Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika-Chapter – 34 - Jeeva who does not practice the devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari would be considered as a burden on the Earth

 

Chapter – 34 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –Jeeva who does not practice the devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari would be considered a burden on the Earth

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, fortunate is the one who has intense faith and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari.  Oh! Prabho, who is superior to the trinities who represent Lord Sri Hari himself? worship of demigods leaving Lord Sri Hari would be like a mendicant seeking alms from another mendicant, it would be like a fatherless child, or the illegitimate child doesn’t respect the society. Hiranyakshipu could not save his life even though he has achieved several boons from Lord Bhrama after severe austerities and penance, on the other hand, the child Prahaldha won over the heart of Lord Sri Hari with his sincere devotion, hence the Lord appeared as half-lion and half-man from the pillar at the will of his child devotee, and ripped off the heart of Hiranyakashipu. Lord Sri Ramachandra crowned Vibheeshana as the King of Lanka, the stones dropped on the ocean floated on the water at the splendor of Lord Rama and it created a majestic bridge across the ocean. Oh! Prabho, I have already surrendered at your lotus feet which removed the curse of Gauthama Pathni Ahalya.  Oh! Lord Raghunath, whoever taken shelter at your lotus feet would get rid of grief and suffering of worldly existence.”

 

“Oh! Mortals, Lord Sri Hari provided the highest status of ‘pole star’ to his child devotee Dhruva, the Lord Surya, and Lord Chandra reverentially prostrate him, therefore even after listening to the kindness and compassion of that supreme Lord, if you do not practice devotion and worship of Lord Sri Hari, you are a burden on the Earth, and you have caused to destroy youthfulness of your mother.”

Hari Ke Jan Sab Thai Adhikari | Bhrama Mahadeva Thai Ko Bad Thin Ki Seva Kacchu Na
Sudhari || Jachaka Pai Jachaka Kaha Jachai? Jau Jachai Thau Rasana Hari | Ganika Sutha Sobha Nahi Pavath Jake Kula Koau Na Pitha Ri || Thin Ki Sakhi Dhekhi Hiranakusa Kudumba Sahitha Bhayi Racchari | Jana Prahaladha Prathijja Pali Kiyau  Bibeeshana Raja Bhari || Sila Tharijala Mahi Seth Bandhi Bali Vaha Charana Ahilya Thari | Je Raghunatha Sarana Thaki Aaye  Thin Ki Sakala Aapadha Dari || Jihi Gobindha Achala Dhruva Rakhyau Ravi Sasi Kiye Pradhacchinakari | Surdasa Bhagavantha Bhajana Binu Dharani Janani Banjja Katha Bhari ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika -Chapter – 33 - Whatever is thrown on others would find its way to come back

 

Chapter – 33 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –Whatever is thrown on others would find its way to come back

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Jeeva, why are you keeping hostility against your fellow beings? It is the grace of that supreme Lord Krishna/Gopala the Jeeva achieves honor and fame, in the same manner, whoever swollen with pride, ego, jealousy, lust, desire, anger, etc. would get their pride crushed by him. Whoever tries to humiliate, hurt, and harm others would get back the same, like the one who throws dust to taint the moon would get their faces discolored with it. Oh! Mortal, a bird cannot dry the ocean or cross the ocean, the wind cannot displace the mountain. Oh! Jeeva, whoever surrendered at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari gets relieved from sins, Thapathraya/ grief, and sufferings of worldly existence, he is the protector of the distressed soul. Gauthama Pathni Devi Ahalya got rid of the curse at the touch of dust particles from the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandra. Oh! Mortal, the supreme Lord Sri Hari is Lord of the Universe and its living and non-living things, he is the absolute truth that resides as a soul in the Jeeva, he is the creator, preserver, and the destroyer as well.”

Kahu Kai Baira Kaha Sarai | Thaki Sarabari Karai So Joottau Jahi Gupala Badau Karai || Sasi Sanmukha Jo Dhoori Udave Ulati Thahi Kai Mukha Parai | Chiriya Kaha Samudra Uleechai Pavana Kaha Parabath Darai? Jaki Kripa Pathitha Hyau Pavana Paga Parasath Pahana Tharai | Sur  Kesa Nahi Dari Sakai Koau Dhanth Peesi Jau Jaga Marai ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika –Chapter – 32 - Paramarththa Thaththva/The absolute Truth

 

Chapter – 32 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – Paramarththa Thaththva/The absolute Truth

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, you are the absolute truth, you are the source of the welfare of the Universe and its living and non-living things. Oh! Prabho, you are the Creator, Protector, and the Destroyer of the Universe and its living and non-living things. Oh! Prabho, you are the Lord of the Universe, if your worshiper suspects your divinity, then he is not a devotee at all. Oh! Prabho, Gajendra was swollen with pride, ego, jealousy, lust, desire, anger, etc. he was drenched in worldly matters, was caught on the leg by a crocodile in the pond. All his family, relatives, and companions had to leave him alone to his fate, Gajendra fought all alone for several years, finally, he remembered you. Oh! Karunanidhi, Oh! Sri Hari, you have abandoned Sri Vaikundam, left your celestial vehicle Garuda, at the painful cries of Gajendra, rushed on your feet to protect Gajendra from the mouth of death. Oh! Prabho, Devi Dhraupadhi was seized on hair and dragged to the large assembly of Kaurava, and wicked Dhusshasana tried to remove her clothes, she cried out for you “Oh! Krishna, Oh! Govinda” immediately you have showered an abundance of clothes on her body and protected Devi Dhraupadhi from further disgrace. Oh! Bhakthavathsala, I have already surrendered at your lotus feet, kindly protect me.”

