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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 132

परि फळाचा संगु सांडिजे । आणि मी कर्ता हें न म्हणाविजे । हेंचि मुख्यत्वें जाणिजे । वर्म याचें ॥

"But the attachment to the fruit should be abandoned, and one should not say 'I am the doer'; know this to be the principal secret of it."

फळाचा Noun
Phalacha
कर्माच्या फळाचा
Of the fruit/result
संगु Noun
Sangu
आसक्ती किंवा ओढ
Attachment
सांडिजे Verb
Saandije
त्याग करावा किंवा सोडावा
Should be abandoned
कर्ता Noun
Karta
करणारा
Doer
म्हणाविजे Verb
Mhanavije
म्हणावे किंवा मानून घ्यावे
Should be claimed
मुख्यत्वें Adverb
Mukhyatven
प्रामुख्याने
Principally
वर्म Noun
Varma
रहस्य किंवा मर्म
Secret/Essence

💡 Meaning

One should abandon attachment to the fruits of action and should not claim 'I am the doer'; know this to be the essential secret of performing action.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj reveals the secret of Karma Yoga. He emphasizes that while performing one's duty is essential, two things must be avoided: attachment to the results (Phala-sanga) and the ego of being the doer (Kartrutva-abhimana). When an individual acts without the burden of 'I am doing this' and without craving for a specific outcome, the action becomes a means of liberation rather than bondage. This psychological detachment is the 'Varma' or the essential secret of spiritual practice through action.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, complete your project with total dedication, but do not let your peace of mind depend on the praise you receive or the promotion that follows. This is practicing action without ego.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the core principle of selfless action (Nishkama Karma) to Arjuna, focusing on the removal of ego and desire.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 156

म्हणोनि कर्माचेनि आधारे । जे कर्मचि सांडिजे निधारे । ते युक्ति येणे प्रकारें । दाविली तुज ॥ १५६ ॥

"Therefore, by the support of action, the way action itself is renounced, that skill has been shown to you in this manner."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
कर्माचेनि Noun
Karmacheni
कर्माच्या
Of action
सांडिजे Verb
Sandije
त्याग करावा
Should be abandoned
निधारे Adverb
Nidhare
निश्चयाने
With certainty
युक्ति Noun
Yukti
कला किंवा पद्धत
Skill or method
दाविली Verb
Davili
दाखवली
Shown

💡 Meaning

Therefore, I have shown you the method by which, with the help of action itself, the bondage of action is renounced.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that one must use action itself to transcend action. This is the 'Yukti' (skillful method) where a person performs their duties but remains detached from the results and the ego of being the doer. Just as a boat is used to cross the water, selfless action is used to cross the ocean of worldly bondage.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus entirely on the quality of your work without being paralyzed by the fear of failure or the greed for rewards.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the secret of performing actions without being bound by their consequences.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 237

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरतां निर्धर्म्म । तेंचि करीं तूं परम । धर्मु म्हणोनि ॥ २३७ ॥

"Therefore, perform that which is appropriate action, and which is faultless in practice; do that alone, considering it your supreme duty."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य / विहित
Appropriate / Proper
आचरतां Verb
Ācaratāṃ
आचरण करताना
While performing
निर्धर्म्म Adjective
Nirdharmma
दोषरहित / पापरहित
Faultless / Sinless
परम Adjective
Parama
श्रेष्ठ / सर्वोच्च
Supreme
धर्मु Noun
Dharmu
कर्तव्य / धर्म
Duty / Righteousness

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform that action which is appropriate and faultless, considering it to be your supreme duty.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that one should perform actions that are appropriate to one's nature and station in life. When an action is performed as a duty (Dharma) without selfish motives or the desire for results, it becomes 'Nirdharmma' (faultless) and does not bind the individual to the cycle of karma. Such selfless action is considered the highest form of worship and the path to liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, if an employee completes their task with integrity and honesty, without looking for shortcuts or unfair gains, they are practicing the essence of this verse. For example, a doctor treating a patient with full dedication is fulfilling their 'Ucita Karma'.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the essence of performing one's natural duty as a form of spiritual practice.

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