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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 95

म्हणोनि कर्माचा विपाकु । तो न शिवेचि तयां एकु । जे अंतरीं विवेकु । जागता असे ॥ ९५ ॥

"Therefore, the ripening of actions does not affect them at all, for within them, discernment remains ever awake."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
विपाकु Noun
Vipāku
कर्माचे फळ / परिणाम
Result or consequence of action
शिवेचि Verb
Śiveci
स्पर्श करणे
To touch or affect
विवेकु Noun
Viveku
सारासार विचार / ज्ञान
Discernment or wisdom
जागता Adjective
Jāgatā
सतर्क / जागृत
Awake or alert
अंतरीं Noun
Antarīṃ
मनात / हृदयात
Within the heart or mind

💡 Meaning

Therefore, the consequences of actions do not touch those in whose hearts the light of discernment (Viveka) is always awake.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the power of 'Viveka' (spiritual discernment). He states that those whose inner consciousness is constantly illuminated by wisdom are never touched by the consequences of their actions. Since they act without the ego of being the 'doer' and remain anchored in self-knowledge, the chains of Karma cannot bind them. It is like a person who knows the nature of a mirage and therefore is never deceived by the illusion of water.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, before reacting to a stressful situation, if we pause and use our discernment (Viveka), we avoid the negative 'Vipaka' or consequences of impulsive behavior. For example, choosing silence over an angry argument is an act of Viveka that prevents future regret.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a wise person remains detached from the results of their actions through the power of discernment.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 26

कामक्रोधवियुक्तानां यतीनां यतचेतसाम् । अभितो ब्रह्मनिर्वाणं वर्तते विदितात्मनाम् ॥

जे कामक्रोधां मुकले । आणि आपणया आपण जिंकले । जे आत्मबोधीं स्थिरावले । निरंतर ॥

"Those who have abandoned desire and anger, who have conquered themselves, and who are steadily fixed in self-knowledge, dwell in eternal peace."

कामक्रोधां Noun
Kāmakrōdhāṃ
इच्छा आणि राग
Desire and anger
मुकले Verb
Mukalē
मुक्त झालेले किंवा सोडलेले
Freed or released from
जिंकले Verb
Jiṅkalē
विजय मिळवला
Conquered
आत्मबोधीं Noun
Ātmabōdhīṃ
आत्मज्ञानामध्ये
In self-knowledge
स्थिरावले Verb
Sthirāvalē
स्थिर झाले
Became steady
निरंतर Adverb
Nirantara
सतत किंवा कायमचे
Constantly

💡 Meaning

Those who are free from desire and anger, who have conquered their own minds, and who are constantly established in self-realization, experience the supreme peace of Brahman.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the state of 'Brahma-Nirvana'. He emphasizes that liberation is not a distant goal but a present reality for those who have eradicated desire and anger. By 'conquering oneself', he refers to the disciplined mind that no longer wanders towards sensory pleasures. Such a person, being perpetually established in the awareness of the Self, experiences the infinite peace of the Divine everywhere, transcending the limitations of the physical body.

🎯 Practical Application

Apply this by practicing emotional regulation. For example, when faced with a provocative situation at work or home, instead of reacting with anger, take a moment to observe your mind and choose a calm response. This is the practical step toward 'conquering oneself'.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics and the ultimate state of a person who has attained mastery over their internal impulses.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 89

तस्मादज्ञानसम्भूतं हृत्स्थं ज्ञानअसिनात्मनः । छित्त्वैनं संशयं योगमातिष्ठोत्तिष्ठ भारत ॥

म्हणोनि अज्ञानापासोनि जाहला । हा संशयो हृदयीं संचला । तो ज्ञानशस्त्रें आपुलां । संहारु कीजे ॥ ८९ ॥

"Therefore, this doubt that has arisen from ignorance and is settled in the heart, should be destroyed with the weapon of knowledge."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
अज्ञानापासोनि Noun
Ajnanapasoni
अज्ञानापासून
From ignorance
संशयो Noun
Sanshayo
संशय किंवा शंका
Doubt
हृदयीं Noun
Hrudayi
मनात किंवा अंतःकरणात
In the heart or mind
ज्ञानशस्त्रें Noun
Jnanashastre
ज्ञानाच्या शस्त्राने
With the weapon of knowledge
संहारु Noun
Sanharu
नाश किंवा विनाश
Destruction
कीजे Verb
Kije
करावा
Should be done

💡 Meaning

Therefore, destroy this doubt residing in your heart, which has arisen from ignorance, by using the weapon of your own knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj interprets the concluding advice of the fourth chapter of the Gita. He emphasizes that doubt is the offspring of ignorance and resides deep within the psyche, paralyzing action. The only way to overcome this internal conflict is through 'Jnana' (Knowledge). By using the metaphorical sword of wisdom, one must cut through the confusion to establish oneself in Yoga and perform one's duty with clarity.

🎯 Practical Application

When you feel hesitant or doubtful about your goals, instead of overthinking, seek correct information and clarity. Use that knowledge to eliminate uncertainty and take decisive action.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna advises Arjuna to slay the doubt born of ignorance using the sword of self-knowledge.

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