Vairagya Shathakam – Sri Bharthrihari
Virachitham
Chapter – 6 – Bhoga Sthairya Varnnanam
The Jeeva undergoes fear of Bhoga due to
the dread of illnesses, people from the
illustrious clan fear of disgrace of the clan, the wealthiest fear of the loss
of wealth due to the interference of the King, Jeeva undergoes fear of loss of
pride due to the threat of humiliation, Jeeva who has prowess and courage
constantly fears of enemies, Jeeva who takes pride in their beauty and charm
fear of aging and illnesses, the intellectuals and learned fear of debate with
the dread disgrace in the society, the virtuous dread of immoral people, Jeeva
constantly have the fear of death, ultimately the Jeeva is constantly under
the fear and anxieties. Alas! There is one thing ‘fearless’ in the Prapancha is
‘Vairagya’ which is the state of being impassionate and desireless, free from the interest in worldly matters and
bondage. Oh! Jeeva, whoever follows the practice of ‘Vairagya’ need not fear of any of the above.
Oh! Jeeva, birth is always followed by death; the youthfulness is constantly chased by the Jara/aging. Alas! The
Jeeva finds contentment in wealth; appease the sense with the presence of
lovely young women and amorous sports with them. The deceitful people destroy
the virtuous, the venomous serpent ruins the attractiveness of nature, the
wicked people destroy the regime of a wise ruler, the absence of tranquility
and perseverance destroys the auspiciousness. Therefore nothing is permanent in
this Universe, all the goodness has to face ruin with the evilness.
Oh! Jeeva, the health is ruined by the
physical and mental afflictions, the wealth brings endless troubles, like the
doors kept open for the thief, person born with poor health is constantly
chases by the death, therefore the creator has created nothing in the universe which has permanent nature, all that created in the Universe and its
living beings undergo constant transformation and ruin. Oh! Learned ones, Oh!
Intellectuals, Bhoga is the lotus flower with several petals which has short
life, Prana is impermanent which leaves the body any moment, the physical
attraction to a youthful woman is short-lived, Oh! Jeeva, all those Sukha and
Bhoga in this Universe are impermanent and short-living, therefore take effort
to achieve the sense of ‘Vairagya’ and attain the fruitfulness of your life.
Oh! Jeeva, the happiness achieved out of
Bhoga is like lightning in the cluster of rain clouds, which has fleeting
nature. The life span of Jeeva is Kshanabangura, like the water droplets on the
leaves of the lotus flower, which is momentary. The interests in worldly matters
Sukha, Bhoga during youthful days are short living. Oh! Intellectuals
contemplate upon the supreme Bhramam, fix your mind and intellect on the
supreme bliss, with the firm devotion and faith. Oh! Jeeva, the Prana is flimsy like the waves, and what about the youthfulness and wealth? What about wealth and grains? These
have fleeting nature too and all those resemble a dream. The experiences of
happiness out of luxuries are like lightning during the heavy downpour that
has short-living nature. The happiness and satisfaction received out of the
embrace of the women is short living. Oh! Jeeva, if you want to cross the unfathomable
ocean of worldly existence, contemplate upon that Paramambhrama with intense
faith and devotion.
Oh! Jeeva, the fetuses spend its initial
period of life in the secrets, and shrinking its body inside the mother’s womb
undergoes various struggles, therefore the Garbhavasa is extremely painful. The
youth spends its life in the separation from the pleasurable company of
consort, the elderly years of life to meet the humiliation and disgrace of
beautiful young women. Oh! Jeeva, the life on Earth is extremely miserable,
therefore which is the most gratifying in this Samsara? Oh! Jeeva, Jara is like
a female lion which creates trepidations, the illnesses are enemies which takes a toll on the body, the life span of the Jeeva is like the water-filled in the
broken pot /nine gates in the human body/ after all these, the Jeeva immerses in
various disgraceful deeds. The human life is miserable and indefinite, Alas! Still, the Jeeva keep engaging in various demonic activities.
Oh! Jeeva, this Samsara is filled with numerous Bhogavasthu/pleasures, which have impermanent nature /wealth,
happiness, families, children, fame, relatives, companions, richness, etc. Oh!
