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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 174

म्हणोनि कर्माकर्मविविंचनीं । जे भुलले आहाती सयाणीं । तेथ डोळसपण विचक्षणीं । न चलेचि गा ॥

"Therefore, in the analysis of what is action and what is inaction, even the wise have been deluded; in that matter, the vision of the discerning fails to work."

कर्माकर्मविविंचनीं Noun
karmākarmaviviñcanīṃ
कर्म आणि अकर्म यांच्या निवडीत
in the discrimination of action and inaction
भुलले Verb
bhulale
गोंधळले किंवा चुकले
deluded or confused
सयाणीं Noun
sayāṇīṃ
शहाणे किंवा विद्वान लोक
wise or learned people
डोळसपण Noun
ḍōḷasapaṇa
दृष्टी किंवा समज
insight or vision
विचक्षणीं Adjective
vicakṣaṇīṃ
सूक्ष्म विचार करणाऱ्यांमध्ये
among the discerning

💡 Meaning

Therefore, in the discrimination between action and inaction, even the wise are deluded; there, the insight of the discerning does not prevail.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the profound difficulty of distinguishing between 'Karma' (action) and 'Akarma' (inaction). He states that even the most intelligent and wise individuals find themselves deluded when trying to analyze these concepts. The mechanics of action are so deep and subtle that mere intellectual prowess or logical reasoning is insufficient to grasp the ultimate truth of how actions bind or free a soul.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, deciding between taking an initiative (action) or remaining silent (inaction) can be tricky. For example, a leader must realize that sometimes 'not acting' is a more powerful 'action' than interfering. This requires wisdom beyond simple logic.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the complexity of understanding the true nature of action and inaction as per Lord Krishna's teachings.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 18

कर्मण्यकर्म यः पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म यः । स बुद्धिमान्मनुष्येषु स युक्तः कृत्स्नकर्मकृत् ॥

जो कर्मामाजीं अकर्म पाहे । आणि अकर्मीं कर्म आहे । तोचि मनुष्यांत बुद्धिमंत होये । तोचि युक्तु सर्वकर्मी ॥

"One who sees inaction in action, and action in inaction, is wise among men."

कर्मामाजीं Noun
karmāmājīṃ
कर्मामध्ये
in action
अकर्म Noun
akarma
कर्तेपणाचा अभाव
inaction
पाहे Verb
pāhe
पाहतो
sees
बुद्धिमंत Adjective
buddhimanta
ज्ञानी
wise
युक्तु Noun
yuktu
योगी
yogi

💡 Meaning

One who sees inaction in action and action in inaction is truly wise among men and is a yogi who has accomplished everything.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

This verse describes the state of a realized soul who perceives inaction in action and action in inaction. A wise person understands that while the body and senses are engaged in activities, the true Self (Atman) remains a non-doer. Conversely, physical stillness is not true inaction if the mind is filled with desires and ego. One who realizes this truth is free from the bondage of karma.

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your daily duties without the ego of being the 'doer'. For example, helping someone without expecting a 'thank you' or feeling superior allows you to remain peaceful despite being active.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the paradox of action and inaction to Arjuna, which Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates in Marathi.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 55

म्हणौनि बाह्य विषयांचा विसरु । पाडूनि अंतरीं स्थिरु । जो आपणपां आपणुचि एकसरु । संचरला ॥ ५५ ॥

"Therefore, forgetting external objects and becoming steady within, he who has entered into his own self directly."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
बाह्य Adjective
Bāhya
बाहेरील
External
विसरु Noun
Visaru
विसर / त्याग
Forgetfulness / Detachment
स्थिरु Adjective
Sthiru
शांत किंवा अढळ
Steady or Stable
आपुणपां Pronoun
Āpuṇapāṃ
स्वतःमध्ये
In oneself
एकसरु Adverb
Ekasaru
थेट किंवा एकरूप होऊन
Directly or Unified
संचरला Verb
Saṃcaralā
विलीन झाला किंवा संचार केला
Merged or Entered

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one who forgets external objects, remains steady within, and moves directly into their own self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the internal state of a realized soul. By detaching from external sensory pleasures and stabilizing the mind internally, the seeker merges into their own true self. The phrase 'Ekasaru' implies a direct, uninterrupted movement into the self, representing the highest state of meditation where the distinction between the observer and the observed vanishes, leading to pure consciousness.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when overwhelmed by stress, practice 'Pratyahara' (withdrawal of senses). For example, during a busy workday, take five minutes to ignore external noise and focus on your inner calm to regain focus and mental clarity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the internal state of a yogi who has withdrawn from external sensory objects to find peace within the self.

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