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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 52

म्हणोनि विहित जें कर्म । तेंचि आचरिजे सधर्म । जेणें पाविजे परम । पुरुषार्थसिद्धि ॥ ५२ ॥

"Therefore, perform the prescribed duty with righteousness; for by doing so, one attains the supreme fulfillment of life."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले / योग्य
Prescribed / Ordained
आचरिजे Verb
Acharije
आचरण करावे / पाळावे
Should be practiced
सधर्म Adverb
Sadharma
धर्मासह / नैतिकतेने
With righteousness
परम Adjective
Parama
श्रेष्ठ / सर्वोच्च
Supreme
पुरुषार्थसिद्धि Noun
Purusharthasiddhi
जीवनाचे अंतिम ध्येय गाठणे
Attainment of life's ultimate goal

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should perform the prescribed duties righteously, as it leads to the attainment of the supreme goal of life.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the performance of 'Vihita Karma' (prescribed duties). He suggests that following one's own Dharma (righteous path) is the only way to achieve the ultimate goal of human life, which is 'Purushartha-siddhi' or liberation. Instead of abandoning action, one should transform action into a spiritual practice by aligning it with moral laws and performing it without attachment to the results.

🎯 Practical Application

Focus on your current responsibilities, like a student focusing on studies or an employee on their work, without looking for shortcuts. This integrity in duty leads to long-term success and inner peace.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's prescribed duties to attain spiritual success and liberation.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 316

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झकविजे या चित्ता । न संडीं गा पंडुसुता । स्वधर्मु आपुला ॥ ३१६ ॥

"Therefore, do not let your mind be deluded now; O son of Pandu, do not forsake your own duty."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविजे Verb
Zhakavije
फसवणे / भुलवणे
To delude or deceive
चित्ता Noun
Chitta
मनाला
To the mind
संडीं Verb
Sandi
सोडणे / त्याग करणे
To abandon or leave
पंडुसुता Noun
Pandusuta
पांडुपुत्र (अर्जुन)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)
स्वधर्मु Noun
Swadharmu
स्वतःचे कर्तव्य
One's own duty

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not let your mind be deceived and do not abandon your own duty.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that allowing the mind to be deluded by grief or attachment is a form of self-betrayal. He urges Arjuna (Pandusuta) to remain steadfast in his 'Swadharma' (innate duty). For a warrior like Arjuna, fighting for righteousness is the highest path, and abandoning it due to emotional weakness would be a spiritual failure.

🎯 Practical Application

One should not quit their responsibilities when faced with emotional challenges. Example: A professional should complete their project with integrity even if they feel personally overwhelmed.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna advises Arjuna to stay firm in his duty and not let his mind be swayed by emotional confusion.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 148

म्हणोनि अज्ञानापासोनि फिटे । आणि संशयाची झाडणी होय । मग आत्मस्वरूपीं निधडे । बुद्धी राहे ॥ १४८ ॥

"Therefore, ignorance is removed and doubts are cleared; then the intellect stays firm in the Self."

अज्ञानापासोनि Noun
Ajñānāpāsoni
अज्ञानापासून
from ignorance
फिटे Verb
phiṭe
नाहीसे होते / सुटका होते
is dispelled / cleared
संशयाची Noun
saṁśayācī
शंकेची
of doubt
झाडणी Noun
jhāḍaṇī
निवारण / स्वच्छता
clearing / removal
आत्मस्वरूपीं Noun
ātmasvarūpīṁ
स्वतःच्या स्वरूपात
in the nature of the Self
निधडे Adverb
nidhaḍe
निश्चलपणे / धैर्याने
firmly / steadily
बुद्धी Noun
buddhī
विचारशक्ती
intellect

💡 Meaning

Therefore, ignorance is dispelled and doubts are cleared away; then the intellect remains firmly established in the nature of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the fruit of spiritual wisdom. When a seeker attains true knowledge, the veil of ignorance is lifted. All doubts that previously clouded the mind are completely swept away. Consequently, the intellect, which was once wavering and confused, becomes firmly and resolutely established in the realization of the Self (Atman). This state of unwavering focus is the hallmark of a realized soul.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, once we gain complete clarity on a subject, our confusion ends. For example, once a student understands the core logic of a complex problem, their hesitation disappears and they act with certainty.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the ultimate result of attaining spiritual knowledge and the removal of doubts.

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