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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 157

यः सर्वत्रानभिस्नेहस्तत्तत्प्राप्य शुभाशुभम् । नाभिनन्दति न द्वेष्टि तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

जो सर्वत्र स्नेहशून्य । जया न पालटे चैतन्य । शुभाशुभीं समान । हर्षशोक न धरी ॥

"He who is everywhere without attachment, whose consciousness does not waver, who remains same in good and bad, and holds neither joy nor grief."

जो Pronoun
Jo
जो
Who
सर्वत्र Adverb
Sarvatra
सगळीकडे
Everywhere
स्नेहशून्य Adjective
Snehashunya
आसक्ती नसलेला
Without attachment
चैतन्य Noun
Chaitanya
जाणीव किंवा मन
Consciousness
शुभाशुभीं Noun
Shubhashubhim
चांगल्या आणि वाईट गोष्टींत
In good and bad
हर्षशोक Noun
Harshashoka
आनंद आणि दुःख
Joy and sorrow

💡 Meaning

One who is unattached everywhere, whose consciousness does not change, and who remains equal in good or bad situations without feeling joy or sorrow, is of steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a person of steady wisdom remains unattached to all worldly objects. Their inner consciousness remains unwavering regardless of external circumstances. Whether they encounter something auspicious or inauspicious, they neither rejoice excessively nor feel hatred or grief. Their mind is perfectly anchored in the Self, making them immune to the dualities of the material world.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing equanimity means staying calm during both a promotion at work and a personal loss. For example, not letting a negative comment on social media disturb your inner peace while also not becoming arrogant due to praise.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna).

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 45

तरी तूं आतां अर्जुना । सांडीं हे वासना । न धरीं या अनुष्ठाना । फळहेतूसी ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, now discard this desire; do not perform these duties with an eye on the fruit."

सांडीं Verb
Sandi
सोडून दे किंवा त्याग कर
Abandon or discard
वासना Noun
Vasana
फळाची इच्छा किंवा आसक्ती
Desire or attachment to results
अनुष्ठाना Noun
Anushthana
धार्मिक आचरण किंवा कर्म
Performance of a ritual or duty
फळहेतूसी Adverb
Phalahetusi
फळाच्या उद्देशाने
With the motive of reward
धरीं Verb
Dhari
धरणे किंवा मनात ठेवणे
To hold or keep in mind

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, now give up this desire for fruits and do not perform any actions or rituals with the motive of obtaining specific rewards.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the concept of Nishkama Karma. He advises Arjuna to relinquish 'Vasana'—the deep-seated craving for the fruits of one's actions. He explains that while actions are necessary, performing them with a specific reward in mind leads to bondage and anxiety. By detaching oneself from the outcome and focusing solely on the righteous execution of duty, one attains mental peace and spiritual liberation. This is a call to move from selfish motives to selfless service.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, focus on the process rather than the outcome. For instance, a professional should focus on solving a problem effectively rather than constantly worrying about a promotion. This approach reduces stress and leads to higher quality work.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Shri Krishna's teaching to Arjuna about performing duties without being attached to the results.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 90

म्हणोनि जे जे उचित। आणि अवसरेंकरूनि प्राप्त। तें कर्म न सांडितां निभ्रांत। आचरावें॥

"Therefore, whatever is appropriate and comes by occasion, perform that duty without doubt and without abandoning it."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य
Appropriate
अवसरेंकरूनि Adverb
Avasareṅkarūni
प्रसंगानुसार / वेळेनुसार
By occasion / timely
प्राप्त Adjective
Prāpta
मिळालेले
Obtained
निभ्रांत Adverb
Nibhrāṃta
नि:संशयपणे
Without doubt
आचरावें Verb
Ācarāveṃ
आचरण करावे
Should be performed

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever duty is appropriate and comes to you by occasion, perform that action without any doubt and without abandoning it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that one should not abandon their duties. He suggests that any action which is morally right and comes to a person naturally through circumstances should be performed with conviction. True renunciation is not the abandonment of action itself, but the abandonment of the ego and the desire for results while performing the action.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, if a task is assigned to you as your responsibility (like a student's duty to study), instead of procrastinating or doubting its importance, one should complete it with full dedication as a form of service.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's natural and situational duties as a path to spiritual growth.

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