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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 170

म्हणोनि कर्माचें रूप गहन । ओळखावें लागे सज्ञान । जेथ मोहले विचक्षण । म्हणती काय हें ॥

"Therefore, the nature of action is profound; it must be understood by the wise. Even the discerning are deluded here, asking, 'What is this?'"

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
गहन Adjective
Gahan
खोल किंवा कठीण
Profound or deep
सज्ञान Noun
Sajnan
ज्ञानी किंवा शहाणा
Wise or knowledgeable
मोहले Verb
Mohale
भ्रमित झाले किंवा गोंधळले
Deluded or confused
विचक्षण Noun
Vichakshan
विद्वान किंवा चतुर
Learned or discerning
ओळखावें Verb
Olkhave
ओळखावे किंवा समजून घ्यावे
Should recognize or understand

💡 Meaning

Therefore, the nature of action is profound and must be understood by the wise; even the discerning are deluded here and wonder what it truly is.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that the dynamics of action (Karma) are extremely subtle. It is not just about doing or not doing something; it involves understanding the underlying intent and the bondage it creates. Even those who are intellectually sharp often fail to distinguish between right action, wrong action, and inaction. To transcend the cycle of birth and death, one must realize the essence of Karma as taught by the scriptures.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, before taking any significant step, analyze the motive behind it. For example, helping someone should come from genuine compassion rather than a desire for social recognition, as the intent defines the nature of the karma.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna, through Dnyaneshwar's commentary, explains the complexity of understanding the true nature of action (Karma).

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 101

कर्मणो ह्यपि बोद्धव्यं बोद्धव्यं च विकर्मणः । अकर्मणश्च बोद्धव्यं गहना कर्मणो गतिः ॥

म्हणौनि कर्माचें रूप ओळखावें । अकर्माचेंही जाणावें । आणि विकर्माचेंही पाहावें । पूर्णपणें ॥

"Therefore, one should recognize the nature of action, know about inaction, and also observe forbidden action completely."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇōni
म्हणून
Therefore
कर्माचें Noun
Karmācēṃ
कर्माचे
of action
रूप Noun
Rūpa
स्वरूप
nature/form
ओळखावें Verb
Oḷakhāvēṃ
ओळखावे / ओळखून घ्यावे
should recognize
अकर्माचें Noun
Akarmācēṃ
अकर्माचे (निष्काम कर्माचे)
of inaction/selfless action
विकर्माचें Noun
Vikarmācēṃ
वाईट किंवा निषिद्ध कर्माचे
of forbidden action
पूर्णपणें Adverb
Pūrṇapaṇēṃ
संपूर्णपणे
completely

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one must understand the true nature of action, recognize the nature of inaction, and also clearly perceive the nature of forbidden action.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the Sanskrit verse from the Gita, emphasizing that the path of action is mysterious. One must clearly distinguish between 'Karma' (prescribed duties), 'Vikarma' (prohibited or sinful actions), and 'Akarma' (inaction or action performed without attachment). Understanding these nuances is vital for a seeker to remain untainted by the bonds of worldly existence.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, distinguish between your duty (Karma), unethical shortcuts (Vikarma), and working with a sense of detachment (Akarma). For example, earning money through hard work is Karma, but through fraud is Vikarma.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the complexity of distinguishing between right action, wrong action, and inaction.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 48

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना । सांडीं हा कल्पना । योगारूढ होऊनि मना । कर्मे करीं ॥ ४८ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, cast away these fancies; being established in Yoga, perform your actions."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
सांडीं Verb
Sandi
त्याग कर / सोडून दे
Abandon / Give up
कल्पना Noun
Kalpana
फळाची आशा किंवा संकल्प
Expectation or mental construct
योगारूढ Adjective
Yogarudha
योगामध्ये स्थिरावलेला
Established in Yoga
करीं Verb
Kari
कर
Perform / Do

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, abandon these mental expectations; becoming established in Yoga, perform your duties.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this commentary on the Gita, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true action (Karma) is performed when the mind is free from the 'Kalpana' (the mental obsession with results). By being 'Yogarudha', one maintains equanimity in both success and failure. This state of mind ensures that the individual remains a witness to their actions rather than becoming a slave to their desires.

🎯 Practical Application

Focusing entirely on the process of studying for an exam rather than obsessing over the final grade or rank.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna instructs Arjuna on how to perform action without being bound by its consequences.

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