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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 47

तस्मादज्ञानसंभूतं हृत्स्थं ज्ञानासिनात्मनः । छित्त्वैनं संशयं योगमातिष्ठोत्तिष्ठ भारत ॥

म्हणोनि संशयाहूनि थोर । आन नाही पाप घोर । हा विनाशासी थोर । विस्तीर्ण मार्ग ॥ ४७ ॥

"Therefore, there is no sin greater than doubt; it is a vast path leading to destruction."

संशयाहूनि Noun
Sanshayahuni
संशयापेक्षा
Than doubt
थोर Adjective
Thor
मोठे / महान
Great / Big
आन Adjective
Aan
दुसरे
Other
पाप Noun
Paap
पाप / वाईट कृत्य
Sin
घोर Adjective
Ghor
भयंकर
Terrible
विनाशासी Noun
Vinashasi
विनाशासाठी
For destruction
विस्तीर्ण Adjective
Vistirna
विशाल / रुंद
Vast / Wide
मार्ग Noun
Marg
रस्ता
Path

💡 Meaning

Therefore, there is no sin more terrible than doubt; it is a wide and certain path leading to one's own destruction.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that doubt is the most formidable enemy of a seeker. He describes doubt not just as a mental state but as a 'sin' because it leads to the total destruction of one's efforts and peace. Like a wide highway leading to a cliff, doubt provides an easy but certain path to downfall. It paralyzes the will to act and obscures the truth. To achieve success or liberation, one must use the sword of knowledge to cut through this uncertainty.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, doubting your decisions after careful planning leads to procrastination. For example, if a manager constantly doubts their strategy, the team loses direction and the project fails. Confidence derived from knowledge is essential for leadership.

📌 Context

After explaining the power of knowledge, Shri Krishna (through Dnyaneshwar Maharaj's commentary) warns Arjuna about the destructive nature of doubt which hinders spiritual and worldly progress.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 54

किं कर्म किमकर्मेति कवयोऽप्यत्र मोहिताः । तत्ते कर्म प्रवक्ष्यामि यज्ज्ञात्वा मोक्ष्यसेऽशुभात् ॥

म्हणौनि कर्माचें लक्षण । न कळेचि सज्ञान । जेथें मोह पावले जाण । कवीश्वरही ॥ ५४ ॥

"Therefore, the nature of action is not understood even by the wise; even great scholars are deluded here."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
लक्षण Noun
Lakshana
स्वरूप किंवा वैशिष्ट्य
Nature or Characteristic
सज्ञान Adjective
Sajnyana
ज्ञानी किंवा समजदार
Wise or Knowledgeable
मोह Noun
Moha
भ्रम किंवा गोंधळ
Delusion or Confusion
कवीश्वर Noun
Kavishvara
मोठे विद्वान किंवा पंडित
Great scholars or Sages

💡 Meaning

Therefore, the true nature of action is not understood even by the wise; even great scholars are deluded in this matter.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the complexity of understanding 'Karma'. Even the most learned scholars and sages find it difficult to distinguish between what truly constitutes an action and what is inaction. The outward appearance of an act does not define its karmic value; rather, it is the internal state of mind and the absence of ego that matters. Misunderstanding this leads to bondage, while true knowledge of action leads to liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, focus on the intent behind your actions rather than just the physical task. For example, helping someone to show off is different from helping out of genuine compassion. Understanding this distinction helps in spiritual growth and mental peace.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains the complexity of action (Karma) and inaction (Akarma) to Arjuna, which Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates upon in this Ovi.

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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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