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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 361

जैसा जळचरांचां मेळा । जळीं न भिजे अवलीळा । तैसा संसारीं हा निखळा । संचरतु असे ॥

"As the assembly of aquatic creatures does not get wet in the water effortlessly, so does this pure one move in the world."

जळचरांचां Noun
Jaḷacarāñcāṃ
पाण्यात राहणाऱ्या प्राण्यांचा
of aquatic creatures
मेळा Noun
Meḷā
समूह किंवा समुदाय
gathering or group
न भिजे Verb
Na bhije
भिजत नाही
does not get wet
अवलीळा Adverb
Avalīḷā
सहजपणे किंवा लीलेने
effortlessly
निखळा Adjective
Nikhaḷā
शुद्ध किंवा केवळ
pure or entirely
संचरतु Verb
Saṃcaratu
वावरतो किंवा संचार करतो
moves or wanders

💡 Meaning

Just as a group of aquatic animals does not get wet even while staying in water, similarly, this person of steady wisdom moves through the world entirely untouched by it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar uses a beautiful metaphor of aquatic life to describe the state of a realized soul. Just as fish and other water-dwelling creatures live their entire lives in water yet remain unaffected by its wetness, a Sthitaprajna (one with stable intellect) moves through the world of sensory objects and social interactions without being 'soaked' by attachment, ego, or desire. Their inner consciousness remains anchored in the Self, ensuring that while they are 'in' the world, they are not 'of' the world.

🎯 Practical Application

Apply this by practicing 'mindful detachment' at work. Be fully present in your tasks, but do not let the stress of competition or the fear of failure disturb your inner peace, much like water sliding off a duck's back.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a person of steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) interacts with the material world without being affected by its dualities.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 133

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरबुद्धि । जयाची हे ऐसी शुद्धी । जो न विसंबे निरवधि । आत्मबोधा ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady intellect, whose purity is such, and who never abandons self-realization."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
स्थिरबुद्धि Noun
Sthirabuddhi
अढळ बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady intellect
शुद्धी Noun
Shuddhi
पवित्रता किंवा जाणीव
Purity or awareness
विसंबे Verb
Visambe
विसरणे किंवा विचलित होणे
To forget or deviate
निरवधि Adverb
Niravadhi
अखंड किंवा निरंतर
Continuous or eternal
आत्मबोधा Noun
Atmabodha
स्वस्वरूपाचे ज्ञान
Self-realization

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is of steady intellect, whose consciousness is so pure and who never, for a moment, loses sight of self-knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar defines the 'Sthitaprajna' (the one with steady wisdom). He explains that a person whose intellect has attained such purity that it remains eternally anchored in self-awareness, without ever forgetting the true nature of the soul, is truly steady-minded. This state is characterized by an unwavering connection to the divine, regardless of external circumstances or internal fluctuations.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, it means maintaining inner calm and focus on your core values even during chaos. For example, staying composed and ethical during a high-stress business crisis without losing your sense of self.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a person who has achieved steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna).

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 45

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावें हें वर्म । सांगेन तुज ॥

"Therefore, perform that which is appropriate action and that which is prescribed duty; I shall tell you the secret of this practice."

उचित Adjective
uchit
योग्य
appropriate
कर्म Noun
karma
कार्य
action
विहित Adjective
vihit
शास्त्रसंमत
prescribed
धर्म Noun
dharma
कर्तव्य
duty
आचरावें Verb
aacharave
करावे
to practice
वर्म Noun
varma
रहस्य
secret essence
सांगेन Verb
sangen
सांगेन
will tell

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the actions that are appropriate and the duties that are prescribed. I shall tell you the secret of this practice.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the concept of 'Uchit Karma' (appropriate action) and 'Vihit Dharma' (prescribed duty). He suggests that one should not act based on whims or selfish desires but should follow the path of righteousness and duty. Understanding the 'Varma' (secret/essence) of action allows an individual to remain free from the bondage of results while fulfilling their worldly responsibilities.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, instead of just doing the bare minimum, one should focus on doing what is 'right' and 'prescribed' for their role to achieve true excellence. For example, a doctor's 'Uchit Karma' is to treat patients with full dedication regardless of the fee.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the importance of performing one's prescribed duties without attachment.

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