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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 36

अथ केन प्रयुक्तोऽयं पापं चरति पूरुषः । अनिच्छन्नपि वार्ष्णेय बलादिव नियोजितः ॥

तरी उचित कर्म सांडिजे । आणि निषिद्धीं रमिजे । हें कवणें कीजे । सांगे मज ॥

"Then why is the proper duty abandoned, and one indulges in forbidden acts? Tell me, who causes this?"

उचित Adjective
uchita
योग्य किंवा विहित
proper or prescribed
सांडिजे Verb
sandije
सोडून देणे
to abandon
निषिद्धीं Noun
nishiddhi
वर्ज्य किंवा चुकीच्या गोष्टी
forbidden acts
रमिजे Verb
ramije
रममाण होणे किंवा गुंतणे
to indulge or enjoy
कवणें Pronoun
kavane
कोणी
by whom

💡 Meaning

Arjuna asks, 'O Krishna, why does a person abandon their duty and indulge in forbidden acts? Who is it that compels them to do so?'

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar articulates Arjuna's query regarding human nature. Arjuna observes that even when a person knows the difference between right and wrong, they often find themselves straying from the path of righteousness. He seeks to understand the internal or external force that overrides one's intellect and moral compass, compelling them to act against their own better judgment, as if driven by an external power.

🎯 Practical Application

This verse helps us reflect on moments when we know a habit is bad (like procrastination or unhealthy eating) but still succumb to it. Recognizing this internal conflict is the first step toward self-discipline and mindfulness.

📌 Context

Arjuna asks Krishna about the mysterious force that compels a human being to commit sins even when they do not wish to.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 87

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

जेथ कर्म अकर्म होय । आणि अकर्मीं कर्मचि आहे । हे जयासी उमजोनि पाहे । तोचि ज्ञानी ॥

"He who sees inaction in action and action in inaction, he is wise among men, he is a Yogi and a performer of all actions."

कर्म Noun
Karma
कार्य किंवा कृती
Action
अकर्म Noun
Akarma
निष्क्रियता किंवा फळाची अपेक्षा नसलेले कर्म
Inaction
उमजोनि Verb
Umajoni
समजून घेऊन
Having understood
पाहे Verb
Pahe
पाहतो किंवा अनुभवतो
Sees or perceives
ज्ञानी Noun
Jnani
ज्याला आत्मज्ञान प्राप्त झाले आहे असा
Enlightened or wise

💡 Meaning

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

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains that a person who realizes that action can be performed without attachment (making it inaction in terms of karmic bondage) and that physical inaction can still involve mental action is truly wise. A person who has transcended the ego of being the 'doer' remains untouched by the consequences of their actions, effectively seeing inaction within their actions.

🎯 Practical Application

Performing your daily duties without the ego of being the 'doer'. For example, helping someone without expecting a 'thank you' or any return favor allows you to act without creating new karmic debt.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the profound paradox of action and inaction to Arjuna, which Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates in this Ovi.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 45

ज्ञेयः स नित्यसंन्यासी यो न द्वेष्टि न काङ्क्षति । निर्द्वन्द्वो हि महाबाहो सुखं बन्धात्प्रमुच्यते ॥

म्हणोनि संन्यासी तोचि जाणावा । जो न मनीं द्वेषु न धरी हेवा । आणि कांहींच न वांछावा । तोचि नित्य संन्यासी ॥

"Therefore, know him alone to be a Sanyasi, who neither hates nor envies in his mind, and desires nothing; he is the eternal Sanyasi."

संन्यासी Noun
Sanyasi
त्यागी किंवा विरक्त पुरुष
Renunciant or Monk
द्वेषु Noun
Dveshu
तिरस्कार किंवा राग
Hatred or animosity
हेवा Noun
Heva
मत्सर किंवा ईर्ष्या
Envy or jealousy
वांछावा Verb
Vanchhava
इच्छा करणे किंवा हाव धरणे
To desire or crave
नित्य Adjective
Nitya
नेहमीचा किंवा शाश्वत
Eternal or constant

💡 Meaning

Know him to be a true Sanyasi who neither hates nor envies anyone and has no worldly desires; he is eternally free.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar defines a true Sanyasi (renunciant) as someone who has transcended the dualities of the mind. A person who does not harbor hatred toward anyone, does not feel jealous of others' success, and is free from worldly cravings is considered an 'eternal renunciant.' This teaching highlights that mental purity and emotional stability are the hallmarks of spiritual progress, allowing one to remain liberated even while performing worldly duties.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this can be applied by maintaining emotional balance. For instance, if a colleague gets a promotion you wanted, instead of feeling bitter (hatred/envy), focus on your growth and be content with your journey.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the true nature of renunciation, emphasizing that it is an internal state of mind rather than an external appearance.

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