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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 11

कायेन मनसा बुद्ध्या केवलैरिन्द्रियैरपि । योगिनः कर्म कुर्वन्ति सङ्गं त्यक्त्वात्मशुद्धये ॥ ११ ॥

जेथ अंतःकरण शुद्धीचेनि मिषे । कर्मचि कीजे नि:शेषे । परि तेथ फळाची वास नसे । कवणिये काळी ॥ ११ ॥

"Yogis, abandoning attachment, perform action with the body, mind, intellect and even with the senses, only for the purification of the self."

अंतःकरण Noun
Antahkarana
मन किंवा हृदय
Inner self or mind
शुद्धीचेनि Noun
Shuddhicheni
शुद्धीसाठी
For purification
मिषे Noun
Mishe
निमित्ताने
On the pretext of
नि:शेषे Adverb
Nishese
पूर्णपणे
Completely
वास Noun
Vaas
इच्छा किंवा ओढ
Desire or attachment

💡 Meaning

Yogis perform actions using their body, mind, intellect, and senses, without attachment, solely for the purpose of self-purification.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the primary motive of a Karma Yogi is the purification of the inner self. Yogis engage their body, mind, intellect, and senses in action, but they remain detached from the results. By performing actions without the 'I' sense or ego, they cleanse their consciousness of past impressions (samskaras), leading to spiritual clarity. The focus is entirely on the purity of the process rather than the reward.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the excellence of your task and the value you provide, rather than constantly worrying about the promotion. This detachment leads to higher quality work and mental peace.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains how yogis perform actions without attachment for the sake of self-purification.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 143

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । हें अंतःकरण निकें । जेथ विषयांचेनि नांवें न टिके । विटाळु कांहीं ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, listen; this heart is pure, where no defilement of sensory objects remains even in name."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
निकें Adjective
Nikēṃ
शुद्ध किंवा चांगले
Pure or Good
विषयांचेनि Noun
Viṣayāñcēni
विषयांच्या (इंद्रिय सुखांच्या)
Of sensory objects
विटाळु Noun
Viṭāḷu
अशुद्धता किंवा दोष
Impurity or Defilement
टिके Verb
Ṭikē
राहणे किंवा टिकणे
To stay or endure

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; this heart is so pure that even the mention of sensory objects cannot cause any defilement there.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the absolute mental purity of a self-realized soul. He explains to Arjuna that such a person's consciousness is so refined and stable that even the conceptual 'name' of worldly desires cannot create a blemish or distraction. The term 'Nikem' signifies a state of being flawlessly pure. Just as light cannot be touched by darkness, the mind of a Sthitaprajna remains untouched by the 'impurity' of sensory attachments and aversions.

🎯 Practical Application

This teaches us the importance of focus and integrity. For instance, if a professional is deeply committed to their ethics, even a strong temptation like a bribe will not 'defile' or disturb their mental peace and decision-making.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna, focusing on the purity of the mind.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 185

म्हणोनि जे जे उचित । आणि प्रसंगें पावे प्राप्त । तें कर्म न संडितां विहित । आचरावें ॥ १८५ ॥

"Therefore, whatever is appropriate and whatever is obtained through the occasion, that prescribed duty should be performed without abandoning it."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य / रास्त
Appropriate / Proper
प्रसंगें Adverb
Prasange
प्रसंगानुसार / वेळेनुसार
As per the occasion
विहित Adjective
Vihit
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले / विहित केलेले
Prescribed / Ordained
आचरावें Verb
Acharave
आचरण करावे / करावे
Should perform / practice
संडितां Verb
Sandita
टाळून / सोडून
Abandoning / Leaving

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever is appropriate and whatever comes to you by circumstance, perform that prescribed duty without abandoning it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse from the Dnyaneshwari, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of performing one's 'Vihit Karma' (prescribed duties). He suggests that whatever is morally right and whatever duty presents itself naturally according to the situation should be performed with diligence. One should not abandon their responsibilities. Even for those who have attained spiritual knowledge, performing these duties is essential to set a righteous example for the rest of society. It is about acting with integrity in the present moment without being overwhelmed by the desire for results.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, if a task is assigned to you or a situation requires your action, do not shy away from it. For example, if you see someone in need of help while you are on your way, helping them is your 'Uchit' (appropriate) duty at that moment. Perform it sincerely.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a person should perform their duties without attachment, following the natural course of life and moral laws.

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