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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 217

जेथ कर्म नाम आटले । कर्तेपणही हारपले । तेथ अकर्म सहज जाहले । आपणचि ॥ २१७ ॥

"Where the name of action is dissolved, and the sense of doership is lost, there 'inaction' happens naturally by itself."

कर्म Noun
Karma
कार्य किंवा कृती
Action or deed
आटले Verb
Aatale
संपले किंवा विरघळले
Dissolved or evaporated
कर्तेपण Noun
Kartepan
मी करतो हा भाव (अहंकार)
Sense of doership (ego)
हारपले Verb
Harapale
नाहीसे झाले किंवा हरवले
Lost or vanished
अकर्म Noun
Akarma
बंधमुक्त कर्म
Inaction or non-binding action
सहज Adverb
Sahaj
नैसर्गिकरित्या
Naturally or effortlessly
आपणचि Pronoun
Aapanachi
स्वतःहून
By itself

💡 Meaning

Where the very name of action is dissolved and the sense of doership is lost, there 'inaction' (non-binding action) occurs naturally by itself.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the pinnacle of Karma Yoga. When a seeker attains self-realization, the very concept of 'action' as a separate entity dissolves because the 'doer' (ego) has vanished. Even though the physical body continues to perform actions in the world, since there is no sense of 'I am doing this,' the actions do not create any karmic bondage. This state is called 'Akarma'—where action exists physically but is non-existent spiritually. It is a natural state of being for the enlightened.

🎯 Practical Application

Apply this by performing your professional or personal duties without being attached to the result or the pride of being the 'achiever'. For example, a doctor treating a patient should feel they are an instrument of healing rather than the sole cause of the cure, which leads to mental peace.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a realized soul where action and inaction merge due to the absence of ego.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 47

जेणे विषयांचेनि नांवे । न विसंवादिजे स्वभावें । जयाचेनि चित्तें न संभवे । द्वैतबुद्धि ॥ ४७ ॥

"He who is naturally unperturbed by sensory objects and whose mind is devoid of the sense of duality."

जेणे Pronoun
Jene
ज्याने / ज्याच्याद्वारे
By whom
विषयांचेनि Noun
Vishayancheni
विषयांच्या (इंद्रिय भोगांच्या)
Of sensory objects
विसंवादिजे Verb
Visanvadije
विचलित होणे किंवा विरोध करणे
To be disturbed or conflicted
स्वभावें Adverb
Swabhave
सहजपणे किंवा स्वभावतः
Naturally
चित्तें Noun
Chitte
मनामध्ये / अंतःकरणात
In the mind
द्वैतबुद्धि Noun
Dwaitabuddhi
भेदभाव करण्याची वृत्ती
Sense of duality

💡 Meaning

One who is naturally undisturbed by the mention of sensory objects and in whose mind the sense of duality never arises.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a liberated soul. Such an individual is naturally unaffected by sensory temptations and worldly attractions. Their mind is completely free from the concept of duality (the distinction between self and others). They perceive the same divine consciousness in every being, leading to a state of perpetual peace and non-discrimination.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, this means practicing inclusivity and treating everyone with equal respect, regardless of their background. For example, helping a colleague without judging their status.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person who has attained mental equilibrium and sees unity in all things.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 90

म्हणोनि अर्जुना तूं पाहीं । या बुद्धीसी समान दुजें नाहीं । जेथ स्थिर जालिया कांहीं । उणें न दिसे ॥ ९० ॥

Mhanoni Arjuna tu pahi | Ya buddhisi saman duje nahi | Jeth sthir jaliya kahi | Une na dise || 90 ||

"Therefore, O Arjuna, see for yourself; there is nothing equal to this wisdom. Once established in it, nothing appears lacking."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
बुद्धीसी Noun
Buddhisi
बुद्धीला
To the intellect
समान Adjective
Saman
सारखे
Equal
दुजें Adjective
Duje
दुसरे
Other/Second
स्थिर Adjective
Sthir
अढळ/शांत
Stable/Steady
जालिया Verb
Jaliya
झाल्यावर
Having become
उणें Noun
Une
कमतरता
Deficiency/Lacking

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, observe that there is nothing equal to this stable wisdom. Once established in it, nothing ever seems deficient.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the supreme value of a stable and enlightened intellect (Sthitaprajna). He asserts that there is no state higher than having a mind fixed on the ultimate truth. When the intellect reaches this stability, the individual transcends the sense of lack or incompleteness. It is a state of absolute fulfillment where external circumstances no longer dictate one's internal peace, leading to a life free from the constant pursuit of worldly desires.

🎯 Practical Application

Practicing emotional stability during high-pressure situations. For example, a leader who remains calm and focused during a crisis can make better decisions and provide confidence to their team, reflecting a steady intellect.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the unparalleled importance of a stable intellect to Arjuna.

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