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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 197

म्हणोनि कर्मे तरी कीजती । परि तीं कर्तेपणें न शिवती । जैसा सूर्य न लिंपे दीप्ति । प्रकाशुनी ॥

"Therefore, actions are performed, but they do not touch (the self) with the sense of doership; just as the sun is not smeared by the radiance it spreads."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
कीजती Verb
Kijati
केली जातात
Are performed
कर्तेपणें Noun
Kartepane
कर्तेपणाच्या भावनेने
With the sense of doership
शिवती Verb
Shivati
स्पर्श करणे किंवा चिकटणे
To touch or affect
लिंपे Verb
Limpe
लिप्त होणे किंवा माखणे
To be smeared or tainted
दीप्ति Noun
Dipti
प्रकाश किंवा तेज
Radiance or light

💡 Meaning

Therefore, actions are indeed performed, but they do not touch the individual with the sense of doership, just as the sun is not affected by the light it radiates.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj illustrates the concept of non-attachment in action. Even though a realized soul performs all necessary worldly duties, they remain untouched by the egoistic notion of 'I am the doer'. He uses the analogy of the sun: although the sun provides light to the entire world and enables all activities, it remains detached and unaffected by the light it emits or the actions performed in that light. Similarly, a Jnani's actions are spontaneous and free from the bondage of karma.

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your daily tasks, like studying or working, as a duty without constantly thinking 'I am doing this great favor'. Example: A gardener waters plants naturally; he doesn't feel a heavy ego about every drop, he just performs his role.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how an enlightened person performs actions without being bound by the ego of being the 'doer'.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 162

म्हणोनि अज्ञानापासोनि फिटे । आणि संशयाचीं जाळीं तुटे । मग आत्मस्वरूपीं नीटें । पाविजे गा ॥ १६२ ॥

"Therefore, as ignorance vanishes and the nets of doubt are torn asunder, one rightfully attains the state of the Self."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
अज्ञानापासोनि Noun
Ajnanapasoni
अज्ञानापासून
From ignorance
फिटे Verb
Phite
दूर होते किंवा सुटका होते
Is removed or cleared
संशयाचीं Noun
Sanshayachi
संशयाची
Of doubt
जाळीं Noun
Jali
जाळी
Web or net
तुटे Verb
Tute
तुटते
Breaks
आत्मस्वरूपीं Noun
Atmaswarupi
स्वतःच्या मूळ स्वरूपात
In the nature of the self
पाविजे Verb
Pavije
प्राप्त होतो
Attains or reaches

💡 Meaning

Therefore, when ignorance is dispelled and the web of doubts is broken, one attains the true nature of the self directly.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the mechanics of self-realization. He states that as long as the intellect is clouded by ignorance and the mind is entangled in a web of doubts, one cannot perceive their true identity. However, when ignorance is dispelled and the bonds of doubt are severed, the seeker effortlessly attains their true self-nature. The destruction of doubt is presented as the essential prerequisite for spiritual liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, to achieve any significant goal, one must act with absolute conviction rather than hesitation. For example, instead of doubting your capabilities during a project, focus entirely on the execution to ensure success.

📌 Context

In the concluding part of the fourth chapter, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes the destruction of doubt through the sword of knowledge.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 71

तरी अवधान एकवेळ दीजे । मग सर्वसुखासी पात्र होईजे । हे प्रतिज्ञोत्तर माझे । उघड ऐका ॥ ७१ ॥

"Give your attention just once, then you shall be worthy of all bliss; this is my solemn promise, hear it clearly."

अवधान Noun
Avadhana
लक्ष किंवा एकाग्रता
Attention or focus
दीजे Verb
Dije
द्यावे
Should give
पात्र Adjective
Patra
लायक किंवा योग्य
Worthy or eligible
प्रतिज्ञोत्तर Noun
Pratijnottara
प्रतिज्ञेचे शब्द
Words of promise
उघड Adverb
Ughada
स्पष्टपणे
Clearly

💡 Meaning

Please give your attention just once, and then you will become worthy of all happiness. This is my solemn promise; listen to it clearly.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the power of focused listening (Shravana). He makes a solemn vow that if the audience grants him their undivided attention just once, they will become deserving of all forms of happiness, especially the bliss of self-realization. It highlights that the prerequisite for spiritual growth is a steady and attentive mind.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this verse teaches the importance of mindfulness. For instance, in a professional meeting, giving full attention to the speaker leads to better collaboration and successful outcomes.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar addresses the assembly of saints and listeners, promising them supreme bliss if they listen to his commentary with focus.

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