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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 133

म्हणौनि ज्ञानाचिया आवडी । जेथ नित्य नवी गोडी । तेथें चित्त देईं गा थोडी । अर्जुना तूं ॥ १३३ ॥

"Therefore, with a love for knowledge, where there is ever-new sweetness, O Arjuna, give a little of your mind there."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
ज्ञानाचिया Noun
Jnanachiya
ज्ञानाच्या
Of knowledge
नित्य Adjective
Nitya
सतत / नेहमी
Always / Eternal
गोडी Noun
Godi
गोडवा / आवड
Sweetness / Interest
चित्त Noun
Chitta
मन / लक्ष
Mind / Attention
देईं Verb
Dein
दे
Give

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, give a little of your attention to that knowledge which always feels fresh and sweet.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights the unique nature of spiritual wisdom. Unlike worldly pleasures that eventually lead to boredom or saturation, the pursuit of self-knowledge offers a 'new sweetness' at every step. He urges Arjuna to divert at least a small portion of his attention toward this eternal truth, as it is the only path to lasting fulfillment and inner peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, dedicate a few minutes to learning something that enriches your soul rather than just your career. Example: Reading a philosophical book for 10 minutes before bed to calm the mind.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar encourages Arjuna to focus on spiritual wisdom, describing it as an ever-refreshing source of joy.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 55

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि करीं तूं मनोधर्म । सांडूनियां ॥

"Therefore, perform that action which is appropriate and that duty which is prescribed, by discarding the whims of the mind."

उचित Adjective
ucita
योग्य किंवा रास्त
appropriate or proper
विहित Adjective
vihita
शास्त्राने नेमून दिलेले
prescribed or ordained
मनोधर्म Noun
manodharma
मनाचे छंद किंवा स्वभाव
mental whims or inclinations
सांडूनियां Verb
sāṇḍūniyāṃ
त्याग करून किंवा सोडून
having abandoned or discarded
करीं Verb
karīṃ
कर किंवा आचरण कर
do or perform

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform only those actions which are appropriate and those duties which are prescribed, by abandoning the whims of your mind.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the essence of disciplined action. He advises that an individual should not be driven by 'Manodharma'—the fickle whims, likes, and dislikes of the mind. Instead, one must focus on 'Ucita Karma' (appropriate action) and 'Vihita Dharma' (prescribed duty). True spiritual progress in Karma Yoga comes from performing one's social and moral responsibilities with stability, regardless of whether the mind finds them pleasant or unpleasant.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, even if you feel unmotivated or dislike a specific task, if it is your responsibility and necessary for the project's success, you should complete it diligently rather than following your temporary mood.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains to Arjuna that one should perform their duty by setting aside personal whims and mental fluctuations.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 156

म्हणोनि कर्माचेनि आधारे । जे कर्मचि सांडिजे निधारे । ते युक्ति येणे प्रकारें । दाविली तुज ॥ १५६ ॥

"Therefore, by the support of action, the way action itself is renounced, that skill has been shown to you in this manner."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
कर्माचेनि Noun
Karmacheni
कर्माच्या
Of action
सांडिजे Verb
Sandije
त्याग करावा
Should be abandoned
निधारे Adverb
Nidhare
निश्चयाने
With certainty
युक्ति Noun
Yukti
कला किंवा पद्धत
Skill or method
दाविली Verb
Davili
दाखवली
Shown

💡 Meaning

Therefore, I have shown you the method by which, with the help of action itself, the bondage of action is renounced.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that one must use action itself to transcend action. This is the 'Yukti' (skillful method) where a person performs their duties but remains detached from the results and the ego of being the doer. Just as a boat is used to cross the water, selfless action is used to cross the ocean of worldly bondage.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus entirely on the quality of your work without being paralyzed by the fear of failure or the greed for rewards.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the secret of performing actions without being bound by their consequences.

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