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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 114

कर्मण्यकर्म यः पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म यः । स बुद्धिमान्मनुष्येषु स युक्तः कृत्स्नकर्मकृत् ॥

जेथें अर्जुना हें ऐसें । कर्म अकर्मचि दिसे । आणि अकर्म तेंचि भासे । कर्म ऐसें ॥ ११४ ॥

"Where, O Arjuna, in this manner, action appears as inaction, and inaction appears as action."

जेथें Adverb
jethe
जिथे
where
कर्म Noun
karma
कार्य किंवा कृती
action
अकर्म Noun
akarma
कर्मशून्यता किंवा कर्माचा अभाव
inaction
दिसे Verb
dise
दिसते
appears
भासे Verb
bhase
वाटते किंवा भासते
seems

💡 Meaning

Arjuna, in this state, action is seen as inaction, and inaction is perceived as action.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains the paradox of action. A wise person performs actions without the sense of doership (ego), making the action 'inaction' as it doesn't create karmic bondage. Conversely, physical stillness combined with mental desire is actually 'action'. Realizing this distinction is the key to spiritual liberation and being a 'Yukta' (one who is united with the divine).

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your duties without ego. For example, a professional should focus on the quality of service rather than just the personal gain, effectively turning their work into a selfless, non-binding act.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the subtle nature of action and inaction to Arjuna, which Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates in this Ovi.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 85

म्हणोनि अर्जुना हें जाणावें । जेथ मन हें मुळींच न संभवे । तेंचि स्वरूप मानावें । आपुलें आपण ॥

म्हणून अर्जुना, हे लक्षात घे की, जिथे मनाचा शिरकाव होत नाही, तेच तुझे खरे स्वरूप आहे असे समज.

"Therefore, Arjuna, know this: where the mind does not exist at all, consider that to be your own true nature."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
जाणावें Verb
Janave
ओळखावे / समजावे
Should know
मुळींच Adverb
Mulicha
अजिबात / मुळीच
At all
संभवे Verb
Sambhave
अस्तित्व असणे / संभवणे
To exist / possible
स्वरूप Noun
Swarupa
स्वतःचे मूळ रूप
True nature
आपण Pronoun
Apana
स्वतः
Self

💡 Meaning

Arjuna, understand that where the mind cannot reach or exist at all, that state should be considered your own true nature.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that the true nature of the Self (Atman) is beyond the realm of the mind. The mind is characterized by thoughts, desires, and dualities. However, the ultimate reality is experienced only when the mind is transcended or becomes still. This state of 'no-mind' or 'Unmani' is the realization of one's own divinity. Dnyaneshwar Maharaj suggests that our true identity is not the thinking mind, but the silent consciousness that remains when the mind ceases to fluctuate.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when overwhelmed by stress or constant thoughts, practicing meditation to quiet the mind helps us connect with our inner peace. For example, taking a few moments of silence during a busy workday allows us to tap into our true, calm nature beyond the mental noise.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the nature of the Self to Arjuna, emphasizing that the true Self is beyond the reach of the mind.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 143

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरावे मनोधर्म । हेचि परम पुरुषार्थ । पाविजे तेणें ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate duty with a focused mind; by doing so, one attains the supreme goal."

उचित Adjective
Uchita
योग्य
Proper/Appropriate
कर्म Noun
Karma
कार्य/कर्तव्य
Action/Duty
आचरावे Verb
Aacharave
करावे/आचरणात आणावे
To practice/perform
मनोधर्म Noun
Manodharma
मनाच्या शुद्ध भावनेने
With mental conviction
परम Adjective
Parama
सर्वोच्च
Supreme
पुरुषार्थ Noun
Purushartha
जीवनाचे ध्येय
Goal of human life
पाविजे Verb
Pavije
प्राप्त होते
Is attained

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the duty that is appropriate for you with a sincere mind; through this, one attains the supreme goal of life.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that performing one's natural and prescribed duty (Swadharma) with total mental alignment and sincerity is the path to the ultimate human goal. It is not the renunciation of action, but the refinement of the attitude behind the action that leads to liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when a professional completes their tasks with integrity and focus rather than just for a paycheck, they find deeper satisfaction and growth.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's prescribed duties to reach spiritual perfection.

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