Chapter 198 – Sri Vinaya Patrika –
Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh!
Dheenabandhu, you are the protector of the distressed and depraved Jeeva, I
have already taken shelter at your lotus feet, Oh! Prabho, do not let the
description of Veda and scriptures go in vain, the recitation of your sacred
name ‘Ram’ is the savior from the miseries and sufferings of Samsara, removes
the impurities of the mind, and provides bliss to the Jeeva who have taken shelter
in it. Oh! Prabho, you are Dheenabandhu,
I am a grave sinner who has already taken refuge at your lotus feet and
Ramanama, if I did not achieve your grace the people may speak ill about you,
that I cannot bear, instead I would prefer to die in the blaze of grief. I am
an unfortunate Jeeva, drenched in Ahamkara, Mamakara, Kama, Krodha, Lobha,
Moha, Madha, and Mathshcharya, on top of that the Kali era pushing me into
sinful deeds, hence I have become Parathanthra/seeking pleasure in the material
matters, richness, wealth, money, fame, possession, attachment to wife,
children, relatives, and companion, ultimately it multiplied my grief and
sufferings. Oh! Kripalu, you are eminent, kindly protect me otherwise I will
end up in a miserable state at the final hours of death, you cannot bear to
witness your devotees in trouble. Oh! Prabho, Karmakandi/Jeeva engaged in
religious and spiritual rites for livelihood, Dharmathma /Jeeva engaged in
Dharmic rites, charities, building shelter homes, construct pleasure garden,
ponds and well for the welfare of the people, Sadhu Santh Mahathma/inspires the
Jeeva to take up austerities, impart the knowledge of Paramarththa Thaththva,
knowledge in Veda, Vedantha and scriptures, the sincere servant of Lord and his devotees, Virakthathma/renounced
soul, and finally the Vishayijeeva who is immersed in the worldly matters,
chasing after material welfare and bodily pleasure would achieve their rebirth
according to their deeds, but who will give protection to me? I have been
Kuputhra, Sadhanaheen, and unfortunate Jeeva, hence no one would offer
protection. Oh! Dhayalo, Kala/Time and Karma/deeds change the life of the
Jeeva, the Karma performed with sudden impulses cannot retrieve, hence I have
to reap the fruits of my Karma, hence no one will protect me other than you.
Oh! Ram, I promise you, after taking into consideration of my Man/mind, Vachan/words,
Karama/deeds, there will be no one to protect this Tulsi, other than you.”
259) Ravari Sudhari Jo
Bigari Bigaraigi Meri Kahai Bali
Bedhaki Na Lok Kaha Kahaige? Prabhuko Udhas Bhaau Janako Papa Prabhau Dhuhu Bhanthi Dheenabandhu! Dheena
Dhukha Dhahaigo|| Mei Tho Dhiyo Cchathi Pabi Layo Kalikala Dhabi Sansathi
Sahath Parbas Ko Na Sahaigo? Banki
Birudhavali Banaigi Pale Hi Kripalu! Anth Mero Hal Heri Thai Na Man Rahaigo||
Karami Dharami Sadhusevak Birath Rath Aapni Bhalayi Thal Kaham Kaun Lahaigo?
There Muha Phere Mose Kayar Kapooth Koor Late
Latpateni Ko Kaun Parigahaigo? ||
Kala Paya Phirath Dasa Dhayalu! Sabhiki
Thohi Binu Mohi Kabahu Na Koau Chahaigo| Bachan Karama Hiye Kahai Ram! Sauha Kiye Tulasi Pai Nathke Nibaheyi Nibahaigo||
