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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 206

त्यक्त्वा कर्मफलासङ्गं नित्यतृप्तो निराश्रयः। कर्मण्यभिप्रवृत्तोऽपि नैव किञ्चित्करोति सः॥

म्हणौनि कर्मे तरी कीजती। परि तीं कर्मेंचि न होती। जैं फळाची आस सांडिती। पांडुकुमरा॥

"Therefore, actions are indeed performed; but they do not become (binding) actions, when the desire for the fruit is abandoned, O son of Pandu."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
कीजती Verb
Kijati
केली जातात
Are performed
आस Noun
Aas
आशा किंवा आसक्ती
Desire or attachment
सांडिती Verb
Sanditi
सोडतात किंवा त्याग करतात
Abandon or give up
पांडुकुमरा Noun
Pandukumara
पांडूचा पुत्र (अर्जुन)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)
होती Verb
Hoti
होतात
Become

💡 Meaning

Therefore, actions are performed, but they do not become binding actions when the desire for the fruit is abandoned, O Arjuna.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that the bondage of action (Karma) is not in the act itself, but in the desire for its fruit. When a seeker performs duties with a sense of detachment, the actions lose their binding nature and become 'non-action' (Akarma). This state allows one to remain free while being active in the world.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, focus on the process and quality of your work rather than obsessing over the reward. For example, a doctor treating a patient should focus on the cure rather than the fee.

📌 Context

Explaining how actions performed without desire do not bind the individual.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 58

यदा संहरते चायं कूर्मोऽङ्गानीव सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

आणि आपुलिया स्वेच्छा। इंद्रियें आवरूनि रया। जैसा कूर्मु अंगां आपुलिया। संकोचूनि राहे॥

"And by one's own will, restraining the senses, just as a tortoise remains by contracting its limbs."

स्वेच्छा Noun
Sveccha
स्वतःची इच्छा
One's own will
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
Senses
आवरूनि Verb
Avaruni
आवरणे किंवा मागे खेचणे
Restraining or withdrawing
कूर्मु Noun
Kurmu
कासव
Tortoise
संकोचूनि Verb
Sankochuni
आकसून किंवा संकुचित करून
Contracting or withdrawing into oneself
अंगां Noun
Anga
अवयव
Limbs or body parts

💡 Meaning

Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell by its own will, the one who withdraws their senses from sense-objects is said to have a steady intellect.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the metaphor of a tortoise to explain the mastery of a self-realized soul over their senses. Just as a tortoise can withdraw its limbs into its protective shell at will, a person of steady wisdom can withdraw their senses from external objects. This control is not forced but is a natural result of spiritual maturity. When the mind is no longer scattered by external desires, it becomes firmly established in the Self.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this can be applied as 'Digital Detox' or focus. For example, while studying or working, consciously putting away your phone to avoid distractions is a form of withdrawing your senses to achieve a goal.

📌 Context

Arjuna asks Krishna about the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom. Krishna explains how such a person controls their senses.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 191

म्हणोनि संशयाहुनि थोर । आन नाही पाप घोर । हा विनाशासी थोर । विदारक ॥ १९१ ॥

"Therefore, there is no sin greater than doubt; it is a powerful destroyer of one's well-being."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
संशयाहुनि Noun
Sanshayahuni
संशयापेक्षा
Than doubt
थोर Adjective
Thor
मोठे
Great
पाप Noun
Paap
पाप
Sin
घोर Adjective
Ghor
भयानक
Terrible
विदारक Adjective
Vidarak
नाश करणारा
Destroyer

💡 Meaning

Therefore, there is no sin more terrible than doubt. It is a great destroyer that leads to total ruin.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that doubt is the most heinous sin because it erodes faith and clarity. While ignorance can be removed with teaching, a person filled with doubt rejects the truth even when it is presented. Doubt acts as a corrosive force that paralyzes action and clouds judgment, leading to total spiritual and worldly downfall. It is described as 'Vidarak' (the destroyer) because it tears apart one's peace of mind and resolve.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, doubting your own potential or your goals prevents success. For example, if a student doubts their preparation right before an exam, they are likely to lose focus and perform poorly despite knowing the subject. Trusting oneself is essential for progress.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the destructive nature of doubt in the path of spiritual and worldly knowledge.

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