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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 73

म्हणोनि बाह्य हे विषय । सांडूनि जे निःसंशय । अंतरीं होती स्थिर । आत्मरूपीं ॥ ७३ ॥

म्हणून बाह्य विषयांचा त्याग करून, जे निःसंशयपणे आपल्या अंतःकरणात आत्मस्वरूपी स्थिर होतात.

"Therefore, casting aside external objects, those who undoubtedly remain steady within the Self."

बाह्य Adjective
bahya
बाहेरील
External
विषय Noun
vishaya
इंद्रियांचे भोग
Objects of senses
सांडूनि Verb
sanduni
त्याग करून
Having abandoned
निःसंशय Adverb
nihsanshay
शंका नसलेले
Without doubt
स्थिर Adjective
sthir
अढळ
Steady
आत्मरूपीं Noun
atmarupi
स्वतःच्या स्वरूपात
In the form of Self

💡 Meaning

Therefore, those who abandon external sensory objects and undoubtedly become steady within their own Self are the realized ones.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the necessity of internal stability for spiritual progress. He explains that sensory objects pull the mind outward, creating distraction and doubt. A true seeker is one who discards these external dependencies and becomes 'Nihsanshay' (doubtless) regarding their true nature. By turning the consciousness inward and anchoring it in the 'Atman' (Self), one attains a state of permanent peace that is unaffected by the external world.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing mindfulness by ignoring digital distractions to focus on inner growth or a specific task is a practical application of this teaching.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the internal state of a yogi who has achieved equanimity by detaching from the material world.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 44

म्हणौनि उचितें कर्मे । आचरिजे मनोधर्में । जेणें विरहितु भ्रमें । लोकु चाले ॥ ४४ ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate actions with mental resolve, so that the world may proceed without delusion."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचितें Adjective
Uchitēṃ
योग्य किंवा विहित
Appropriate or prescribed
आचरिजे Verb
Ācharijē
आचरण करावे
Should perform/practice
मनोधर्में Noun
Manōdharmē
मनाच्या धर्माने किंवा निष्ठेने
With mental discipline or devotion
विरहितु Adjective
Virahitu
शिवाय किंवा मुक्त
Without or free from
भ्रमें Noun
Bhramē
भ्रमाने किंवा गोंधळाने
By delusion or confusion
लोकु Noun
Lōku
समाज किंवा लोक
People or society

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform your appropriate duties with mental conviction, so that people may follow the right path without any confusion.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the concept of 'Lokasangraha' (holding the world together). He advises that wise individuals must perform their prescribed duties with full mental conviction. If leaders or enlightened souls abandon action, the common masses may become confused or follow a path of inaction. To maintain social order and provide a blueprint for righteous living, one must act selflessly and diligently.

🎯 Practical Application

By being diligent in our own responsibilities, we set a standard for others. For example, if a manager works with integrity, the entire team is inspired to maintain high ethical standards.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's duties to set a righteous example for society.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 156

म्हणोनि तूं धनुर्धरा | या कर्मातें न संडवे सर्वथा | परि फळाची आशा सांडूनि आतां | आचरें वेगीं ||

"Therefore, O Archer, action cannot be abandoned entirely; but now, discarding the hope for results, perform it with diligence."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
धनुर्धरा Noun
Dhanurdhara
अर्जुना (धनुष्य धारण करणारा)
Archer (Arjuna)
संडवे Verb
Sandave
सोडावे / त्याग करावा
To abandon / To leave
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे / कोणत्याही प्रकारे
Entirely / In every way
आशा Noun
Aasha
अपेक्षा / इच्छा
Desire / Expectation
आचरें Verb
Aachare
आचरण कर / कृती कर
Perform / Practice
वेगीं Adverb
Vegi
त्वरित / वेगाने
Quickly / Promptly

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not abandon action at all; but now, giving up the desire for the fruit, perform your duties promptly.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that for any living being, the total renunciation of action is impossible. Since actions are inevitable due to the laws of nature, the focus should shift from 'what I will get' to 'how I perform'. By relinquishing the 'fruit' or the egoistic expectation of results, one transforms ordinary work into a spiritual practice. This approach prevents the accumulation of karmic debt and leads to mental peace and liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, focus on delivering high-quality work rather than obsessing over a promotion or bonus. Example: A surgeon should focus entirely on the precision of the surgery rather than the fame or fee associated with it.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna, through Saint Dnyaneshwar's commentary, advises Arjuna on the necessity of performing one's duty without attachment to the results.

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