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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 156

दुःखेष्वनुद्विग्नमनाः सुखेषु विगतस्पृहः । वीतरागभयक्रोधः स्थितधीर्मुनिरुच्यते ॥

दुःखें न संतापें । सुखीं स्पृहा निक्षेपें । जो रागु द्वेषु न कोपें । सांडूनि गेला ॥

"He whose mind is not shaken by adversity, who does not hanker after happiness, and who is free from attachment, fear, and anger, is called a sage of steady wisdom."

दुःखें Noun
dukhen
दुःखाच्या वेळी
in sorrows
संतापें Verb
santapen
विचलित होणे किंवा त्रासणे
to be agitated
स्पृहा Noun
spruha
इच्छा किंवा ओढ
desire or longing
रागु Noun
ragu
आसक्ती किंवा प्रेम
attachment
सांडूनि Verb
sanduni
त्याग करून किंवा सोडून
having abandoned

💡 Meaning

One who is not disturbed by sorrows, has no longing for pleasures, and is free from attachment, fear, and anger is called a sage of steady mind.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the mental state of a realized soul. A person of steady wisdom is one whose mind remains unperturbed by sorrows and who has no craving for pleasures. By transcending the three major obstacles of the mind—attachment (Raga), fear (Bhaya), and anger (Krodha)—the individual attains a state of constant equanimity and spiritual stability.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, maintaining a calm demeanor during a high-pressure project without getting frustrated, and staying humble after receiving a major award, exemplifies this teaching.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains the characteristics of a person with stable wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 11

या यज्ञाचेनि आधारें । तुम्ही पावावें अभ्युदय थोरें । हे कामधेनु तुम्हां साचारें । होईल जाणा ॥ ११ ॥

"Through the support of this Yajna, may you achieve great prosperity; know for certain that this will be your wish-fulfilling cow."

यज्ञाचेनि Noun
yajñācēni
यज्ञाच्या
of the sacrifice
आधारें Noun
ādhārēṃ
आधाराने
by the support
अभ्युदय Noun
abhyudaya
प्रगती किंवा उत्कर्ष
prosperity or rise
कामधेनु Noun
kāmadhēnu
इच्छा पूर्ण करणारी गाय
wish-fulfilling cow
साचारें Adverb
sācārēṃ
खरोखर
truly

💡 Meaning

By the support of this sacrifice, you shall attain great prosperity. Know that this will truly be like a Kamadhenu (wish-fulfilling cow) for you.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the concept of Yajna as the foundation of human progress. He suggests that when individuals perform their prescribed duties without selfish motives, they align themselves with the cosmic order. This alignment brings about 'Abhyudaya'—all-round prosperity. The metaphor of 'Kamadhenu' signifies that righteous action possesses the inherent power to fulfill all legitimate human needs and aspirations, provided they are pursued through the path of selfless service.

🎯 Practical Application

Approach your professional responsibilities as a selfless contribution to society. For instance, a business owner who prioritizes customer value over mere profit finds sustainable growth and reputation.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the importance of Yajna (selfless action) as a means to achieve prosperity and maintain the world order.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 69

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरतां जे अधर्म । हे ओळखावे वर्म । शास्त्रेसीं ॥ ६९ ॥

"Therefore, recognize the secret of proper action and unrighteousness through the scriptures."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य किंवा विहित
Proper or appropriate
आचरतां Verb
Acharata
वागताना किंवा कृती करताना
While practicing or performing
अधर्म Noun
Adharma
अयोग्य किंवा शास्त्रविरुद्ध कृती
Unrighteousness or wrong action
वर्म Noun
Varma
गुपित किंवा रहस्य
Secret or essence
शास्त्रेसीं Noun
Shastresi
शास्त्रांच्या आधारे
With the help of scriptures

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should understand the secret of what constitutes proper action and what is unrighteousness through the guidance of the scriptures.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that human intellect alone might be biased or insufficient to judge the righteousness of an action. One must refer to the 'Shastras' (scriptures or ethical codes) to understand the 'Varma' (the secret or the essence) of Karma. This alignment with higher principles prevents an individual from falling into 'Adharma' (unrighteousness) while performing their worldly duties.

🎯 Practical Application

When faced with a moral dilemma, look for established ethical guidelines or laws rather than acting on impulse. Example: Following traffic rules is 'Uchit Karma' for public safety, even when no one is watching.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of following ethical guidelines (Shastras) to distinguish between right and wrong actions.

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