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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 166

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना | पाळिसी जरी या भजना | तरी सांडिसी या बंधना | संसाराच्या || १६६ ||

"Therefore, O Arjuna, if you observe this path of devotion, you shall be released from these worldly bonds."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
पाळिसी Verb
Palisi
पालन करशील
will follow
भजना Noun
Bhajana
भक्तीला किंवा सेवेला
devotion or service
सांडिसी Verb
Sandisi
सोडशील किंवा मुक्त होशील
will cast off
बंधना Noun
Bandhana
पाश किंवा बंधन
bondage
संसाराच्या Noun
Sansarachya
जगाच्या किंवा प्रपंचाच्या
of the worldly existence

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, if you follow this path of devotion (duty), you will be released from the bonds of this worldly existence.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that adhering to one's natural duty (Swadharma) is equivalent to divine worship. By performing actions without attachment to the results, an individual can break the cycle of worldly bondage. It suggests that liberation is not found by escaping the world, but by transforming one's actions into a spiritual offering.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, focusing on the process and quality of your work rather than obsessing over the outcome helps reduce anxiety and leads to spiritual and professional growth.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna, through Saint Dnyaneshwar's commentary, explains to Arjuna that performing one's duty is the path to liberation.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 31

स्वधर्ममपि चावेक्ष्य न विकम्पितुमर्हसि । धर्म्याद्धि युद्धाच्छ्रेयोऽन्यत्क्षत्रियस्य न विद्यते ॥

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । कां विचारु करिसी चित्ता । आपुला धर्मु पाहतां । उचित काय ॥

"Therefore, why do you now deliberate in your mind? Considering your own duty, what is appropriate?"

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
विचारु Noun
Vicharu
विचार
Thought or deliberation
चित्ता Noun
Chitta
मनात
In the mind
धर्मु Noun
Dharmu
कर्तव्य किंवा धर्म
Duty or righteousness
उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य
Appropriate or proper

💡 Meaning

Therefore, why do you deliberate in your mind now? Considering your own duty, see what is appropriate for you.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes the importance of Swadharma (one's own duty). He questions Arjuna's hesitation, pointing out that for a warrior, there is no higher path than a righteous war. The scholarly interpretation suggests that staying true to one's inherent nature and responsibilities is the only way to spiritual and worldly success, and wavering due to emotional attachment is a deviation from the truth.

🎯 Practical Application

In moments of professional or personal confusion, focus on your primary responsibility. Example: A doctor must prioritize treating a patient over personal feelings, as that is their 'Dharma'.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna reminds Arjuna of his social and moral duty (Swadharma) as a warrior to fight for justice.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 129

तरी अर्जुना हे ऐकें । जो हा निजधर्मु न चुके । तो सकळ सुखें ओळखे । आपणयांतें ॥ १२९ ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, listen to this: he who does not fail in his own duty, recognizes himself through all happiness."

निजधर्मु Noun
Nijadharmu
स्वतःचे कर्तव्य किंवा धर्म
One's own duty or Dharma
न चुके Verb
Na chuke
चुकत नाही किंवा सोडत नाही
Does not fail or deviate
सकळ Adjective
Sakal
सर्व किंवा संपूर्ण
All or entire
ओळखे Verb
Olakhe
ओळखतो किंवा जाणतो
Recognizes or knows
आपणयांतें Pronoun
Aapnayante
स्वतःला
Oneself

💡 Meaning

Listen Arjuna, he who never fails in his own duty (Dharma), experiences all happiness and realizes his true self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that steadfast adherence to one's inherent duty (Swadharma) is the path to ultimate bliss. One who does not deviate from their moral and social responsibilities finds that all forms of happiness naturally gravitate towards them. More importantly, this discipline leads to self-recognition or Atman-realization, where the individual understands their true nature beyond the physical realm. It suggests that peace is not found externally but through the integrity of one's actions.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, if a professional focuses on their work with integrity (their current duty), they naturally gain respect and satisfaction, leading to a fulfilled life. For example, a doctor serving patients honestly is practicing their Swadharma.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the importance of adhering to one's own duty (Swadharma) to achieve self-realization and happiness.

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