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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 70

जेथ संकल्पाचां पायीं । विरक्तीचीं लेणीं पाही । तो संन्यासी म्हणों येई । जगीं एकु ॥ ७० ॥

जेथ संकल्पाच्या पायी । विरक्तीची लेणी पाही । तो संन्यासी म्हणो येई । जगी एकु ॥ ७० ॥

"Where at the feet of resolve, one sees the ornaments of detachment; he alone may be called a Sanyasi in this world."

संकल्पाचां Noun
Sankalpacham
संकल्पाच्या किंवा इच्छेच्या
Of resolve or intention
विरक्तीचीं Noun
Viraktichim
वैराग्याची किंवा अलिप्ततेची
Of detachment
लेणीं Noun
Lenim
दागिने किंवा अलंकार
Ornaments
संन्यासी Noun
Sanyasi
त्यागी किंवा संन्यासी
Renunciant
जगीं Noun
Jagim
जगामध्ये
In the world

💡 Meaning

One who possesses the ornaments of detachment at the very feet of their resolves is the only true Sanyasi in this world.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar redefines renunciation. He posits that a true Sanyasi is not defined by external appearances but by the presence of detachment (Virakti) at the very root of their intentions (Sankalpa). When a person can observe their own desires without being enslaved by them, they wear the 'ornaments of detachment.' This internal mastery over the mind's impulses is the hallmark of a genuine spiritual seeker in this world.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practice mental balance. For example, if you plan a career move and it doesn't work out, instead of falling into despair, maintain your composure. This ability to remain detached from the outcome of your desires is the practical application of this verse.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the internal state of a true Sanyasi, emphasizing mental detachment over physical renunciation.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 179

म्हणौनि कर्माचेनि आधारें । जो कर्मचि सांडूनि वावरे । तो कर्मत्यागी संसारे । तोचि एकु ॥

"Therefore, one who, while taking the support of action, moves about having abandoned the sense of action itself, he alone is the true renouncer in this world."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
कर्माचेनि Noun
Karmanicheni
कर्माच्या
Of action
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
सोडून / त्याग करून
Having abandoned
वावरे Verb
Vavare
वावरतो / वागतो
Behaves or moves about
संसारे Noun
Sansare
जगात / संसारात
In the world
एकु Adjective
Eku
एकच / अद्वितीय
Only one

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he who performs his duties in the world but has internally renounced the ego of being the doer, is the only true renouncer of action.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar elucidates that true renunciation is not the physical abandonment of duties, but the psychological abandonment of the ego and the sense of doership. A person who utilizes the framework of action (Karma) to perform their duties but remains internally detached from the results and the pride of being the 'doer' is the only true 'Karma-tyagi' (renouncer of action) in this world. This verse highlights the concept of 'Nishkama Karma'—performing actions without selfish attachment.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on delivering your best performance without being obsessed with the credit or the promotion. By letting go of the 'I did this' attitude, you reduce stress and achieve a state of mental peace while still being productive.

📌 Context

In the fourth chapter, Shri Krishna explains the divine nature of action and knowledge. Here, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the characteristics of a person who has attained the state of actionlessness while being active.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 86

अपि चेदसि पापेभ्यः सर्वेभ्यः पापकृत्तमः। सर्वं ज्ञानप्लवेनैव वृजिनं संतरिष्यसि॥

तरी या ज्ञानाचिया तरी। तूंचि एकु पैलतीरीं। पावसी या संसारीं। दुस्तर जो॥

"By the boat of this knowledge, you alone will reach the other shore of this worldly life, which is so difficult to cross."

ज्ञानाचिया Noun
Jnanachiya
ज्ञानाच्या
Of knowledge
तरी Noun
Tari
नौका/नाव
Boat/Vessel
पैलतीरीं Noun
Pailatiri
पलीकडच्या काठावर
On the other shore
संसारीं Noun
Sansari
संसारामध्ये
In the worldly existence
दुस्तर Adjective
Dustar
पार करण्यास कठीण
Difficult to cross
पावसी Verb
Pavasi
पोहोचशील
Will reach
एकु Adjective
Eku
एकटाच/नक्कीच
Alone/Certainly

💡 Meaning

By the boat of this knowledge, you will certainly reach the other shore of this worldly ocean, which is otherwise impossible to cross.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this scholarly interpretation, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj compares the material world (Samsara) to a vast, turbulent ocean that is nearly impossible to cross by physical effort alone. He posits that 'Jnana' (Self-realization) is the only sturdy vessel ('Tari') capable of carrying a seeker to the shore of liberation. The verse emphasizes that knowledge has the power to neutralize past karmas and provide a safe passage through the trials of life, leading to ultimate peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when faced with overwhelming problems, one should seek the 'boat' of right information and wisdom rather than drowning in emotion. Example: A student struggling with a subject should seek the right guidance and study methods (knowledge) to overcome the academic hurdle.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how spiritual wisdom acts as a vehicle to transcend the difficulties of material life.

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