should be performed by maintaining a steady 'Manodharma' (mental state), implying that the internal attitude of detachment and focus is as important as the external action itself.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, instead of working half-heartedly, one should perform their assigned tasks with integrity and focus, treating work as a form of worship.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's natural and righteous duties with a balanced mind.

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