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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 82

तरी कर्मामाजीं अकर्म । आणि अकर्मीं जेथ कर्म । देखिजे तेंचि परम । ज्ञान जाण ॥

"Seeing inaction in action and action in inaction; know that this alone is the supreme knowledge."

कर्मामाजीं Noun

karmāmājīṃ

कर्मामध्ये

In action

अकर्म Noun

akarma

कर्माचा अभाव / निष्कामता

Inaction / Actionlessness

देखिजे Verb

dekhije

पाहणे / ओळखणे

To see / perceive

परम Adjective

parama

श्रेष्ठ / सर्वोच्च

Supreme / Highest

जाण Verb

jāṇa

समज / जाणून घे

Know / Understand

आणि Conjunction

āṇi

आणि

And

जेथ Adverb

jetha

जेथे

Where

💡 Meaning

To see inaction in action and action in inaction is the highest form of knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar delves into the philosophy of Karma Yoga. He explains that a wise person perceives 'inaction' (the absence of ego or doership) even while performing intense physical 'action'. Conversely, they recognize that mere physical stillness is still 'action' if the mind is engaged in desires or thoughts. True knowledge lies in understanding this subtle distinction and remaining detached from the fruits of labor.

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your daily duties with full dedication but without the ego of being the 'doer'. For example, a student studying hard for the sake of learning rather than just being obsessed with the final rank.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the profound paradox of action and inaction as taught by Lord Krishna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 256

आपूर्यमाणमचलप्रतिष्ठं समुद्रमापः प्रविशन्ति यद्वत् । तद्वत्कामा यं प्रविशन्ति सर्वे स शान्तिमाप्नोति न कामकामी ॥

जैसा समुद्रु भरला । तरी न सांडी आपुली वेला । तैसा तोही संतोखला । क्षोभु न पावे ॥

"As the ocean remains unmoved even when filled by waters, so does the man of steady wisdom remain peaceful despite all desires entering him."

समुद्रु Noun

Samudru

सागर

Ocean

सांडी Verb

Sandi

सोडणे

To leave or abandon

वेला Noun

Vela

मर्यादा किंवा किनारा

Boundary or shore

संतोखला Adjective

Santokhala

समाधानी किंवा तृप्त

Satisfied or content

क्षोभु Noun

Kshobhu

अस्वस्थता किंवा खळबळ

Agitation or disturbance

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean, though being filled by waters from all sides, remains steady and does not cross its boundaries, similarly, a wise person remains peaceful and undisturbed despite all desires entering them.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the equanimity of a self-realized soul. Just as the ocean is constantly replenished by various rivers yet never overflows or loses its composure, a person of steady wisdom remains unaffected by the influx of sensory desires or external circumstances. Their inner peace is so profound and rooted in the self that external changes cannot cause any mental agitation.

🎯 Practical Application

Maintain emotional stability in both success and failure. For example, a professional should remain calm and focused whether a project succeeds brilliantly or faces unexpected challenges, mirroring the ocean's depth.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the stability of a wise person by comparing them to the vast and steady ocean.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 18

तरी हे साचोकारें । जे शरीरें नाशवंतें निर्धारें । आणि अविनाशी तें अक्षरें । आत्मतत्त्व ॥ १८ ॥

"Truly, these bodies are known to be perishable, but the soul is eternal and indestructible."

साचोकारें Adverb

sāchokāreṃ

नक्कीच किंवा खरोखर

truly or certainly

नाशवंतें Adjective

nāśavaṃteṃ

नष्ट होणारे

perishable

निर्धारें Adverb

nirdhāreṃ

निश्चयाने किंवा खात्रीने

with certainty

अविनाशी Adjective

avināśī

कधीही नष्ट न होणारे

indestructible

अक्षरें Adjective

akṣareṃ

ज्याचा क्षय होत नाही असे

imperishable

आत्मतत्त्व Noun

ātmatattva

आत्म्याचे स्वरूप

the principle of soul

💡 Meaning

The body is definitely perishable, but the soul within it is eternal and indestructible.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the dual nature of existence: the physical body (Sharira) and the soul (Atman). He asserts that while the body is bound by time and will eventually perish, the soul is 'Akshara'—beyond decay and destruction. This realization helps one overcome the fear of death and attachment to the physical form, leading to spiritual liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when facing physical loss or aging, understanding that our core essence is eternal helps reduce anxiety and fosters mental resilience. For example, just as we discard old clothes for new ones, the soul transitions through bodies.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the distinction between the perishable body and the eternal soul to Arjuna. Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on this in Marathi.

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