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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 91

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावें हें वर्म । सुखाचें गा ॥ ९१ ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate actions and the prescribed duties; for this is the secret of happiness."

उचित Adjective
ucita
योग्य किंवा समयोचित
appropriate or proper
विहित Adjective
vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले किंवा विहित केलेले
prescribed or ordained
आचरावें Verb
ācarāvēṃ
आचरण करावे किंवा कृतीत आणावे
should practice or perform
वर्म Noun
varma
रहस्य किंवा मुख्य मर्म
secret or core essence
सुखाचें Noun
sukhācēṃ
आनंदाचे
of happiness

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform those actions which are appropriate and those duties which are prescribed; this is the secret to happiness.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that one should perform actions that are appropriate (Ucita) and prescribed by one's duty (Vihita). The 'Varma' or the secret essence of achieving true happiness lies in the disciplined performance of these duties without attachment. It suggests that alignment with cosmic order and personal responsibility leads to a state of peace and liberation from the cycle of suffering.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, completing your assigned tasks with integrity instead of looking for shortcuts is the 'Varma' (secret) to long-term career satisfaction and mental peace.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the secret to true happiness through the performance of one's prescribed duties.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 11

तरी अवधारां महाराज । जे सकळ कळांचे निज । जेथूनि शब्दब्रह्मीं भोज । प्रगटे कीं ॥ ११ ॥

"Now listen, O Great Lord, who is the very essence of all arts, from whom the splendor of the Word-Brahman (Vedas) manifests."

अवधारां Verb
Avadharam
लक्ष देऊन ऐका
Listen attentively
सकळ Adjective
Sakal
सर्व
All
कळांचे Noun
Kalanche
कलांचे
Of arts
निज Noun
Nij
स्वतःचे स्थान / मूळ
Original source
शब्दब्रह्मीं Noun
Shabdabrahmi
वेदांमध्ये
In the Vedas
भोज Noun
Bhoj
शोभा / आनंद
Splendor / Enjoyment
प्रगटे Verb
Pragate
प्रकट होते
Manifests

💡 Meaning

O Lord, please listen; you are the true source of all arts, and it is from you that the splendor of the Vedas manifests.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar addresses Ganesha as the ultimate source of all 64 arts and the Vedas (Shabdabrahma). He emphasizes that the beauty, depth, and wisdom of divine knowledge emerge from this supreme consciousness. By calling Ganesha 'Nij' (the original abode) of arts, he suggests that all creativity is a divine manifestation.

🎯 Practical Application

When starting any creative or intellectual endeavor, acknowledge the source of inspiration. For example, before writing or performing, take a moment to respect the tradition and the knowledge that came before you.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar is offering salutations to Lord Ganesha at the beginning of the Dnyaneshwari, describing him as the source of all arts and the Vedas.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 195

म्हणोनि जे जे उचित । आणि प्रसंगें पावे प्राप्त । तें कर्म न संडीं गा निभ्रांत । विहित म्हणोनि ॥ १९५ ॥

"Therefore, whatever is appropriate and whatever comes to you by circumstance, do not abandon that action, for it is your prescribed duty."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य
Appropriate
प्रसंगें Noun
Prasaṅgē
प्रसंगानुसार / वेळेनुसार
By circumstance
प्राप्त Adjective
Prāpta
मिळालेले / समोर आलेले
Obtained
संडीं Verb
Saṃḍīṃ
टाकू नकोस / सोडू नकोस
Do not abandon
निभ्रांत Adverb
Nibhrānta
निःसंशयपणे
Without doubt
विहित Adjective
Vihita
नेमून दिलेले कर्तव्य
Prescribed duty

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not abandon those actions which are appropriate and which come to you naturally as your duty, knowing them to be your prescribed obligation.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that one should not abandon actions that are appropriate and come naturally through circumstances. He uses the term 'Vihita' to signify duties that are ethically and spiritually prescribed. The seeker is advised to perform these duties with certainty (Nibhranta) and without personal bias, recognizing them as an integral part of their existence and spiritual growth.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, when a difficult project is assigned to you, instead of procrastinating or avoiding it, accepting it as your 'Vihita' (prescribed) duty and completing it with full focus is the application of this teaching.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar is explaining to Arjuna the importance of performing one's natural and prescribed duties without attachment.

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