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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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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 29

अपाने जुह्वति प्राणं प्राणेऽपानं तथापरे । प्राणापानगती रुद्ध्वा प्राणायामपरायणाः ॥

आणि अपानीं प्राणु होमिजे । कीं प्राणीं अपान यजिजे । ऐसे प्राणापान रोधिजे । प्राणायामें ॥

"Others offer the outgoing breath into the incoming breath, and the incoming breath into the outgoing breath, restraining the flow of both to practice Pranayama."

अपानीं Noun
Apani
अपान वायूमध्ये
In the downward breath
प्राणु Noun
Pranu
प्राण वायू
The vital life-breath
होमिजे Verb
Homije
अर्पण करणे किंवा हवन करणे
To sacrifice or offer
रोधिजे Verb
Rodhije
रोखणे किंवा थांबवणे
To restrain or stop
प्राणायामें Noun
Pranayamen
प्राणायामाच्या द्वारे
Through breath control

💡 Meaning

Some practitioners offer the life-breath into the downward-breath, and others offer the downward-breath into the life-breath, practicing breath control by restraining the flow of both.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the yogic process of Pranayama. Seekers offer the incoming breath into the outgoing breath and vice versa, effectively merging the two. By regulating the flow of Prana (vital energy) and Apana (downward energy), they achieve a state of stillness. This internal sacrifice helps in burning away mental impurities and leads to a state of deep meditation and self-realization.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing simple rhythmic breathing for a few minutes daily can significantly reduce stress and improve mental clarity. For example, before a high-pressure meeting, taking deep breaths helps stabilize the mind and improves performance.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the various forms of internal sacrifices (Yajnas), specifically focusing on the practice of breath control (Pranayama) as a means to purify the self.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 76

म्हणोनि बाह्य हे विषय । सांडूनि जे निःसंशय । अंतरीं होती तन्मय । आत्मरूपीं ॥ ७६ ॥

"Therefore, renouncing these external objects, those who without doubt become absorbed in the Self within."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
बाह्य Adjective
Bahya
बाहेरील
External
विषय Noun
Vishaya
इंद्रियसुख
Sense objects
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
सोडून
Renouncing
निःसंशय Adverb
Nihsanshay
शंका नसलेले
Without doubt
तन्मय Adjective
Tanmay
एकरूप
Absorbed
आत्मरूपीं Noun
Atmarupi
आत्मस्वरूपात
In the Self

💡 Meaning

Therefore, those who renounce external sense objects and, without any doubt, become completely absorbed in the Self within.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that true peace is found when a seeker detaches from external sensory pleasures. By eliminating doubts and focusing inward, the consciousness merges with the Atman (Self). This 'Tanmayata' or total absorption is the hallmark of a realized soul who is no longer swayed by the fleeting nature of the material world.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice 'digital detox' or silence for a few minutes daily to reconnect with your inner self. Example: Meditating for 10 minutes before starting work to ensure mental clarity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the internal state of a yogi who has moved beyond sensory distractions to find the inner self.

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