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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 151

म्हणौनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावे उत्तम । फळाशा सांडूनि ॥

"Therefore, perform those actions which are appropriate and those duties which are prescribed, practicing them excellently by renouncing the desire for fruit."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchita
योग्य / उचित
Appropriate
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले / विहित
Prescribed
आचरावे Verb
Acharave
आचरण करावे
Should practice
फळाशा Noun
Phalasha
फळाची आशा
Desire for results
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
सोडून / त्याग करून
Renouncing

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform only those actions which are appropriate and righteous, doing them excellently while giving up the desire for results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that one should perform actions that are both appropriate (Uchita) and righteous (Vihita). The essence of this teaching is to perform one's duties with excellence but without any attachment to the fruits of those actions. By abandoning 'Phalasha' (the craving for results), the individual remains free from the psychological burden of success or failure, allowing the action to become a path toward spiritual liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional environment, focus on delivering high-quality work as your primary responsibility rather than constantly worrying about a promotion or bonus. This focus on duty leads to excellence and mental peace.

📌 Context

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the practical application of Nishkama Karma (selfless action) as taught by Lord Krishna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 63

तैसे ते कुरुक्षेत्र । जे धर्माचे पवित्र । जेथ आले एकत्र । उभय दळ ॥

"In that manner, on the sacred land of Kurukshetra, both the armies assembled."

तैसे Adverb
Taise
त्याप्रमाणे / अशा प्रकारे
In that manner
कुरुक्षेत्र Noun
Kurukshetra
कुरुक्षेत्राचे मैदान
The field of Kurukshetra
पवित्र Adjective
Pavitra
पावन / शुद्ध
Sacred / Holy
एकत्र Adverb
Ekatra
एका ठिकाणी
Together
उभय Adjective
Ubhaya
दोन्ही
Both
दळ Noun
Dala
सैन्य / फौज
Army / Forces

💡 Meaning

In that way, on the holy field of Kurukshetra, both the armies gathered together.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the setting of the Great War. Kurukshetra is referred to as 'Dharmakshetra' (the field of righteousness), signifying that the conflict is not merely physical but a moral struggle between good and evil. The term 'Ubhaya Dala' refers to the two armies—the Pandavas and the Kauravas—who have assembled at this sacred site. This sets the stage for the divine discourse of the Bhagavad Gita within the Dnyaneshwari.

🎯 Practical Application

Think of your mind as Kurukshetra whenever you face a moral dilemma. Always choose the path of 'Dharma' or integrity. For example, choosing to work hard instead of taking a shortcut is like winning a battle on your own field of righteousness.

📌 Context

Sanjaya describes the gathering of the two opposing armies on the sacred field of Kurukshetra to King Dhritarashtra.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 7

कार्पण्यदोषोपहतस्वभावः पृच्छामि त्वां धर्मसंमूढचेताः। यच्छ्रेयः स्यान्निश्चितं ब्रूहि तन्मे शिष्यस्तेऽहं शाधि मां त्वां प्रपन्नम्॥

तरी उचित काय आम्हां। हे न कळेचि गा पुरुषोत्तमा। जैसा मोहें ग्रासिला गरिमा। आपुलिया आपण॥

"Therefore, O Purushottama, I do not know what is right for us; it is as if I have lost my own greatness, swallowed by delusion."

उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य किंवा शास्त्रशुद्ध
Proper or right
न कळेचि Verb
Na kalechi
समजतच नाही
Do not understand at all
पुरुषोत्तमा Noun
Purushottama
श्रीकृष्णाचे एक नाव (उत्तम पुरुष)
The Supreme Being (Krishna)
मोहें Noun
Mohe
अज्ञानाने किंवा आसक्तीने
By delusion or attachment
ग्रासिला Verb
Grasila
गिळले किंवा व्यापले
Overpowered or devoured
गरिमा Noun
Garima
धैर्य किंवा मोठेपण
Dignity or greatness

💡 Meaning

O Krishna, I am confused about my duty and have lost my composure due to delusion. Please tell me what is truly good for me.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Arjuna admits his state of total confusion caused by emotional attachment. He confesses that his natural courage and sense of duty are clouded by delusion. He surrenders his ego to Krishna, asking for a definitive path that leads to his ultimate well-being. It marks the transition of their relationship from friends to that of a Guru and a disciple.

🎯 Practical Application

When faced with a moral dilemma where emotions cloud judgment, one should seek guidance from a mentor. Example: Consulting a teacher when unable to decide between two difficult choices.

📌 Context

Arjuna is overwhelmed by grief and confusion on the battlefield and seeks Krishna's guidance as a disciple.

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