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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 206

म्हणोनि जे जे उचित । आणि प्रसंगें पावे प्राप्त । तें कर्म न सांडितां विहित । आचरावें ॥ २०६ ॥

"Therefore, whatever is appropriate and whatever comes to pass by occasion, that prescribed duty should be performed without abandonment."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य
Appropriate
प्रसंगें Adverb
Prasaṅgē
प्रसंगानुसार
By circumstance
प्राप्त Adjective
Prāpta
मिळालेले
Obtained
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले
Prescribed
आचरावें Verb
Ācarāvē
आचरण करावे
Should perform

💡 Meaning

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

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the performance of 'Swadharma' (one's own duty). He suggests that one should not abandon the actions that are appropriate and have come naturally through circumstances. 'Vihita' refers to duties prescribed by scriptures or moral laws. Instead of running away from responsibilities, one should perform them with dedication and without attachment to the results.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, if a professional is assigned a difficult task, instead of avoiding it, they should complete it with integrity as it is their 'prescribed duty' for that moment.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's prescribed duties as per the situation.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 111

म्हणोनि स्वधर्माचें अनुष्ठान । हेंचि मुख्य तप जाण । यालागीं तूं सावधान । होईं पां आतां ॥ १११ ॥

म्हणोनि स्वधर्माचें अनुष्ठान । हेंचि मुख्य तप जाण । यालागीं तूं सावधान । होईं पां आतां ॥

"Therefore, the performance of one's own duty is the main penance; know this. Hence, be alert now."

स्वधर्माचें Noun
Swadharmache
आपल्या विहित कर्तव्याचे
Of one's own duty
अनुष्ठान Noun
Anushthan
आचरण किंवा पालन
Performance or practice
मुख्य Adjective
Mukhya
श्रेष्ठ किंवा महत्त्वाचे
Principal or main
तप Noun
Tapa
तपश्चर्या
Penance or austerity
सावधान Adjective
Savdhan
जागरूक किंवा सतर्क
Alert or attentive

💡 Meaning

Therefore, understand that the practice of your own duty is the primary penance. For this reason, be alert and attentive now.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the sincere execution of one's own duties (Swadharma) is the ultimate form of penance. He argues that one does not need to perform external rituals or undergo physical hardships to reach a higher spiritual state; rather, being dedicated to one's responsibilities is sufficient. He urges Arjuna to be mindful and alert in fulfilling his role as a warrior, as that is his true path to spiritual growth.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, this means focusing on your current responsibilities with full integrity. For example, a doctor treating patients with complete dedication is performing their 'Tapa' through their professional duty.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains to Arjuna that performing one's inherent duties is the highest form of spiritual practice.

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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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