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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 5

तरी उचित कर्म सांडिजे । आणि नैष्कर्म्य होइजे । हे न घडे गा सहजे । अर्जुना पां ॥

तरी उचित कर्म सोडावे आणि कर्मशून्य व्हावे, हे अर्जुना, सहज शक्य नाही.

"Therefore, to abandon proper action and become actionless, this does not happen easily, O Arjuna."

उचित Adjective
uchita
योग्य किंवा विहित
proper or prescribed
सांडिजे Verb
sandije
सोडून द्यावे
should be abandoned
नैष्कर्म्य Noun
naishkarmya
कर्मशून्यता
state of non-action
सहजे Adverb
sahaje
सहजपणे
easily
घडे Verb
ghade
घडते किंवा शक्य होते
happens or is possible

💡 Meaning

O Arjuna, it is not naturally possible to abandon prescribed duties and attain a state of total inaction.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that as long as one is bound by the physical body and the three Gunas (qualities) of nature, complete cessation of action is impossible. Even if one attempts to sit still, the mind, breath, and internal biological processes continue. Therefore, true liberation is not found in escaping physical work, but in performing one's duties without ego or attachment to results.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we cannot run away from our responsibilities. For example, instead of quitting a job because it is stressful, one should learn to perform it with a balanced mind, understanding it as a necessary duty towards society and self.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Krishna's teaching that total cessation of action is impossible for any living being.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 4

तरी संन्यासु आणि कर्मयोगु । हा एकचि कीं पां मार्गु । कीं भिन्न हे दोन्ही योगु । सांगा मज ॥ ४ ॥

Tari sanyasu ani karmayogu | ha ekachi ki pa margu | ki bhinna he donhi yogu | sanga maja || 4 ||

"Is Sanyasa and Karma Yoga one path? Or are these two different yogas? Please tell me."

संन्यासु Noun
Sanyasu
संन्यास (कर्माचा त्याग)
Renunciation
कर्मयोगु Noun
Karmayogu
फळाची अपेक्षा न ठेवता केलेले कर्म
Yoga of Action
मार्ग Noun
Margu
रस्ता किंवा पद्धत
Path
भिन्न Adjective
Bhinna
वेगळे
Different
सांगा Verb
Sanga
सांगणे किंवा स्पष्ट करणे
Tell or Explain
मज Pronoun
Maja
मला
To me

💡 Meaning

Tell me whether Sanyasa and Karma Yoga are one and the same path, or are they different?

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Arjuna expresses his confusion to Lord Krishna. Sanyasa refers to the renunciation of actions, while Karma Yoga refers to performing actions without attachment to results. Arjuna wants to know if these two paths are essentially the same or if they are distinct routes to spiritual realization. It reflects the seeker's quest for a definitive and clear direction when faced with multiple spiritual disciplines.

🎯 Practical Application

Seek clarity from a mentor when confused between two beneficial options. Example: Asking a teacher which study method is more effective for long-term retention.

📌 Context

Arjuna asks Krishna for clarification regarding the difference between Sanyasa and Karma Yoga.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 275

जैसा पूर्ण सरितां-भरीं । समुद्रु न चळे थोंकु ही न करी । तैसा काम-प्रवेशु अंतरीं । क्षोभु न संपादी ॥

"As the ocean, though filled with the waters of all rivers, remains steady and does not overflow, so does the man into whose heart all desires enter without causing any agitation."

सरितां-भरीं Noun
saritāṃ-bharīṃ
नद्यांच्या प्रवाहाने
by the flow of rivers
समुद्रु Noun
samudru
सागर
ocean
थोंकु Noun
thoṃku
मर्यादा सोडणे
overflowing or agitation
काम-प्रवेशु Noun
kāma-praveśu
इच्छांचा शिरकाव
entry of desires
क्षोभु Noun
kṣobhu
अस्वस्थता किंवा विकार
agitation or disturbance
संपादी Verb
saṃpādī
निर्माण करणे
produces or achieves

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains steady and does not overflow despite being filled by rivers, a person whose mind remains calm despite the entry of desires is truly wise.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj illustrates the state of a 'Sthitaprajna' (one with steady wisdom). Just as the ocean remains undisturbed and does not overflow despite being filled by numerous rivers from all sides, a wise person remains calm and unaffected even when various desires or external sensory objects enter their mind. Their inner peace is absolute and independent of external circumstances.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, maintain composure like the ocean when faced with criticism or stress. For example, staying calm during a high-pressure meeting instead of reacting impulsively.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the stability of a realized soul using the metaphor of an ocean.

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