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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. 4, Verse 41

योगसंन्यस्तकर्माणं ज्ञानसंछिन्नसंशयम् । आत्मवन्तं न कर्माणि निबध्नन्ति धनञ्जय ॥

जया कर्माचां ठायीं । संन्यासु योगें जाहला पाहीं । आणि ज्ञानानें संशयाचीं कांहीं । उरली नाहींत मुळें ॥

"One who has renounced actions by Yoga, whose doubts are destroyed by knowledge, and who is poised in the Self, actions do not bind him, O Dhananjaya."

योगसंन्यस्तकर्माणं Adjective
Yoga-sannyasta-karmanam
योगाद्वारे कर्माचा त्याग केलेला
One who has renounced actions through Yoga
ज्ञानसंछिन्नसंशयम् Adjective
Jnana-sanchinna-samshayam
ज्ञानाने संशय नष्ट झालेला
One whose doubts are destroyed by knowledge
आत्मवन्तं Adjective
Atmavantam
आत्मज्ञानी किंवा स्वतःमध्ये स्थिर
Self-possessed or situated in the self
निबध्नन्ति Verb
Nibadhnanti
बांधतात किंवा अडकवतात
Bind or entangle
धनञ्जय Noun
Dhananjaya
अर्जुनाचे एक नाव
Conqueror of wealth (Arjuna)

💡 Meaning

Actions do not bind one who has renounced the fruits of action through Yoga and whose doubts are dispelled by knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elucidates that a seeker who has unified their intellect with the Divine (Yoga) loses attachment to the fruits of action. In the light of self-realization, all doubts and dualities are eradicated. Such a person remains poised in their true Self. Even while performing worldly duties, because the ego of 'doership' is absent, they are not bound by the merits or demerits of their actions. They attain true spiritual freedom.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, focus on the process rather than the outcome. For example, a professional who performs their duty with full dedication but without being obsessed with praise or blame remains mentally free and efficient.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna how a person established in self-knowledge and yoga remains untouched by the bondage of actions.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 104

म्हणोनि उचित कर्म । जेणें पाविजे परम धर्म । तें आचरावें सप्रेम । यथाविधी ॥ १०४ ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate duty, by which the supreme dharma is attained, with love and according to the rules."

उचित Adjective
Uchita
योग्य किंवा विहित
Appropriate or prescribed
कर्म Noun
Karma
कार्य किंवा कर्तव्य
Action or duty
पाविजे Verb
Pavije
प्राप्त होते
Is attained
परम Adjective
Parama
श्रेष्ठ किंवा सर्वोच्च
Supreme or highest
सप्रेम Adverb
Saprema
प्रेमासह
With love
यथाविधी Adverb
Yathavidhi
शास्त्राप्रमाणे किंवा नियमानुसार
According to rules

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the appropriate duty through which the supreme dharma is attained, with love and according to the prescribed rules.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the performance of 'Uchita Karma' (appropriate or prescribed duty). He suggests that one should perform duties that lead to 'Parama Dharma' (the highest spiritual path). These actions should not be performed mechanically or as a burden, but with 'Saprema' (love and devotion) and 'Yathavidhi' (following the correct methodology or discipline). This approach transforms mundane work into a spiritual practice that leads to liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your daily responsibilities with a positive attitude and discipline. Example: A professional should complete their tasks not just for a salary, but with a commitment to excellence and ethical standards.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the importance of performing one's natural and prescribed duties with devotion.

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