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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 146

म्हणोनि जे जे उचित। आणि अवसरें पावे प्राप्त। तें कर्म न संडीं गा निभ्रांत। विहित म्हणोनि॥

"Therefore, whatever is appropriate and comes to you in due course, do not abandon that prescribed duty, undoubtedly."

उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य किंवा रास्त
Appropriate or right
अवसरें Adverb
Avasare
वेळेनुसार किंवा प्रसंगानुसार
According to the occasion or time
निभ्रांत Adverb
Nibhrant
नि:संशयपणे किंवा खात्रीने
Without doubt or certainly
विहित Adjective
Vihit
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले किंवा विहित केलेले कर्तव्य
Prescribed duty
संडीं Verb
Sandi
टाकू नकोस किंवा सोडू नकोस
Do not abandon or discard

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not abandon any duty that is appropriate and comes to you in due course, knowing it to be your prescribed obligation.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar advises that one should never abandon their prescribed duties (Swadharma). Whatever action is appropriate for the situation and comes to a person in the natural course of time should be performed without any hesitation or doubt. By recognizing these actions as 'Vihit' (ordained duties), one transforms mundane work into a spiritual practice. The focus is on performing duties without attachment rather than renouncing action itself.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, if a task is assigned to you that falls within your responsibility, instead of procrastinating or avoiding it, complete it diligently as your 'Vihit Karma' (prescribed duty).

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's natural and situational duties as a form of worship.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 355

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरप्रज्ञु । जो इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो करी । आणि विषयांतें विसरोनि । आत्मसुखीं रमे ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who controls his senses and, forgetting the objects of desire, dwells in the joy of the Self."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
स्थिरप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthitaprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady wisdom
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
ज्ञानेंद्रियांचा
Of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
ताबा किंवा संयम
Restraint or control
विषयांतें Noun
Vishayante
भोगाच्या वस्तूंना
Sense objects
विसरोनि Verb
Visaroni
विसरून किंवा सोडून
Forgetting or transcending
आत्मसुखीं Noun
Atmasukhi
आत्म्याच्या आनंदात
In the bliss of the self
रमे Verb
Rame
मग्न होतो
Rejoices or dwells

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is a person of steady wisdom, who restrains his senses and, forgetting worldly objects, rejoices in the bliss of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true wisdom is achieved only when a person gains complete mastery over their senses. It is not just about physical restraint but a mental state where the attraction for worldly pleasures fades away, and the individual finds supreme joy within their own soul. This internal bliss makes the intellect unshakable and free from external dependencies.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing self-discipline by limiting screen time or unhealthy habits to focus on personal growth and inner peace is a practical application of this verse.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with stable wisdom (Sthitaprajna) while commenting on the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 246

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें लोकीं प्रमाण मानिजे । मग सामान्येंही अनुष्ठिजे । तेंचि मार्गें ॥

"Therefore, whatever the great ones do, that is accepted as the standard by the world; then the common people also follow that very path."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthēṃ
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
By the powerful or great person
कीजे Verb
Kījē
केले जाते
Is done
प्रमाण Noun
Pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or authority
सामान्येंही Noun
Sāmānyēṃhī
सामान्य लोकांनी सुद्धा
Even by common people
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anuṣṭhijē
आचरण केले जाते
Is practiced or followed
मार्गें Noun
Mārgēṃ
मार्गाने
By the path

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does is accepted as a standard by the world, and then common people also follow that same path.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the psychological and social truth that the masses tend to imitate those they hold in high regard. The term 'Samartha' refers to those who possess knowledge, power, or social status. Their actions are viewed as 'Pramana' (an authoritative standard). If a leader acts with integrity and performs their duties (Dharma), it creates a ripple effect, guiding the 'Samanya' (common people) towards the right path without the need for explicit commands. This highlights the immense responsibility of leadership.

🎯 Practical Application

In a corporate setting, if a CEO practices transparency and hard work, the employees naturally adopt these values. Example: A leader who reaches the office on time inspires the entire team to be punctual.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the social responsibility of leaders and wise men, noting that their actions set the benchmark for the rest of society.

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