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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 107

जेथूनि हे विश्व जाहले । जेणें हे जिवंत संचरले । जेणें हे सर्व व्यापिले । आपणयासी ॥

"From whom this universe emerged, by whom it is kept alive, and who has pervaded all this by Himself."

जेथूनि Adverb
Jethuni
ज्यापासून
From where
विश्व Noun
Vishwa
जग
Universe
जाहले Verb
Jahale
झाले किंवा निर्माण झाले
Happened or Created
संचरले Verb
Sancharale
सळसळते किंवा जिवंत आहे
Animated or Moved
व्यापिले Verb
Vyapile
भरून उरले किंवा व्यापले
Pervaded
आपणयासी Pronoun
Aapanayasi
स्वतःने
By Himself

💡 Meaning

The one from whom this universe arose, by whom all living beings are animated, and who pervades everything as Himself, is the Eternal Truth.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the nature of the Ultimate Reality (Brahman). He states that the entire universe originates from this source, is sustained by its life-force, and is completely pervaded by it. It emphasizes the non-dual nature of existence where the creator and the creation are not separate. This aligns with the Vedantic view that the self is identical with the universal consciousness, which is indestructible and eternal.

🎯 Practical Application

Recognize the same divine spark in everyone. For example, treating all living beings with kindness and respect, knowing that the same life force flows through them as it does through you.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the omnipresence and the indestructible nature of the Soul (Atman) while commenting on the Bhagavad Gita.

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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. 4, Verse 228

म्हणोनि कर्मे तरी कीजती। परि तीं कर्मांते न बाधती। जैं अहंभाव सांडिती। कर्तेपणाचा॥

"Therefore, actions are performed; but they do not bind, provided the ego of being the doer is cast away."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
कीजती Verb
Kijati
केली जातात
Are performed
बाधती Verb
Badhati
बाधतात किंवा अडकवतात
Bind or obstruct
अहंभाव Noun
Ahambhav
अहंकार किंवा मी-पणा
Ego or sense of 'I'
सांडिती Verb
Sanditi
त्याग करतात किंवा सोडतात
Abandon or discard
कर्तेपणाचा Noun
Kartepanacha
मी करणारा आहे या भावनेचा
Of the sense of being the doer

💡 Meaning

Therefore, actions are indeed performed, but they do not bind the individual when the ego of being the 'doer' is abandoned.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elucidates the core principle of Karma Yoga. He explains that actions in themselves do not cause spiritual bondage; rather, it is the attachment and the egoistic claim of 'I am the doer' that binds an individual. When a seeker performs their duties while remaining detached from the results and surrendering the sense of agency to the Divine or the laws of nature, the actions become 'Akarma' (non-action). This state allows one to remain active in the world without being affected by the karmic cycle.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your work rather than constantly thinking 'I am the one achieving this.' Example: A surgeon performing a complex surgery with full concentration as a service, without letting the pride of their skill interfere with the process.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a person can remain free from the bondage of actions by renouncing the ego of doership.

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