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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 223

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरावे हेचि परम । येणे पाविजे मोक्षधाम । नि:संशयो ॥ २२३ ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate duty as the highest goal; through this, one undoubtedly reaches the abode of liberation."

उचित Adjective
uchit
योग्य किंवा विहित
proper or appropriate
आचरावे Verb
acharave
आचरण करावे किंवा पाळावे
should practice or perform
परम Adjective
param
सर्वोच्च किंवा श्रेष्ठ
supreme or highest
पाविजे Verb
pavije
प्राप्त होते
is attained
मोक्षधाम Noun
mokshadham
मुक्तीचे स्थान
abode of liberation
नि:संशयो Adverb
nihsanshayo
शंका नसलेले किंवा नक्कीच
undoubtedly

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the duty that is appropriate for you, considering it supreme. By doing this, one undoubtedly attains the state of liberation.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that performing one's prescribed duty (Swadharma) is the highest form of spiritual practice. When an individual performs their actions as a supreme obligation without being attached to the results, those actions do not create bondage. Instead, they purify the mind and lead the seeker to the ultimate state of liberation (Moksha) without any doubt.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, focusing on the quality of your work rather than just the promotion or salary is 'Uchit Karma'. This dedication leads to professional excellence and inner peace, which is a form of liberation from work-related stress.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how performing one's duty without attachment leads to spiritual liberation.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 130

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । जो अंतःकरणें निकें । निवांत होऊनि ठाके । आत्मस्वरूपीं ॥ १३० ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; he who is pure in heart and stays peacefully in the self."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
ऐकें Verb
Aike
ऐक
Listen
अंतःकरणें Noun
Antahkarane
मनाने किंवा हृदयाने
By heart or mind
निकें Adjective
Nike
शुद्ध किंवा चांगले
Pure or good
निवांत Adjective
Nivanta
शांत
Peaceful
ठाके Verb
Thake
राहतो किंवा स्थिर होतो
Stays or becomes steady
आत्मस्वरूपीं Noun
Atmaswarupi
स्वतःच्या स्वरूपात
In one's own self

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; he who becomes pure in heart and remains peacefully established in his own self is truly wise.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a person whose heart is pure and free from worldly desires finds absolute peace within the self. Such a person remains undisturbed by external circumstances, anchored in their true nature. This state of being 'Nivanta' (peaceful) in the 'Atmaswarupa' (self) is the mark of true spiritual attainment.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when faced with chaos, practicing inner silence helps maintain mental balance and clarity. For example, staying calm during a difficult exam helps in recalling answers better than panicking.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna describes the characteristics of a person who has attained steady wisdom and inner peace.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 150

म्हणोनि अर्जुना पाहीं । या बुद्धीसारिखें कांहीं । पवित्र दुजें नाहीं । तिहीं लोकीं ॥ १५० ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, see; there is nothing as holy as this wisdom in the three worlds."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇōni
म्हणून
Therefore
पाहीं Verb
Pāhīṃ
पहा किंवा लक्षात घे
See or observe
बुद्धीसारिखें Noun
Buddhīsārikhēṃ
बुद्धीप्रमाणे
Like the intellect/wisdom
पवित्र Adjective
Pavitra
शुद्ध किंवा पावन
Pure or sacred
दुजें Adjective
Dujēṃ
दुसरे
Second or other
तिहीं लोकीं Noun
Tihīṃ lōkīṃ
तिन्ही जगात
In the three worlds

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, observe that there is nothing as pure as this spiritual wisdom in all the three worlds.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the supreme purity of spiritual intellect (Buddhi). He asserts that in all the three realms of existence (Earth, Heaven, and the Underworld), there is nothing as sanctifying as the wisdom that leads to self-realization. This 'Buddhi' is not just worldly intelligence but the refined discernment that distinguishes between the eternal soul and the transient body, acting as the ultimate purifier of the human soul.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, prioritize gaining clarity and wisdom over material gains. For example, when faced with a difficult choice, instead of acting on impulse, use your inner discernment to choose the path that is ethically right and beneficial for long-term peace.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the unparalleled purity of spiritual wisdom (Buddhi) to Arjuna during the discourse on the stable intellect.

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