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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 36

तैसेचि अवाच्यवादांही । बहुत बोलती जे कांही । तेणें दुःख होईल कीं पाहीं । मरणाहुनि ॥ ३६ ॥

"Likewise, they will speak many unspeakable words; see, that will cause more pain than death."

अवाच्यवादांही Noun
avācyavādāṃhī
न बोलण्यासारखे शब्द
unspeakable words
बहुत Adjective
bahuta
पुष्कळ
many
बोलती Verb
bolatī
बोलतात
speak
दुःख Noun
duḥkha
वेदना
pain
मरणाहुनि Noun
maraṇāhuni
मृत्यू पेक्षा
than death

💡 Meaning

Similarly, they will say many unspeakable things about you, which will cause you more pain than death itself.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj interprets Krishna's advice regarding the psychological impact of dishonor. For a warrior like Arjuna, who has always been respected for his bravery, the 'avachyavada' (unspeakable insults) from enemies would be unbearable. The verse emphasizes that for a person of honor, social ridicule and the questioning of one's capabilities are far more painful than physical death. It serves as a reminder to stand firm in one's duty to protect one's integrity and legacy.

🎯 Practical Application

Avoiding one's duty leads to a loss of respect. For instance, if a professional abandons a project due to fear, the resulting loss of credibility and the criticism from peers are more damaging to their character than the effort required to complete the task.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the social consequences of Arjuna abandoning his duty, emphasizing that dishonor is worse than death.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 188

म्हणोनि कर्माचेनि आधारे । जो कर्मशून्यत्व आचरे । तोचि कर्मयोगी साचोकारें । जगीं जाणावा ॥ १८८ ॥

"Therefore, he who practices actionlessness through the support of action, know him to be the true Karma Yogi in this world."

कर्माचेनि Noun
karmacheni
कर्माच्या
of action
आधारे Noun
adhare
आधाराने
with the support
कर्मशून्यत्व Noun
karmashunyatva
कर्माचा अभाव (अहंकाररहित अवस्था)
actionlessness
आचरे Verb
achare
आचरण करतो
practices
साचोकारें Adverb
sachokare
खरोखर
truly
जगीं Noun
jagi
जगात
in the world

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one who practices actionlessness through the support of action, know him to be the true Karma Yogi in this world.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains that true renunciation is not the physical abandonment of work, but the inner state of being a non-doer. A person who performs their duties using the physical body and senses as instruments, but remains free from the ego of 'I am the doer' and the desire for results, is the one who has truly mastered actionlessness. Such a person is recognized as a true Karma Yogi in the world.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, focus on delivering your best performance as a duty to your role, rather than being obsessed with the praise or rewards. This detachment leads to excellence without anxiety.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar defines the true nature of a Karma Yogi who remains detached while performing actions.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 15

तैसें सुख आणि दुःख । मानूनि जे सम्यक् । न घेती बाधु देख । द्वंद्वाचा जो ॥

तैसे सुख आणि दुःख । मानूनि जे सम्यक् । न घेती बाधु देख । द्वंद्वाचा जो ॥

"Similarly, he who treats pleasure and pain alike and is not affected by these dualities, is the one who remains steady."

तैसें Adverb
Taisē
त्याप्रमाणे
In that manner
सुख Noun
Sukha
आनंद
Happiness
दुःख Noun
Duḥkha
कष्ट किंवा वेदना
Sorrow or Pain
मानूनि Verb
Mānūni
मानून किंवा समजून
Considering
सम्यक् Adverb
Samyak
समान किंवा योग्य प्रकारे
Equally or properly
बाधु Noun
Bādhu
बाधा किंवा त्रास
Affliction or disturbance
द्वंद्वाचा Noun
Dvandvācā
जोडीचा (सुख-दुःख)
Of the dualities

💡 Meaning

One who treats pleasure and pain as equal and is not disturbed by these dualities is a truly wise person.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced mind. He states that a person who treats both pleasure and pain as equal and does not let these dualities affect their inner peace is the one who truly understands the nature of reality. Such a person transcends the limitations of the physical world and becomes eligible for spiritual liberation (Moksha).

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practice staying calm during both success and failure. For example, if you win a competition, don't become arrogant; if you lose, don't become depressed. Maintain your focus on your duty.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the concept of equanimity and how a person should remain unaffected by the dualities of the material world.

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