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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 120

जेणें देहाभिमानु सांडिला । जो फळाशेवेगळा जाहला । तो कर्मामाजीं वर्तला । तरी अलिप्तु ॥ १२० ॥

जेणे देहाभिमान सांडिला । जो फळाशेवेगळा झाला । तो कर्मामध्ये वर्तला । तरी अलिप्त ॥ १२० ॥

"He who has abandoned body-consciousness and is free from the desire for results, remains untouched even while performing actions."

देहाभिमानु Noun
Dehabhimanu
देहाचा अहंकार
Body-ego
सांडिला Verb
Sandila
त्यागला
Abandoned
फळाशेवेगळा Adjective
Phalashevegala
फळाच्या इच्छेविना
Free from desire for fruits
कर्मामाजीं Noun
Karmamaji
कर्मामध्ये
In actions
वर्तला Verb
Vartala
वागला
Acted
अलिप्तु Adjective
Aliptu
अलिप्त
Detached

💡 Meaning

One who has renounced the ego of the body and has become free from the desire for fruits, remains detached even while performing actions.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

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.

🎯 Practical Application

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.

📌 Context

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

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 46

म्हणोनि उचितें कर्मे । तूं आचरे पां निभ्रमे । जेणें पाविजे परमे । पुरुषार्थातें ॥

"Therefore, perform your rightful duties without any doubt; by doing so, one attains the supreme goal of life."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचितें Adjective
Ucitēṃ
योग्य किंवा विहित
Appropriate or prescribed
आचरे Verb
Ācarē
आचरण कर किंवा कर
Perform or practice
निभ्रमे Adverb
Nibhrame
संशय न धरता
Without any doubt
पुरुषार्थातें Noun
Puruṣārthātēṃ
जीवनाचे सर्वोच्च ध्येय (मोक्ष)
The ultimate goal of life

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform your prescribed duties without any doubt, as this will lead you to the supreme goal of life.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar advises Arjuna to perform his prescribed duties (Swadharma) without any hesitation or doubt. He emphasizes that action performed with a clear mind and without attachment to the results leads an individual to 'Purushartha'—the ultimate spiritual goal. Instead of renouncing action, one should refine the motive behind the action to attain perfection.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, focus entirely on the quality of your task without being distracted by the fear of failure or the greed for rewards.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that performing one's rightful duties without confusion is the path to liberation.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 196

म्हणोनि जे जे उचित । आणि प्रसंगें पावे प्राप्त । तें कर्म न संडीं गा निभ्रांत । विहित म्हणोनि ॥

"Therefore, whatever is appropriate and comes to you by occasion, do not abandon that action, for it is ordained."

उचित Adjective
Uchita
योग्य
Appropriate/Proper
प्रसंगें Adverb
Prasange
वेळेनुसार/परिस्थितीनुसार
According to occasion
प्राप्त Adjective
Prapta
मिळालेले/वाट्याला आलेले
Obtained/Received
संडीं Verb
Sandi
टाकू नकोस/सोडू नकोस
Do not abandon
निभ्रांत Adverb
Nibhranta
नक्कीच/शंका न बाळगता
Undoubtedly/Certainly
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले/कर्तव्य
Prescribed/Ordained

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not abandon any duty that is appropriate and comes to you by occasion, knowing it is your prescribed task.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that one should never abandon duties that are appropriate and come naturally to them as per the situation. These 'Vihita' (prescribed) actions should be performed with absolute certainty and without doubt. Instead of seeking inaction, one should find perfection through the selfless performance of their designated roles in life.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, if a task is assigned to you that fits your role, you should complete it diligently rather than avoiding it. For example, a doctor treating a patient during an emergency is performing their 'Vihita' karma.

📌 Context

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

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