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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 218

कर्मण्यकर्म यः पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म यः । स बुद्धिमान्मनुष्येषु स युक्तः कृत्स्नकर्मकृत् ॥

म्हणोनि अर्जुना तोचि जाणावा । जो कर्माचां लोटीं न पाविजे विसांवा । आणि अकर्माचां ठावीं न संवावा । कर्माचिया ओढी ॥

"Therefore Arjuna, recognize him alone as wise, who finds no rest (stagnation) in the flood of actions, and is not touched by the pull of actions in the state of inaction."

लोटीं Noun
Loti
प्रवाहामध्ये किंवा ओघात
In the flood or surge
विसांवा Noun
Visanva
विश्रांती किंवा अडकणे
Rest or getting stuck
ठावीं Noun
Thavi
ठिकाणी किंवा स्थितीत
In the place or state
ओढी Noun
Odhi
आकर्षण किंवा ओढ
Pull or attraction
जाणावा Verb
Janava
ओळखावा किंवा समजावा
Should be known

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, know him to be the wise one, who is not overwhelmed by the surge of actions and is not pulled by desires even in a state of physical inaction.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that true liberation is not about physical renunciation of work, but about mental detachment. A wise person is one who remains unperturbed even in the midst of intense activity and does not harbor mental cravings for action when physically inactive. This state of 'inaction in action' is the hallmark of a realized soul.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, staying calm during a high-pressure deadline and not overthinking about work during your time off is a practical application of this wisdom.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person who has transcended the bondage of action.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 269

यालागीं तो निरिच्छु । सर्वत्र पूर्ण संतोषु । जैसा कां नभःस्पर्शू । वायु तो ॥ २६९ ॥

"Therefore he is desireless, completely satisfied everywhere, just like the wind that touches the sky."

यालागीं Adverb
Yalagi
म्हणून / याकरिता
Therefore
निरिच्छु Adjective
Niricchu
इच्छारहित
Desireless
संतोषु Noun
Santosu
समाधान / आनंद
Contentment
नभःस्पर्शू Adjective
Nabhahsparshu
आकाशाला स्पर्श करणारा
Touching the sky
वायु Noun
Vayu
वारा
Wind

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he is free from desires and completely satisfied everywhere, just like the wind that moves through the sky without attachment.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the metaphor of the wind to describe the detached nature of a realized soul. Just as the wind moves freely through space (the sky) without being stained or trapped by what it touches, a wise person lives in the world of objects without being bound by desires. Their contentment is internal and absolute, making them 'Niricchu' (desireless) because they have found the ultimate source of joy within themselves. They interact with the world but remain as free as the breeze.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, interact with everyone and everything like the wind—be present and perform your duties, but do not let emotional attachments or expectations disturb your inner peace. For example, work hard for a promotion, but don't let the outcome define your happiness.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) who remains unattached like the wind while living in the world.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 60

तरी अर्जुना ऐकें । हें सांगावें न लगे कौतुकें । जे अभ्यासाचेनि कडाके । इंद्रियें दमिलीं ॥ ६० ॥

Tari Arjuna aike | He sangave na lage kautuke | Je abhyasacheni kadake | Indriye damili || 60 ||

"Therefore, Arjuna, listen; this is not something to be said lightly. The senses are subdued only by the rigor of practice."

तरी Conjunction
Tari
तर/म्हणून
Therefore/So
ऐकें Verb
Aike
ऐक
Listen
कौतुकें Adverb
Kautuke
सहजपणे/कौतुकाने
Easily/Casually
अभ्यासाचेनि Noun
Abhyasacheni
अभ्यासाच्या/सरावाच्या
Through practice
कडाके Noun
Kadake
तीव्रतेने/जोरावर
Intensity/Rigor
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
Senses
दमिलीं Verb
Damili
जिंकली/ताब्यात घेतली
Subdued/Controlled

💡 Meaning

Listen Arjuna, it is not just a matter of words; the senses are subdued only through the rigor of constant practice.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that controlling the senses is not a matter of mere talk or casual effort. It requires rigorous practice ('Abhyasa'). Even those who are wise find it hard to restrain the senses because they are naturally turbulent and outward-looking. Only through the intensity of disciplined practice and constant vigilance can one truly subdue them and achieve mental stability.

🎯 Practical Application

To master any skill or overcome a bad habit, one needs daily disciplined practice rather than just wishing for it. For example, to improve focus, one must practice mindfulness consistently every day.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna that the senses are powerful and can only be controlled through rigorous practice.

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