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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 39

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांतें न दमिजे । तरी विषयसुख न सेविजे । आणि मन हें न जिंकिजे । तरी न होय ॥ ३९ ॥

"Therefore, if the senses are not subdued, if the pleasures of the objects are not avoided, and if this mind is not conquered, then it (liberation) does not happen."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियांतें Noun
Indriyante
इंद्रियांना
To the senses
दमिजे Verb
Damije
दमन करावे / ताबा ठेवावा
To restrain or control
विषयसुख Noun
Vishaysukh
इंद्रियांचे भोग किंवा सुख
Sensual pleasures
सेविजे Verb
Sevije
उपभोग घेणे
To enjoy or consume
जिंकिजे Verb
Jinkije
जिंकावे
To conquer

💡 Meaning

Therefore, if the senses are not controlled, if sensual pleasures are not renounced, and if the mind is not conquered, then liberation is not possible.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that spiritual realization is unattainable without rigorous self-discipline. He asserts that if one does not restrain the senses from worldly distractions and fails to master the wandering mind, the goal of liberation remains out of reach. It highlights that internal mastery over one's desires is the true path to peace, rather than mere external renunciation.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, this applies to focus. For example, a professional cannot achieve their targets if they are constantly distracted by temporary impulses. Success requires disciplining the senses and focusing the mind on the task at hand.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of controlling the senses and the mind as a prerequisite for spiritual liberation.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 233

म्हणौनि तूं पां धनुर्धरा | या कर्मातें न संडवे सर्वथा | परि फळाची आशा सांडूनि | आचरावें || २३३ ||

"Therefore, O Archer, do not ever abandon action; but perform it by renouncing the hope for its fruit."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
धनुर्धरा Noun
Dhanurdhara
अर्जुना (धनुष्य धारण करणाऱ्या)
O Archer (Arjuna)
कर्मातें Noun
Karmate
कर्माचा / कामाचा
To the action / duty
संडवे Verb
Sandave
त्याग करावा / सोडावे
Should abandon
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे / कधीही
In every way / Always
आशा Noun
Aasha
अपेक्षा / इच्छा
Desire / Expectation
आचरावें Verb
Aacharave
आचरण करावे / करावे
Should perform / practice

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not abandon your duties at all; instead, perform them while letting go of the desire for the results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that total renunciation of action is neither possible nor desirable for a seeker. The secret to spiritual liberation lies not in avoiding work, but in transforming the attitude towards work. By surrendering the desire for specific outcomes (Nishkama Karma), one remains untouched by the binding nature of actions. This verse serves as a bridge between worldly duties and spiritual growth.

🎯 Practical Application

A professional should focus on delivering the best quality of work (action) rather than being constantly distracted by thoughts of a promotion or bonus (fruit).

📌 Context

In the context of the Bhagavad Gita's third chapter, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains to Arjuna that performing one's duty is essential, but the attachment to the results is what causes bondage.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 57

म्हणौनि कर्मे तरी कीजती । परि फळाची आशा न धरिजे चित्तीं । जैसीं बीजें भाजिलीं न रुजती । तैसे कर्म जाणावें ॥

म्हणून कर्मे तर करावीत, पण फळाची आशा मनात धरू नये. ज्याप्रमाणे भाजलेली बीजे रुजत नाहीत, त्याप्रमाणे ते कर्म समजावे.

"Therefore, actions should indeed be performed, but the hope for fruit should not be held in the mind. Know that such action is like seeds that, once roasted, do not sprout."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
कीजती Verb
Kijati
करावीत
Should be done
चित्तीं Noun
Chitti
मनात
In the mind
भाजिलीं Adjective
Bhajili
भाजलेली
Roasted
रुजती Verb
Rujati
उगवणे
To sprout
जाणावें Verb
Janave
समजावे
Should be known

💡 Meaning

Perform your duties but do not desire the results. Just as roasted seeds cannot sprout, actions done without attachment do not bind you.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elucidates the essence of Karma Yoga. He suggests that one must perform their duties (Karma) but without any attachment to the results (Phala). He uses a powerful agricultural metaphor: just as seeds that have been roasted or parched lose their ability to germinate and sprout into a plant, actions performed without the desire for rewards do not bind the individual to the cycle of cause and effect (Samsara). Such 'roasted' actions do not create new 'Samskaras' or karmic debts, leading the seeker toward spiritual liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

A professional should focus on delivering high-quality work rather than constantly worrying about a promotion or bonus. This focus leads to excellence without the anxiety of outcomes.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the concept of selfless action using the metaphor of roasted seeds.

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