🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a liberated soul. When an individual transcends the 'I am the body' identification, the root of desire is destroyed. Such a person may engage in various worldly activities for the welfare of society, but because there is no ego or desire for personal gain, the actions do not create any karmic bondage. They remain spiritually free and untouched by the dualities of success and failure, much like a lotus leaf in water.

Apply this by focusing on your effort rather than the outcome. For instance, while working on a project, focus on doing your best for the team's success rather than just seeking personal praise or a promotion. This detachment leads to peace of mind.

Lord Krishna explains the characteristics of a person who has attained spiritual knowledge and performs actions without attachment.

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of performing one's duty (Dharma). He suggests that one should not abandon the actions that are appropriate and have come to them naturally through circumstances. Even for a realized soul, it is essential to perform these prescribed duties to set a righteous example for the rest of society, ensuring social and moral order.

In a professional setting, if a task is assigned to you that falls within your responsibility and is ethically right, you should complete it diligently rather than avoiding it. This is the practical application of performing 'Vihit Karma'.

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a person should act in the world by performing their natural duties without attachment.

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of sense control (Indriya-Nigraha). He argues that trying to control the mind directly is difficult, but controlling the senses leads to natural mental stability. He uses a powerful metaphor of a tree: if the root of a tree is destroyed or diseased, the entire tree eventually withers away. Similarly, the senses are the roots through which the mind feeds on worldly desires. By conquering the senses, the 'tree' of worldly attachment and mental restlessness naturally dries up, allowing the seeker to rest in the self.

To achieve focus in any task, first eliminate external distractions. For example, if you want to focus on work, keep your phone away. Once the sensory input from the phone is cut off, your mind will naturally settle into the task at hand without much effort.

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the method of achieving mental stability by controlling the senses using the metaphor of a tree.