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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 45

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

म्हणोनि संन्यासी तोचि जाणावा । जो न मनीं द्वेषु न धरी हेवा । आणि कांहींच न वांछावा । तोचि नित्य संन्यासी ॥

"Therefore, know him alone to be a Sanyasi, who neither hates nor envies in his mind, and desires nothing; he is the eternal Sanyasi."

संन्यासी Noun
Sanyasi
त्यागी किंवा विरक्त पुरुष
Renunciant or Monk
द्वेषु Noun
Dveshu
तिरस्कार किंवा राग
Hatred or animosity
हेवा Noun
Heva
मत्सर किंवा ईर्ष्या
Envy or jealousy
वांछावा Verb
Vanchhava
इच्छा करणे किंवा हाव धरणे
To desire or crave
नित्य Adjective
Nitya
नेहमीचा किंवा शाश्वत
Eternal or constant

💡 Meaning

Know him to be a true Sanyasi who neither hates nor envies anyone and has no worldly desires; he is eternally free.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar defines a true Sanyasi (renunciant) as someone who has transcended the dualities of the mind. A person who does not harbor hatred toward anyone, does not feel jealous of others' success, and is free from worldly cravings is considered an 'eternal renunciant.' This teaching highlights that mental purity and emotional stability are the hallmarks of spiritual progress, allowing one to remain liberated even while performing worldly duties.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this can be applied by maintaining emotional balance. For instance, if a colleague gets a promotion you wanted, instead of feeling bitter (hatred/envy), focus on your growth and be content with your journey.

📌 Context

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

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 151

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

"Therefore, perform those actions which are appropriate and those duties which are prescribed, practicing them excellently by renouncing the desire for fruit."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchita
योग्य / उचित
Appropriate
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले / विहित
Prescribed
आचरावे Verb
Acharave
आचरण करावे
Should practice
फळाशा Noun
Phalasha
फळाची आशा
Desire for results
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
सोडून / त्याग करून
Renouncing

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform only those actions which are appropriate and righteous, doing them excellently while giving up the desire for results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that one should perform actions that are both appropriate (Uchita) and righteous (Vihita). The essence of this teaching is to perform one's duties with excellence but without any attachment to the fruits of those actions. By abandoning 'Phalasha' (the craving for results), the individual remains free from the psychological burden of success or failure, allowing the action to become a path toward spiritual liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional environment, focus on delivering high-quality work as your primary responsibility rather than constantly worrying about a promotion or bonus. This focus on duty leads to excellence and mental peace.

📌 Context

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the practical application of Nishkama Karma (selfless action) as taught by Lord Krishna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 30

तरी अध्यात्मबुद्धि होय । मज अर्पूनि कर्मे सर्वही । मग आशा ममता सांडूनि । झुंजें तूं निभ्रांत ॥

तरी अध्यात्मबुद्धीने सर्व कर्मे मला अर्पण करून, आशा आणि ममता सोडून तू नि:शंकपणे युद्ध कर.

"Therefore, with a spiritual mind, surrendering all actions to Me, abandoning hope and selfishness, fight without any doubt."

अध्यात्मबुद्धि Noun
Adhyatmabuddhi
अध्यात्मिक बुद्धीने
With spiritual intelligence
अर्पूनि Verb
Arpuni
अर्पण करून
Having offered
आशा Noun
Asha
अपेक्षा
Desire or expectation
ममता Noun
Mamata
माझेपणाची भावना
Sense of ownership or attachment
झुंजें Verb
Zunje
युद्ध कर किंवा कर्तव्य पार पाड
Fight or perform duty
निभ्रांत Adjective
Nibhranta
संशयरहित
Without any doubt

💡 Meaning

Offer all your actions to God, let go of desires and the sense of 'mine', and perform your duty without any doubt.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that one should perform their duties with a mind fixed on the Self. By surrendering the fruits and the sense of agency to God, one becomes free from the bondage of Karma. The 'fever' of mental distress (vigata-jvarah) vanishes when ego and expectations are removed. It is a call to action that is meditative and selfless.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your contribution as a service to society rather than being paralyzed by the anxiety of promotions or rewards. For example, a doctor treating a patient should focus on the treatment as a duty, leaving the ultimate result to providence.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna instructs Arjuna on how to perform action without being bound by its consequences, emphasizing surrender to the Divine.

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