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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 269

तस्मादसक्तः सततं कार्यं कर्म समाचर । असक्तो ह्यचरन्कर्म परमाप्नोति पूरुषः ॥

म्हणोनि जे जे उचित । आणि अवसरें पावे प्राप्त । ते ते करीं तूं विहित । सांडूनि संगु ॥

"Therefore, perform those prescribed duties which are appropriate and come to you by occasion, abandoning all attachment."

उचित Adjective
Uchita
योग्य/उचित
Appropriate/Right
अवसरें Adverb
Avasare
प्रसंगानुसार/वेळेनुसार
By occasion/As per time
प्राप्त Adjective
Prapta
मिळालेले/समोर आलेले
Obtained/Received
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्रसंमत/नेमून दिलेले
Prescribed/Ordained
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून/सोडून
Abandoning/Leaving
संगु Noun
Sangu
आसक्ती/ओढ
Attachment/Clinging

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform whatever duty is appropriate and comes to you naturally by occasion, while completely abandoning attachment to the results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the practice of Nishkama Karma (selfless action). He advises that one should perform actions that are appropriate to their station in life and those that arise naturally as circumstances demand. The crucial condition is to perform these 'Vihita' (prescribed) duties while completely abandoning 'Sanga' (attachment to the results or the ego of being the doer). By doing so, an individual remains free from the karmic cycle and attains spiritual perfection.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, focus on executing your tasks with excellence because it is your responsibility, rather than constantly worrying about the bonus or recognition you might receive.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the essence of performing one's duty without attachment, commenting on the teachings of Shri Krishna to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 83

जो कर्मामाजीं अकर्म पाहे । आणि अकर्मींही कर्म आहे । ऐसा जो निवाडु जाणे तोचि होये । मनुष्यांतू ज्ञानी ॥

"One who perceives inaction in action and action in inaction is the truly wise among men."

कर्मामाजीं Noun
karmāmājīṃ
कर्मामध्ये
in action
अकर्म Noun
akarma
कर्मशून्यता / कर्माचा अभाव
inaction
पाहे Verb
pāhe
पाहतो
sees
निवाडु Noun
nivāḍu
निवाडा / फरक / सूक्ष्म भेद
distinction
ज्ञानी Adjective
jñānī
शहाणा / आत्मज्ञानी
wise / enlightened

💡 Meaning

He who sees inaction in action and action in inaction is truly wise among men.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

This verse delves into the paradox of action. A truly enlightened person realizes that while the body and mind are engaged in activities, the inner self (Atman) remains a detached observer (inaction in action). Conversely, if one physically refrains from work but remains mentally attached to desires, it is still considered action (action in inaction). Discerning this subtle truth is the hallmark of a sage.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, performing tasks with full dedication but without the ego of being the sole 'doer'. For example, a leader who guides a team but attributes success to the collective effort rather than personal pride.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the profound nature of action and inaction as taught by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 266

म्हणोनि इंद्रियें दमिजे । आणि युक्तीनें आपण होइजे । तरीच स्थिरबुद्धि म्हणिजे । अर्जुना तो ॥

"Therefore, one who subdues the senses and becomes established in the Self through skillful means, he alone, O Arjuna, is called a man of steady wisdom."

इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये आणि कर्मेंद्रिये
Sense organs
दमिजे Verb
Damije
ताब्यात ठेवणे किंवा जिंकणे
Subdued or controlled
युक्तीनें Noun
Yuktine
कौशल्याने किंवा विवेकाने
With skill or wisdom
स्थिरबुद्धि Noun
Sthirabuddhi
अढळ किंवा स्थिर बुद्धी असलेला
Steady intellect
आपण Pronoun
Aapan
स्वतः किंवा आत्मस्वरूप
Self

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one who has conquered their senses and established themselves in the Self through wisdom is known as a person of steady intellect.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true intellectual stability is achieved not just by physical restraint of the senses, but by skillfully centering oneself in the realization of the Self. When a seeker withdraws their senses from worldly attractions and focuses their consciousness on spiritual truth, they attain the state of 'Sthitaprajna' or steady wisdom.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this can be applied by practicing digital detox or resisting impulsive habits. For example, choosing to complete a priority task instead of scrolling through social media is a step toward developing a steady intellect.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with stable wisdom (Sthitaprajna) while commenting on the Bhagavad Gita.

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