[A freelance translation of these 108 stanzas from the Dnyaneshwari. The original composition is based on a specific meter which follows a fixed pattern of four semi-sentences. A similar pattern is followed in the translated version as well.]
Even a sage must perform all the duties and act like a trendsetter - spiritual growth does not lead to inaction
(31)
O Arjuna, the sages have no personal aspirations
They live with a sense of absolute gratitude
Still they are left with the duties
To be discharged with a sole intention of human welfare
(32)
The way one gifted with a healthy eyesight
Guides the blind by holding their hand
Illustrate the true religion to the ignorant
By following its principles in your day to day life
(33)
The all and sundry follow the great
And learn from their behaviour
Whatever is assumed as ethical by the great
Is obviously accepted by the all and sundry
(34)
Assuming the things to happen on their own
One should not resign and become indolent
Specifically a sage has no excuse
And he must carry out all the duties diligently
Basics of the yogic way of life
(35)
In a properly illuminated place
Household tasks are easily carried out
In the same manner, all the actions are performed with lucidity
By a sage abiding in the Yoga
(36)
One who acts without any attachment
And surrenders all the actions to the Braham (the ultimate reality)
Such an individual does not get tainted by a sin
And remains spotless like a lotus in the mud
(37)
He appears in the human form like any other individual
One can say that he too at times appears to be fortunate or miserable
But can be said based on my concrete experiences
That he is god in the human form
(38)
On the periphery
His too seems to be engaged in the mundane activities
Yet the divine silence he carries within
Always remains untouched
(39)
See the essence of Yoga as
A steady and balanced psyche
Along with the mind and intelligence duo
Effortlessly functioning in tandem
(40)
When one attains such a divine grace
And constantly and effortlessly remains in a blissful state
O Arjuna, even the hints of the humdrum miseries
Vanish totally from his consciousness
[To be continued...]
Even a sage must perform all the duties and act like a trendsetter - spiritual growth does not lead to inaction
(31)
O Arjuna, the sages have no personal aspirations
They live with a sense of absolute gratitude
Still they are left with the duties
To be discharged with a sole intention of human welfare
(32)
The way one gifted with a healthy eyesight
Guides the blind by holding their hand
Illustrate the true religion to the ignorant
By following its principles in your day to day life
(33)
The all and sundry follow the great
And learn from their behaviour
Whatever is assumed as ethical by the great
Is obviously accepted by the all and sundry
(34)
Assuming the things to happen on their own
One should not resign and become indolent
Specifically a sage has no excuse
And he must carry out all the duties diligently
Basics of the yogic way of life
(35)
In a properly illuminated place
Household tasks are easily carried out
In the same manner, all the actions are performed with lucidity
By a sage abiding in the Yoga
(36)
One who acts without any attachment
And surrenders all the actions to the Braham (the ultimate reality)
Such an individual does not get tainted by a sin
And remains spotless like a lotus in the mud
(37)
He appears in the human form like any other individual
One can say that he too at times appears to be fortunate or miserable
But can be said based on my concrete experiences
That he is god in the human form
(38)
On the periphery
His too seems to be engaged in the mundane activities
Yet the divine silence he carries within
Always remains untouched
(39)
See the essence of Yoga as
A steady and balanced psyche
Along with the mind and intelligence duo
Effortlessly functioning in tandem
(40)
When one attains such a divine grace
And constantly and effortlessly remains in a blissful state
O Arjuna, even the hints of the humdrum miseries
Vanish totally from his consciousness
[To be continued...]
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