म्हणोनि कर्मे तरी कीजती । परि तीं कर्तेपणा न येती । जैसा सूर्य बिंबाच्या दीप्ती । न येईजे ॥
"Therefore, actions are performed, but they do not lead to the sense of doership; just as the sun is not affected by the radiance of its own disk."
💡 Meaning
Therefore, actions are indeed performed, but the sense of doership does not arise, just as the sun is not affected by its own radiance.
🔍 Deep Interpretation
In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elucidates the state of a 'Jnani' (wise person). Although such a person engages in worldly activities, they remain detached from the egoistic notion of being the 'doer'. He provides the analogy of the sun: just as the sun radiates light naturally without any effort or pride in the act of illuminating, a wise person acts as a medium for divine action. Their identity is merged with the universal self, making them immune to the karmic bondage that usually follows action driven by ego.
🎯 Practical Application
Perform your daily tasks with a sense of duty rather than pride. For example, a doctor treating a patient should focus on the service and the recovery of the patient rather than the fame of being a 'great healer'.
📌 Context
Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a realized soul performs actions without being bound by the ego of doership, using the sun as an analogy.