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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 58

कर्मण्यकर्म य: पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म य: । स बुद्धिमान्मनुष्येषु स युक्त: कृत्स्नकर्मकृत् ॥

तरी कर्मामाजीं अकर्म । आणि अकर्मींचि कर्म । हें जया कळे तोचि परम । पुरुषु जाणावा ॥

"One who perceives inaction in action and action in inaction is the supreme among men."

कर्मामाजीं Noun
Karmamaji
कर्मामध्ये
In action
अकर्म Noun
Akarma
कर्मरहित अवस्था
Inaction
कळे Verb
Kale
समजते
Understands
परम Adjective
Param
श्रेष्ठ
Supreme
पुरुषु Noun
Purushu
मनुष्य
Man

💡 Meaning

He who sees inaction in action and action in inaction is truly wise among men.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains the profound concept of seeing inaction within action and action within inaction. A wise person realizes that while the body performs actions, the true self (Atman) remains a non-doer. Conversely, one who physically refrains from work but remains mentally attached to the results is still performing 'action'. One who understands this distinction is liberated from the bonds of Karma.

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your daily duties without the ego of being the 'doer'. Example: Helping someone without expecting recognition or a return favor allows you to stay detached yet productive.

📌 Context

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the paradox of action and inaction as taught by Lord Krishna to Arjuna.

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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. 4, Verse 72

कर्मण्यकर्म यः पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म यः । स बुद्धिमान्मनुष्येषु स युक्तः कृत्स्नकर्मकृत् ॥

तोचि मनुष्यांतू जाण । सकळ कर्माचा निधान । तोचि योगयुक्तु पावन । कृतकृत्यु तो ॥

"Know him alone to be wise among men; he is the storehouse of all actions; he is the holy one joined in Yoga, and he has fulfilled his life's purpose."

मनुष्यांतू Noun
Manushyantu
माणसांमध्ये
Among humans
निधान Noun
Nidhan
साठा किंवा स्थान
Repository or treasure
योगयुक्तु Adjective
Yogayuktu
योगाने युक्त असलेला
United in Yoga
पावन Adjective
Pavan
पवित्र
Holy or pure
कृतकृत्यु Adjective
Krutakrutyu
ज्याचे कार्य पूर्ण झाले आहे असा
One who has fulfilled his purpose

💡 Meaning

He is the wise one among men, the repository of all actions, the holy one united in Yoga, and the one who has accomplished everything.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj interprets that a person who realizes the soul is a non-doer even while the body performs actions, and understands that even physical stillness can be 'action' if the ego remains, is truly wise. Such a person is liberated from the cycle of cause and effect. They perform all duties with a sense of detachment, making them a 'Krutakrutyu'—one who has achieved the ultimate goal of human life.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice 'selfless action' in your career or studies. Focus on the quality of your work rather than obsessing over the rewards or feeding your ego, which leads to mental peace and success.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a wise person who understands the true nature of action and inaction as taught by Lord Krishna.

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