Prabhu Therau Bachana Barosau Sanchau | Poshana Bharana Bisambara Sahab Jo  Kalapai So Kachau || Jab Gajaraja Graha Sau Atakyau Bali Bahuth Dhukha Payo | Nama Letha Thahi  Cchina  Hari Ju Garudahi Cchadi Chdayau || Dhussasana Jab Gahi Dhraupadhi Thab Thihi Basana Badayau | Surdasa Prabhu Bakthabacchala Hai Charana Sarana Hau Aayau ||

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika –Chapter – 31 - The glories of Lord Krishna

 

Chapter – 31 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The glories of Lord Krishna

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Govinda, you are the protector of the distressed souls, you are the closest companion of them. Oh! Prabho, Gajendra, Devi Dhraupadhi, the people of Vraja and Prahaldha got relieved from the grief immediately after remembering you. Oh! Prabho, you have protected the Pandavas from the Lakshagriha that was set to fire as a part of the plotting of Duryodhana, you have saved the Pandavas from the disgrace and curse of Sage Dhurvassa who visited the Pandavas during their life in the woods. You have consumed a tiny green leaf from the ‘Akshayapathra’ offered by Devi Dhraupadhi and removed the hunger of Sage Dhurvassa and thousands of his disciples. Oh! Prabho, you have saved King  Ambareesh from the curse of Sage Dhurvasa, later he had to apologize to the King due to the fear of your fierce disc that chased the Sage to the three worlds. Oh! Prabho, you have protected the vow of the daughter of King Bhishmak. Devi Rukmini was firm in her decision to marry none other than Lord Sri Krishna. Oh! Sripathi Oh! Sri Krishnachandra, you have rushed to Kundinapur to protect the vow Devi Rukmini, while everyone was witnessing you have effortlessly taken Devi Rukmini on your hands and safely deposited on your chariot and drove away from the crowd, whoever followed you and invited for the fight got their egos crushed. Oh! Prabho, you have released all those crores of kings capable to form a huge army who were imprisoned by Jarasandha. Oh! Prabho, you have always kept your promise alive to your devotees, the war of Kurukshetra was exemplary proof of your promise to your devotees. Oh! Prabho, your childhood friend Sudhama who was penniless visited you in Dwaraka was received with great honor, you have taken away the bundle of ragged clothe containing puffed rice from him, although he was not willing to give you. Oh! Krishnachandra, you always chase after your ardent devotees, and grieve over their separation, in the same manner, you don’t let the wicked demons get on with their atrocities. Oh! Sri Hari, your lotus feet are capable to remove the Thapathraya/three kinds of grief and sufferings of worldly existence, hence whoever surrenders at your feet would get relieved from the sufferings of Samsara. Oh! Dheenadhayala, you have incarnated on the Earth whenever the righteousness got tarnished and the Mother Earth was burned with the wicked and deceitful people. Oh! Prabho, you have assumed various forms for the welfare of noble souls, Veda highly eulogizes your endless glories. Oh! Prabho, even after listening to the endless glories of Lord Sri Hari, the unfortunate Jeevas are the ones who discard the devotion and worship at your lotus feet and seek the grace of demigods of their choice.”

Gobind  Gade Dhin Ke Meeth | Gaja Aru Braja Prahladha Dhraupadhi sumirath Hi Nihacheeth || Lakhagriha Pandavani Ubare Sakapathra Mukha Naye | Ambareesha Hitha Sapa Nivare  Byakula Chale Paraye || Nripakanya Kau Vratha  Parathiparyau Kapatavesha Ika Dharyau | Tha Mei Pragatabhaye Sreepathi Ju Ari Gana Garba Praharyau || Koti Cchayanbai Nripasena Sab Jarasandha Bandh Chore | Yeise Jana Prathijja Rakhath Judhdha Pragata Kari Jore || Guru Bandhavahitha Mile Sudhamahi Thandhula Puni Puni Jachath | Bhagatha Biraha Kau Athihi Kadhar Asuragarbabala Nasath || Sankata  Harana Charana Hari Pragate Bedha Bidhitha Jasa Gavai | Surdasa Yese Prabhu Thaji Kai Ghar Ghar Dheva Manavai ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika -Chapter – 30 -The practice of devotion to get rid of grief and sufferings of worldly existence

 

Chapter – 30 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –The practice of devotion to get rid of grief and sufferings of worldly existence

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “ Oh! Prabho, how can I describe your splendor? Oh! Balihari, you symbolize supreme bliss, you have a beautiful appearance, each and every limb entices the whole Universe. Oh! Prabho,  Oh! Shyamasundhara, Lord Bhrama hid the cows and cowherds of Vraja to test your divinity, instantly you have created the replica of cows and cowherds of Vraja as an amusement, that made Lord Bhrama realize his mistake, in this way you have crushed the pride of Lord Bhrama. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Gopala, Lord Indra was annoyed at the worship of Mount Govardhan, he disturbed the life with a heavy downpour, that flooded the entire Vraja. You have rushed to protect the cows and cowherds, elevated Mount Govardhan on your little finger, and protected the entire Vraja. Oh! Yadhunath, Devi Dhraupadhi cried out for help in the large assembly of Kaurava, you have provided an abundance of clothes and protected her from disgrace. Oh! Shyamasundhara, you are the protector of Jeeva from Thapathraya/three kinds of grief, you are the protector of three worlds, Oh! Prabho, you are the remover of grief and sufferings of worldly existence.”

Mohana  Ke Mukha Mukha Oopar Vari | Dhekhatha Naina Savai Sukha Upajath Bar Bar Tha Thai Balihari || Bhrama Bala Baccharuva Hari Gayau So Thathchana Sarikhe Savari || Keenhau Kopa Indhra Barsharithu Leela Lala Gobardhana Dhari | Rakhi Laj  Samaja Mahi Jab Natha Natha Dhraupadhi Pukari || Theeni Loka Ke  Thapanivarana Sur Syama Sevak Sukhakari ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika-Chapter – 29 -The importance of the practice of devotion

 

Chapter – 29 -  Sur -Vinaya – Patrika –The importance of the practice of devotion

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “ Oh! Mortals,  the supreme Lord Krishna who is adorned in Vanamala/garland made of flowers from the woods is the remover of grief and sufferings of the Jeeva, he destroys the three kinds of grief such as 1)Adhidheivik/grief caused by natural calamities, drought, famine, woodfire, flood, epidemic, etc. 2) Adhibhauthik/grief caused by the attachment to possessions, wealth, richness, money, fame, children, wife, companions and relatives, etc. 3) Adhyathmik/ grief caused by the illnesses, aging, fear of death, separation of beloved ones, etc. Lord Sri Krishna is the protector of souls who are surrendered at his lotus feet, hence practice the devotion and worship of Lord Sri Hari. The child devotee Prahaladha underwent several hardships, thrown to the mouth of death several times by his father Hiranyakashipu was protected by Lord Sri Hari who incarnated as half lion-half man on the pillar pointed out by Prahladha and ripped off the heart of Hiranyakashipu. Oh! Murari, you have provided the highest of the honor ‘Dhruvapadham’ to your child devotee Dhruva who undertook severe austerities and penance. Oh! Prabho, you have saved King Ambareesh from the curse of Dhruvassa and protected his vows. Oh! Prabho, Dhrupadhasutha/Dhraupadhi was humiliated in the large assembly of Kaurava, Dhusshasana removed her clothes before the crowd, she cried out for help, finally remembered your name, that ‘Harinama’ provided her an abundance of clothes on her body, later Dhusshasana miserably failed to look for the other end of the clothing. Oh! Prabho, the Gajendhra, Ganika/prostitute, Gauthamapathni Ahalya were released from their sufferings, eventually, they have attained the supreme abode of you. Oh! Prabho, I am an unfortunate, ignorant Jeeva, I have already taken shelter at your lotus feet, kindly protect me.”

