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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 198

म्हणोनि कर्मे तरी कीजती । परि तीं कर्तेपणा न येती । जैसा सूर्य बिंबाच्या दीप्ती । न येईजे ॥

"Therefore, actions are performed, but they do not lead to the sense of doership; just as the sun is not affected by the radiance of its own disk."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
कीजती Verb
Kijati
केली जातात
Are performed
कर्तेपणा Noun
Kartepana
मी करतो ही भावना / अहंकार
Sense of doership
बिंबाच्या Noun
Bimbachya
सूर्याच्या गोलाच्या
Of the solar disk
दीप्ती Noun
Deepti
प्रकाश / तेज
Radiance / Light
न येईजे Verb
Na Yeije
येत नाही / स्पर्श करत नाही
Does not affect / Does not come

💡 Meaning

Therefore, actions are indeed performed, but the sense of doership does not arise, just as the sun is not affected by its own radiance.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elucidates the state of a 'Jnani' (wise person). Although such a person engages in worldly activities, they remain detached from the egoistic notion of being the 'doer'. He provides the analogy of the sun: just as the sun radiates light naturally without any effort or pride in the act of illuminating, a wise person acts as a medium for divine action. Their identity is merged with the universal self, making them immune to the karmic bondage that usually follows action driven by ego.

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your daily tasks with a sense of duty rather than pride. For example, a doctor treating a patient should focus on the service and the recovery of the patient rather than the fame of being a 'great healer'.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a realized soul performs actions without being bound by the ego of doership, using the sun as an analogy.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 147

तुज उचित कर्म करणें । परी फळासीं संगु न धरणें । आणि कुकर्माचेनि नांवें नेणें । प्रवृत्ती होआवें ॥ १४७ ॥

तुज उचित कर्म करणे । परी फळाशी संग न धरणे । आणि कुकर्माच्या नावानेही । प्रवृत्त न होणे ॥ १४७ ॥

"You are entitled to perform your duty, but not to the fruits of your actions. Do not let the fruit of action be your motive, and do not be attached to performing wrong deeds."

उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य किंवा विहित
Appropriate or prescribed
संगु Noun
Sangu
आसक्ती किंवा ओढ
Attachment or longing
फळासीं Noun
Phalaasi
परिणामाशी किंवा फळाशी
With the fruit or result
कुकर्माचेनि Noun
Kukurmache ni
वाईट कर्माच्या
Of bad deeds
प्रवृत्ती Noun
Pravrutti
कल किंवा ओढ
Inclination or tendency

💡 Meaning

It is your duty to perform your prescribed actions, but do not have any attachment to the fruits of those actions. Also, do not be inclined towards performing wrong deeds.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the core philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita regarding action. He advises that an individual's right is limited to the performance of duty, not to the results thereof. Attachment to the fruit of labor often leads to anxiety and deviation from the right path. Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that while one should abandon the desire for rewards, one must never abandon the duty itself or resort to 'Kukarma' (unrighteous actions). True liberation lies in performing one's role with total dedication and equanimity.

🎯 Practical Application

A student should focus on studying thoroughly and understanding the subjects rather than constantly worrying about the final grades. This focus on the process leads to genuine learning and better results.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the principle of selfless action (Nishkama Karma) to Arjuna, emphasizing duty over desire.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 19

संन्यासं कर्मणां कृष्ण पुनर्योगं च शंससि । यच्छ्रेय एतयोरेकं तन्मे ब्रूहि सुनिश्चितम् ॥

जेथ संन्यासु आणि योगु । हा एकचि कीं पां विभागु । ऐसा पाहावा प्रसंगु । पुससी जरी ॥

"Where Sanyasa and Yoga are one or distinct, if you ask about that context, listen."

संन्यासु Noun
Sanyasu
कर्माचा त्याग
Renunciation
योगु Noun
Yogu
कर्मयोग किंवा कृती
Path of action
एकचि Adjective
Ekachi
एकच
Only one
विभागु Noun
Vibhagu
वेगळे किंवा विभाग
Division or distinct
पुससी Verb
Pusasi
विचारत आहेस
You are asking
प्रसंगु Noun
Prasangu
विषय किंवा संदर्भ
Context or topic

💡 Meaning

If you are asking whether Sanyasa and Yoga are one and the same or distinct divisions, then listen to this context.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this 19th Ovi of Chapter 5, Saint Dnyaneshwar addresses Arjuna's confusion regarding Sanyasa (renunciation) and Karma Yoga (selfless action). He sets the stage to explain that while these two paths appear different in practice, they are essentially the same in their ultimate spiritual realization. This verse highlights the beginning of a profound philosophical discourse on how to achieve liberation through action.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, different methodologies (like different management styles) can lead to the same successful outcome. Recognizing that the essence is the same helps in choosing the path that best fits one's nature without devaluing the other.

📌 Context

Arjuna is confused between the path of renunciation and the path of action, asking Krishna for clarity.

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