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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 72

तरी अर्जुना हे ऐकें । जे प्रज्ञा स्थिरु होय कौतुकें । जेथ संशयाचें न टिके । नांवही कांहीं ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, listen to this: where the intellect becomes steady effortlessly, there the name of doubt does not remain at all."

प्रज्ञा Noun
Pragya
बुद्धी
Intellect
स्थिरु Adjective
Sthiru
अढळ
Steady
कौतुकें Adverb
Kautuke
सहजपणे
Effortlessly
संशयाचें Noun
Sanshayache
शंकेचे
Of doubt
ऐकें Verb
Aike
श्रवण कर
Listen
टिके Verb
Tike
राहते
Remains

💡 Meaning

Arjuna, listen to this: when the intellect becomes naturally steady, not even a trace of doubt remains.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of 'Sthitaprajna' (one with steady wisdom). He emphasizes that once the intellect is anchored in the Truth, it happens so naturally (Kautuke) that even the trace of doubt cannot exist. It is a state of absolute clarity where the dualities of the mind are dissolved. The light of wisdom dispels the darkness of uncertainty, leaving the seeker in a state of blissful stability.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when we have complete clarity about our goals, distractions and doubts naturally fade away. For instance, a well-prepared athlete performs without second-guessing their moves because their focus is unwavering and their mind is steady.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the state of steady wisdom to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 50

म्हणौनि तूं आतां । सांडीं हे विवंचना पांडुसुता । होईं गा सावधु चित्ता । स्वधर्मीं या ॥ ५० ॥

"Therefore, now give up this deliberation, O son of Pandu; be alert in your mind towards your own duty."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
सांडीं Verb
Sandi
सोडून दे
Give up / Abandon
विवंचना Noun
Vivanchana
चिंता किंवा विचार
Deliberation or Worry
पांडुसुता Noun
Pandusuta
पांडूचा पुत्र (अर्जुन)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)
सावधु Adjective
Savadhu
जागृत किंवा सावध
Alert or Attentive
स्वधर्मीं Noun
Swadharmi
स्वतःच्या कर्तव्यात
In one's own duty

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, give up this worry and be attentive towards your own duty.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of mental clarity in performing one's duty. He tells Arjuna to abandon all 'Vivanchana' (mental deliberations or doubts) that hinder action. The essence of Karma Yoga is to be 'Savadhu' (alert and mindful) while performing 'Swadharma' (one's own duty). By being fully present in the task at hand, one transcends the anxieties of the results.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, instead of worrying about promotions or competition, focusing entirely on the quality of your current project is the application of this teaching.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar advises Arjuna to stop overthinking and focus on his inherent duty.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 121

म्हणौनि जे जे उचित । आणि अवसरेंकरूनि प्राप्त । तें कर्म आचरतां विहित । न सांडिजे गा ॥ १२१ ॥

"Therefore, whatever is appropriate and has come to you by occasion, do not abandon that prescribed duty while performing it."

म्हणौनि Adverb
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य
Appropriate
अवसरेंकरूनि Adverb
Avasarēṅkarūni
वेळेनुसार किंवा प्रसंगानुसार
According to the occasion
प्राप्त Adjective
Prāpta
मिळालेले किंवा वाट्याला आलेले
Obtained
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले
Prescribed
सांडिजे Verb
Sāṇḍijē
सोडावे
Should be abandoned

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should not abandon the performance of prescribed duties that are appropriate and have come naturally according to the occasion.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of adhering to one's duties. He advises that whatever is appropriate ('Ucita') and whatever comes to us by the virtue of time or situation ('Avasare') should be performed as a sacred duty ('Vihita'). One should not abandon these actions out of laziness or confusion. Performing these duties with a sense of responsibility and without attachment to the results is the essence of Karma Yoga.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, if a task is assigned to you that falls within your responsibility, completing it with integrity instead of avoiding it is the practical application of this teaching.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's natural and prescribed duties without attachment.

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