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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 85

म्हणोनि अर्जुना हें जाणावें । जेथ मन हें मुळींच न संभवे । तेंचि स्वरूप मानावें । आपुलें आपण ॥

म्हणून अर्जुना, हे लक्षात घे की, जिथे मनाचा शिरकाव होत नाही, तेच तुझे खरे स्वरूप आहे असे समज.

"Therefore, Arjuna, know this: where the mind does not exist at all, consider that to be your own true nature."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
जाणावें Verb
Janave
ओळखावे / समजावे
Should know
मुळींच Adverb
Mulicha
अजिबात / मुळीच
At all
संभवे Verb
Sambhave
अस्तित्व असणे / संभवणे
To exist / possible
स्वरूप Noun
Swarupa
स्वतःचे मूळ रूप
True nature
आपण Pronoun
Apana
स्वतः
Self

💡 Meaning

Arjuna, understand that where the mind cannot reach or exist at all, that state should be considered your own true nature.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that the true nature of the Self (Atman) is beyond the realm of the mind. The mind is characterized by thoughts, desires, and dualities. However, the ultimate reality is experienced only when the mind is transcended or becomes still. This state of 'no-mind' or 'Unmani' is the realization of one's own divinity. Dnyaneshwar Maharaj suggests that our true identity is not the thinking mind, but the silent consciousness that remains when the mind ceases to fluctuate.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when overwhelmed by stress or constant thoughts, practicing meditation to quiet the mind helps us connect with our inner peace. For example, taking a few moments of silence during a busy workday allows us to tap into our true, calm nature beyond the mental noise.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the nature of the Self to Arjuna, emphasizing that the true Self is beyond the reach of the mind.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 153

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

"Therefore, perform that which is appropriate action and that which is prescribed duty, with excellence, by renouncing the hope for rewards."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य
Appropriate
विहित Adjective
Vihit
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले कर्तव्य
Prescribed duty
आचरावे Verb
Aacharave
आचरण करावे
Should perform
फळाशा Noun
Phalasha
फळाची आशा
Desire for results
सांडूनि Other
Sanduni
त्याग करून
Having abandoned

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the appropriate actions and prescribed duties with excellence, while renouncing the desire for their fruits.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the practice of Nishkama Karma (selfless action). He guides that an individual should perform actions that are 'Uchit' (right/appropriate) and 'Vihit' (ordained by duty or scriptures). The performance should be 'Uttam' (of the highest quality), but the performer must remain detached from the 'Phalasha' (expectation of rewards). By focusing entirely on the purity of the action rather than the outcome, one attains mental peace and spiritual growth, as the ego associated with the results is eliminated.

🎯 Practical Application

A professional should focus on delivering the best quality work for a project rather than constantly worrying about a promotion or bonus. Example: A doctor treating a patient should focus entirely on the treatment process rather than the fee or fame.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the essence of performing one's duty without attachment to the results, following the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 124

म्हणोनि तूं नि:संगु। होऊनि करीं यागादि योगु। जेणें पाविजे अव्यंगु। पुरुषार्थु तो॥

"Therefore, becoming unattached, perform the yoga of action like sacrifice, by which the flawless goal of life is attained."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
नि:संगु Adjective
Niḥsaṃgu
आसक्ती नसलेला
Unattached
यागादि Noun
Yāgādi
यज्ञादी कर्मे
Sacrificial duties
अव्यंगु Adjective
Avyaṃgu
दोषरहित किंवा पूर्ण
Flawless or Perfect
पुरुषार्थु Noun
Puruṣārthu
जीवनाचे परम ध्येय (मोक्ष)
Ultimate goal of life

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform your duties like sacrifices without attachment, so that you may attain the perfect and supreme goal of life.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that one should perform their prescribed duties (like Yajna and other social/religious obligations) without being attached to the fruits of those actions. By becoming 'Nisanga' (unattached), the individual is not bound by the consequences of Karma. This selfless performance of duty leads to 'Avyanga Purushartha', which represents the flawless and supreme goal of human existence—liberation or self-realization.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the excellence of the task at hand rather than obsessing over the promotion or bonus. This 'process-oriented' approach leads to better results and mental peace.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the necessity of performing one's duty without attachment to the results.

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