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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 51

म्हणोनि कर्म सांडिजे । कीं कर्मिंचि अलिप्त होइजे । हें विचारूनि पाहिजे । आपुलिया मती ॥ ५१ ॥

"Therefore, one should consider with one's own mind whether to give up action or to remain unattached in action."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
सांडिजे Verb
Sandije
त्याग करावा / सोडावे
Should be abandoned
अलिप्त Adjective
Alipta
लिप्त नसलेला / वेगळा
Detached
विचारूनि Verb
Vicharuni
विचार करून
Having contemplated
मती Noun
Mati
बुद्धीने
Intellect

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should contemplate with their own intellect whether to abandon action or to remain detached while performing it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar advises Arjuna to use his power of discrimination. Since it is impossible for a living being to completely cease all actions due to the influence of nature, the real choice lies in the attitude towards action. One must contemplate whether to physically renounce action or to remain mentally detached while performing it. The Dnyaneshwari emphasizes that performing one's duty without attachment is the true path to liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, perform your duties without the ego of being the 'doer' and without worrying about the results. For example, a professional should focus on the quality of their work rather than just the promotion or reward.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of using one's own intellect to decide between renunciation of action and performing action with detachment.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 219

जयाचें कर्म सर्वथा । संकल्पें न शिवे पांडुसुता । आणि फळाचीही आस्था । सांडिली जेणें ॥

"Whose actions are entirely untouched by desire, O Arjuna, and who has renounced the longing for results."

जयाचें Pronoun
Jayache
ज्याचे
Whose
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे / सर्व प्रकारे
Entirely / In every way
संकल्पें Noun
Sankalpe
इच्छेने / संकल्पाने
By desire or intent
शिवे Verb
Shive
स्पर्श करणे
To touch
आस्था Noun
Astha
ओढ / आसक्ती
Attachment or longing
सांडिली Verb
Sandili
त्यागली / सोडून दिली
Abandoned or discarded

💡 Meaning

One whose actions are never touched by desire or intent, and who has abandoned all attachment to the fruits of their labor.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes a person whose actions are untouched by 'Sankalpa' (the mental construct of desire or intent). Such a person performs duties without the egoistic claim of being the 'doer' and without any attachment to the results. By abandoning the craving for outcomes, their actions do not create new karmic bonds. This state represents the pinnacle of Karma Yoga where action becomes a form of meditation.

🎯 Practical Application

Focusing on the quality of your work at the office without constantly worrying about the promotion or bonus, leading to peace of mind and better performance.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person whose actions are free from desire and ego, reflecting the essence of Bhagavad Gita 4.19.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 17

कर्मणो ह्यपि बोद्धव्यं बोद्धव्यं च विकर्मणः । अकर्मणश्च बोद्धव्यं गहना कर्मणो गतिः ॥

तरी कर्माचें रूप जाणावें । आणि विकर्माचेंही ओळखावें । मग अकर्माचेंही पाहावें । पूर्णपणें ॥

"One should understand the nature of action, and also understand the nature of forbidden action; and one should also clearly see the nature of inaction."

कर्माचें Noun
Karmācē
कर्माचे
of action
रूप Noun
Rūpa
स्वरूप
nature/form
जाणावें Verb
Jāṇāvē
जाणून घ्यावे
should know
विकर्माचें Noun
Vikarmācē
निषिद्ध कर्माचे
of forbidden action
ओळखावें Verb
Oḷakhāvē
ओळखावे
should recognize
अकर्माचें Noun
Akarmācē
कर्मशून्यतेचे
of inaction
पूर्णपणें Adverb
Pūrṇapaṇē
पूर्णपणे
completely

💡 Meaning

One must understand the nature of action, forbidden action, and inaction, for the path of action is deep and difficult to comprehend.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the complexity of 'Karma'. He suggests that one must distinguish between prescribed duties (Karma), prohibited actions (Vikarma), and the state of non-action (Akarma). The path of action is profound and mysterious, requiring deep spiritual insight to navigate without attachment. True understanding lies in performing actions without the ego of being the 'doer'.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, evaluate the intent behind your actions. For example, working diligently is 'Karma', but doing it unethically is 'Vikarma'. Performing your duty with a sense of detachment from the result leads towards 'Akarma'.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the intricate nature of action and the necessity of understanding the distinction between Karma, Vikarma, and Akarma.

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