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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 208

म्हणौनि कर्मे तरी कीजती। परि तीं कर्तेपणा न येती। जैसा सूर्यु न शिवे राती। तैसे होय॥

म्हणून कर्मे तर केली जातात, पण ती कर्तेपणाला येत नाहीत; ज्याप्रमाणे सूर्य रात्रीला स्पर्श करत नाही, त्याप्रमाणे हे होते.

"Therefore, actions are indeed performed, but they do not lead to the sense of being the doer; just as the sun is never touched by the night, so it is."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
कीजती Verb
Kījatī
केली जातात
Are performed
कर्तेपणा Noun
Kartēpaṇā
कर्तेपणाचा भाव / अहंकार
Sense of doership
सूर्यु Noun
Sūryu
सूर्य
Sun
शिवे Verb
Śivē
स्पर्श करणे
To touch
राती Noun
Rātī
रात्र
Night

💡 Meaning

Therefore, actions are performed, but they do not result in a sense of doership; just as the sun never touches the night, so it happens.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar illustrates the concept of selfless action. He explains that a realized soul continues to perform worldly duties, yet remains untouched by the ego of being the 'doer'. He uses a powerful metaphor: just as the sun is the source of light and is never touched by darkness or night, the actions of a wise person do not create any karmic bondage because they lack the 'I' consciousness. The action happens through them, but they are not bound by it.

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your daily tasks with full dedication but without the pride of 'I did this.' For example, when helping someone, do it as a natural act of kindness rather than seeking recognition or feeling superior to others.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a realized soul remains untouched by the bondage of actions, using the metaphor of the sun and night.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 132

जैसा पूर्ण सरितेचा ओघ । मिळे समुद्राचा मार्ग । परी तो समुद्रु न सांडी वेग । मर्यादा आपली ॥ १३२ ॥

"As the full flow of rivers meets the ocean, yet the ocean does not abandon its limits or its speed."

सरितेचा Noun
saritecha
नदीचा
of the river
ओघ Noun
ogh
प्रवाह
flow
समुद्रु Noun
samudru
सागर
ocean
सांडी Verb
sandi
सोडणे
to abandon
मर्यादा Noun
maryada
सीमा
boundary
वेग Noun
veg
गती किंवा जोर
speed or force

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains within its boundaries even when full rivers flow into it, a wise person remains steady despite external influences.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that just as the ocean remains undisturbed despite countless rivers flowing into it, a person of steady wisdom remains unaffected by sensory desires or external circumstances. The ocean does not overflow its boundaries when rivers join it; similarly, the mind of a sage remains anchored in the self, regardless of the worldly experiences that come his way. This illustrates the pinnacle of emotional and spiritual maturity.

🎯 Practical Application

Maintain emotional balance in both success and failure. Example: Staying humble after a big promotion instead of becoming arrogant, just like the ocean stays calm despite the influx of water.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains the stability of a realized soul using the metaphor of an ocean to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 17

अविनाशि तु तद्विद्धि येन सर्वमिदं ततम् । विनाशमव्ययस्यास्य न कश्चित्कर्तुमर्हति ॥

तरी अविनाशु जो जाण । जयापासुनि हे त्रिभुवन । विस्तारले असे पूर्ण । तो न नाशे कदा ॥

"Know that which pervades the entire body is indestructible. No one is able to cause the destruction of that imperishable soul."

अविनाशु Adjective
avināśu
ज्याचा कधीही नाश होत नाही असा
indestructible
त्रिभुवन Noun
tribhuvana
तिन्ही लोक किंवा संपूर्ण विश्व
the three worlds/universe
विस्तारले Verb
vistārale
पसरलेले किंवा व्यापलेले
pervaded or expanded
कदा Adverb
kadā
कधीही
ever/at any time
नाशे Verb
nāśe
नाश पावणे
to perish or destroy

💡 Meaning

Know that the principle by which this entire universe is pervaded is indestructible. No one has the power to destroy that imperishable soul.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the Gita's message that the fundamental essence which pervades the entire cosmos is beyond destruction. He emphasizes that the source from which the 'Tribhuvana' (three worlds) has expanded is eternal. Just as physical objects may change or perish, the underlying consciousness remains untouched and immutable. No power in the universe can destroy this all-pervading reality.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, this teaching helps us maintain mental balance during material losses. It teaches us that our core identity is not the physical body or possessions, but the eternal spirit. Example: When facing a major life change, remember that your inner essence and character remain constant.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the indestructible nature of the soul to Arjuna to remove his fear of death and grief.

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