Thathe Jani Bhaje  Banvari | Saranagatha Ki Thapa Nibari || Jana Prahaladha Prathijjja Pari | Hiranakasipu Ki Dheha Bidhari || Dhruvahi Abhai Padha Dhiyau Murari | Ambareesha Ki Dhurgathi Dari || Dhrupathasutha Jab Pragata Pukari | Gahatha Cheera Harinama Ubari || Gaja Ganika Gauthama Thiya Thari | Surdasa Sad Sarana Thumhari ||

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika-Chapter – 28 - The various amusements of Lord Sri Krishna

 

Chapter – 28 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The various amusements of Lord Sri Krishna

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, I have taken several births in different Yonis and was aimlessly drowning in the ocean of Samsara/worldly existence. I have taken several births in water as well as on the land, and I have been afar from the practice of devotion and worship at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari and drenched in the worldly matters, possession, richness, wealth, fame, money, children, companion, wife, relatives, etc. I have been swollen with pride, jealousy, ego, anger, lust, and desire, and constantly hurled myself into extreme pain and suffering. Oh! Prabho, I have committed several grave sins, you are my Master, you have protected Nriga, Kapi, Sudhama Bhraman, Jatayu, Ganika/prostitute, Gajendra, Kamsa, and Keshi like several sinners. Oh! Prabho, you have liberated Aghasura, Bakasura, Vrishabasura, Poothana, Dhenukasura, Murasura, from the ocean of worldly existence. You have killed the wicked demons Shankhachooda, Mushtika, Pralambasura, and Thrinavarththa, elephant Kuvalayapeedam, Chanoora. Oh! Prabho, you have swallowed the colossal wood fire and protected the cows and cowherds, you have crushed the pride of the serpent Kaliya and protected the villagers from the toxic poison of Kaliya. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Dhamodhara, you have fastened yourself with the mortal pastel to liberate the sons of Kubera who were cursed to become Yamalarjjuna tree by Maharishi Narada. Oh! Giridhari, you have rushed on your feet to protect the Vraja, cows, and cowherds from the harassment of Indra who caused heavy downpour, you have elevated Mount Govardhana on your little finger, crushed the pride of Indra and protected the Brajavasis. Oh! Prabho, when Devi Draupadi was humiliated by Dusshasana in the large assembly of Kaurava, she cried out for help, you have provided an abundance of clothes and protected her from disgrace. Oh! Prabho, you have brought back the life of the child of your preceptor as a Gurudhakshina and pleased him, what to say, you have liberated the hunter who mistakenly shot an arrow on the thumb of your leg while you were prepared to leave to Sri Vaikundam. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Bhayahari, you have released Nandababa from the Varunapasha, I have already surrendered at your lotus feet, kindly protect me.”

Yeisehi Janama Bahuth Bairayau | Bimukha Bhayau Haricharanakamala Thaji Man Santhosh Na Aayau || Jab Jab Pragata Bhayau Jala Thala Mei Thab Thab Bahu Bapu  Dhare | Kama Krodha Madha Lobha Mohabasa  Athihi Kiye Aghabhare || Nriga Kapi Bipra Gheedh Ganika Gaja Kamsa  Kesi Khala Thare | Agha Baka Brishabha Baki Dhenuka Hathi Bhava Jalanidhi Thai Ubare || Sankhachooda Mushtika Pralamba Aru Thrinavarththa Samhare | Gaja Chanoora Hathe  Dhava Nasyau Byala Maththyau Bhayahare || Jana Dhukha Jani Jamadhruma Bhanjana Athi Athura Hai Ghaye | Giri Kara Dhari Indhramadha Mardhyo Dhasani Sukha Upajaye || Ripu Kacha  Gahatha Dhrupadha Thanaya Jab Sarana Sarana Kahi Bhashi | Badai Dhukoola Kot Ambara Lau Sabha Manjja Pathi Rakhi || Mrithaka Jivayi Dhiye Guru Ke  Sutha  Byadha Paramagathi Payi | Nandha Baruna Bandhana Bhayamochana Sur Pathitha Saranayi ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika-Chapter – 27 -The graciousness of Lord Sri Hari

 

Chapter – 27 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The graciousness of Lord Sri Hari

Sri Surdas Maharaj Speaks “ Oh! Prabho, when you didn’t listen to the cries of the distressed Jeeva? While Pareekshith Maharaj was in the womb of Devi Uththara got attacked by the Bhramasthra shot by Ashwaththama, Devi Uththara rushed to her feet and pleaded to you to protect the fetus from destruction, you have assumed the size of the thumb and entered in the womb of Devi Uththara and protected the fetus from ruin. Oh! Prabho, your childhood friend Vipra Sudhama met you in Dwaraka, he was penniless, attired in ragged clothes, brought a small bundle of puffed rice in a ragged upper clothe, you have affectionately received him and consumed it, in return Sudhama attained the richness and wealth that excels Lord Indra. Oh! Prabho, Devi Dhraupadhi was humiliated in the large assembly of Kauravas, she was cried out for help when her clothes were removed, finally, she remembered you, instantly she got an abundance of clothes on her body, thus protected herself from the further disgrace. Oh! Prabho, you have crushed the pride of Lord Bhrama and Indra, you have taken the role of emissary of Pandava, you have reinstated the glories of King Ugrasena who was imprisoned by his own son Kamsa. You have fulfilled the promise to Bhishma Pithamaha, you have performed the task of the charioteer to Arjuna during the great battle of Kurukshetra. Oh! Prabho, you have released the sons of Kubera who was cursed to become Yamalarjjuna tree by Maharishi Narada. You have liberated the crocodile as well the elephant and provided them your supreme abode Sri Vaikundam. Oh! Prabho, you have removed the curse of Gauthama Pathni Ahalya, with the mere dust particles of your feet. You have consumed the colossal wood fire as a part of amusement and protected the cowherds and cows from danger. Oh! Bhakthavathsala, Oh! Hari, Oh! Lord of Surdas, you have taken up the duties of a doorkeeper for Bali.”

