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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 41

योगसंन्यस्तकर्माणं ज्ञानसंछिन्नसंशयम् । आत्मवन्तं न कर्माणि निबध्नन्ति धनञ्जय ॥

जया कर्माचां ठायीं । संन्यासु योगें जाहला पाहीं । आणि ज्ञानानें संशयाचीं कांहीं । उरली नाहींत मुळें ॥

"One who has renounced actions by Yoga, whose doubts are destroyed by knowledge, and who is poised in the Self, actions do not bind him, O Dhananjaya."

योगसंन्यस्तकर्माणं Adjective
Yoga-sannyasta-karmanam
योगाद्वारे कर्माचा त्याग केलेला
One who has renounced actions through Yoga
ज्ञानसंछिन्नसंशयम् Adjective
Jnana-sanchinna-samshayam
ज्ञानाने संशय नष्ट झालेला
One whose doubts are destroyed by knowledge
आत्मवन्तं Adjective
Atmavantam
आत्मज्ञानी किंवा स्वतःमध्ये स्थिर
Self-possessed or situated in the self
निबध्नन्ति Verb
Nibadhnanti
बांधतात किंवा अडकवतात
Bind or entangle
धनञ्जय Noun
Dhananjaya
अर्जुनाचे एक नाव
Conqueror of wealth (Arjuna)

💡 Meaning

Actions do not bind one who has renounced the fruits of action through Yoga and whose doubts are dispelled by knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elucidates that a seeker who has unified their intellect with the Divine (Yoga) loses attachment to the fruits of action. In the light of self-realization, all doubts and dualities are eradicated. Such a person remains poised in their true Self. Even while performing worldly duties, because the ego of 'doership' is absent, they are not bound by the merits or demerits of their actions. They attain true spiritual freedom.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, focus on the process rather than the outcome. For example, a professional who performs their duty with full dedication but without being obsessed with praise or blame remains mentally free and efficient.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna how a person established in self-knowledge and yoga remains untouched by the bondage of actions.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 70

जेथ संकल्पाचां पायीं । विरक्तीचीं लेणीं पाही । तो संन्यासी म्हणों येई । जगीं एकु ॥ ७० ॥

जेथ संकल्पाच्या पायी । विरक्तीची लेणी पाही । तो संन्यासी म्हणो येई । जगी एकु ॥ ७० ॥

"Where at the feet of resolve, one sees the ornaments of detachment; he alone may be called a Sanyasi in this world."

संकल्पाचां Noun
Sankalpacham
संकल्पाच्या किंवा इच्छेच्या
Of resolve or intention
विरक्तीचीं Noun
Viraktichim
वैराग्याची किंवा अलिप्ततेची
Of detachment
लेणीं Noun
Lenim
दागिने किंवा अलंकार
Ornaments
संन्यासी Noun
Sanyasi
त्यागी किंवा संन्यासी
Renunciant
जगीं Noun
Jagim
जगामध्ये
In the world

💡 Meaning

One who possesses the ornaments of detachment at the very feet of their resolves is the only true Sanyasi in this world.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar redefines renunciation. He posits that a true Sanyasi is not defined by external appearances but by the presence of detachment (Virakti) at the very root of their intentions (Sankalpa). When a person can observe their own desires without being enslaved by them, they wear the 'ornaments of detachment.' This internal mastery over the mind's impulses is the hallmark of a genuine spiritual seeker in this world.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practice mental balance. For example, if you plan a career move and it doesn't work out, instead of falling into despair, maintain your composure. This ability to remain detached from the outcome of your desires is the practical application of this verse.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the internal state of a true Sanyasi, emphasizing mental detachment over physical renunciation.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 98

म्हणोनि विषय हे सर्वथा । न भजावे पांडुसुता । जे दुःखमूळ अनंता । व्याधी येणे ॥

"Therefore, O son of Pandu, do not indulge in these sensory objects at all; for they are the root of infinite misery and the cause of ailments."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
विषय Noun
Vishaya
इंद्रियांचे भोग
Sensory objects/pleasures
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे / कधीही
In every way / Always
भजावे Verb
Bhajave
सेवन करावे / आसक्ती धरावी
To indulge or worship
दुःखमूळ Noun
Dukhamula
दुःखाचे मूळ
Root of suffering
व्याधी Noun
Vyadhi
रोग किंवा आजार
Disease or ailment

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not indulge in sensory pleasures at all, as they are the root of infinite sorrow and the source of all ailments.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar warns that sensory pleasures are the root cause of endless suffering and spiritual diseases. While they may seem attractive initially, they lead to a cycle of attachment and pain. A seeker of truth should avoid being consumed by these temporary gratifications to achieve lasting peace and avoid the 'diseases' of worldly existence.

🎯 Practical Application

Excessive use of digital entertainment or unhealthy habits provides instant gratification but leads to long-term mental and physical health issues. Practicing moderation is the key to a healthy life.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the fleeting and painful nature of sensory pleasures to Arjuna.

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