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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 131

म्हणौनि कर्माचेनि आधारें । जे कर्मचि सांडणें खरें । तें युक्तीचेनि द्वारें । जाण पां तूं ॥

"Therefore, through the support of action, the true renunciation of action is achieved; understand that through the means of skillful technique."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
कर्माचेनि Noun
Karmācēni
कर्माच्या
of action
सांडणें Verb
Sāṇḍaṇē
त्याग करणे
to renounce
युक्तीचेनि Noun
Yuktīcēni
कौशल्याने / युक्तीने
by skill or technique
द्वारें Preposition
Dvārē
द्वारे / मार्गाने
through / by means of
जाण Verb
Jāṇa
समजून घे
understand / know

💡 Meaning

Therefore, understand that technique by which, with the support of action itself, true renunciation of action is achieved.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the paradox of renunciation. He suggests that true renunciation is not the physical abandonment of work, but the internal abandonment of the ego and attachment to results. By using action itself as a tool (performing it as a selfless sacrifice), one can transcend the cycle of cause and effect. This 'skill in action' is what Krishna urges Arjuna to master.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus entirely on the quality of your work (the process) rather than constantly worrying about the promotion or praise (the fruit), thereby reducing stress and improving efficiency.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains to Arjuna the secret of achieving freedom from the bonds of action by performing them with the right attitude.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 11

तरी अवधारां महाराज । जे सकळ कळांचे निज । जेथूनि शब्दब्रह्मीं भोज । प्रगटे कीं ॥ ११ ॥

"Now listen, O Great Lord, who is the very essence of all arts, from whom the splendor of the Word-Brahman (Vedas) manifests."

अवधारां Verb
Avadharam
लक्ष देऊन ऐका
Listen attentively
सकळ Adjective
Sakal
सर्व
All
कळांचे Noun
Kalanche
कलांचे
Of arts
निज Noun
Nij
स्वतःचे स्थान / मूळ
Original source
शब्दब्रह्मीं Noun
Shabdabrahmi
वेदांमध्ये
In the Vedas
भोज Noun
Bhoj
शोभा / आनंद
Splendor / Enjoyment
प्रगटे Verb
Pragate
प्रकट होते
Manifests

💡 Meaning

O Lord, please listen; you are the true source of all arts, and it is from you that the splendor of the Vedas manifests.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar addresses Ganesha as the ultimate source of all 64 arts and the Vedas (Shabdabrahma). He emphasizes that the beauty, depth, and wisdom of divine knowledge emerge from this supreme consciousness. By calling Ganesha 'Nij' (the original abode) of arts, he suggests that all creativity is a divine manifestation.

🎯 Practical Application

When starting any creative or intellectual endeavor, acknowledge the source of inspiration. For example, before writing or performing, take a moment to respect the tradition and the knowledge that came before you.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar is offering salutations to Lord Ganesha at the beginning of the Dnyaneshwari, describing him as the source of all arts and the Vedas.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 81

म्हणोनि तूं पां धनुर्धरा | या कर्मातें न संडवे सर्वथा | जेणें हा लोकु संचरा | मार्गी लागे || ८१ ||

"Therefore, O Archer, you should not abandon action at all, so that the people may follow the right path."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
धनुर्धरा Noun
Dhanurdhara
अर्जुना (धनुष्य धारण करणाऱ्या)
O Archer (Arjuna)
कर्मातें Noun
Karmate
कर्माचा / कर्तव्याचा
Action / Duty
संडवे Verb
Sandave
त्याग करावा / सोडावे
To abandon
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे / कोणत्याही प्रकारे
Entirely / In any way
लोकु Noun
Loku
लोक / समाज
People / Society
मार्गी Noun
Margi
रस्त्यावर / मार्गावर
On the path

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not abandon your duties at all; for it is by observing your actions that the people of this world will follow the right path.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the concept of 'Loksangraha' (the welfare and guidance of the world). He argues that the masses naturally follow the conduct of those they perceive as superior or leaders. If a leader like Arjuna were to abandon his duties, it would lead to social instability and mislead the common people. Therefore, for the sake of maintaining social order and guiding others toward the right path, one must perform their prescribed duties without attachment.

🎯 Practical Application

A leader in an organization must adhere to ethical standards and hard work because their subordinates emulate their behavior. For example, if a CEO practices transparency, the entire company culture becomes transparent.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Krishna's advice to Arjuna about the importance of setting a righteous example for society through one's actions.

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