Bhakthani Hitha Thuma Kaha Na  Kiyo? Garba Paricchith Raccha  Keenhi Ambareesha Bratha Rakhi Liyau || Jana Prahaladha Prathijja Purayi Sakha Bipra Dharidhra Hayau | Ambara Haratha Dhraupadhi Rakhi Bhrama Indhra Kau Mana Nayu || Pandava Kau Dhoothathva Kiyo Puni Ugrasena Kau Raja Dhayau | Rakhi Paija Bhaktha Bhishaka Ki Paratha Kau Sarathi Bhayau || Dhukhitha Jani Dhoau Sutha Kubera  Ke Naradha Sapa Nivriththa Kiyau | Kari Bala Bigatha Ubari Dhushta Thai Graha Grasatha Baikunda Dhiyau | Gauthama Ki Pathini Thuma Thari Deva  Dhavanala Kau Aachayau || Suradhasa Prabhu Bhakthavaththsala Hari Balidhwarai Dharavana Bhayau ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika-Chapter – 26 - The various amusements of Lord Krishna

Chapter – 26 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –The various amusements of Lord Krishna

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Shyamasundara, how can I describe your endless virtues? Oh! Prabho, you have liberated Kubja/Kubidi who had three visible hunchs on her body was transformed into a beautiful young woman at the touch of you. Vidura who was a son of servant maid an ardent devotee of you achieved your perpetual grace, the penniless Bhramin Sudhama who was childhood companion visited you with a bundle of puffed rice in ragged upper clothes, in return, he achieved the wealth and richness of Lord Indra. The elderly prostitute who bought a parrot from the devotee of Lord Hari, merely listening to the glorious names sung by the parrot, she has achieved liberation from worldly existence.  Oh! Prabho, you haven’t accepted the Yajjabhaga/oblations from the fire sacrifices or visited the hermitage of Rishis, but you have blessed the Rishi/Vipra Pathnis. You have gracefully accepted the fruits offered by Sabari, even though she had tasted them all and offered them to Lord. Oh! Prabho, you have affectionately received the fruits offered by Sabari and liberated her. Oh! Nandhanandhana, you have performed various amusements in the Braja, you have protected the cowherds and cows by elevating the Mount Govardhana on your little finger. Oh! Prabho, you have stolen the butter from the houses of cowherds, got yourself fasten on the mortal pastel by Devi Yasodha like amusement, and liberated the sons of Kubera who has assumed the Yamalarjjuna tree at the curse of Maharishi Narada. Oh! Prabho, you have rushed on your feet to protect Gajendra who was caught on the leg by a crocodile on the pond, you have abandoned your celestial vehicle Garuda and rushed to protect your devotee. Oh! Prabho, you have protected the Pandavas from the flames of Lakshagriha. Oh! Prabho, when did you leave your devotees in distress? Whenever your devotees were hoovered over by various troubles, you have rushed to protect them. Oh! Prabho, you have liberated several grave sinners, why don’t you look at me? Kindly liberate me from the sufferings and grief of worldly existence.”

Kaha Guna Baranau Syama Thihare | Kubija Bidhura Dheena Dhvija Ganika Sab Ke Kaja Savare|| Jajjabhaga Nahi Liyau Hetha Sau Rishipathi Pathitha Bichare | Bhillinike Phala Khaye Bhava Sau Khate Meete Khara || Komala Kara Govardhana Dharyau Jab Huthe Nandhadhulare | Dhadhi Misa Aapu Bandhayo Dhavari Sutha Kubera Ke Thare || Garudha Chadi Prabhu Paya Piyadhe  Gajakarana Pagadhare | Ab Mosau Alasatha Jatha Hau Adhama Udharanahare ! Kaha Na Sahaya Kari Bhakthani Ki Pandava Jaratha Ubare | Sur Pari Jaha Bipathi Dheena Par Thada Bighana Thuma Dare ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika -Chapter – 25 -The absolute Truth/Paramarththa Thaththva

 

Chapter – 25 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The absolute Truth/Paramarththa Thaththva

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “ Oh! Jeeva, there is no other way to get rid of the suffering and grief of worldly existence without the practice of devotion and worship of the Supreme Lord Krishna, there is no greater objective in the life of humans other than the meditation and contemplation at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari. The human life is extremely difficult to achieve, the Jeeva/soul after taking several thousands of births in eighty-four lakhs yonis such as animals, birds, reptiles, tiny creatures, etc. achieves the birth of a human with the grace of Lord Sri Hari, after having the rarest birth as a human, if the Jeeva does not strive to achieve the devotion, he/she is unfortunate, a burden on the Earth. Oh! Jeeva, all the material matters such as possession, wealth, richness, fame, money, relatives, children, wife, companion, etc. have fleeting nature, it is like a dream, either you have to leave them or it would leave you. All the material matters /Prakrithi is perishable, the soul is imperishable. Oh! Jeeva, Rajabali, Prahladha, King Ambareesha, have achieved the highest of the pieties with the sincere devotion and worship of Lord Sri Hari. Lord Rama killed the mighty King Ravana in the fierce battle and crowned his younger brother Vibheeshana who was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu as the King of Lanka. Duryodhana was arrogant, and he had no devotion or faith in Lord Krishna, hence he and his clan met destruction in the epic battle of Kurukshetra. The five Pandavas were amiable, highly devoted to Lord Krishna, got rid of all the sufferings and grief, finally became victorious in the battle. It was the grace of Lord Yadhunatha that made the Pandavas victorious on the battlefield. Oh! Jeeva, Bhaumasura has imprisoned sixteen thousand beautiful females, Lord Sri Krishnachandra killed Bhaumasura and released all those females, but all of them were yearning to achieve Lord Krishna as their husband, finally the compassionate Lord married all of them and performed the task of an ideal husband to them. The Veda and scriptures highly praised the kindness of Lord Sri Krishna when he was got married to sixteen thousands of beautiful women from the highest clan.”

