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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 171

म्हणौनि उचित कर्म । जेणें पाविजे स्वधर्म । तें आचरावें सप्रेम । यथाविधी ॥ १७१ ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate action by which one attains their duty; practice it with love and according to the rules."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य / विहित
Appropriate / Prescribed
स्वधर्म Noun
Swadharma
स्वतःचे कर्तव्य
One's own duty
आचरावें Verb
Aacharave
आचरण करावे / करावे
Should perform / practice
सप्रेम Adverb
Saprem
प्रेमासह / आवडीने
With love / affection
यथाविधी Adverb
Yathavidhi
शास्त्रोक्त पद्धतीने / नियमाप्रमाणे
According to rules / prescribed method

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the appropriate actions that fulfill your duty, doing so with love and according to the prescribed rules.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the performance of 'Swadharma' (one's own duty). He suggests that one should not perform actions mechanically or out of compulsion. Instead, one should embrace their rightful duties with love and follow the prescribed methods. When action is performed with the right attitude and discipline, it becomes a path to spiritual growth rather than a source of attachment. The focus is on the quality and intent behind the action.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, whether you are a student or a professional, do your work with passion and integrity. For example, a doctor treating a patient should do it with genuine care and following medical ethics, not just as a routine job.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's prescribed duties with devotion and discipline.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 96

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावे उत्तम । फळाशा सांडूनि ॥ ९६ ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate actions and the prescribed duties excellently, by renouncing the desire for fruits."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchita
योग्य / उचित
Appropriate
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले कर्तव्य
Prescribed duty
आचरावे Verb
Acharave
आचरण करावे / करावे
Should perform
उत्तम Adverb
Uttam
सर्वश्रेष्ठ रीतीने
Excellently
फळाशा Noun
Phalasha
फळाची अपेक्षा
Desire for results
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून / सोडून
Having abandoned

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform your appropriate and prescribed duties with excellence, while renouncing the desire for the results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes the practice of 'Nishkama Karma'. He advises that one should perform their 'Vihita Karma' (prescribed duties) with the highest level of proficiency ('Uttam'). The spiritual secret lies in 'Phalasha Sanduni'—abandoning the craving for results. This approach ensures that the mind remains steady and the action becomes a form of worship, leading to spiritual liberation rather than worldly entanglement. It teaches that excellence in action is independent of the reward.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, an employee should focus entirely on the quality of their project and solving problems effectively, rather than being constantly anxious about the year-end bonus or promotion.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the method of performing duties without attachment to the results, following the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 220

म्हणौनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे । तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । सामान्यलोकीं ॥ २२० ॥

"Therefore, whatever the powerful (great) do, the same is practiced by others; that alone is accepted as the standard by common people."

समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ पुरुषाने
By the powerful or great person
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anushthije
आचरण करावे किंवा पाळावे
To practice or follow
प्रमाण Noun
Praman
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or authority
सामान्यलोकीं Noun
Samanyaloki
सामान्य माणसांनी
By common people
कीजे Verb
Kije
केले जाते
Is done

💡 Meaning

Whatever a great person does, others follow. Common people accept their actions as the standard.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the social responsibility of leaders and wise individuals. He states that whatever a 'Samartha' (a capable or great person) does, others follow suit. Their actions become the benchmark or 'Pramana' for the common masses. Therefore, those in positions of influence must act with integrity, as their behavior shapes the moral fabric of society.

🎯 Practical Application

A CEO who practices punctuality and ethics inspires their employees to do the same. Leadership by example is the most effective way to guide a group.

📌 Context

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains how the actions of great leaders set the standard for society.

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