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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 57

तैसे कर्माचेनि आधारे । जे कर्मचि सांडणे उरे । ते युक्ती पैं सोपारे । दाविली तुज ॥ ५७ ॥

"In the same way, by the support of action, that which remains is the giving up of action; that easy method has been shown to you."

कर्माचेनि Noun
Karmacheni
कर्माच्या
of action
आधारे Noun
Adhare
आधाराने
with the support of
सांडणे Verb
Sandane
त्याग करणे
to relinquish
युक्ती Noun
Yukti
कौशल्य किंवा पद्धत
technique or method
सोपारे Adjective
Sopare
अत्यंत सोपे
very easy
दाविली Verb
Davili
दाखवली
shown

💡 Meaning

Just as action can be renounced through the support of action itself, I have shown you that easy technique.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the paradox of 'action in inaction'. He suggests that one does not need to abandon worldly duties to find spiritual peace. Instead, by using the 'Yukti' (skillful method) of performing actions without attachment to the results, the binding nature of Karma is dissolved. Just as a tool is used to fix something, action itself is used as a tool to transcend the cycle of action.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus entirely on the quality of your task rather than obsessing over the promotion or reward. This detachment while being fully active is the practical application of this verse.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the secret of performing actions without getting bound by them, leading to liberation.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 58

कर्मण्यकर्म य: पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म य: । स बुद्धिमान्मनुष्येषु स युक्त: कृत्स्नकर्मकृत् ॥

तरी कर्मामाजीं अकर्म । आणि अकर्मींचि कर्म । हें जया कळे तोचि परम । पुरुषु जाणावा ॥

"One who perceives inaction in action and action in inaction is the supreme among men."

कर्मामाजीं Noun
Karmamaji
कर्मामध्ये
In action
अकर्म Noun
Akarma
कर्मरहित अवस्था
Inaction
कळे Verb
Kale
समजते
Understands
परम Adjective
Param
श्रेष्ठ
Supreme
पुरुषु Noun
Purushu
मनुष्य
Man

💡 Meaning

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

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains the profound concept of seeing inaction within action and action within inaction. A wise person realizes that while the body performs actions, the true self (Atman) remains a non-doer. Conversely, one who physically refrains from work but remains mentally attached to the results is still performing 'action'. One who understands this distinction is liberated from the bonds of Karma.

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your daily duties without the ego of being the 'doer'. Example: Helping someone without expecting recognition or a return favor allows you to stay detached yet productive.

📌 Context

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the paradox of action and inaction as taught by Lord Krishna to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 90

म्हणोनि अर्जुना तूं पाहीं । या बुद्धीसी समान दुजें नाहीं । जेथ स्थिर जालिया कांहीं । उणें न दिसे ॥ ९० ॥

Mhanoni Arjuna tu pahi | Ya buddhisi saman duje nahi | Jeth sthir jaliya kahi | Une na dise || 90 ||

"Therefore, O Arjuna, see for yourself; there is nothing equal to this wisdom. Once established in it, nothing appears lacking."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
बुद्धीसी Noun
Buddhisi
बुद्धीला
To the intellect
समान Adjective
Saman
सारखे
Equal
दुजें Adjective
Duje
दुसरे
Other/Second
स्थिर Adjective
Sthir
अढळ/शांत
Stable/Steady
जालिया Verb
Jaliya
झाल्यावर
Having become
उणें Noun
Une
कमतरता
Deficiency/Lacking

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, observe that there is nothing equal to this stable wisdom. Once established in it, nothing ever seems deficient.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the supreme value of a stable and enlightened intellect (Sthitaprajna). He asserts that there is no state higher than having a mind fixed on the ultimate truth. When the intellect reaches this stability, the individual transcends the sense of lack or incompleteness. It is a state of absolute fulfillment where external circumstances no longer dictate one's internal peace, leading to a life free from the constant pursuit of worldly desires.

🎯 Practical Application

Practicing emotional stability during high-pressure situations. For example, a leader who remains calm and focused during a crisis can make better decisions and provide confidence to their team, reflecting a steady intellect.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the unparalleled importance of a stable intellect to Arjuna.

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