Syama Bhajana Binu Kaun Badayi? Bala Bidhya Dhana Dhama Roopa Guna Aur Sakala Mithya Sau Jayi || Ambareesha Prahaladha Nripathi Bali Maha Ooncha  Padhavi Thin Payi | Gahi Saranga Rana Ravana Jithyo Lanka Bibheeshana Phira Dhuhayi || Mani Har Bimukha Dhurjaghana Jake Jodha Hai Sau Bhayi | Pandava Panch Bhaje  Prabhucharanani Ranahi Jithaye Hai Yadhurayi || Rajaravani Sumire  Pathi Karana Asura Bandhi The Dhiye Chudayi | Athi Anandha Sura Thihi Ausar Keerathi Nigama Koti Sukha Mukha Gayi ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika -Chapter – 24 - The significance of Devotion & Sharanagathi

 

Chapter – 24 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The significance of Sharanagathi

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Jeeva, listen to me carefully about the significance of recitation of sacred names of Lord Sri Hari, even the ignorant would achieve respect and fame with the grace of Lord Sri Hari, later the world sing in praise of that person. The meditation and contemplation upon the supreme Lord caused the stones to float on the ocean. The sinful Ajamila who abandoned his family and elderly parents for a prostitute in the wood, later years of grown too fond of his younger son ‘Narayana’, and called out his name in the death bed was liberated. The Ganika/Prostitute in her later years of age bought a parrot from the devotee of Lord Sri Hari which compelled her to remember the name of Lord Sri Hari was finally achieved liberation. The Kolas, Bhilas who sincerely served Lord Rama in the forest, the chief of Nishadha Guha achieved liberation at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari. Dhruva, the child devotee of Lord Sri Hari underwent extreme austerities and penance achieved the Dharshan of Lord Sri Hari, was achieved the highest status of the pole star, which made him highly revered by stars, Surya and Chandra. Oh! Prabho, your endless glories are sung in praise by the Veda, scriptures, Santh, Mahathma, and noble souls, I have already surrendered at your lotus feet, Oh! Prabho, kindly protect me.

Hai Hari  Bajana Kau Paramana | Neecha Pavai OOnch Padhavi Bajathe Nisana|| Bhajana Kau Parathapa Yesau Jala Tharai Pashana | Ajamila Aru Bheeli Ganika Chade Jatha Bimana || Chalatha Thare Sakala Mandala Chalatha Sasi Aru  Bhana | Bhaktha Dhruva  Kau  Atala Padhavi  Ramke Dheewana || Nipama Jakau Sujasa Gavath Sunatha Santh Sujana | Sur Hari Ki Sarana Aayau Rakhi Lai Bhagavana ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika -Chapter – 23 - The practice of devotion to get rid of sufferings and grief of worldly existence

 

Chapter – 23 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –The practice of devotion to get rid of sufferings and grief of worldly existence

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “ Oh! Vanamali, Oh! Sri Krishnachandra, you are the all-pervasive Bhramam who resides as a soul in the Jeeva, you are the knower of all, you are the protector of Jeeva, whenever the Jeeva gets into trouble, were protected with the mere remembrance of your sacred names. Oh! Prabho, you have personified as half lion-half man to protect your child devotee Prahladha, you have kept your promise alive by appearing on the pillar at the will of your devotee and proved your existence, you have ripped off the chest of the demon Hiranyakashipu and removed the troubles hoovered upon Prahlada. Oh! Prabho, the wicked Kauravas humiliated Devi Dhraupadhi in the large assembly, she cried out remembering your sacred names, was saved from disgrace. Oh! Prabho, you have protected the cowherds of Vraja from various dangers, you have elevated Mount Govardhan on your little finger to protect the people Vraja and cows from the dangerous flood. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Mukunda, Oh! Dheenanatha, you symbolize supreme bliss and you are the safest asylum of your devotees.”

Je Jan Sarana Bhaje Banvari | The The Rakhi Liye Jaga Jeevan  Jaha Jaha Bipathi Thari Thaha Dari || Sankat  Thai Prahaladha Udharyau Hiranakasipa Udhar Nakha Phari | Ambar Haratha Dhrupadha Thanaya Ki Dhushta Sabha Madhi Laja Sambhari || Rakhyau Gokula Bahuth Bidhana Thai Kar Nakha Par Govardhana Dhari | Surdhasa Prabhu Sab Sukh Sagar  Dheenanatha Mukundha Murari ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika-Chapter – 22 - The significance of Sharanagathi

 

Chapter – 22 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –  The significance of Sharanagathi

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Jagannatha/Lord of Universe, you are the safest asylum of the distressed souls, Oh! Dheenadhayala Oh! Paramadhayamaya/ocean of mercy, you have performed various amusements for the welfare of noble souls. Oh! Prabho, Duryodhana humiliated Devi Draupadi in the large assembly of Kaurava, wanted to make her walk naked in the assembly, she cried out for your help. Oh! Dhayamaya, you have showered an abundance of clothing on Devi Dhrupadhi, that was difficult to find the other end, Dusshasana who was miserably failed in his effort to pull out clothes from her body. Oh! Krishnachandra, what is the caste and clan of Vidura? He was not from a higher clan or class, you have graciously eaten the peel of banana which was offered affectionately by Vidurani. Oh! Prabho, Kubdi/Kubja who has three visible curves on her body, was she beautiful? Was she from a higher clan or class? You have got attracted to her graciousness, you have allowed her to apply the rich fragrant sandalwood paste all over your body, in return you have removed her ugly appearance. Oh! Prabho, Gajaraja was painfully fought against the crocodile all alone for several years, he became hopeless, finally, he remembered you, instantly you have freed him from the sufferings and pain and you have liberated the crocodile as well. Oh! Prabho, you have liberated the Jeeva whoever surrendered at your lotus feet, and sincerely worshiped you. Oh! Prabho, I am an unfortunate Jeeva, haven’t practiced devotion or meditation, or worship at your lotus feet. I was drenched in worldly matters, possession, richness, wealth, money, fame, companion, children, wife, relatives, etc. Oh! Prabho, I have listened to your endless glories, and your kind and compassion to your devotees, hence I have surrendered at your lotus feet, kindly protect me too.”