Jeeva, why are you wandering all over in search of it? Therefore put a halt
for the chase of comforts and luxuries, if you believe in my words, retrieve
your mind from the endless desires and lust, worldly matters and bondage, and
contemplate upon the supreme Bhramam who resides as a soul in us. Oh! Jeeva, the Bhramanandam is the Sarvashreshta/superior
one, and supreme bliss, whoever contemplates and meditate upon that supreme
Bramham, would abandon the regime of three worlds, and all those heavenly
pleasures like grass and take shelter at the supreme Bhramam. Oh! Jeeva, therefore, abandons all those worldly
matters and bondage which has Kshanabhangura/fleeting nature.
Bhoge
Rogabhayam Kule Chyuthibhayam Viththe Nripaladh Bhayam | Mane Dhainyabhayam Bale Ripubhayam Roope Jaraya
Bhayam | Shasthre Vadhibhayam Gune Khalabhayam Kaye Krithanthath Bhayam | Sarvam Vasthu
Bhayanvitham Bhuvi Nrinam Vairagyam Yevabhayam ||
Akrantham Maranena Janma Jarasa
Chathyujjvalam Yauvanam | Santhosho Dhanalipsaya Shamasukham Praudangana Vibhramai: | Lokair
Mathsaribhirguna Vanabhuvo Vyalair Nripa Dhurjanair | Asthairyena Vibhoothayopyupahatha Grastham Na Kim Kena Va ||
Adhi Vyadhi Shathair Janasya Vividhair Arogyamunmoolyathe | Lakshmir
Yathra Pathanthi Thathra Vivruthadhvara Iva Vyapadha: | Jatham Jathamavashyamashu
Vivasham Mrithyu: Karothyathmasath |
Thath Kim Thena
Nirankushena Vidhina Yannirmitham Susthiram ||
Bhoga Sthunga Tharanga Bhangathara Prana:
Kshana Dhvamsina: | Sthokanyeva
Dhinani Yauvana Sukha Spoorthi: Priyasu Sthira | Thath Samsaram
Yeva Nikhilam Budhdhva Budha
Bodhaka | Lokanugraha Peshalena
Manasa Yathna: Samadheeyatham ||
Bhoga
Megha Vithana Madhya Vilasath
Saudhamini Chanchala | Ayur Vayu Vighattithabja Patalileenabuvath Bhanguram |
Lola Yauvana Lalasa Sthanubhritham
Ithyakalayya Dhrutham | Yoge
Dhairya Samadhi Sidhdhi Sulabhe Budhdhim Vidhadhvam Budha: ||
Ayu:Kallolalolam Kathipayadhivasa
Sthayini Yauvanashrir | Arththa
Sankalpakalpa Ghana
Samayathadidhvibhrama Bhogapooga: |
Kanda Shleshopagoodam Thadhapi Cha
Na Chiram Yathpriyabhi:
Praneetham | Bhramanyasaktha Chiththa Bhavatha Bhavamayambhodhiparam
Thareethum ||
Kricchrenamedhyamadhye Niyamitha Thanubhi: Stheeyathe Garbhavase | Kantha Vishelsha Dhukha
Vyathikaravishamo Yauvane
Chopabhoga : | Vama Ksheenamavajja Vihasitha Vasathir Vyadhdha Bhavopyasadhu: | Samsare Re Manushya
Vadhatha Yadhi Sukham
Swalpamapyasthi Kinchith ||
Vyaghreeva Thishtathi Jara Paritharjjayanthi | Rogashcha Shathrava
Iva Praharanthi Dheham | Ayu:
Parisravathi Bhinna Ghatadhivambho | Lokasthadhapyahithamacharatheethi
Chithram ||
Bhoga Bhangura Vriththayo
Bahuvidhasthaireva Chayam Bhava |
Sthal Kasyeha Krithe Paribhramatha
Re Loka: Kritham Cheshtithai: | Ashapasha Shathopashanthi Vishadham
Chetha: Samadheeyatham | Kamothpaththivashath Swadhamni Yadhi
Shradhdheyamasmadhvacha: ||
Bhramendhradhi
Maruthganamsthrinakananythra Sthitho Manyathe | Yathsvadhadhvirasa Bhavathi Vibhava Sthrailokhya Rajyadhaya: |
Bhoga: Kopi Sa Yeva Yeka Paramo Nithyodhitho Jrumbathe | Bho: Sadho
Kshanabhangure Thadhithare Bhoge Rathim Ma Kridha: ||
