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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 17

अविनाशि तु तद्विद्धि येन सर्वमिदं ततम् । विनाशमव्ययस्यास्य न कश्चित्कर्तुमर्हति ॥

तरी अविनाशु जो जाण । जयापासुनि हे त्रिभुवन । विस्तारले असे पूर्ण । तो न नाशे कदा ॥

"Know that which pervades the entire body is indestructible. No one is able to cause the destruction of that imperishable soul."

अविनाशु Adjective
avināśu
ज्याचा कधीही नाश होत नाही असा
indestructible
त्रिभुवन Noun
tribhuvana
तिन्ही लोक किंवा संपूर्ण विश्व
the three worlds/universe
विस्तारले Verb
vistārale
पसरलेले किंवा व्यापलेले
pervaded or expanded
कदा Adverb
kadā
कधीही
ever/at any time
नाशे Verb
nāśe
नाश पावणे
to perish or destroy

💡 Meaning

Know that the principle by which this entire universe is pervaded is indestructible. No one has the power to destroy that imperishable soul.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the Gita's message that the fundamental essence which pervades the entire cosmos is beyond destruction. He emphasizes that the source from which the 'Tribhuvana' (three worlds) has expanded is eternal. Just as physical objects may change or perish, the underlying consciousness remains untouched and immutable. No power in the universe can destroy this all-pervading reality.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, this teaching helps us maintain mental balance during material losses. It teaches us that our core identity is not the physical body or possessions, but the eternal spirit. Example: When facing a major life change, remember that your inner essence and character remain constant.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the indestructible nature of the soul to Arjuna to remove his fear of death and grief.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 143

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरावे मनोधर्म । हेचि परम पुरुषार्थ । पाविजे तेणें ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate duty with a focused mind; by doing so, one attains the supreme goal."

उचित Adjective
Uchita
योग्य
Proper/Appropriate
कर्म Noun
Karma
कार्य/कर्तव्य
Action/Duty
आचरावे Verb
Aacharave
करावे/आचरणात आणावे
To practice/perform
मनोधर्म Noun
Manodharma
मनाच्या शुद्ध भावनेने
With mental conviction
परम Adjective
Parama
सर्वोच्च
Supreme
पुरुषार्थ Noun
Purushartha
जीवनाचे ध्येय
Goal of human life
पाविजे Verb
Pavije
प्राप्त होते
Is attained

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the duty that is appropriate for you with a sincere mind; through this, one attains the supreme goal of life.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that performing one's natural and prescribed duty (Swadharma) with total mental alignment and sincerity is the path to the ultimate human goal. It is not the renunciation of action, but the refinement of the attitude behind the action that leads to liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when a professional completes their tasks with integrity and focus rather than just for a paycheck, they find deeper satisfaction and growth.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's prescribed duties to reach spiritual perfection.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 251

म्हणोनि जे जे उचित। आणि अवसरेंकरूनि प्राप्त। तें कर्म हेतूरहित। आचरें तूं॥

"Therefore, whatever is appropriate and comes to you by circumstance, perform that action without any motive."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य / विहित
Appropriate / Right
अवसरेंकरूनि Adverb
Avasareṅkarūni
प्रसंगानुसार / वेळेनुसार
According to the occasion
प्राप्त Adjective
Prāpta
मिळालेले / समोर आलेले
Obtained / Destined
हेतूरहित Adjective
Hetūrahita
फळाची अपेक्षा न ठेवता
Without motive / Selfless
आचरें Verb
Ācareṃ
कर / आचरण कर
Perform / Practice

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever is appropriate and comes to you by the necessity of the occasion, perform that action without any selfish motive.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the practice of Nishkama Karma (selfless action). He advises that one should perform actions that are morally right and necessitated by the current situation. The crucial aspect is to abandon the 'motive' or 'desire for results' (Hetu). When an individual performs their duty without ego and without attachment to the outcome, the action becomes a form of worship and does not create new karmic debt.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, if a task is assigned to you that is part of your duty, focus on doing it with excellence rather than constantly worrying about the promotion or bonus it might bring.

📌 Context

In the commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains to Arjuna the method of performing actions that do not lead to bondage.

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