🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true detachment (Vairagya) is an internal mental state. If a person has conquered their inner desires and is mentally detached from the results of their actions, they are considered a 'Virakta' (renunciant). Even if such a person continues to live in the physical world and interact with sense objects, they remain untouched by them. The physical abandonment of objects is unnecessary if the mental craving has already ceased.

In modern life, one can possess wealth and technology, but if they are not mentally enslaved by these possessions, they practice internal detachment. For example, using a car for commuting without being egoistically attached to its brand.

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that true renunciation is a state of mind rather than a physical act of leaving the world.

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Krishna's call to action. After explaining the eternal nature of the soul, Krishna tells Arjuna not to let his mind be deceived by worldly attachments or grief. He urges Arjuna (the son of Pandu) to rise quickly and take up his bow. It signifies the transition from philosophical understanding to practical application of duty (Dharma) without hesitation.

This verse is a call to overcome procrastination and mental blocks. For example, when facing a difficult task at work, instead of overthinking, one should focus on the immediate duty and start working.

Lord Krishna encourages Arjuna to overcome his mental confusion and perform his duty as a warrior.

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the pinnacle of spiritual achievement. When a seeker attains a state of boundless mental equanimity, free from all desires and ego, they reach a state called 'Manodharma' (the true nature of mind). At this stage, the seeker does not just 'know' the Supreme Reality (Parabrahma) but 'becomes' it. The duality between the individual soul and the universal soul vanishes, leading to a state of absolute oneness and eternal peace.

In practical life, this teaches us the value of selfless action. When we perform our duties without the burden of ego or the anxiety of results, we experience a profound inner peace that is not disturbed by external circumstances.

This verse concludes the description of the 'Brahmi Sthiti' (the state of being in Brahman), where the seeker merges with the Divine.