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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 69

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरतां जे अधर्म । हे ओळखावे वर्म । शास्त्रेसीं ॥ ६९ ॥

"Therefore, recognize the secret of proper action and unrighteousness through the scriptures."

म्हणोनि Conjunction

Mhanoni

म्हणून

Therefore

उचित Adjective

Uchit

योग्य किंवा विहित

Proper or appropriate

आचरतां Verb

Acharata

वागताना किंवा कृती करताना

While practicing or performing

अधर्म Noun

Adharma

अयोग्य किंवा शास्त्रविरुद्ध कृती

Unrighteousness or wrong action

वर्म Noun

Varma

गुपित किंवा रहस्य

Secret or essence

शास्त्रेसीं Noun

Shastresi

शास्त्रांच्या आधारे

With the help of scriptures

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should understand the secret of what constitutes proper action and what is unrighteousness through the guidance of the scriptures.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that human intellect alone might be biased or insufficient to judge the righteousness of an action. One must refer to the 'Shastras' (scriptures or ethical codes) to understand the 'Varma' (the secret or the essence) of Karma. This alignment with higher principles prevents an individual from falling into 'Adharma' (unrighteousness) while performing their worldly duties.

🎯 Practical Application

When faced with a moral dilemma, look for established ethical guidelines or laws rather than acting on impulse. Example: Following traffic rules is 'Uchit Karma' for public safety, even when no one is watching.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of following ethical guidelines (Shastras) to distinguish between right and wrong actions.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 73

म्हणोनि बाह्य हे विषय । सांडूनि जे निःसंशय । अंतरीं होती स्थिर । आत्मरूपीं ॥ ७३ ॥

म्हणून बाह्य विषयांचा त्याग करून, जे निःसंशयपणे आपल्या अंतःकरणात आत्मस्वरूपी स्थिर होतात.

"Therefore, casting aside external objects, those who undoubtedly remain steady within the Self."

बाह्य Adjective

bahya

बाहेरील

External

विषय Noun

vishaya

इंद्रियांचे भोग

Objects of senses

सांडूनि Verb

sanduni

त्याग करून

Having abandoned

निःसंशय Adverb

nihsanshay

शंका नसलेले

Without doubt

स्थिर Adjective

sthir

अढळ

Steady

आत्मरूपीं Noun

atmarupi

स्वतःच्या स्वरूपात

In the form of Self

💡 Meaning

Therefore, those who abandon external sensory objects and undoubtedly become steady within their own Self are the realized ones.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the necessity of internal stability for spiritual progress. He explains that sensory objects pull the mind outward, creating distraction and doubt. A true seeker is one who discards these external dependencies and becomes 'Nihsanshay' (doubtless) regarding their true nature. By turning the consciousness inward and anchoring it in the 'Atman' (Self), one attains a state of permanent peace that is unaffected by the external world.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing mindfulness by ignoring digital distractions to focus on inner growth or a specific task is a practical application of this teaching.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the internal state of a yogi who has achieved equanimity by detaching from the material world.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 186

जैसा पूर्ण सरितापती । न चळे न ओसंडे कधीं । तैसीच जयाची बुद्धी । क्षोभ न पावे ॥

"As the ocean, the lord of rivers, is always full and neither moves nor overflows, so is the intellect of such a person which remains undisturbed."

सरितापती Noun

saritāpatī

समुद्र (नद्यांचा पती)

Ocean (Lord of rivers)

न चळे Verb

na caḷe

विचलित होत नाही

Does not waver

ओसंडे Verb

ōsaṇḍē

मर्यादा ओलांडणे

Overflow

बुद्धी Noun

buddhī

विचारशक्ती

Intellect

क्षोभ Noun

kṣōbha

खळबळ किंवा अस्वस्थता

Agitation or disturbance

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains steady and does not overflow despite being filled by rivers, similarly, the intellect of a wise person remains undisturbed by desires.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar compares the intellect of a self-realized person to the ocean. The ocean is called 'Saritapati' (the lord of rivers). Despite countless rivers constantly flowing into it, the ocean neither exceeds its boundaries nor does it ever dry up; it remains full and steady. Similarly, a person of steady wisdom remains unaffected by the sensory desires or external circumstances that enter their mind. Their inner peace remains undisturbed regardless of life's ups and downs.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practice emotional stability. For example, if you face criticism at work, instead of reacting with anger or sadness, remain calm like the ocean and focus on your duty without losing your mental balance.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) using the metaphor of an ocean.

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