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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 67

म्हणौनि कर्माचिया स्थिती । जे अकर्मता पाहाती । तेचि पूर्ण जाणती । योगयुक्त ॥ ६७ ॥

म्हणून कर्माच्या ठिकाणी जे अकर्म पाहतात, तेच पूर्ण ज्ञानी आणि योगयुक्त आहेत.

"Therefore, those who see inaction in action are the ones who truly understand and are established in Yoga."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
therefore
कर्माचिया Noun
Karmachiya
कर्माच्या
of action
स्थिती Noun
Sthiti
अवस्थेत
state or condition
अकर्मता Noun
Akarmata
कर्माचा अभाव किंवा निष्कामता
inaction or selfless action
पाहाती Verb
Pahati
पाहतात
observe or see
जाणती Verb
Janati
जाणतात किंवा ओळखतात
know or understand
योगयुक्त Adjective
Yogayukta
योगाशी जोडलेला
united in Yoga

💡 Meaning

Therefore, those who perceive inaction within the state of action are the ones who possess complete knowledge and are truly united in Yoga.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elucidates the paradox of 'inaction in action'. A person who performs their duties without the ego of being the 'doer' and without attachment to the results is considered truly wise. Such a person remains untouched by the bonds of karma, even while being physically active in the world. This state of being is called 'Akarmata' (inaction), where the soul remains a witness while the body performs its natural functions.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, perform your tasks as a duty without letting your ego take credit. For example, a parent caring for a child out of pure love without expecting anything in return is practicing 'inaction in action'.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the profound concept of seeing inaction within action, which is the hallmark of a true Yogi.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 104

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । हें अंतःकरण जेणें विखें । सांडिलें तेंचि निकें । स्थिर जाणावें ॥ १०४ ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, listen; the mind that has cast off the poison of worldly desires is the one to be known as truly steady."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
अंतःकरण Noun
Antahkaran
मन किंवा अंतरात्मा
Mind or inner self
विखें Noun
Vikhe
विषयांचे विष
Poison of sensory objects
सांडिलें Verb
Sandile
त्याग केला किंवा सोडले
Abandoned or discarded
निकें Adverb
Nike
खरोखर किंवा उत्तम प्रकारे
Truly or properly
स्थिर Adjective
Sthira
अढळ किंवा शांत
Steady or stable

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; know that the mind which has completely abandoned the poison of sensory desires is the one that is truly steady.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the primary obstacle to a steady intellect is the 'poison' of sensory attachments. He instructs Arjuna that true mental stability is achieved only when the heart is purged of worldly cravings. The use of the word 'Vikhe' (poison) signifies that just as poison destroys the body, sensory obsession destroys spiritual progress. A person who has successfully discarded these mental distractions is recognized as having a truly firm and enlightened intellect.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this teaches us the importance of 'digital detox' or focus. For instance, when a student decides to ignore the 'poison' of constant social media notifications to focus on their studies, they are practicing the stability of mind mentioned here.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the final characteristic of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 270

यद्यदाचरति श्रेष्ठस्तत्तदेवेतरो जनः । स यत्प्रमाणं कुरुते लोकस्तदनुवर्तते ॥

म्हणौनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही कीजे । मग तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । लोकांतरीं ॥ २७० ॥

"Therefore, whatever a capable person does, the same is done by others; and that alone is accepted as a standard in the world."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthē̃
श्रेष्ठ किंवा समर्थ व्यक्तीने
By the capable or great person
कीजे Verb
Kījē
करावे किंवा केले जाते
Is done
इतरींही Pronoun
Itarī̃hī
इतर लोकांनी सुद्धा
By others also
प्रमाण Noun
Pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or Authority
लोकांतरीं Noun
Lōkāntarī̃
जगामध्ये
In the world

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, other people also do. Whatever standard they set, the world follows that.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the actions of leaders or realized souls serve as a blueprint for the masses. Since common people tend to imitate those they admire, a wise person must perform their duties with diligence and detachment. If a leader sets a high standard of conduct, the entire society naturally moves towards righteousness. This concept highlights that 'example is better than precept.'

🎯 Practical Application

In a corporate setting, if a CEO practices transparency and hard work, the employees are likely to adopt the same values. Leading by example is the most effective way to influence a community's culture.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the social responsibility of a wise person to lead by example.

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