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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 49

दूरेण ह्यवरं कर्म बुद्धियोगाद्धनञ्जय । बुद्धौ शरणमन्विच्छ कृपणाः फलहेतवः ॥

तरी अर्जुना हे कर्म । जरी जाहले अति उत्तम । तरी बुद्धियोगाचे सम । नव्हेचि गा ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, even if this karma is very excellent, it is certainly not equal to Buddhi Yoga."

तरी Conjunction
Tari
तरीही / म्हणून
However / Therefore
कर्म Noun
Karma
कार्य / कृती
Action / Deed
अति उत्तम Adjective
Ati Uttam
अत्यंत श्रेष्ठ
Very excellent
बुद्धियोगाचे Noun
Buddhiyogache
समत्व बुद्धीच्या योगाचे
Of the yoga of intellect/equanimity
सम Adjective
Sama
समान / बरोबरीचे
Equal to
नव्हेचि Verb
Navhechi
मुळीच नाही
Certainly not

💡 Meaning

O Arjuna, even if an action is very excellent, it is not equal to the yoga of wisdom (Buddhi Yoga).

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that any action, no matter how virtuous or 'excellent' it appears externally, is far inferior to 'Buddhi Yoga' (the yoga of stable intellect). Actions driven by desire for results bind an individual to the cycle of cause and effect. In contrast, an action performed with a balanced mind, surrendered to the divine without attachment to the outcome, is the path to liberation. Those who work only for results are considered 'miserly' because they miss the infinite peace of the self for temporary gains.

🎯 Practical Application

Focus on the quality of your work rather than worrying about the reward. For example, a professional should focus on solving a problem effectively rather than just thinking about the promotion that might follow.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna, through Dnyaneshwar Maharaj's commentary, explains why performing actions with a balanced mind is superior to performing them with a desire for rewards.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 108

म्हणोनि बाह्य हे विषय । सांडूनि जे निःसंशय । अंतरीं होती सदय । आत्मबोधीं ॥

"Therefore, leaving aside these external objects, those who are undoubtedly kind within, in the knowledge of the Self."

बाह्य Adjective
Bahya
बाहेरील
External
विषय Noun
Vishaya
इंद्रियभोग
Sense objects
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून
Having discarded
निःसंशय Adverb
Nihsanshay
शंकेशिवाय
Without doubt
सदय Adjective
Saday
दयाळू किंवा लीन
Compassionate or absorbed
आत्मबोधीं Noun
Atmabodhi
आत्मज्ञानामध्ये
In self-knowledge

💡 Meaning

Therefore, those who renounce external sense objects and, being free from doubt, become kind and absorbed in self-knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes the importance of internalizing one's consciousness. By letting go of external distractions and doubts, a seeker becomes compassionate and established in the knowledge of the Self (Atman). It highlights that true liberation comes from within, not from external pursuits. The 'renunciation' mentioned here is mental detachment while remaining in the world.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when overwhelmed by social media or external noise, taking a moment to disconnect and reflect on your inner values helps in achieving mental clarity and peace.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the internal state of a yogi who has mastered the art of withdrawing from external distractions.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 240

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झकविजे नको चित्ता । सांडूनि हे चिंता । धनुष्य घेईं ॥ २४० ॥

"Therefore, do not let your mind be deceived now; casting aside this worry, take up your bow."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविजे Verb
Jhakavije
फसवणे किंवा भ्रमित करणे
To delude or deceive
चित्ता Noun
Chitta
मन
Mind
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
सोडून देऊन
Abandoning
चिंता Noun
Chinta
काळजी
Worry
धनुष्य Noun
Dhanushya
धनुष्य
Bow

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not delude your mind now. Cast away this worry and take up your bow.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar captures the essence of Krishna's command to Arjuna. Krishna identifies that Arjuna's reluctance to fight is not out of wisdom, but out of a deluded mind. He instructs Arjuna to stop deceiving himself with false sentiments of grief. By asking him to 'take up the bow', Krishna emphasizes that action (Karma) is the only way to overcome mental anxiety and fulfill one's destiny.

🎯 Practical Application

When faced with a daunting task, stop overthinking and start doing. For example, if you are nervous about a presentation, stop worrying about the results and focus on practicing your delivery.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna urges Arjuna to stop his mental hesitation and prepare for the battle of righteousness.

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