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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 86

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरतां जे सद्धर्म । तेचि करीं तूं मनोधर्म । राखूनियां ॥ ८६ ॥

"Therefore, perform that duty which is appropriate and which constitutes righteous conduct, keeping your mind steady."

उचित Adjective
uchit
योग्य किंवा विहित
appropriate or proper
कर्म Noun
karma
कार्य किंवा कर्तव्य
action or duty
सद्धर्म Noun
saddharma
सदाचार किंवा चांगला धर्म
righteous conduct
मनोधर्म Noun
manodharma
मनाची वृत्ती किंवा स्वभाव
mental disposition or attitude
राखूनियां Verb
rakhuniya
सांभाळून किंवा राखून
maintaining or keeping

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the duty that is appropriate and righteous, while maintaining control over your mind.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that since action is an inherent part of human existence, one should focus on 'Uchit Karma'—actions that are appropriate to one's role and situation. These actions must align with 'Saddharma' (righteousness). He advises that such duties should be performed by maintaining a steady 'Manodharma' (mental state), implying that the internal attitude of detachment and focus is as important as the external action itself.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, instead of working half-heartedly, one should perform their assigned tasks with integrity and focus, treating work as a form of worship.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's natural and righteous duties with a balanced mind.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 243

म्हणौनि जे जे उचित । आणि अवसरें प्राप्त । तें कर्म न सांडितां विहित । आचरावें ॥ २४३ ॥

"Therefore, whatever is appropriate and presented by the occasion, one should perform that prescribed duty without abandoning it."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य
Appropriate
अवसरें Noun
Avasare
वेळेनुसार किंवा प्रसंगानुसार
According to the occasion
विहित Adjective
Vihit
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले किंवा कर्तव्य
Prescribed duty
आचरावें Verb
Acharave
आचरण करावे किंवा पार पाडावे
Should perform

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever is appropriate and comes to you by occasion, perform that prescribed duty without abandoning it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of performing one's duties as they arise. He suggests that instead of running away from responsibilities, one should perform actions that are morally right (Uchit) and are presented by the current situation (Avasare). These 'Vihit' or prescribed duties should be executed with discipline and without abandonment, treating work as a form of worship.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, if a task is assigned to you that falls within your responsibility, completing it with integrity rather than procrastinating is the practical application of this teaching.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Lord Krishna's teaching on how an individual should perform their natural duties without attachment.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 134

म्हणौनि तूं पां धनुर्धरा | या कर्मातें न संडवे सर्वथा | परि फळाची आशा न धरितां | आचरें वेगीं || १३४ ||

म्हणून हे अर्जुना, तू या कर्माचा कधीही त्याग करू नकोस; परंतु फळाची आशा न धरता ते कर्म त्वरित कर.

"Therefore, O Archer, do not ever abandon action; but perform it quickly without harboring hope for the fruit."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
धनुर्धरा Noun
Dhanurdhara
अर्जुना (धनुष्य धारण करणारा)
Archer (Arjuna)
संडवे Verb
Sandave
सोडावे / त्याग करावा
To abandon
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
कोणत्याही प्रकारे / पूर्णपणे
In any way / completely
आशा Noun
Asha
अपेक्षा / इच्छा
Desire / Hope
आचरें Verb
Aachare
आचरण कर / कर
Perform / Practice
वेगीं Adverb
Vegi
त्वरित / लवकर
Quickly

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not ever abandon your duties; instead, perform them diligently without harboring any desire for the results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the principle of Nishkama Karma (selfless action). He advises Arjuna that since action is inevitable for any living being, one should not attempt to renounce action itself. Instead, the focus should be on renouncing the attachment to the fruits of those actions. By performing one's prescribed duties promptly and efficiently, but without the egoistic desire for specific outcomes, a person remains free from the karmic cycle of bondage.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the excellence of your task rather than obsessing over a promotion or bonus. This approach reduces anxiety and often leads to better results naturally.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Krishna's advice to Arjuna about the necessity of performing one's duty without attachment to the results.

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