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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 139

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरतां जे सधर्म । तेंचि करीं तूं मनोधर्म । राखूनियां ॥ १३९ ॥

"Therefore, perform that action which is appropriate and which is your duty, by maintaining the steadiness of your mind."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य / विहित
Appropriate / Right
सधर्म Noun
Sadharma
स्वधर्म / स्वतःचे कर्तव्य
One's own duty
मनोधर्म Noun
Manodharma
मनाचा स्वभाव / एकाग्रता
State of mind / Equanimity
राखूनियां Verb
Rakhuniya
सांभाळून / राखून
Maintaining / Preserving

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the actions that are appropriate and constitute your duty, while maintaining the right state of mind.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the practice of Swadharma (one's own duty). He advises that one should perform actions that are appropriate and aligned with moral righteousness. The key is to maintain 'Manodharma'—a balanced and focused state of mind—while performing these actions, ensuring that the ego or desire for results does not interfere with the purity of the work. It is a call to action that is both mindful and dutiful.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, focus on completing your assigned tasks with integrity and focus, rather than worrying about the promotion or appraisal results. This leads to better quality of work and mental peace.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's natural duty with a balanced mind as part of the discourse on Karma Yoga.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 219

जयाचें कर्म सर्वथा । संकल्पें न शिवे पांडुसुता । आणि फळाचीही आस्था । सांडिली जेणें ॥

"Whose actions are entirely untouched by desire, O Arjuna, and who has renounced the longing for results."

जयाचें Pronoun
Jayache
ज्याचे
Whose
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे / सर्व प्रकारे
Entirely / In every way
संकल्पें Noun
Sankalpe
इच्छेने / संकल्पाने
By desire or intent
शिवे Verb
Shive
स्पर्श करणे
To touch
आस्था Noun
Astha
ओढ / आसक्ती
Attachment or longing
सांडिली Verb
Sandili
त्यागली / सोडून दिली
Abandoned or discarded

💡 Meaning

One whose actions are never touched by desire or intent, and who has abandoned all attachment to the fruits of their labor.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes a person whose actions are untouched by 'Sankalpa' (the mental construct of desire or intent). Such a person performs duties without the egoistic claim of being the 'doer' and without any attachment to the results. By abandoning the craving for outcomes, their actions do not create new karmic bonds. This state represents the pinnacle of Karma Yoga where action becomes a form of meditation.

🎯 Practical Application

Focusing on the quality of your work at the office without constantly worrying about the promotion or bonus, leading to peace of mind and better performance.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person whose actions are free from desire and ego, reflecting the essence of Bhagavad Gita 4.19.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 131

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झकविसी कां चित्ता । हें अनुचित पांडुसुता । विचारूनि पाहे ॥

"Therefore, why do you delude your mind now? O son of Pandu, reflect and see, this is improper."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविसी Verb
Jhakavisi
भुलवणे किंवा फसवणे
To delude or mislead
चित्ता Noun
Chitta
मन किंवा अंतःकरण
Mind or consciousness
अनुचित Adjective
Anuchit
अयोग्य
Improper
पांडुसुता Noun
Pandusuta
पांडूचा पुत्र (अर्जुन)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)
विचारूनि Verb
Vicharuni
विचार करून
Having reflected

💡 Meaning

Therefore, why are you deluding your mind now? O son of Pandu, reflect upon this yourself; this is not appropriate for you.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets Krishna's dialogue where he questions Arjuna's sudden lapse into delusion. Krishna points out that for a warrior of Arjuna's stature, being swayed by emotions at the moment of duty is highly inappropriate. He urges Arjuna to use his power of discrimination (Viveka) to realize that his current state of mind is not fitting for the situation.

🎯 Practical Application

In moments of crisis, instead of letting emotions cloud your judgment, one should rely on rational thinking and duty. Example: A leader staying calm and focused during a corporate crisis instead of panicking.

📌 Context

Krishna addresses Arjuna's mental confusion and hesitation on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

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