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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 91

म्हणोनि अर्जुना तूं पाहीं । या बुद्धीचा विटाळु नाही । जेथ निवृत्तीवांचूनि काही । आरुढेंना ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, see that this intellect is free from any defilement; nothing but detachment finds a place here."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
mhanoni
म्हणून
therefore
बुद्धीचा Noun
buddhicha
बुद्धीचा
of the intellect
विटाळु Noun
vitalu
अशुद्धता किंवा दोष
impurity or defilement
निवृत्तीवांचूनि Adverb
nivrittivanchuni
निवृत्तीशिवाय किंवा शांतीशिवाय
without detachment or peace
आरुढेंना Verb
arudhena
स्थिर होत नाही किंवा चढत नाही
does not ascend or stay

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, observe that this intellect has no impurity; nothing except detachment and peace can reside within it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that the intellect (Buddhi) aligned with the self is inherently pure. It remains untouched by the impurities of worldly desires, dualities, or ego. Just as fire cannot be soiled, this enlightened intellect cannot be defiled by the fruits of action. In such a state of consciousness, only 'Nivritti' (the state of cessation of worldly cravings and absolute peace) prevails. It is the foundation of spiritual stability where no worldly distractions can enter.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, maintain a clear mind despite external chaos. For example, if someone criticizes you, keep your intellect 'pure' by not reacting with anger, but staying calm and focused on your duty.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the absolute purity and stability of the spiritual intellect to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 165

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । हें संन्यासुचि पैं निकें । जेथ कर्मफळाचें ठाणें न टिके । कवणें काळीं ॥ १६५ ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, listen; this renunciation is truly good, where the station of the fruit of action does not stay at any time."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
ऐकें Verb
Aike
ऐक
Listen
संन्यासुचि Noun
Sannyasuchi
संन्यासच
Renunciation indeed
निकें Adjective
Nike
चांगले किंवा उत्तम
Good or pure
कर्मफळाचें Noun
Karmaphalache
कर्माच्या फळाचे
Of the fruit of action
ठाणें Noun
Thane
स्थान किंवा वास्तव्य
Station or place
कवणें Pronoun
Kavane
कोणत्याही
Any

💡 Meaning

Therefore Arjuna, listen; this path of renunciation is truly excellent, where the attachment to the fruits of action never remains at any time.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true renunciation (Sannyasa) is not the abandonment of physical actions, but the abandonment of the desire for the fruits of those actions. When an individual performs their duty without the ego of being the 'doer' and without craving for the outcome, the 'station' or bondage of karma cannot establish itself. This state of mind ensures that the individual remains free even while being active in the world.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your contribution rather than obsessing over the promotion or bonus. This mindset reduces anxiety and leads to more authentic success.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the essence of performing duties without being bound by their results.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 118

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

जेथ कर्माचा अकर्मु होय । आणि अकर्मीं कर्मचि आहे । तोचि पैं ओळखावा येथें । ज्ञानिया तो ॥

"He who sees inaction in action and action in inaction, he is wise among men."

कर्माचा Noun
karmācā
कर्माचा
of action
अकर्मु Noun
akarmu
अकर्म (कर्म नसणे)
inaction
ओळखावा Verb
oḷakhāvā
ओळखावा
should be recognized
ज्ञानिया Noun
jñāniyā
ज्ञानी पुरुष
wise person
बुद्धिमान Adjective
buddhimān
हुशार किंवा प्रज्ञावान
intelligent

💡 Meaning

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

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a realized soul understands that even while the body performs actions, the true self remains a non-doer (inaction in action). Conversely, if someone physically stops working but remains mentally attached to the idea of doing, they are still performing action (action in inaction). True wisdom lies in transcending the ego of doership.

🎯 Practical Application

Performing your professional duties without the ego of being the 'sole doer', understanding that you are an instrument of a larger process.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the subtle nature of action and inaction to Arjuna, which Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates in this Ovi.

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