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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 109

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

"Therefore, perform the appropriate actions and prescribed duties excellently, renouncing the hope for fruits."

उचित Adjective
uchita
योग्य किंवा समर्पक
appropriate or proper
विहित Adjective
vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले किंवा विहित केलेले
prescribed or ordained
आचरावे Verb
ācharāve
आचरण करावे किंवा कृतीत आणावे
should practice or perform
फळाशा Noun
phalāshā
फळाची आशा किंवा अपेक्षा
desire for results
सांडूनि Adverb
sāndūni
त्याग करून किंवा सोडून देऊन
having renounced or given up

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform those actions which are appropriate and duties which are prescribed, in an excellent manner, by giving up the desire for results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes the essence of selfless action. He advises that one should not act based on whims but should perform actions that are 'Uchita' (appropriate to the situation) and 'Vihita' (prescribed as one's duty). The most critical aspect is to perform these actions 'Uttam' (with excellence) while completely renouncing 'Phalasha' (the craving for results). By detaching oneself from the outcome, the individual is freed from the psychological burden of anxiety, allowing for total immersion and perfection in the task at hand.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, a leader should focus on the integrity and quality of the project (duty) rather than obsessing over the potential promotion or praise (fruit). This leads to genuine excellence and mental stability.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Lord Krishna's teaching on how to perform one's duties without being bound by the desire for rewards.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 38

न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं पवित्रमिह विद्यते । तत्स्वयं योगसंसिद्धः कालेनात्मनि विन्दति ॥

म्हणोनि ज्ञानापरौते । पवित्र न दिसे आयिते । जेणे संशयाचेनि रिते । होइजे गा ॥ ३८ ॥

"Therefore, there is nothing as pure as knowledge, by which one becomes free from all doubts."

ज्ञानापरौते Noun
jnanaparoute
ज्ञानापेक्षा
than knowledge
पवित्र Adjective
pavitra
शुद्ध
pure
आयिते Adjective
ayite
सहज उपलब्ध
readily available
संशयाचेनि Noun
sanshayacheni
संशयाने
by doubt
रिते Adjective
rite
रिकामे किंवा मुक्त
empty or free

💡 Meaning

There is nothing in this world as purifying as knowledge. One who is perfected in Yoga finds this knowledge within themselves in due course of time.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that there is nothing in this world as purifying as self-knowledge. It is the ultimate cleanser of the intellect and soul. Just as fire purifies gold, knowledge destroys the dross of ignorance and doubt. A seeker who practices karma yoga and attains mental purity eventually realizes this supreme truth within their own heart through the passage of time and consistent practice.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, clarity of knowledge removes hesitation. For example, when a student masters the fundamental concepts of a subject, they solve problems with confidence rather than being confused by doubts.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the unparalleled purifying power of spiritual knowledge to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 222

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरतां जे अधर्म । तेथें न विचारितां वर्म । आचरावें ॥ २२२ ॥

म्हणून जे योग्य कर्म आहे आणि जे आचरल्याने अधर्म होत नाही, ते गुपित शोधत न बसता सहजपणे करावे.

"Therefore, perform the duty that is appropriate and not unrighteous, without searching for its hidden secrets."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य
Appropriate
कर्म Noun
Karma
कार्य किंवा कर्तव्य
Action or Duty
अधर्म Noun
Adharma
पाप किंवा अयोग्य वर्तन
Unrighteousness
वर्म Noun
Varma
रहस्य किंवा मर्म
Secret or Essence
आचरावें Verb
Aacharave
आचरणात आणावे किंवा करावे
Should perform

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the duty that is appropriate and does not lead to unrighteousness, without over-thinking its complexities.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the performance of 'Vihita Karma' (prescribed duties). He suggests that if an action is righteous and aligned with one's nature, one should not waste time over-analyzing the 'Varma' (the hidden secrets or complexities) of the action. Instead, one should focus on the execution of the duty itself as a form of worship, trusting that righteous action leads to spiritual growth.

🎯 Practical Application

Instead of worrying about the outcome of a project or its long-term implications, a professional should focus on completing their assigned tasks with integrity and dedication.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the importance of performing one's natural duty without being paralyzed by over-analysis.

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