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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 158

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि जेणें न बाधे धर्म । ते आचरावें सप्रेम । यथाविधी ॥ १५८ ॥

"Therefore, perform that duty which is appropriate and does not conflict with righteousness; perform it with love and according to the rules."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य/विहित
Appropriate/Proper
बाधे Verb
Bādhē
बाधा येणे/विरोध होणे
Obstruct/Violate
आचरावें Verb
Ācarāvē
आचरण करावे/करावे
Should perform/practice
सप्रेम Adverb
Saprēma
प्रेमाने
With love/devotion
यथाविधी Adverb
Yathāvidhī
शास्त्रोक्त पद्धतीने/नियमानुसार
According to rules

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the appropriate duty which does not violate righteousness; do it with love and according to the prescribed rules.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Sant Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the quality of action. He suggests that one should perform 'Ucita Karma'—actions that are appropriate to one's role and situation. These actions must align with 'Dharma' (moral law) and should never violate ethical boundaries. Furthermore, the action should be performed 'Saprēma' (with love) and 'Yathāvidhī' (following proper methodology). This approach transforms mundane work into a spiritual practice, ensuring that the performer remains free from the psychological bondage of the results.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, complete your assigned tasks not as a burden, but with genuine interest and by strictly following the ethical guidelines of your organization.

📌 Context

In the context of explaining Swadharma (one's own duty), Sant Dnyaneshwar describes the ideal way to perform actions without incurring sin or bondage.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 50

म्हणौनि तूं आतां । सांडीं हे विवंचना पांडुसुता । होईं गा सावधु चित्ता । स्वधर्मीं या ॥ ५० ॥

"Therefore, now give up this deliberation, O son of Pandu; be alert in your mind towards your own duty."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
सांडीं Verb
Sandi
सोडून दे
Give up / Abandon
विवंचना Noun
Vivanchana
चिंता किंवा विचार
Deliberation or Worry
पांडुसुता Noun
Pandusuta
पांडूचा पुत्र (अर्जुन)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)
सावधु Adjective
Savadhu
जागृत किंवा सावध
Alert or Attentive
स्वधर्मीं Noun
Swadharmi
स्वतःच्या कर्तव्यात
In one's own duty

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, give up this worry and be attentive towards your own duty.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of mental clarity in performing one's duty. He tells Arjuna to abandon all 'Vivanchana' (mental deliberations or doubts) that hinder action. The essence of Karma Yoga is to be 'Savadhu' (alert and mindful) while performing 'Swadharma' (one's own duty). By being fully present in the task at hand, one transcends the anxieties of the results.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, instead of worrying about promotions or competition, focusing entirely on the quality of your current project is the application of this teaching.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar advises Arjuna to stop overthinking and focus on his inherent duty.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 178

म्हणोनि समर्थें विशेषें । आचारावें लागे तैसें । जेणें मार्गे लोकें । चालावें गा ॥

"Therefore, those who are capable must especially act in such a way, that the common people may follow that path."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
सामर्थ्यवान व्यक्तीने
By the capable/powerful person
विशेषें Adverb
Visheshe
विशेषतः
Specially
आचारावें Verb
Acharave
आचरण करावे
Should behave/act
मार्गे Noun
Marge
मार्गाने
By the path
लोकें Noun
Loke
लोकांनी
By the people

💡 Meaning

Therefore, capable and influential people must act with special care, because the common people follow the path set by them.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the concept of 'Loksangraha' (guiding society). He argues that influential individuals have a moral obligation to act righteously. Since the masses tend to imitate their leaders, any lapse in the leader's conduct can lead to social degradation. Thus, a 'Samartha' (capable person) must be exemplary in their actions to ensure the common people follow a righteous path.

🎯 Practical Application

A leader in an organization must exhibit the values they want their team to adopt. For example, if a CEO practices transparency and punctuality, the entire company culture naturally aligns with those values.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains why the wise and powerful must perform their duties diligently to set a standard for society.

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