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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 218

कर्मण्यकर्म यः पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म यः । स बुद्धिमान्मनुष्येषु स युक्तः कृत्स्नकर्मकृत् ॥

म्हणोनि अर्जुना तोचि जाणावा । जो कर्माचां लोटीं न पाविजे विसांवा । आणि अकर्माचां ठावीं न संवावा । कर्माचिया ओढी ॥

"Therefore Arjuna, recognize him alone as wise, who finds no rest (stagnation) in the flood of actions, and is not touched by the pull of actions in the state of inaction."

लोटीं Noun
Loti
प्रवाहामध्ये किंवा ओघात
In the flood or surge
विसांवा Noun
Visanva
विश्रांती किंवा अडकणे
Rest or getting stuck
ठावीं Noun
Thavi
ठिकाणी किंवा स्थितीत
In the place or state
ओढी Noun
Odhi
आकर्षण किंवा ओढ
Pull or attraction
जाणावा Verb
Janava
ओळखावा किंवा समजावा
Should be known

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, know him to be the wise one, who is not overwhelmed by the surge of actions and is not pulled by desires even in a state of physical inaction.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that true liberation is not about physical renunciation of work, but about mental detachment. A wise person is one who remains unperturbed even in the midst of intense activity and does not harbor mental cravings for action when physically inactive. This state of 'inaction in action' is the hallmark of a realized soul.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, staying calm during a high-pressure deadline and not overthinking about work during your time off is a practical application of this wisdom.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person who has transcended the bondage of action.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 148

म्हणोनि अर्जुना पाहीं । यासी उपायु आन नाहीं । इंद्रियें दमनुनि राही । आपणपां जो ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, see that there is no other remedy for this; he who remains with his senses subdued within himself is truly steady."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
पाहीं Verb
Pahi
पहा किंवा लक्षात घे
Observe or see
उपायु Noun
Upayu
मार्ग किंवा उपाय
Remedy or way
आन Adjective
Aan
दुसरा
Other
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
Senses
दमनुनि Verb
Damununi
संयम राखून किंवा जिंकून
By controlling or subduing
आपणपां Pronoun
Aapanpa
स्वतःमध्ये
Within oneself

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, understand that there is no other way but to control the senses. One who restrains their senses remains steady in the self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that there is no alternative to sense control for a seeker of truth. The mind naturally flows outward through the senses toward worldly objects, causing instability. To achieve spiritual realization, one must master the senses. Only the person who restrains their senses from distractions can remain centered in the self and attain true wisdom.

🎯 Practical Application

Practicing mindfulness by not reacting impulsively to cravings or distractions, such as staying focused on a task despite notifications on a phone, is a practical application of this verse.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the necessity of controlling the senses to achieve a steady mind and spiritual stability.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 182

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे। तें तें लोकीं प्रमाण मानिजे। आणि येरेंही तेचि अनुष्ठिजे। सामान्येंसीं॥

"Therefore, whatever a great person does, that is accepted as a standard by the world; and others, including common people, follow the same practice."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthēṃ
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा थोर व्यक्तीने
By the powerful or great person
प्रमाण Noun
Pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा मानक
Standard or Authority
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anuṣṭhijē
आचरण करावे किंवा पाळावे
Should be practiced or followed
सामान्येंसीं Noun
Sāmānyēṃsīṃ
सामान्य लोकांकडून
By common people

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, the world accepts as a standard; and other common people also follow the same practice.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the social responsibility of leaders and wise individuals. He states that whatever actions a great person performs, the world accepts them as a standard or law. Common people naturally follow the path set by these influential figures. Therefore, to maintain social order and guide others correctly, the wise must perform their duties with discipline and integrity, even if they personally have nothing to gain from those actions. This is the essence of leading by example.

🎯 Practical Application

If a CEO of a company follows strict ethical guidelines, the employees naturally adopt the same culture. Leaders must lead by example because their actions define the behavior of the group.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the importance of setting a good example for society through one's actions.

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