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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 34

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

जेथ अर्जुना कर्माचां ठायीं । कर्माभावोचि दिसे पाहीं । आणि अकर्मामाजीं सर्वही । कर्मचि असे ॥३४॥

"Where, O Arjuna, in the place of action, non-action is seen; and in non-action, all action exists."

कर्माचां Noun
karmācāṃ
कर्माच्या
of action
ठायीं Noun
ṭhāyīṃ
ठिकाणी
at the place of
कर्माभावोचि Noun
karmābhāvocī
कर्माचा अभावच
absence of action
दिसे Verb
dise
दिसतो
appears/sees
अकर्मामाजीं Noun
akarmāmājīṃ
अकर्मामध्ये
in non-action
असे Verb
ase
असते
is/exists

💡 Meaning

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

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a person who realizes that the soul is a non-doer even while the physical body performs actions, truly sees inaction in action. Conversely, one who physically refrains from work but harbors mental desires is actually performing actions. True wisdom lies in transcending the ego of being the 'doer' and remaining detached from the fruits of labor.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, perform your duties without being attached to the results. Example: Helping a stranger without expecting recognition or a return favor is practicing inaction within action.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the paradoxical nature of action and inaction to Arjuna, which Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates in this Ovi.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 40

तरी अर्जुना हे पाहीं । जेथ बुद्धीचा प्रवेशु नाहीं । आणि अविद्या मूळचि नाहीं । तया नांव आत्मज्ञान ॥

"Arjuna, see this; where the intellect has no entry, and where ignorance has no root, that is called Self-knowledge."

अर्जुना Noun
Arjuna
अर्जुनाला उद्देशून
O Arjuna
पाहीं Verb
Pahi
पहा किंवा लक्षात घे
Look or observe
बुद्धीचा Noun
Buddhicha
बुद्धीचा किंवा तर्काचा
Of the intellect
प्रवेशु Noun
Praveshu
शिरकाव किंवा प्रवेश
Entry or access
अविद्या Noun
Avidya
अज्ञान
Ignorance
मूळचि Adverb
Mulachi
मुळातच किंवा अजिबात
At the root or at all
आत्मज्ञान Noun
Atmajnana
स्वतःच्या स्वरूपाचे ज्ञान
Self-knowledge

💡 Meaning

Arjuna, observe this; that state where the intellect cannot enter and where ignorance has no root at all, is called Self-knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar defines 'Atma-jnana' (Self-knowledge). He explains that the true Self is beyond the reach of the human intellect and logic. The intellect works within the realm of duality (subject and object), whereas Self-knowledge is a state of non-duality. It is a state where 'Avidya' (primordial ignorance) is completely uprooted. It is not something that can be grasped by the mind through effort, but rather a state of pure being that remains when all mental constructs and ignorance vanish.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we often try to solve every problem with logic. However, inner peace comes from going beyond thoughts. Example: In a moment of crisis, instead of overthinking and letting the intellect run wild, staying calm and connected to your inner self helps you find the right path.

📌 Context

In the second chapter, Shri Krishna explains the nature of the soul to Arjuna. Dnyaneshwar Maharaj, in this Ovi, defines the state of Self-realization.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 6, Verse 6

जेथें अर्जुना हें चित्त । आपणया आपणचि होय मित्र । तरी आपणया आपणचि घात । आपणचि करी ॥ ६ ॥

"Where, O Arjuna, this mind becomes its own friend, there it also causes its own destruction."

चित्त Noun
Chitta
मन किंवा अंतःकरण
Mind or consciousness
मित्र Noun
Mitra
दोस्त किंवा साहाय्यक
Friend or ally
घात Noun
Ghaat
नाश किंवा नुकसान
Destruction or harm
आपणया Pronoun
Aapanaya
स्वतःला
To oneself
करी Verb
Kari
करतो
Does or performs

💡 Meaning

O Arjuna, when this mind becomes its own friend, it helps itself; otherwise, it causes its own destruction.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the principle that the self is its own friend and its own enemy. He emphasizes that the mind is the pivot of spiritual evolution. A disciplined mind, conquered through yoga and wisdom, acts as a benefactor that leads the soul toward liberation. Conversely, an uncontrolled mind, enslaved by sensory desires, becomes a self-destructive force. The verse teaches that one's internal state determines their external reality and spiritual progress.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, if we control our impulses like anger or procrastination, our mind acts as a 'friend' helping us achieve goals. If we let these impulses rule us, our mind becomes an 'enemy' leading to failure.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the dual nature of the mind as both a friend and an enemy based on self-discipline.

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