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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 101

कर्मणो ह्यपि बोद्धव्यं बोद्धव्यं च विकर्मणः । अकर्मणश्च बोद्धव्यं गहना कर्मणो गतिः ॥

म्हणौनि कर्माचें रूप ओळखावें । अकर्माचेंही जाणावें । आणि विकर्माचेंही पाहावें । पूर्णपणें ॥

"Therefore, one should recognize the nature of action, know about inaction, and also observe forbidden action completely."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇōni
म्हणून
Therefore
कर्माचें Noun
Karmācēṃ
कर्माचे
of action
रूप Noun
Rūpa
स्वरूप
nature/form
ओळखावें Verb
Oḷakhāvēṃ
ओळखावे / ओळखून घ्यावे
should recognize
अकर्माचें Noun
Akarmācēṃ
अकर्माचे (निष्काम कर्माचे)
of inaction/selfless action
विकर्माचें Noun
Vikarmācēṃ
वाईट किंवा निषिद्ध कर्माचे
of forbidden action
पूर्णपणें Adverb
Pūrṇapaṇēṃ
संपूर्णपणे
completely

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one must understand the true nature of action, recognize the nature of inaction, and also clearly perceive the nature of forbidden action.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the Sanskrit verse from the Gita, emphasizing that the path of action is mysterious. One must clearly distinguish between 'Karma' (prescribed duties), 'Vikarma' (prohibited or sinful actions), and 'Akarma' (inaction or action performed without attachment). Understanding these nuances is vital for a seeker to remain untainted by the bonds of worldly existence.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, distinguish between your duty (Karma), unethical shortcuts (Vikarma), and working with a sense of detachment (Akarma). For example, earning money through hard work is Karma, but through fraud is Vikarma.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the complexity of distinguishing between right action, wrong action, and inaction.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 202

म्हणौनि जे जे उचित । आणि अवसरेंकरूनि प्राप्त । तें कर्म न संडीं गा उचित । आचरें वेगीं ॥

"Therefore, whatever is appropriate and has come to you by occasion, do not abandon that proper action; perform it with diligence."

उचित Adjective
Uchita
योग्य किंवा विहित
Appropriate or right
अवसरेंकरूनि Adverb
Avasarekaruni
प्रसंगानुसार किंवा वेळेनुसार
According to the occasion
प्राप्त Adjective
Prapta
मिळालेले किंवा समोर आलेले
Obtained or encountered
संडीं Verb
Sandi
टाकू नकोस किंवा सोडू नकोस
Do not abandon
आचरें Verb
Achare
आचरण कर किंवा कर
Perform or practice
वेगीं Adverb
Vegi
त्वरेने किंवा उत्साहाने
Quickly or with zeal

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever duty is appropriate and comes to you naturally according to the situation, do not abandon it. Perform that duty with diligence and speed.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the concept of 'Sahaja Karma' or situational duty. He suggests that one should not look for extraordinary tasks but should focus on what is 'Uchita' (right/appropriate) and 'Prapta' (presented by the current moment). By performing these duties promptly and without attachment, one aligns with the cosmic order. It is a call to action against procrastination and escapism, teaching that divinity is found in the perfection of one's immediate responsibilities.

🎯 Practical Application

If a student sees a classmate struggling with a topic they understand well, helping them is an 'appropriate duty presented by the occasion.' Instead of ignoring it or delaying, one should act immediately to help, treating it as their primary duty.

📌 Context

In the commentary on the Bhagavad Gita, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains to Arjuna how a seeker should perform their worldly duties without attachment.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 89

तस्मादज्ञानसम्भूतं हृत्स्थं ज्ञानअसिनात्मनः । छित्त्वैनं संशयं योगमातिष्ठोत्तिष्ठ भारत ॥

म्हणोनि अज्ञानापासोनि जाहला । हा संशयो हृदयीं संचला । तो ज्ञानशस्त्रें आपुलां । संहारु कीजे ॥ ८९ ॥

"Therefore, this doubt that has arisen from ignorance and is settled in the heart, should be destroyed with the weapon of knowledge."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
अज्ञानापासोनि Noun
Ajnanapasoni
अज्ञानापासून
From ignorance
संशयो Noun
Sanshayo
संशय किंवा शंका
Doubt
हृदयीं Noun
Hrudayi
मनात किंवा अंतःकरणात
In the heart or mind
ज्ञानशस्त्रें Noun
Jnanashastre
ज्ञानाच्या शस्त्राने
With the weapon of knowledge
संहारु Noun
Sanharu
नाश किंवा विनाश
Destruction
कीजे Verb
Kije
करावा
Should be done

💡 Meaning

Therefore, destroy this doubt residing in your heart, which has arisen from ignorance, by using the weapon of your own knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj interprets the concluding advice of the fourth chapter of the Gita. He emphasizes that doubt is the offspring of ignorance and resides deep within the psyche, paralyzing action. The only way to overcome this internal conflict is through 'Jnana' (Knowledge). By using the metaphorical sword of wisdom, one must cut through the confusion to establish oneself in Yoga and perform one's duty with clarity.

🎯 Practical Application

When you feel hesitant or doubtful about your goals, instead of overthinking, seek correct information and clarity. Use that knowledge to eliminate uncertainty and take decisive action.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna advises Arjuna to slay the doubt born of ignorance using the sword of self-knowledge.

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