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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 158

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि जेणें न बाधे धर्म । ते आचरावें सप्रेम । यथाविधी ॥ १५८ ॥

"Therefore, perform that duty which is appropriate and does not conflict with righteousness; perform it with love and according to the rules."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य/विहित
Appropriate/Proper
बाधे Verb
Bādhē
बाधा येणे/विरोध होणे
Obstruct/Violate
आचरावें Verb
Ācarāvē
आचरण करावे/करावे
Should perform/practice
सप्रेम Adverb
Saprēma
प्रेमाने
With love/devotion
यथाविधी Adverb
Yathāvidhī
शास्त्रोक्त पद्धतीने/नियमानुसार
According to rules

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the appropriate duty which does not violate righteousness; do it with love and according to the prescribed rules.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Sant Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the quality of action. He suggests that one should perform 'Ucita Karma'—actions that are appropriate to one's role and situation. These actions must align with 'Dharma' (moral law) and should never violate ethical boundaries. Furthermore, the action should be performed 'Saprēma' (with love) and 'Yathāvidhī' (following proper methodology). This approach transforms mundane work into a spiritual practice, ensuring that the performer remains free from the psychological bondage of the results.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, complete your assigned tasks not as a burden, but with genuine interest and by strictly following the ethical guidelines of your organization.

📌 Context

In the context of explaining Swadharma (one's own duty), Sant Dnyaneshwar describes the ideal way to perform actions without incurring sin or bondage.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 20

जेणे जेणे मार्गें। थोरु एकु निगे। तोचि लोकू मागे। अनुसरे॥

"Whichever path a great person treads, the common people follow in their footsteps."

जेणे Pronoun
jene
ज्या
by which
मार्गे Noun
marge
रस्त्याने किंवा मार्गाने
by the path
थोरु Adjective
thoru
श्रेष्ठ किंवा मोठी व्यक्ती
great or noble person
निगे Verb
nige
जातो किंवा निघतो
goes or proceeds
लोकू Noun
loku
लोक किंवा समाज
people or society
मागे Adverb
mage
पाठीमागून
behind or following
अनुसरे Verb
anusare
अनुकरण करतो
follows

💡 Meaning

Whichever path a great person takes, the common people follow that same path.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes the psychological tendency of the masses to emulate leaders. He suggests that 'greatness' carries a social responsibility. When a person of high stature (a 'Thoru') walks a certain path, that path becomes the standard for the rest of society. This highlights the importance of 'Loka-sangraha' (welfare of the world) through personal example rather than just preaching. It is the Dnyaneshwari commentary on the Gita verse 'Yad yad acharati shresthas'.

🎯 Practical Application

If a CEO practices punctuality and integrity, the employees naturally adopt those values. For example, a teacher's behavior shapes the character of their students.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains why leaders and great people must act righteously, as the masses follow their example.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 21

निराशीर्यतचित्तात्मा त्यक्तसर्वपरिग्रहः । शारीरं केवलं कर्म कुर्वन्नाप्नोति किल्बिषम् ॥

जयाचिये अंतःकरणीं । आशा नाहीं कोणे गुणीं । जो नियतचित्तु होऊनि । वर्तत असे ॥

"One who is free from expectations, with mind and self controlled, having abandoned all possessiveness, performing action only for the body, incurs no sin."

निराशी Adjective
Nirashi
आशा नसलेला
Free from expectations
यतचित्तात्मा Noun
Yatachittatma
ज्याचे चित्त संयमित आहे
One with controlled mind
परिग्रह Noun
Parigraha
साठा किंवा मालकी
Possessions or ownership
किल्बिषम् Noun
Kilbisham
पाप किंवा दोष
Sin or fault
शारीरं Adjective
Shariram
शरीरापुरते
Bodily

💡 Meaning

One who is free from expectations, has controlled their mind and self, and has abandoned all sense of possession, incurs no sin even while performing bodily actions.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar elucidates that a person who has renounced all desires and mastered their internal faculties performs actions solely for the maintenance of the physical body. Since such an individual is devoid of the egoistic sense of 'doership' and has no attachment to the results, their actions do not generate any karmic reactions or sins. This state of being is called 'Akarma' within 'Karma'.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your work rather than obsessing over the promotion or reward. For example, a doctor treating a patient should focus on the treatment itself rather than the fame it might bring.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the state of a person who has attained spiritual wisdom and performs actions without attachment.

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