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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 208

म्हणौनि कर्मे तरी कीजती। परि तीं कर्तेपणा न येती। जैसा सूर्यु न शिवे राती। तैसे होय॥

म्हणून कर्मे तर केली जातात, पण ती कर्तेपणाला येत नाहीत; ज्याप्रमाणे सूर्य रात्रीला स्पर्श करत नाही, त्याप्रमाणे हे होते.

"Therefore, actions are indeed performed, but they do not lead to the sense of being the doer; just as the sun is never touched by the night, so it is."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
कीजती Verb
Kījatī
केली जातात
Are performed
कर्तेपणा Noun
Kartēpaṇā
कर्तेपणाचा भाव / अहंकार
Sense of doership
सूर्यु Noun
Sūryu
सूर्य
Sun
शिवे Verb
Śivē
स्पर्श करणे
To touch
राती Noun
Rātī
रात्र
Night

💡 Meaning

Therefore, actions are performed, but they do not result in a sense of doership; just as the sun never touches the night, so it happens.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar illustrates the concept of selfless action. He explains that a realized soul continues to perform worldly duties, yet remains untouched by the ego of being the 'doer'. He uses a powerful metaphor: just as the sun is the source of light and is never touched by darkness or night, the actions of a wise person do not create any karmic bondage because they lack the 'I' consciousness. The action happens through them, but they are not bound by it.

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your daily tasks with full dedication but without the pride of 'I did this.' For example, when helping someone, do it as a natural act of kindness rather than seeking recognition or feeling superior to others.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a realized soul remains untouched by the bondage of actions, using the metaphor of the sun and night.

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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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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 128

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

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

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य
Appropriate
विहित Adjective
Vihit
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले
Prescribed
आचरावे Verb
Aacharave
आचरण करावे
Should practice
फळाशा Noun
Phalasha
फळाची आशा
Desire for results
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून
Renouncing

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should perform appropriate actions and prescribed duties excellently, giving up the desire for their fruits.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of performing 'Vihit Karma' (ordained duties) and 'Uchit Karma' (appropriate actions). The core teaching is to act with excellence ('Uttam') while completely renouncing the desire for the fruits of those actions ('Phalasha Sanduni'). This alignment with duty without egoistic attachment leads to spiritual liberation and mental peace.

🎯 Practical Application

A professional should focus on delivering high-quality work and solving problems effectively, rather than constantly worrying about a promotion or bonus.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the essence of performing one's duty without attachment to the results, following the path of Karma Yoga.

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