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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 120

जेणें देहाभिमानु सांडिला । जो फळाशेवेगळा जाहला । तो कर्मामाजीं वर्तला । तरी अलिप्तु ॥ १२० ॥

जेणे देहाभिमान सांडिला । जो फळाशेवेगळा झाला । तो कर्मामध्ये वर्तला । तरी अलिप्त ॥ १२० ॥

"He who has abandoned body-consciousness and is free from the desire for results, remains untouched even while performing actions."

देहाभिमानु Noun
Dehabhimanu
देहाचा अहंकार
Body-ego
सांडिला Verb
Sandila
त्यागला
Abandoned
फळाशेवेगळा Adjective
Phalashevegala
फळाच्या इच्छेविना
Free from desire for fruits
कर्मामाजीं Noun
Karmamaji
कर्मामध्ये
In actions
वर्तला Verb
Vartala
वागला
Acted
अलिप्तु Adjective
Aliptu
अलिप्त
Detached

💡 Meaning

One who has renounced the ego of the body and has become free from the desire for fruits, remains detached even while performing actions.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a liberated soul. When an individual transcends the 'I am the body' identification, the root of desire is destroyed. Such a person may engage in various worldly activities for the welfare of society, but because there is no ego or desire for personal gain, the actions do not create any karmic bondage. They remain spiritually free and untouched by the dualities of success and failure, much like a lotus leaf in water.

🎯 Practical Application

Apply this by focusing on your effort rather than the outcome. For instance, while working on a project, focus on doing your best for the team's success rather than just seeking personal praise or a promotion. This detachment leads to peace of mind.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the characteristics of a person who has attained spiritual knowledge and performs actions without attachment.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 247

म्हणोनि तूं पां धनुर्धरा। या कर्माचा न करीं अव्हेरा। हें उचित तुज थोरारा। आचरें पां॥

"Therefore, O Archer, do not neglect this action. It is appropriate for a noble person like you; perform it."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
धनुर्धरा Noun
Dhanurdhara
हे अर्जुना (धनुष्य धारण करणाऱ्या)
O Archer (Arjuna)
अव्हेरा Noun
Avhera
त्याग किंवा कंटाळा
Neglect or Disregard
उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य
Proper or Appropriate
थोरारा Noun
Thorara
मोठ्या किंवा श्रेष्ठ माणसाला
To a great or noble person
आचरें Verb
Aachare
आचरण कर किंवा पाळ
Perform or Practice

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not disregard or neglect your duty. It is only fitting for a great person like you to perform it; so, carry it out diligently.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that action (Karma) should not be viewed as a burden or something to be shunned. For a person of high character and social standing like Arjuna, performing one's duty is not just a personal choice but a social responsibility. If leaders abandon their duties, society loses its direction. Therefore, one must perform their 'Swadharma' (inherent duty) with dedication and without attachment to the results, setting an example for others.

🎯 Practical Application

One should never evade their responsibilities, even if they seem mundane. For example, a professional should complete their assigned tasks with integrity, recognizing it as their primary duty toward society.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Krishna's guidance to Arjuna on why performing one's prescribed duties is essential for a noble person.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 221

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे कीजे । तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे । तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । साधारणें ॥

"Therefore, whatever is done by the powerful, is practiced by others as well; that alone is accepted as the standard by common people."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthēṃ
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
By the powerful or great person
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anuṣṭhijē
आचरणात आणले जाते
Practiced or followed
प्रमाण Noun
Pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or authority
साधारणें Noun
Sādhāraṇēṃ
सामान्य लोकांनी
By common people

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, others also follow. Whatever they accept as standard, common people follow the same.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the psychological truth that common people look up to leaders and influential figures for guidance. Whatever a great person does, others follow. Their actions become the standard for society. Therefore, those in positions of power or influence have a moral obligation to act righteously, as their behavior shapes the character of the entire community.

🎯 Practical Application

In a workplace, if a manager is punctual and ethical, the team naturally adopts those values. For example, a leader's integrity inspires the whole organization.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how the actions of leaders set a precedent for the masses.

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