Natha Anathani Hi Ko Sangi | Dheenadhayala Parama Karunamaya Janahitha Hari Bahurangi || Parathathitha  Kururaja Sabha Mei Boli Karana Chahai Nangi | Shravana Sunatha Karunasaritha Bhaye Badayau Basana Umangi || Kaha Bidhura Ki Jathi Varana Hai Ayi Saga Layau Mangi | Kaha Koobari Seelaroop Gun? Basa Bhaye Syama Thribhangi || Graha Grahau Gaja Bala Binu Byakula Bikala Gatha Gathi Langi | Dhayi Chakra Lai Thahi Ubarayau Maryau Graha Bihangi || Kaha Kahau Hari Kethika Thare  Pavana Padha  Parathangi | Surdasa Yah Biradha Shravana Suni Garajath Adhama Anangi ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika-Chapter – 21 - All Jeevas are bound by the sufferings and grief of worldly existence like the crocodile

 

 Chapter – 21 -Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – All Jeevas are bound by the sufferings and grief of worldly existence like the crocodile

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “ Oh! Prabho, you can’t bear to watch your devotees in distress, you are an ocean of mercy, when the Gajendra was caught on the leg by a crocodile in the pond, he was left alone by family, relatives, and companions, he miserably failed to pull out the leg from the mouth of the crocodile, finally, he remembered you. Oh! Prabho, you did not wait too long, rushed on your feet to protect your devotee Gajendra, leaving behind Sri Vaikundam, Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, and your celestial vehicle Garuda, thus Gajendra got rid of the sufferings and pain of several years instantly. In this way, whenever your devotees are met with hardships, you have rushed to protect them and kept your promise alive. Your child devotee Prahladha desired your presence in the pillar, you have appeared before him in the form of Nrisimha. Devi Draupadi was humiliated in the large assembly of Kaurava, none could protect her from the disgrace, she cried out calling your names for help was protected from further humiliation. Oh! Prabho, you have pleased your sincere devotee Vidura, and accepted his hospitalities, leaving behind the extravagant meal arranged by the Kauravas. In the kali era, your passionate devotee Santh Namadeva achieved your compassionate grace, Oh! Prabho, I am a helpless Bhramin like Sudhama, you have showered an abundance of grace on your childhood companion Sudhama and removed his poverty, kindly shower your grace upon me too.”

Jaise Thum Gaja Kau  Pau Chudayau | Apane Jan Kau Dhukhith Jani Kai Pau Piyadhe Ghayau || Jaha Jaha Gad Pari Bhakthani Kau  Thaha Thaha Aapu Janayau | Bhakthiheth Prahladha Ubarayau Dhraupadhi Cheer Bdayau|| Preethi Jani Hari Gaye Bidhura Kai Namadheva Ghar Cchayau | Surdasa Dhvija Dheena Sudhama Thihi Dharidhra Nasayau ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika-Chapter – 20 - The practice of devotion to get rid of sufferings of worldly existence and fear of death

 

Chapter – 20 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The practice of devotion to get rid of sufferings of worldly existence

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Shyamasundara, you are beloved of distressed souls, Oh! Dheenanath, Oh! Takur, you are the protector of the distressed people, and you always keep up your promise alive. Oh! Prabho, what to talk about the clan of Vidura? Is he from the upper clan or higher status? You have visited the house of Vidura who was an ardent devotee of you, and you have pleased him by accepting his hospitalities. Oh! Prabho, you are the slave of your devotees, all that you look for is pure love and devotion from the Jeeva. Oh! Krishna, what was the greatness or fame with the Pandavas? You have been always protected them from various troubles, you have performed the task of a charioteer to Arjuna in the epic battle of ‘Kurukshetra’. Oh! Dwarakanath, what was the greatness with the Bhramin Sudhama? He was your sincere companion, shared a lovely childhood with you, and above all he was your sincere devotee. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Dwarakanath, you have always been chasing after your sincere devotees, you get easily pleased with the pure love and devotion of your devotees. Oh! Ignorant Jeeva, listen to me carefully, if you want to get rid of grief and sufferings of worldly existence, fear of death and repeated births, abandon your interest in worldly matters, Ahamkara, Mamakara, lust, desire, ego, jealousy, pride, and anger, etc. and contemplate and meditate upon Lord Sri Hari.”

Shyama Gareebani Hu Ke Gahak | Dheenanatha Hamare Takur Sanche  Pranthi Nibahaka || Kaha Biduraki Jathi Panthi Kula Prema Preethi Ke Lahak | Kaha Pandava Ke Ghar Dakurayi? Arjuna Ke Ratha Bahak || Kaha Sudhama Kei Dhana Ho? Thau Sathya Preethi Ke Chahak | Surdasa Sad Thathai Hari Bhaji Aaratha Ke Dhukha Dhahak ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika -Chapter – 19 - The significance of devotion

 

Chapter – 19 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –The significance of devotion

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Giridhar, I have not seen any deity kind and compassionate as you. Oh! Prabho, you have defeated the wicked Kauravas and crowned Yudhishtira as the King of Hasthinapur and it spread the glories of you. Lord Brahma and Lord Rudra are equally concerned about ‘Time’, that get frightened watching at your curved eyebrows. Oh! Prabho, there was no King mighty and powerful as demon Ravana, but his ‘Mahamoha’, Ahamkara, Mamakara, ego, jealousy, pride, lust, desire, anger, etc. drove him away from you, finally got trapped in the mouth of Mayaroopi Mrithyu in the vicious battle with Lord Rama. Oh! Prabho, you have brought back the son of Maharishi Sandheepani from Yamaloka and offered him as ‘Gurudhakshina’ to your preceptor. Your childhood companion Bhramin Sudhama who was penniless visited you with a bundle of puffed rice packed in ragged upper clothe, hesitantly offered to you and in return, he has achieved the wealth and richness that excels Lord Indra. Oh! Prabho, Devi Dhraupdhi was dragged to the large assembly of Kaurava, and Dusshasana humiliated her removing her clothes, she shrieked out for help, remembered you, thus she got protected from further disgrace. Oh! Prabho, whoever abandons to worship your lotus feet are unfortunate and ignorant, and whoever sings in praise of your glories would never perish in four Yugas.”

