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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 34

कर्मण्यकर्म य: पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म य: । स बुद्धिमान्मनुष्येषु स युक्त: कृत्स्नकर्मकृत् ॥

जेथ अर्जुना कर्माचां ठायीं । कर्माभावोचि दिसे पाहीं । आणि अकर्मामाजीं सर्वही । कर्मचि असे ॥३४॥

"Where, O Arjuna, in the place of action, non-action is seen; and in non-action, all action exists."

कर्माचां Noun
karmācāṃ
कर्माच्या
of action
ठायीं Noun
ṭhāyīṃ
ठिकाणी
at the place of
कर्माभावोचि Noun
karmābhāvocī
कर्माचा अभावच
absence of action
दिसे Verb
dise
दिसतो
appears/sees
अकर्मामाजीं Noun
akarmāmājīṃ
अकर्मामध्ये
in non-action
असे Verb
ase
असते
is/exists

💡 Meaning

He who sees inaction in action and action in inaction is wise among men.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a person who realizes that the soul is a non-doer even while the physical body performs actions, truly sees inaction in action. Conversely, one who physically refrains from work but harbors mental desires is actually performing actions. True wisdom lies in transcending the ego of being the 'doer' and remaining detached from the fruits of labor.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, perform your duties without being attached to the results. Example: Helping a stranger without expecting recognition or a return favor is practicing inaction within action.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the paradoxical nature of action and inaction to Arjuna, which Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates in this Ovi.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 196

योगस्थः कुरु कर्माणि सङ्गं त्यक्त्वा धनञ्जय । सिद्ध्यसिद्ध्योः समो भूत्वा समत्वं योग उच्यते ॥

म्हणोनि अर्जुना पाहीं । या कर्माचिया ठायीं । भ्रांती सांडूनि राही । निभ्रांत तूं ॥ १९६ ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, observe; abandon the delusion regarding this action and remain steadfast without any doubt."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
पाहीं Verb
Pahi
पहा किंवा विचार कर
Look or observe
कर्माचिया Noun
Karmachiya
कर्माच्या
Of action
ठायीं Preposition
Thayi
ठिकाणी किंवा बाबतीत
In or regarding
भ्रांती Noun
Bhranti
भ्रम किंवा गोंधळ
Delusion or confusion
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून किंवा सोडून
Abandoning or leaving
निभ्रांत Adjective
Nibhrant
संशयरहित किंवा खात्रीशीर
Without doubt or certain

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, observe this; leave all confusion regarding action and remain completely free from doubt.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets Krishna's guidance to Arjuna, emphasizing the removal of intellectual confusion (Bhranti) regarding action. He suggests that when an individual performs their duty without being clouded by the desire for specific outcomes or the fear of failure, they attain a state of 'Nibhrant' (absolute clarity). This clarity is essential for a seeker to remain balanced in the face of life's dualities.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your work rather than being paralyzed by the fear of how it will be judged. For example, a surgeon must operate with a clear, doubt-free mind, focusing only on the procedure, not the eventual fame or failure.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna advises Arjuna to clear his confusion regarding his duty and perform action without attachment to the results.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 320

जैसा पूर्णचंद्रु देखिजे । आणि चकोरीं संतोषु कीजे । तैसा तो ओळखीजे । सर्वत्र जो ॥

"As the full moon is seen, and the Chakora bird feels joy; so should he be recognized, who is the same everywhere."

पूर्णचंद्रु Noun
Purnachandru
पूर्ण चंद्र
Full moon
देखिजे Verb
Dekhije
पाहिल्यावर
Upon seeing
चकोरीं Noun
Chakorin
चकोर पक्ष्याने
By the Chakora bird
संतोषु Noun
Santoshu
आनंद किंवा समाधान
Joy or Satisfaction
ओळखीजे Verb
Olkhije
ओळखावे
Should be recognized
सर्वत्र Adverb
Sarvatra
सगळीकडे
Everywhere

💡 Meaning

Just as the Chakora bird feels joy upon seeing the full moon, recognize that person as a wise one who remains the same (equanimous) everywhere.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the beautiful metaphor of the Chakora bird and the full moon. According to Indian mythology, the Chakora bird is said to live only on moonbeams. Just as the sight of the full moon brings absolute peace and joy to the Chakora, a person who has attained self-realization remains equanimous and joyful in all circumstances. Such a person sees the same divine essence in everyone and does not differentiate between people or situations, maintaining a cool and pleasant temperament like the moon.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice treating everyone with the same kindness, regardless of their status or your personal mood. For example, being equally polite to a service worker as you are to a high-ranking official.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) who remains equanimous in all situations.

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