🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the scene on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. As Arjuna positions his chariot between the two armies, he observes the formidable Kaurava forces. The verse emphasizes that the Kaurava army was led by stalwarts like Bhishma Pitamaha and Dronacharya. It highlights the magnitude of the opposition Arjuna was facing, setting the stage for his internal conflict regarding fighting his own elders and teachers.

Before starting any major task, it is crucial to assess the strengths of the opposition or the magnitude of the obstacles. Example: A business leader analyzing the market competitors before launching a new product.

Sanjaya describes the Kaurava army to Dhritarashtra, highlighting the presence of great warriors like Bhishma and Drona as Arjuna observes them.

Saint Dnyaneshwar illustrates that just as the ocean remains undisturbed and stays within its boundaries despite the constant influx of river waters, a person of steady wisdom remains unperturbed by the arrival of desires. The 'Sthitaprajna' does not let external sensory attractions create mental turbulence. Their inner peace is so profound that even when desires (Kama) arise, they do not lead to action or mental agitation, keeping the individual anchored in their true self.

Maintaining inner peace despite external temptations. Example: Staying calm and focused on long-term career goals even when immediate distractions or peer pressure to indulge in temporary pleasures arise.

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the stability of a 'Sthitaprajna' (a person of steady wisdom) by using the metaphor of the ocean.

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a person who has transcended the ego and lost the sense of bodily identification becomes truly free. Their consciousness is perpetually anchored in divine knowledge. Any action performed by such a realized soul is done as an offering (Yajna) to the divine, without any personal motive. Consequently, the fruits of such actions do not bind them; instead, the actions dissolve entirely into the light of wisdom.

In daily life, perform your duties without the 'I am the doer' attitude. For example, while working in an office, focus on the quality of work as a service rather than just seeking personal praise or rewards.

Shri Krishna describes the characteristics of a person whose actions do not create any karmic bondage.