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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 252

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे । मग तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । सामान्येंही ॥ २५२ ॥

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे । मग तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । सामान्येंही ॥

"Therefore, whatever is done by the great, that very thing is practiced by others; then that itself is accepted as the standard by common people too."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthēṃ
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा थोर पुरुषाने
By the capable or great person
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anuṣṭhijē
आचरावे किंवा करावे
Should be practiced or performed
प्रमाण Noun
Pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or Authority
सामान्येंही Noun
Sāmānyēṃhī
सामान्य लोकांनी सुद्धा
Even by common people

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, others also follow. Common people accept their actions as the standard or authority.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the actions of leaders and realized souls serve as a blueprint for society. The term 'Samartha' refers to those who possess knowledge, power, or influence. Since common people lack the deep discernment to always know the right path, they naturally imitate the conduct of those they respect. Therefore, it is the moral duty of every leader to act righteously, as their behavior establishes the social and ethical standards (Pramana) for everyone else.

🎯 Practical Application

In a corporate setting, if a manager maintains transparency and integrity, the team members will likely adopt the same values. A leader's actions speak louder than their words.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the principle of leading by example, corresponding to Bhagavad Gita 3.21.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 31

ज्ञेयः स नित्यसंन्यासी यो न द्वेष्टि न काङ्क्षति । निर्द्वन्द्वो हि महाबाहो सुखं बन्धात्प्रमुच्यते ॥

म्हणोनि संन्यासी तोचि जाणावा । जो न करीच कवणियाची आशा । आणि न धरीच द्वेषा । अंतःकरणीं ॥ ३१ ॥

"Therefore, know him alone to be a Sanyasi, who neither harbors any hope (desire) nor holds any hatred in his heart."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
संन्यासी Noun
Sanyasi
त्यागी किंवा विरक्त पुरुष
Renunciant
जाणावा Verb
Janava
ओळखावा किंवा समजावा
Should be known
आशा Noun
Aasha
इच्छा किंवा अपेक्षा
Desire or hope
द्वेषा Noun
Dvesha
तिरस्कार किंवा मत्सर
Hatred or malice
अंतःकरणीं Noun
Antahkarni
मनामध्ये
In the heart or mind

💡 Meaning

Know him to be a true Sanyasi who neither desires anything nor hates anyone.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar defines a true Sanyasi as one who has transcended the dualities of desire and hatred. A person who does not crave worldly gains and does not harbor ill-will toward others is considered a perpetual renunciant. Such an individual is free from the bondage of Karma even while living in the material world, as their actions are not driven by ego or attachment.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing detachment from results and avoiding grudges leads to stress-free living. For example, helping a colleague without expecting a favor in return is a practical application of this wisdom.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the internal characteristics of a true Sanyasi, emphasizing that renunciation is a state of mind rather than an external appearance.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 271

म्हणौनि कर्मेचि करावीं । परि फळाशा न धरावी । हेंचि मुख्य जाणावें । वर्म येथें ॥ २७१ ॥

"Therefore, perform actions indeed, but do not hold onto the desire for results; know this to be the main secret here."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
कर्मेचि Noun
Karmechi
कर्मेच / कर्तव्येच
Actions only / Duties
फळाशा Noun
Phalasha
फळाची आशा / अपेक्षा
Desire for results
जाणावें Verb
Janave
समजावे / ओळखावे
Should know / understand
वर्म Noun
Varma
रहस्य / मर्म
Secret / Essence

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform your duties indeed, but do not harbor any desire for the fruits of those actions. Understand that this is the primary secret of this path.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar encapsulates the essence of Karma Yoga. He advises that one must engage in action (Karma) because it is necessary for existence and duty, but one must simultaneously relinquish the craving for the results. This psychological detachment ensures that the individual remains focused on the process and is not disturbed by success or failure. This 'Varma' (secret) is the key to living a liberated life while being active in the world.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your project rather than obsessing over the promotion or bonus it might bring. By detaching from the outcome, you reduce anxiety and perform at your peak potential.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the core principle of performing one's duty without attachment to the outcome, as taught by Lord Krishna.

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