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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 101

कर्मणो ह्यपि बोद्धव्यं बोद्धव्यं च विकर्मणः । अकर्मणश्च बोद्धव्यं गहना कर्मणो गतिः ॥

म्हणौनि कर्माचें रूप ओळखावें । अकर्माचेंही जाणावें । आणि विकर्माचेंही पाहावें । पूर्णपणें ॥

"Therefore, one should recognize the nature of action, know about inaction, and also observe forbidden action completely."

म्हणौनि Conjunction

Mhaṇōni

म्हणून

Therefore

कर्माचें Noun

Karmācēṃ

कर्माचे

of action

रूप Noun

Rūpa

स्वरूप

nature/form

ओळखावें Verb

Oḷakhāvēṃ

ओळखावे / ओळखून घ्यावे

should recognize

अकर्माचें Noun

Akarmācēṃ

अकर्माचे (निष्काम कर्माचे)

of inaction/selfless action

विकर्माचें Noun

Vikarmācēṃ

वाईट किंवा निषिद्ध कर्माचे

of forbidden action

पूर्णपणें Adverb

Pūrṇapaṇēṃ

संपूर्णपणे

completely

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one must understand the true nature of action, recognize the nature of inaction, and also clearly perceive the nature of forbidden action.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the Sanskrit verse from the Gita, emphasizing that the path of action is mysterious. One must clearly distinguish between 'Karma' (prescribed duties), 'Vikarma' (prohibited or sinful actions), and 'Akarma' (inaction or action performed without attachment). Understanding these nuances is vital for a seeker to remain untainted by the bonds of worldly existence.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, distinguish between your duty (Karma), unethical shortcuts (Vikarma), and working with a sense of detachment (Akarma). For example, earning money through hard work is Karma, but through fraud is Vikarma.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the complexity of distinguishing between right action, wrong action, and inaction.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 214

मग तो शरीरे केवळु । जरी जाहला लोकपाळु । तरी अलिप्तु निर्मळु । जैसा रवि ॥ २१४ ॥

"Then, though he may be a protector of the people in body, he remains detached and pure, just like the sun."

शरीरे Noun

Sharire

शरीराने

By the body

लोकपाळु Noun

Lokapalu

लोकांचे पालन करणारा / राजा

Protector of people / Ruler

अलिप्तु Adjective

Aliptu

अलिप्त किंवा न अडकलेला

Detached

निर्मळु Adjective

Nirmalu

स्वच्छ किंवा पवित्र

Pure

रवि Noun

Ravi

सूर्य

Sun

💡 Meaning

Just as the sun remains detached and pure while illuminating the world, a wise person remains untouched by actions even while performing them through the body.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj uses the metaphor of the Sun to describe a self-realized person. Even if such a person holds a high position (like a protector of people) and performs various physical actions, they remain untouched by the results or the ego of being the 'doer'. Just as the sun illuminates the world and enables all activities without being affected by the impurities of the earth, the Jnani remains pure and detached because they have transcended the physical identity.

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your professional or social duties with full dedication but without the ego of 'I am the doer'. For example, a leader should serve the community without seeking personal glory or being affected by praise or criticism.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a realized soul remains untouched by the actions performed by their physical body.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 211

तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणोनि अर्जुना हें पाहीं । जयाचें अंतःकरण स्थिरावले ठायीं । तोचि पूर्णप्रज्ञु या लोकीं जाणावा ॥ २११ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, observe this; he whose heart is stabilized in its place, he alone should be known as one of perfect wisdom in this world."

म्हणोनि Adverb

Mhanoni

म्हणून

Therefore

अंतःकरण Noun

Antahkaran

मन किंवा अंतरात्मा

Mind or inner self

स्थिरावले Verb

Sthiravale

स्थिर झाले

Stabilized

पूर्णप्रज्ञु Noun

Purnaprajnu

ज्याची बुद्धी पूर्णपणे स्थिर आहे असा

One with perfect wisdom

लोकीं Noun

Loki

या जगात

In this world

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, know that person to be of steady wisdom whose mind is firmly stabilized in its true place.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual maturity is reached when an individual's consciousness is no longer scattered by external sensory objects. Just as a tortoise protects itself by withdrawing into its shell, a wise person withdraws their senses from worldly distractions. This internal stability leads to a state of 'Purnaprajna' (perfect wisdom), where the person remains unaffected by the dualities of life like joy and sorrow.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this teaches emotional intelligence. For example, when facing a high-pressure situation at work, instead of reacting impulsively, one should maintain mental balance and act with a calm mind.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) as described by Lord Krishna.

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