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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 137

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरतां जे सधर्म । तेचि करीं तूं मनोधर्म । विरक्तु होऊनि ॥ १३७ ॥

"Therefore, perform that which is appropriate action and righteous, with a resolute mind, being detached."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य / विहित
Appropriate / Proper
आचरतां Verb
Ācaratāṃ
करताना / आचरण करताना
While performing / practicing
सधर्म Noun
Sadharma
स्वधर्म किंवा शास्त्रशुद्ध कर्म
Righteous duty
मनोधर्म Noun
Manodharma
मनाचा निश्चय / वृत्ती
Mental resolve / attitude
विरक्तु Adjective
Viraktu
आसक्ती नसलेला / अनासक्त
Detached / Dispassionate

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the duty that is appropriate and righteous, with a firm resolve and a detached spirit.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the performance of 'Ucita Karma'—actions that are appropriate to one's situation and aligned with righteousness (Sadharma). He advises that such actions should be performed with a firm mental resolve (Manodharma) but with complete detachment (Viraktu) from the results. This teaching forms the core of Karma Yoga, where the focus is on the purity of the action and the sense of duty rather than personal gain or egoistic desires.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, focus on completing your tasks with integrity and excellence because it is your responsibility, rather than being driven solely by the expectation of a promotion or reward.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the method of performing action without being bound by its consequences.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 21

तंव तो अर्जुनु म्हणे कृष्णा । रथु दोन्ही सैन्यांमाझारीं आणा । जेथ हे उभे आहेत झुंझाणा । कुरुक्षेत्रीं ॥ २१ ॥

"Then Arjuna said to Krishna, 'Bring the chariot between the two armies, where these warriors are standing on the field of Kurukshetra.'"

अर्जुनु Noun
Arjunu
अर्जुन
Arjuna
म्हणे Verb
Mhane
म्हणाला
Said
रधु Noun
Rathu
रथ
Chariot
सैन्यांमाझारीं Noun
Sainyanmazari
सैन्यांच्या मध्ये
Between the armies
झुंझाणा Adjective
Zunzhana
युद्धासाठी
For the battle
कुरुक्षेत्रीं Noun
Kurukshetri
कुरुक्षेत्रावर
On Kurukshetra

💡 Meaning

Then Arjuna said to Krishna, 'Bring the chariot between the two armies, where these warriors are standing for battle on the field of Kurukshetra.'

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar captures the moment when Arjuna, ready for battle, asks Lord Krishna to position his chariot between the two opposing armies. This request signifies the importance of strategic assessment. Before engaging in conflict, Arjuna wants to see who he is fighting against and understand the magnitude of the situation. It reflects a leader's need to survey the field before taking action.

🎯 Practical Application

Before starting any major project or business venture, it is crucial to analyze the environment and the challenges involved. For example, a professional should research the market and competitors thoroughly before launching a new product.

📌 Context

Arjuna asks Krishna to place the chariot in the middle of the battlefield to observe the opposing forces.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 225

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झकविजे नको चित्ता । उठि वेगीं पंडुसुता । धनुष्य घेईं ॥ २२५ ॥

"Therefore, do not deceive your mind now; rise quickly, O son of Pandu, and take up your bow."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविजे Verb
Jhakavije
फसवू
To deceive/delude
चित्ता Noun
Cittā
मनाला
To the mind
वेगीं Adverb
Vegīṃ
त्वरेने/लवकर
Quickly
पंडुसुता Noun
Paṇḍusutā
पांडुपुत्रा (अर्जुन)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)
धनुष्य Noun
Dhanuṣya
धनुष्य
Bow

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not let your mind be deceived now. Rise quickly, O son of Pandu, and take up your bow.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Krishna's call to action. After explaining the eternal nature of the soul, Krishna tells Arjuna not to let his mind be deceived by worldly attachments or grief. He urges Arjuna (the son of Pandu) to rise quickly and take up his bow. It signifies the transition from philosophical understanding to practical application of duty (Dharma) without hesitation.

🎯 Practical Application

This verse is a call to overcome procrastination and mental blocks. For example, when facing a difficult task at work, instead of overthinking, one should focus on the immediate duty and start working.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna encourages Arjuna to overcome his mental confusion and perform his duty as a warrior.

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