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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 85

म्हणोनि अर्जुना हें जाणावें । जेथ मन हें मुळींच न संभवे । तेंचि स्वरूप मानावें । आपुलें आपण ॥

म्हणून अर्जुना, हे लक्षात घे की, जिथे मनाचा शिरकाव होत नाही, तेच तुझे खरे स्वरूप आहे असे समज.

"Therefore, Arjuna, know this: where the mind does not exist at all, consider that to be your own true nature."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
जाणावें Verb
Janave
ओळखावे / समजावे
Should know
मुळींच Adverb
Mulicha
अजिबात / मुळीच
At all
संभवे Verb
Sambhave
अस्तित्व असणे / संभवणे
To exist / possible
स्वरूप Noun
Swarupa
स्वतःचे मूळ रूप
True nature
आपण Pronoun
Apana
स्वतः
Self

💡 Meaning

Arjuna, understand that where the mind cannot reach or exist at all, that state should be considered your own true nature.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that the true nature of the Self (Atman) is beyond the realm of the mind. The mind is characterized by thoughts, desires, and dualities. However, the ultimate reality is experienced only when the mind is transcended or becomes still. This state of 'no-mind' or 'Unmani' is the realization of one's own divinity. Dnyaneshwar Maharaj suggests that our true identity is not the thinking mind, but the silent consciousness that remains when the mind ceases to fluctuate.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when overwhelmed by stress or constant thoughts, practicing meditation to quiet the mind helps us connect with our inner peace. For example, taking a few moments of silence during a busy workday allows us to tap into our true, calm nature beyond the mental noise.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the nature of the Self to Arjuna, emphasizing that the true Self is beyond the reach of the mind.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 123

म्हणौनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावे उत्तम । फळाशा सांडूनि ॥

"Therefore, perform appropriate actions and prescribed duties excellently, abandoning the desire for fruits."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य / उचित
Appropriate / Proper
विहित Adjective
Vihit
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले / विहित
Prescribed / Ordained
आचरावे Verb
Aacharave
आचरण करावे / करावे
Should perform / Practice
फळाशा Noun
Phalasha
फळाची आशा / अपेक्षा
Desire for results
सांडूनि Adverb
Sanduni
त्याग करून / सोडून
Abandoning / Giving up

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform your appropriate duties and prescribed actions excellently, while giving up the desire for the results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the core principle of Karma Yoga. He suggests that one should perform actions that are appropriate (Uchit) and prescribed by duty (Vihit). The key is to perform these actions with excellence but without being attached to the outcome. By letting go of the 'Phalasha' (desire for fruit), the individual remains free from the psychological burden of success or failure, leading to spiritual liberation and mental peace.

🎯 Practical Application

A professional should focus on delivering high-quality work in their project rather than constantly worrying about the promotion or bonus that might follow. This focus on the process leads to better results.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the essence of performing one's duty without attachment to the fruits of labor.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 157

यः सर्वत्रानभिस्नेहस्तत्तत्प्राप्य शुभाशुभम् । नाभिनन्दति न द्वेष्टि तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

जो सर्वत्र स्नेहशून्य । जया न पालटे चैतन्य । शुभाशुभीं समान । हर्षशोक न धरी ॥

"He who is everywhere without attachment, whose consciousness does not waver, who remains same in good and bad, and holds neither joy nor grief."

जो Pronoun
Jo
जो
Who
सर्वत्र Adverb
Sarvatra
सगळीकडे
Everywhere
स्नेहशून्य Adjective
Snehashunya
आसक्ती नसलेला
Without attachment
चैतन्य Noun
Chaitanya
जाणीव किंवा मन
Consciousness
शुभाशुभीं Noun
Shubhashubhim
चांगल्या आणि वाईट गोष्टींत
In good and bad
हर्षशोक Noun
Harshashoka
आनंद आणि दुःख
Joy and sorrow

💡 Meaning

One who is unattached everywhere, whose consciousness does not change, and who remains equal in good or bad situations without feeling joy or sorrow, is of steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a person of steady wisdom remains unattached to all worldly objects. Their inner consciousness remains unwavering regardless of external circumstances. Whether they encounter something auspicious or inauspicious, they neither rejoice excessively nor feel hatred or grief. Their mind is perfectly anchored in the Self, making them immune to the dualities of the material world.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing equanimity means staying calm during both a promotion at work and a personal loss. For example, not letting a negative comment on social media disturb your inner peace while also not becoming arrogant due to praise.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna).

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