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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 71

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

जेथ कर्माचां ठायीं अकर्म । आणि अकर्मीं देखिजे कर्म । तोचि जाणावा सधर्म । मनुष्यांमध्ये ॥

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

कर्माचां Noun
Karmacham
कर्माच्या
Of action
ठायीं Noun
Thayi
ठिकाणी
In/At
अकर्म Noun
Akarma
कर्मशून्यता
Inaction
देखिजे Verb
Dekhije
पाहतो
Sees
सधर्म Adjective
Sadharm
ज्ञानी किंवा सदाचारी
Wise or Virtuous

💡 Meaning

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

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets this verse to highlight the state of a realized soul. A person who performs their worldly duties without the ego of being the 'doer' is said to see inaction in action. Conversely, one who physically refrains from work but remains mentally attached to desires is still performing 'action' in a state of 'inaction'. The one who understands this distinction is truly wise and remains liberated while living.

🎯 Practical Application

Apply this by focusing entirely on the process of your work rather than the reward. For example, a doctor treating a patient should focus on the treatment (duty) rather than the fame or fee (fruit).

📌 Context

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

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 205

म्हणोनि ज्ञानेविण कांहीं। पवित्र थोर नाहीं। जेणें पाविजे ठायीं। कैवल्याच्या॥

म्हणोनि ज्ञानेविण काही। पवित्र थोर नाही। जेणे पाविजे ठायी। कैवल्याच्या॥

"Therefore, there is nothing as pure as knowledge; by which one attains the state of liberation."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
ज्ञानेविण Other
Jñānēviṇa
ज्ञानाशिवाय
Without knowledge
पवित्र Adjective
Pavitra
शुद्ध
Pure
थोर Adjective
Thōra
मोठे किंवा श्रेष्ठ
Great or Superior
पाविजे Verb
Pāvijē
मिळते किंवा प्राप्त होते
Attained
कैवल्याच्या Noun
Kaivalyācyā
मोक्षाच्या
Of liberation
ठायी Noun
Ṭhāyī
ठिकाणी किंवा स्थितीत
Place or State

💡 Meaning

Therefore, there is nothing as great and pure as knowledge, through which one reaches the state of liberation.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that there is nothing as purifying as spiritual knowledge. While physical rituals may cleanse the body, only 'Jnana' (Self-realization) can cleanse the soul of ignorance and ego. This knowledge is the direct path to 'Kaivalya' or ultimate liberation, where the individual soul merges with the universal consciousness. It is considered the highest form of purity because it removes the root cause of suffering—ignorance.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, true knowledge means understanding the difference between what is permanent and what is temporary. For example, knowing that material possessions are temporary helps us stay calm during financial losses, leading to mental peace.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the supreme purity of self-knowledge as a commentary on Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4, Verse 38.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 291

आपूर्यमाणमचलप्रतिष्ठं समुद्रमापः प्रविशन्ति यद्वत् । तद्वत्कामा यं प्रविशन्ति सर्वे स शान्तिमाप्नोति न कामकामी ॥

जैसा समुद्रु भरला । तरी न सांडी आपुली वेला । तैसा क्षोभु न पावे क्षोभला । कामे येणे ॥

"As the ocean, though being filled by waters, remains unmoved and established in its bounds, so he into whom all desires enter, but who remains undisturbed, attains peace."

समुद्रु Noun
Samudru
सागर
Ocean
वेला Noun
Vela
मर्यादा किंवा किनारा
Boundary or Shore
सांडी Verb
Saandi
सोडणे
To abandon or leave
क्षोभु Noun
Khshobhu
खळबळ किंवा अस्वस्थता
Agitation or disturbance
कामे Noun
Kaame
इच्छा किंवा वासना
Desires

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains steady and does not cross its limits even when filled with water, a person who remains undisturbed by desires attains true peace.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar illustrates the mental stability of a wise person. Just as the ocean remains full and never crosses its boundaries despite being constantly fed by numerous rivers, a person of steady wisdom remains unaffected by the influx of various desires. The ocean does not get agitated by the incoming water; similarly, the wise person's inner peace is not disturbed by external temptations or sensory objects. Only such an individual, who is not a slave to their cravings, attains true and lasting peace.

🎯 Practical Application

Maintain your inner calm and principles even when faced with immense pressure or temptations. For example, staying focused on your long-term career goals instead of being distracted by short-term unethical gains.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) using the analogy of the ocean.

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