🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar advises that one should never abandon their prescribed duties (Swadharma). Whatever action is appropriate for the situation and comes to a person in the natural course of time should be performed without any hesitation or doubt. By recognizing these actions as 'Vihit' (ordained duties), one transforms mundane work into a spiritual practice. The focus is on performing duties without attachment rather than renouncing action itself.

In professional life, if a task is assigned to you that falls within your responsibility, instead of procrastinating or avoiding it, complete it diligently as your 'Vihit Karma' (prescribed duty).

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's natural and situational duties as a form of worship.

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets Krishna's advice to Arjuna regarding the nature of true renunciation. Krishna warns Arjuna that simply walking away from the battlefield or his duties by convincing himself that he is seeking peace is a form of self-deception. True renunciation (Sannyasa) is an internal state of detachment, not a physical escape from responsibilities. Krishna urges Arjuna to be honest with his own conscience and not use 'Sannyasa' as an excuse to avoid the difficult task ahead of him.

One should not use spirituality as an escape route from worldly responsibilities. For instance, if a professional faces a challenge at work, quitting by claiming 'I am above material success' while actually being afraid of failure is deceiving the mind. One must face challenges with integrity.

Lord Krishna advises Arjuna not to abandon his duty by deceiving his own mind under the pretext of renunciation.

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights the transition from theoretical knowledge to practical wisdom. Krishna invites Arjuna to listen attentively to the method of performing actions without attachment. This is described as a 'marvelous' path because it allows an individual to remain active in the world while staying spiritually free from the bonds of karma.

Focus on the process of your work with interest rather than just worrying about the result. For example, while playing a sport, focus on the technique and the joy of the game rather than just the final score.

After explaining the theoretical knowledge of the soul (Sankhya), Shri Krishna begins to introduce the practical path of action (Buddhi Yoga) to Arjuna.