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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 225

म्हणोनि कर्माचिया स्थिती । जे अकर्तेपणें वर्तती । ते कर्मबंधा न येती । कल्पांतेंही ॥

"Therefore, those who remain in the state of non-doership while performing actions, do not fall into the bondage of karma even at the end of time."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
अकर्तेपणें Adverb
Akartēpaṇēṃ
कर्तेपणाचा अभिमान न ठेवता
Without the sense of doership
वर्तती Verb
Vartatī
वागतात किंवा आचरण करतात
Behave or act
कर्मबंधा Noun
Karmabandhā
कर्माच्या बंधनाला
Bondage of action
कल्पांतेंही Adverb
Kalpāntēṃhī
युगाच्या शेवटी सुद्धा किंवा कधीही
Even at the end of time

💡 Meaning

Therefore, those who perform actions with the sense of non-doership are never bound by the consequences of their actions, even until the end of time.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that liberation from the cycle of cause and effect (Karma) is achieved not by abandoning action, but by abandoning the ego of being the 'doer'. When one acts with the realization that they are merely an instrument and not the independent cause of the action, the resulting karma does not bind them. This state of 'Akartapan' (non-doership) ensures that even if the world ends, the individual remains untouched by the chains of their deeds.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, perform your duties (like studying or working) without ego. For example, if you help someone, do it because it's the right thing to do, not to satisfy your ego or expect a reward. This mindset prevents stress and disappointment.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a person can remain free from the bondage of actions by relinquishing the ego of being the doer.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 108

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो । जयापाशीं आहे पाहो । तोचि प्रज्ञाप्रतिष्ठितु हो । जाणिजे गा ॥ १०८ ॥

"Therefore, he who has mastery over his senses, consider him to be firmly established in wisdom."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
ज्ञानेंद्रिये आणि कर्मेंद्रिये यांचा
Of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
संयम किंवा ताबा
Restraint or control
जयापाशीं Pronoun
Jayapashi
ज्याच्या जवळ
With whom
प्रज्ञाप्रतिष्ठितु Adjective
Prajnapratishthitu
ज्याची बुद्धी स्थिर आहे असा
One with steady wisdom
जाणिजे Verb
Janije
ओळखावे किंवा समजावे
Should be known

💡 Meaning

Therefore, know that he who has complete control over his senses is truly a person of steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true wisdom is anchored in the mastery of one's senses. Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell for protection, a person of steady wisdom withdraws their senses from worldly objects. This internal restraint prevents the intellect from being scattered by external desires, leading to a state of spiritual stability and enlightenment. Mastery over the senses is presented as the definitive mark of one who is established in divine consciousness.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing self-discipline against distractions like excessive screen time or unhealthy habits is an application of this verse. Example: Choosing to study for an exam instead of watching a movie despite the urge is a form of sense control.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna), focusing on the mastery of senses.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 278

जैसा पूर्णत्वें भरला । समुद्रु न पाविजे ओहोळां । आणि सरितांही न संडला । मर्यादेसी ॥ २७८ ॥

"As the ocean is full to the brim, it is not affected by the streams, nor does it leave its boundary for the rivers."

पूर्णत्वें Adverb
Purnatve
पूर्णपणे
completely
समुद्रु Noun
Samudru
सागर
ocean
ओहोळां Noun
Ohola
ओढे किंवा नाले
streams or rivulets
सरितांही Noun
Saritanhi
नद्यांनी सुद्धा
by rivers also
संडला Verb
Sandala
सोडली किंवा त्यागली
abandoned or left
मर्यादेसी Noun
Maryadesi
मर्यादेला किंवा सीमेला
to the boundary

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean is completely full and is neither increased by streams nor does it cross its limits when rivers join it, so is the wise man.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar compares a self-realized soul to the ocean. The ocean is inherently full and complete. During the monsoon, countless streams and rivers flow into it, yet the ocean never exceeds its boundaries or loses its composure. Similarly, even if sensory pleasures or external circumstances approach a wise person, they do not disturb his inner peace. He remains anchored in his true self, unaffected by the influx of worldly desires.

🎯 Practical Application

Maintain emotional stability in both success and failure. For example, if you receive a promotion, don't become arrogant, and if you face a loss, don't lose hope; stay composed like the ocean.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) using the metaphor of the ocean.

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