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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 54

म्हणोनि कर्म सांडिजे । कीं तेंचि न कीजे । हें न घडे सहजे । अर्जुना गा ॥ ५४ ॥

"Therefore, to abandon action or not to perform it at all, is not naturally possible, O Arjuna."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
कर्म Noun
Karma
कार्य किंवा कृती
Action or work
सांडिजे Verb
Sāṇḍije
त्याग करावा किंवा सोडावे
To abandon or give up
न कीजे Verb
Na kīje
करू नये
Not to do
सहजे Adverb
Sahaje
सहजपणे किंवा स्वाभाविकपणे
Naturally or easily
घडे Verb
Ghaḍe
घडते किंवा शक्य होते
Happens or is possible

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, it is not naturally possible to abandon action or to remain without performing any action.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that total renunciation of action is impossible for any living being. As long as one is bound by the physical body and the laws of nature (Prakriti), actions will occur naturally, whether voluntary or involuntary. Even the act of breathing or thinking is a form of karma. Therefore, the path to liberation is not through the physical abandonment of action, but through performing one's duties without ego and attachment to the results.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we cannot avoid our duties. For example, instead of procrastinating on a work project, one should accept it as a necessary part of their professional growth and complete it diligently.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains to Arjuna the inevitability of action for any living being.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 47

जेणे विषयांचेनि नांवे । न विसंवादिजे स्वभावें । जयाचेनि चित्तें न संभवे । द्वैतबुद्धि ॥ ४७ ॥

"He who is naturally unperturbed by sensory objects and whose mind is devoid of the sense of duality."

जेणे Pronoun
Jene
ज्याने / ज्याच्याद्वारे
By whom
विषयांचेनि Noun
Vishayancheni
विषयांच्या (इंद्रिय भोगांच्या)
Of sensory objects
विसंवादिजे Verb
Visanvadije
विचलित होणे किंवा विरोध करणे
To be disturbed or conflicted
स्वभावें Adverb
Swabhave
सहजपणे किंवा स्वभावतः
Naturally
चित्तें Noun
Chitte
मनामध्ये / अंतःकरणात
In the mind
द्वैतबुद्धि Noun
Dwaitabuddhi
भेदभाव करण्याची वृत्ती
Sense of duality

💡 Meaning

One who is naturally undisturbed by the mention of sensory objects and in whose mind the sense of duality never arises.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a liberated soul. Such an individual is naturally unaffected by sensory temptations and worldly attractions. Their mind is completely free from the concept of duality (the distinction between self and others). They perceive the same divine consciousness in every being, leading to a state of perpetual peace and non-discrimination.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, this means practicing inclusivity and treating everyone with equal respect, regardless of their background. For example, helping a colleague without judging their status.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person who has attained mental equilibrium and sees unity in all things.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 224

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें लोकीं प्रमाण मानिजे । मग तियेचि मार्गीं जाइजे । येरेंही जनें ॥

"Therefore, whatever is done by the capable (great), that is accepted as authority by the world; then other people also follow that very path."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा थोर व्यक्तीने
By the capable or great person
कीजे Verb
Kije
केले जाते
Is done
प्रमाण Noun
Praman
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or Authority
मार्गीं Noun
Margi
मार्गाने
On the path
येरेंही Pronoun
Yerehi
इतरांनी सुद्धा
By others also

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does is accepted as a standard by the world, and then other people follow that same path.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj highlights the psychological and social reality that the masses tend to emulate the elite or those in positions of power. The term 'Samartha' refers to those who are influential, wise, or powerful. Whatever these individuals do is accepted as 'Praman' (the standard or the truth) by the common folk. This creates a ripple effect; hence, the actions of a leader are not just personal but have a collective impact. It emphasizes the 'Yoga of Action' where one must act righteously not just for personal gain, but to guide society correctly.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, if a manager maintains high ethical standards, the team follows suit. Example: If a teacher is punctual and disciplined, the students naturally learn the value of time and discipline.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains why Krishna performs actions: to set an example for the world, as common people follow the leaders.

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