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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 212

त्यक्त्वा कर्मफलासङ्गं नित्यतृप्तो निराश्रयः । कर्मण्यभिप्रवृत्तोऽपि नैव किञ्चित्करोति सः ॥

जेणें सांडिलें फळाचें आमिष । जो तृप्तीं जाहला संतोष । तो न करीच कांही विशेष । जरी कर्मांत असे ॥

"He who has cast away the lure of the fruit of action, and who is satisfied with contentment, does nothing at all, even though he is engaged in action."

जेणें Pronoun
Jene
ज्याने
By whom
सांडिलें Verb
Sandile
त्यागले किंवा सोडले
Abandoned or renounced
आमिष Noun
Amish
लोभ किंवा लालूच
Lure or bait
तृप्तीं Noun
Trupti
पूर्ण समाधानाने
With satisfaction
संतोष Noun
Santosh
आनंद
Contentment
विशेष Adjective
Vishesh
काही खास किंवा वेगळे
Anything specific

💡 Meaning

One who has abandoned the lure of results and is satisfied within themselves does nothing at all, even while engaged in action.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the characteristics of a liberated soul. One who has given up the 'bait' or craving for the results of their actions and remains perpetually satisfied in the bliss of the Self is truly free. Such a person does not depend on external objects for happiness. Even though they may be seen performing various duties in the world, because they lack the ego of being the 'doer', their actions do not bind them. Their activity is essentially 'non-action' (Akarma).

🎯 Practical Application

Focus on the process of your work rather than obsessing over the outcome. For example, a professional should focus on providing value through their work rather than just focusing on the promotion or salary.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a person who has attained self-realization and acts without attachment to the results.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 298

म्हणौनि तो निभ्रांत । पूर्णकामू सतत । जो आत्मलाभीं तृप्त । होऊनि असे ॥ २९८ ॥

"Therefore, he is undoubtedly always fulfilled, who remains satisfied in the gain of the Self."

निभ्रांत Adjective
nibhrānta
शंकामुक्त किंवा संशयरहित
doubtless or certain
पूर्णकामू Adjective
pūrṇakāmū
ज्याच्या सर्व इच्छा पूर्ण झाल्या आहेत असा
one whose desires are fulfilled
सतत Adverb
satata
नेहमी किंवा अखंड
always or constantly
आत्मलाभीं Noun
ātmalābhīṃ
आत्मप्राप्तीमध्ये किंवा स्वतःच्या स्वरूपाच्या आनंदात
in the gain of the self
तृप्त Adjective
tṛpta
समाधानी
satisfied or contented

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he is undoubtedly and eternally fulfilled, who remains satisfied in the realization of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the state of absolute fulfillment. A person who has realized the Self becomes 'Purnakama'—one whose every desire is naturally satisfied because they have found the ultimate source of joy within. Such a person is free from doubts (Nibhranta) and remains perpetually satisfied in the bliss of the soul, regardless of external circumstances. They no longer seek validation or happiness from the material world because the 'gain of the self' outweighs all worldly gains.

🎯 Practical Application

True happiness comes from inner contentment rather than external possessions. For example, a professional who finds joy in the quality of their work rather than just the salary experiences a deeper, more stable sense of fulfillment similar to the 'Atmalabha' mentioned here.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of absolute fulfillment of a person who has attained steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna).

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 184

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरतां जे सधर्म । तेचि करीं तूं मनोधर्म । राखूनियां ॥ १८४ ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate duty and that which is righteous, by maintaining the discipline of the mind."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchita
योग्य / विहित
Appropriate / Proper
कर्म Noun
Karma
कार्य / कर्तव्य
Action / Duty
सधर्म Adjective
Sadharma
धर्माला अनुसरून / नैतिक
Righteous / According to Dharma
मनोधर्म Noun
Manodharma
मनाची वृत्ती / मानसिक शिस्त
Mental attitude / Discipline
राखूनियां Verb
Rakhuniya
जपून / सांभाळून
Maintaining / Preserving

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform that action which is appropriate and righteous, while maintaining a steady and disciplined mind.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the quality of action. He suggests that one should perform 'Uchita Karma' (appropriate action) that aligns with 'Sadharma' (righteousness). The key is to maintain 'Manodharma'—a steady and disciplined state of mind. It teaches that the righteousness of an action is determined not just by the act itself, but by the mental state and ethical alignment of the doer.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, instead of just working for a paycheck, focus on the ethical value and the necessity of your task. Example: A doctor treating a patient should focus on the duty of healing (Uchita Karma) with a calm mind, rather than just the professional fee.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Lord Krishna's guidance to Arjuna on how to perform one's duty without attachment.

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