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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 158

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि जेणें न बाधे धर्म । ते आचरावें सप्रेम । यथाविधी ॥ १५८ ॥

"Therefore, perform that duty which is appropriate and does not conflict with righteousness; perform it with love and according to the rules."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य/विहित
Appropriate/Proper
बाधे Verb
Bādhē
बाधा येणे/विरोध होणे
Obstruct/Violate
आचरावें Verb
Ācarāvē
आचरण करावे/करावे
Should perform/practice
सप्रेम Adverb
Saprēma
प्रेमाने
With love/devotion
यथाविधी Adverb
Yathāvidhī
शास्त्रोक्त पद्धतीने/नियमानुसार
According to rules

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the appropriate duty which does not violate righteousness; do it with love and according to the prescribed rules.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Sant Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the quality of action. He suggests that one should perform 'Ucita Karma'—actions that are appropriate to one's role and situation. These actions must align with 'Dharma' (moral law) and should never violate ethical boundaries. Furthermore, the action should be performed 'Saprēma' (with love) and 'Yathāvidhī' (following proper methodology). This approach transforms mundane work into a spiritual practice, ensuring that the performer remains free from the psychological bondage of the results.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, complete your assigned tasks not as a burden, but with genuine interest and by strictly following the ethical guidelines of your organization.

📌 Context

In the context of explaining Swadharma (one's own duty), Sant Dnyaneshwar describes the ideal way to perform actions without incurring sin or bondage.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 126

तस्मादसक्तः सततं कार्यं कर्म समाचर । असक्तो ह्याचरन्कर्म परमाप्नोति पूरुषः ॥

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरतां जे सद्धर्म । तेचि करीं तूं निष्काम । पांडुकुमरा ॥ १२६ ॥

"Therefore, perform that action which is appropriate and righteous, but do it without desire, O son of Pandu."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
mhanoni
म्हणून
therefore
उचित Adjective
uchita
योग्य/विहित
appropriate/proper
सद्धर्म Noun
saddharma
सदाचार/धर्माला धरून
righteous duty
निष्काम Adjective
nishkama
फळाची अपेक्षा नसलेले
desireless
पांडुकुमरा Noun
pandukumara
पांडूचा पुत्र (अर्जुन)
son of Pandu (Arjuna)

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, perform your prescribed duties which are righteous, but do them without any desire for the results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes the performance of 'Uchita Karma' (appropriate duty). He advises Arjuna to act according to 'Saddharma' (righteousness) but with a 'Nishkama' (desireless) attitude. By performing duties without the ego of being the doer and without craving for results, one attains spiritual liberation while living in the material world. This is the essence of Karma Yoga.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your work and your responsibilities rather than constantly worrying about promotions or bonuses.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains to Arjuna the importance of performing one's duty without attachment to the results.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 213

म्हणौनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे । तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । साधारणें ॥ २१३ ॥

"Therefore, whatever is done by the great, that same is practiced by others; common people accept that as the authority."

समर्थें Noun
samarthēṃ
थोर किंवा सामर्थ्यवान व्यक्तीने
by a powerful or great person
कीजे Verb
kījē
केले जाते
is done
इतरींही Pronoun
itarīṃhī
इतरांकडूनही
by others also
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
anuṣṭhijē
आचरणात आणले जाते
is practiced or followed
प्रमाण Noun
pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
standard or authority
साधारणें Noun
sādhāraṇēṃ
सामान्य लोक
common people

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, others follow that same path. Common people accept their actions as the standard to be followed.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the conduct of leaders and influential figures serves as a benchmark for society. People naturally look up to those in positions of power or wisdom and emulate their behavior. Therefore, a 'Samartha' (capable/great) person has a moral obligation to act righteously, as their actions define the 'Pramana' (standard) for the common masses. If the leaders are ethical, the society follows the path of virtue.

🎯 Practical Application

In a corporate setting, if a manager is honest and hardworking, the team members naturally adopt those values. Example: A parent's habit of reading books inspires children to do the same.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the social impact of the actions of great individuals, mirroring the Gita's teaching on leadership.

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