Chapter 214 – Sri Vinaya Patrika – Sharanagathi/uninterrupted
flow of devotion to achieve the serenity of mind
Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho
where I didn’t visit? Whom I didn’t meet? What I didn’t say? And
whom I didn’t bow down my head pleading for a favor? Oh! Sri Ram, until I
take shelter at your lotus feet, I didn’t achieve peace not even in my dream. The
moment I have taken up austerities, meditation, and contemplation, recitation of
your sacred name ‘Ram’, I have experienced the serenity of mind, I have
understood that I have been driven madly after the material matters/Prakrithi,
infinite Nama, Roopa Dhrishya, that has fleeting nature, and attachment to
these Vishayavisha that pushed me into endless grief and sufferings. I have been hurling in several Yonis of Pashu,
Pakshi, Keet, Pathanga, Manushya, Demon, and Devatha, and suffering endless
miseries and sorrows of Samsara, I have been spreading hands before the wicked
people, visiting them door to door, begging for alms, describing my miserable
life were remained unnoticed and unheard, I did not achieve neither peace
nor happiness by doing so. Oh! Prabho, I have been wandering without
necessities of food and clothing, I was in a chase to protect my Prana, hence I
have to beg before the people, leaving my austerities, vows, to protect myself
from hunger and thirst. Oh! Prabho, I have been drenched in Mahamoha, Ahamkara,
Mamakara, Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, and committed various
sins, alas! I did not achieve any happiness or peace. Oh! Prabho, the
impurities of mind forced me to commit all kinds of sins shamelessly. I have
been chasing after the infinite Shabdha/sound, Sparsha/touch, Rasa/taste,
Roop/appearance and Gandha/smell, to satisfy my sense, alas! all I have earned
is fear, agony, and grief. Oh! Prabho, none of the Jeeva have achieved
happiness and serenity of mind immersed in the toxic poison of worldly matters and interest in material matters and people, instead, they were thrown to utter gloominess and grief, even the Kings and
rulers of stately pleasures did not achieve happiness and serenity of mind due
to their Mamahoma/ignorance and illusion. Oh! Prabho, I have failed to achieve
serenity of mind indulging in worldly matters and attachment to material
matters and people that have momentary life, hence I have taken shelter at your
lotus feet, I have understood the peace and serenity is vested on your lotus
feet, not in the Vishayavisha/worldly matters. Oh! Dhasharathakumara, you are
eminent in the three worlds, the Vedas, scriptures, and the deities singing in
praise of your endless glories, Oh! Prabho, Tulsi has taken shelter at your
lotus feet, and reverentially bow down before you, kindly shower your
compassionate grace upon me. Oh! Prabho, you are Sharanagatha Rakshaka,
Pathithapavana who protects the Jeeva who have taken shelter at your lotus feet;
hence I am certain that I would achieve the happiness and serenity at your
lotus feet.”
276) Kaha Na Kiyo Kaham Na
Gayo Sees Kahi Na Nayo?
Ramaravare Bin Bhaye Jan Janami Janami Jag
Dhukh Dhasahu Dhisi Payo || Aas
Bibas Khas Dham Hyai Neech Prabhuni Janayo | Ha Ha Kari Dheenatha Kahi
Dhvar Dhvar Bar Bar Pari Na Cchar Muha Bayo || Asan Basan Binu Bavaro
Jaham Thaham Udi Dhayo | Mahima Man/Aasu
Priya Pranathe Thaji Kholi Khalani Aaye
Khinu Khinu Pet Khalayo || Nath! Hath Kacchu Nahi Lagyo Lalach Lalachayo | Sanch
Kahai Nach Kaun So Jo Na Mohi Lobh Laghu Hau
Nirlajj Nachayo || Shravan Nayan Maga Man/ Aga Lage Sab Thal Pathithayo
| Mood Mari Hitha Harikai Hith Heri Hahari Ab Charan Saran Thaki Aayo || Dhasharathke!
Samarath Thumhi Thribhuvan Jasu Gayo |
Tulasi Namath Avalokiye Banh Bol Bali Dhai Birudhavali Bulayo ||
