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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 139

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना | झणीं चित्तीं वाहासी खेदना | जे हे आद्यंतही पाहातां ना | सर्वथा नाहीं ॥ १३९ ॥

म्हणोनि तू अर्जुना, मनात मुळीच दुःख करू नकोस; कारण हे (जन्म-मृत्यूचे चक्र) सुरुवातीला आणि शेवटीही पाहिले तर मुळीच अस्तित्वात नाही.

"Therefore, Arjuna, do not let your heart be filled with sorrow; for if you look at the beginning and the end, this does not exist at all."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झणीं Adverb
Jhani
मुळीच / चुकूनही
At all / By any means
चित्तीं Noun
Chitti
मनात
In the mind
खेदना Noun
Khedana
दुःख / शोक
Sorrow / Grief
आद्यंतही Noun
Adyantahi
सुरुवात आणि शेवट
Beginning and end
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे
Entirely

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not harbor any grief in your heart; for when you look at the beginning and the end, this (world/grief) does not exist at all.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the concept of 'Asat' (unreal). He explains that anything which does not exist in the beginning (before birth) and will not exist in the end (after death) is essentially non-existent even in the present, despite appearing real to our senses. Therefore, grieving for the loss of something that is inherently transient is a sign of ignorance. One should focus on the eternal truth rather than the temporary appearance of things.

🎯 Practical Application

Apply this to modern stress: when worried about a temporary problem, ask yourself if it will matter in 10 years. For example, if you fail a test, remember that this moment is a tiny part of your life's journey and does not define your eternal potential.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains to Arjuna the illusory nature of the material world and the eternity of the soul to alleviate his grief.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 151

म्हणौनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावे उत्तम । फळाशा सांडूनि ॥

"Therefore, perform those actions which are appropriate and those duties which are prescribed, practicing them excellently by renouncing the desire for fruit."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchita
योग्य / उचित
Appropriate
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले / विहित
Prescribed
आचरावे Verb
Acharave
आचरण करावे
Should practice
फळाशा Noun
Phalasha
फळाची आशा
Desire for results
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
सोडून / त्याग करून
Renouncing

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform only those actions which are appropriate and righteous, doing them excellently while giving up the desire for results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that one should perform actions that are both appropriate (Uchita) and righteous (Vihita). The essence of this teaching is to perform one's duties with excellence but without any attachment to the fruits of those actions. By abandoning 'Phalasha' (the craving for results), the individual remains free from the psychological burden of success or failure, allowing the action to become a path toward spiritual liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional environment, focus on delivering high-quality work as your primary responsibility rather than constantly worrying about a promotion or bonus. This focus on duty leads to excellence and mental peace.

📌 Context

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the practical application of Nishkama Karma (selfless action) as taught by Lord Krishna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 231

स्वधर्ममपि चावेक्ष्य न विकम्पितुमर्हसि । धर्म्याद्धि युद्धाच्छ्रेयोऽन्यत्क्षत्रियस्य न विद्यते ॥

आणि स्वधर्माचिया दृष्टी । जरी पाहसी तूं किरीटी । तरी यापरौते गोठी । उचित नाही ॥

"And if you look from the perspective of your own duty, O Kiriti, then there is nothing more appropriate than this."

स्वधर्माचिया Noun
Swadharmachiya
आपल्या धर्माच्या/कर्तव्याच्या
of one's own duty
दृष्टी Noun
Drishti
नजरेने/दृष्टिकोनातून
perspective/vision
पाहसी Verb
Pahasi
पाहशील
will see
किरीटी Noun
Kiriti
अर्जुनाचे एक नाव
Arjuna (the crowned one)
यापरौते Adverb
Yaparoute
यापेक्षा अधिक
other than this
गोठी Noun
Gothi
गोष्ट/बाब
matter/thing
उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य
appropriate/proper

💡 Meaning

And O Arjuna, if you consider your own duty as a warrior, you will realize that there is nothing more appropriate for you than this righteous war.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that one's inherent duty (Swadharma) is paramount. For a warrior, a righteous war is not a sin but a duty. He suggests that looking at the situation through the lens of duty removes confusion and provides a clear path of action. This verse bridges the gap between spiritual realization and worldly responsibility, emphasizing that fulfilling one's social role is a form of spiritual practice.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, one should stick to their ethics and responsibilities even when faced with emotional dilemmas. For instance, a doctor must treat a patient with full dedication, as it is their professional duty (Swadharma), regardless of the patient's background.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna addresses Arjuna's hesitation by appealing to his sense of duty as a warrior (Kshatriya).

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