🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar illustrates the state of a 'Sthitaprajna' (one with steady wisdom). Just as all rivers flow into the ocean, yet the ocean remains full and never exceeds its boundaries, a wise person remains unaffected by external desires or circumstances. Whether pleasures come or go, the inner peace of a realized soul remains undisturbed. The ocean doesn't grow larger when rivers join it, nor does it dry up when they don't; it is 'Nitya Trupta' (ever-content). This signifies that true wisdom brings an internal fulfillment that external events cannot shake.

Maintain inner stability regardless of external situations. For example, if you receive praise or criticism at work, stay focused on your duty without letting your ego or emotions take over, just like the ocean stays calm despite the influx of rivers.

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the stability of a realized soul (Sthitaprajna) using the metaphor of an ocean receiving river waters.

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar captures the moment where Lord Krishna promises to impart the wisdom that leads to ultimate fulfillment. The term 'Krutakrutya' signifies a state of being where one has accomplished the highest purpose of life. The verse emphasizes that this state is reached 'Swabhave' (naturally or effortlessly) once the right knowledge is received from a divine source. It highlights the importance of being a receptive listener ('Pariyesi') to spiritual truths.

In daily life, when seeking success, one must listen carefully to the wisdom of mentors. For example, a student following a teacher's simple yet profound advice to excel in exams without stress.

Lord Krishna is about to reveal the secret of spiritual fulfillment and the path of knowledge to Arjuna.

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains the profound nature of action. A wise person perceives that even while performing physical actions, the soul remains a non-doer (Akarma) if there is no attachment. Conversely, even in physical stillness, if the mind is agitated with desires, it is still action (Karma). Realizing this distinction through self-observation leads to true knowledge.

Performing your professional duties without the ego of 'I am the doer'. For example, a doctor treating a patient as a service to humanity rather than just a job for money.

Shri Krishna explains the paradox of action and inaction, which Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates as the key to liberation.