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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 138

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावें हें वर्म । साचोकारें ॥ १३८ ॥

"Therefore, perform that action which is appropriate and that duty which is ordained; this truly is the secret."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य
Appropriate
विहित Adjective
Vihita
नेमून दिलेले
Prescribed
आचरावें Verb
Ācarāvē
आचरण करावे
Should practice
वर्म Noun
Varma
रहस्य/मर्म
Secret/Essence
साचोकारें Adverb
Sācōkārē
खरोखर
Truly

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should truly practice only those actions which are appropriate and those duties which are prescribed.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that one should perform actions that are appropriate (Ucita) and prescribed by one's duty or Dharma (Vihita). The 'Varma' or the secret of a successful and spiritual life lies in performing these duties sincerely and truthfully. It suggests that alignment with universal order and personal responsibility is the key to spiritual progress.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, instead of doing what is easy or pleasurable, focus on what is right and what your role demands. For example, a professional fulfilling their responsibility even when tired is practicing 'Vihita Karma'.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the essence of performing one's duty as prescribed by righteousness in the context of Krishna's advice to Arjuna.

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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. 4, Verse 67

म्हणौनि कर्माचिया स्थिती । जे अकर्मता पाहाती । तेचि पूर्ण जाणती । योगयुक्त ॥ ६७ ॥

म्हणून कर्माच्या ठिकाणी जे अकर्म पाहतात, तेच पूर्ण ज्ञानी आणि योगयुक्त आहेत.

"Therefore, those who see inaction in action are the ones who truly understand and are established in Yoga."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
therefore
कर्माचिया Noun
Karmachiya
कर्माच्या
of action
स्थिती Noun
Sthiti
अवस्थेत
state or condition
अकर्मता Noun
Akarmata
कर्माचा अभाव किंवा निष्कामता
inaction or selfless action
पाहाती Verb
Pahati
पाहतात
observe or see
जाणती Verb
Janati
जाणतात किंवा ओळखतात
know or understand
योगयुक्त Adjective
Yogayukta
योगाशी जोडलेला
united in Yoga

💡 Meaning

Therefore, those who perceive inaction within the state of action are the ones who possess complete knowledge and are truly united in Yoga.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elucidates the paradox of 'inaction in action'. A person who performs their duties without the ego of being the 'doer' and without attachment to the results is considered truly wise. Such a person remains untouched by the bonds of karma, even while being physically active in the world. This state of being is called 'Akarmata' (inaction), where the soul remains a witness while the body performs its natural functions.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, perform your tasks as a duty without letting your ego take credit. For example, a parent caring for a child out of pure love without expecting anything in return is practicing 'inaction in action'.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the profound concept of seeing inaction within action, which is the hallmark of a true Yogi.

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