Takurayath Giridhara Ki Sanchi | Kaurava Jeethi Judhishtira Raja  Keerathi Thihu Loka Mei Manchi || Bhrama Rudra Dar Daratha Kala Kai Kala Daratha Bhoo Bhanga Ki  Aanchi | Ravan Sau Nripa Jatha Na Janyau Maya Bishama Seesa Par Nachi || Guru Sun Aani Dhiye Jamapur Thai Bipra Sudhama Kiyau Ajachi | Dhussasana Kati Basana  Chudavath Sumiratha Nama Dhraupadhi Banchi || Haricharanaravindha Thaji Lagatha Anatha Kahu Thin Ki Mathi Kanchi | Surdasa Bhagavanth Bhajath Je  Thin Ki Leek Chahu Juga Khanchi ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika - Chapter – 18 - The various amusements of Lord Krishna

 

Chapter – 18 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –The various amusements of Lord Krishna

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Krishnachandra, you cannot bear to watch your devotees in distress, Oh! Prabho, Gajaraj was completely isolated from his friends, and family when he was caught on the leg by the crocodile in the pond, he tried several years to protect himself, but he could not, finally, he remembered the compassionate Lord and got rid of the suffering, and achieved liberation at the lotus feet of the Lord. Oh! Karunamaya, you have elevated Mount Govardhana on your little finger and continued to protect the entire Vraja for seven days from the wrath of Lord Indra who caused to flood the Vraja with a heavy downpour. Oh! Prabho, you have killed Jarasandha in a battle with Bhima and released all those Kings imprisoned by him. Oh! Prabho, you have brought back the life of the child of Maharishi Sandheepani from the Yamaloka, and you have pleased your preceptor by offering his only child as ‘Gurudhakshina’. Oh! Prabho, you have manifested as a half lion- half man for your child devotee Prahlada and killed the demon, King Hiranyakashipu, in this way you have kept your promise alive. Oh! Prabho, Devi Dhraupadhi faced disgrace in the large assembly of Kaurava, remembered your name soon you have answered her cries and showered an abundance of cloth. Oh! Prabho, King Ambareesha met the wrath of Durvassa was protected by your Sudharshana Chakra, thus you have crushed the pride of Sage. Oh! Prabho, whenever Pandavas was in distress, you have rushed to protect them, you have saved them from the Lakshagriha that was set on fire by the men of Duryodhana. Oh! Prabho, you have released Nandhababa from the Varunapasha. You have swallowed the forest fire and protected the cows and cowherds. Oh! Prabho, you have killed Kamsa in Ranga Bhoomi and released Devaki and Vasudeva from the prison. Oh! Sripathi, you have been always kind and compassionate to your devotees, Veda and scriptures sing in praise of your virtues. Oh! Prabho, I am helpless, worn out of sufferings and grief of worldly existence, Oh! Prabho, you are omnipresent, you are the knower of all, reside as a soul in Jeeva, Oh! Sarvajja, kindly protect us.” 

Aur Na Kahu hi Jan Ki Peer | Jab Jab Dheena Dhukhbhayo Thab Thab Kripa Kari Balabeer || Gaja Balaheena Biloki Dhasau  Dhisi Thab Hari Sarana Paryau | Karunasindhu Dhayala Dharasa Dhai Sab Sampath Haryau || Gopi Gvala Gaya Gosutha Hitha Sath  Dhivasa  Giri Leenhayau | Magadha Hathyau Muktha Nripa  Keenhe  Mrithaka Bipra Sutha Dheenhyau ||Srinrisimha Bapu Dharyau Asura Hathi Bhaktha Bachana Prathiparyau | Sumiratha Nama Dhrupadha Thanaya Kau Pat  Aneka Bistharyau || Muni Madha Meti Dhasabratha Rakhyau Ambareeshahithakari | Lakhagriha Thai Sathrusaina Thai Pandava Bipathi Nivari || Barunapasa Brajapathi Mukaryau Dhavanala Dhukha Daryau | Griha Aane  Basudeva Devaki Kamsa Maha Khala Maryau || So Sreepathi Juga Juga Sumirana Basa Bedha Bimala Jasa Gavai | Asarana Sarana Sura  Janchath Hai  Ko Ab Surathi  Karavai?

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika -Chapter – 17 - Prayer to get rid of 'Mahamoha'

 

Chapter – 17 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –Prayer to get rid of 'Mahamoha'

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, whenever your ardent devotees get into trouble, you will protect them and reinstate the righteousness, you were always kind and compassionate to your devotees. Oh! Prabho, Devi Dhraupadhi was humiliated in the large assembly of Kaurava, she was seized on hair and dragged to the assembly by Dusshasana, and was trying to remove her clothes, she was cried out for help but none was there to protect her, finally, she remembered your graciousness and shrieked out for help, soon she was served with an abundance of clothes on her body, the wicked Dhusshasana failed miserably in his mission, thus Devi Dhraupadhi got rid of the ocean of grief. Oh! Prabho, Devi Uththara was shot by the Bhramasthra in her womb, while she was carrying the only child of the Pandava clan, she rushed to Lord Sri Krishna and begged to protect the fetus from the heat of Bhramasthra, soon you have entered the womb of Devi Uththara assuming thumb size and protected the fetus from the damage. Oh! Prabho, Devi Dhraupadhi was got troubled once again while living in exile, Maharishi Dhurvassa and thousands of disciples visited the hermitage of Pandava for a meal, unfortunately, Devi Dhraupadhi had nothing to offer on that day, she cried out for help, remembered Lord Sri Krishnachandra. The compassionate Lord ate a tiny piece of green/leftover from the Akshayapathra, removed the hunger of three worlds, and protected Devi Dhraupadhi from disgrace. Oh! Prabho, you have rushed on your feet to protect Gajendra who was caught on the leg by a crocodile. Oh! Prabho, whenever your devotees got into trouble, you were rushed to protect them. Oh! Prabho, I am drenched in ‘Mahamoha’/Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, I have soaked in the interest of worldly matters, possession, fame, wealth, family, children, relatives, companions, etc. and driven myself afar from the practice of devotion and worship of you, kindly protect me from the ‘Mahamoha’.”

Jab Jab Dheenani Kadina Pari | Janatha Hau Karunamaya Jan Kau Thab Thab Sugama Kari || Sabha  Majjar Dhushta Dhussassana Dhraupadhi Aani Dhari | Sumiratha Pat Kau Kot Badyau Thab Dhukhasagar Ubari || Bhramabana Thai Garba Ubarayau Deratha Jari Jari | Bipathikala Pandavabandhu Ban Mei Rakhi Syama Dari || Kari Bhojana Avasesa Jajja Kau Thribhuvanabhukh Hari | Payi Piyadhe Ghayi Graha Sau Leenhau Rakhi Kari || Thab Thab Raccha  Kari Bhagatha Par Jab Jab Bipathi Pari | Mahamoha Mei Paryau Sur Prabhu Kahai Sudhi Bisari?

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika -Chapter – 16 - The graciousness of Lord Krishna

Chapter – 16 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –The graciousness of Lord Krishna

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, you are the destroyer of the sufferings and grief of the Jeeva, the Veda and scriptures highly eulogize your virtues and compassion. You are impartial to your devotees, you won’t differentiate the devotees on their Gothra, Kula, caste, religion, status, etc. You have born in the clan of Yadhus who were disinherited to rule the Kingdom, you have protected Dwarika under your rule, you have protected King Ambareesha from the wrath of Sage Durvass, and the Sage was chased by your powerful Sudharshana approached the trinities were refused to protect him, finally, he returned to King Ambareesha pleading for help. Oh! Prabho, you have brought Devanadhi Ganga on the Earth, during your incarnation as Vamana, the sacred river Ganga/Charanodhaka was gracefully taken shelter on the matted hair locks of Lord Mahadeva. You have washed the feet of Vipra in the Rajasuya Yajja of Yudhishtira and revealed your amiability in the large assembly. Oh! Prabho, your parents Vasudeva and Devi Devaki were tortured in the prison by Kamsa for long twelve years and were liberated by killing Kamsa in the Rangabhoomi. Oh! Prabho, your child devotee Prahladha underwent hellish tortures from his father was protected by the half lion-half man/Nrisimha. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Yadhunatha, the whole Universe knows the hardships you have taken to liberate the souls who are surrendered at your lotus feet and you have always kept your promise alive. Who is not protected by that supreme Lord Krishna even after surrendering at his lotus feet?”

Jan Ki Aur Kaun Pathi Rakhai? Jathi Pathi Kula Kani Na Manatha Bedha Puranani Sakhai || Jihi Kula Raja Dhwarika Keenhau So Kula Sapa Thai Nasthyau | Soyi Muni Ambareesha Kai Karana Theeni Bhuvana Bhrami Thrasyau || Jakau Charanodhaka Siva Sira Dhari  Theeni Loka  Hithakari | Soyi Prabhu Pandu Suthani Ke  Karana Nija Kara Charana Pakhari || Baraha Barasa  Basudeva  Devakihi Kamsa Maha Dhukha  Dheenhau | Thina Prabhu Prahaladhahi Sumiratha Hi Narahariroopa Ju Keenhau || Jaga Janatha Jadhunatha Jithe Jana Nijabhuja Shrama Dhukha Payau | Yesau Ko Ju Na Sarana Gahe Thai Kahatha Sur Utharayau ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika -Chapter – 15 - Sharanagathi

 

Chapter – 15 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –Sharanagathi

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, you have protected the devotees who have surrendered at your feet, you have liberated them from the Thapathraya/the three kinds of sufferings such as 1) grief of aging, illness, fear of death, the grief of separation – Adhyathmik, 2) grief of natural calamities, flood, famine, drought, epidemic, etc – Adhidheivik, and 3) grief from the loss of fame, wealth, richness, possession, children, wife, companion, relatives – Adhibhauthik.  Oh! Prabho, whenever your devotees mounted with troubles, you have been there to protect them with your powerful weapon disc/Sudharshana. You have protected King Ambareesha from the wrath of Sage Durvass and crushed the pride of Sage. Oh! Prabho, you have protected the people of Vraja from the wrath of Lord Indra, who got annoyed in the worship of Mount Govardhana and flooded the Vraja with a heavy downpour. You have elevated Mount Govardhan on your little finger and protected the entire Vraja, cowherds, and cows, thus huge destruction was skillfully tackled. Oh! Prabho, your child devotee Prahladha suffered lots of trouble from his father demon King Hiranyakashipu, at a certain point, Prabhaldha wished for your presence in the pillar to prove your existence as omnipresent, instantly you have split opened the pillar and appeared before him in the form of Nrisimha, further you have ripped off the chest of Hiranyakashipu with your sharp fingernails. Oh! Prabho, Gajaraj/Gajendhra who was caught on the leg by a crocodile in the pond was dragged to the bottom, he cried out for help remembering Lord Sri Hari was instantly got relieved from the suffering. Oh! Shyamsundhara, you have removed the sufferings of the people of Mathura by killing Kamsa in a battle/Rangabhoomi. Oh! Krishna, Oh! Bhaktharakshana, you are the only one to protect the distressed soul who is surrendered at your lotus feet.”

Sagana Gaye Ko Ko Na Ubarayau | Jab Jab Beera Pari Santhani Kau  Chakra Sudharsana Thaha Sambharyau || Bhayau Prasadha Ju Ambareesha Kau Dhurbasa Kau Krodha Nivaryau | Gvalani Heth Dharyau Gobardhana Prakata Indhra Kau Garva Praharyo || Kripakari Prahaladha Bhakth Par Khambha Phari Hiranakusa Maryau | Narahari Roopa Dharyau Karunakara Cchinakamahi Ura Nakhani Bidharyau || Graha Grasatha Gaja Kau Jala Boodatha Nama Letha Vakau Dhukha Daryau | Sur Syama Binu Aur Karai Ko Rangabhoomi Mei Kamsa Paccharyau ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika-Chapter – 14 - Sabari Moksham - Lord Krishna's visit to Vidura's home

  

Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –Chapter - 14 - Sabari Moksham - Lord Krishna's visit to Vidura's home

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Govinda, you are too kind and compassionate to your devotees, you are the knower of all, you are indebted to your devotees, you assume the form whatever desired by your devotees. Oh! Prabho, your passionate devotee Sabari brought upper clothe full of berries, and she had tasted each and every berry to test the sweetness of it and offered to you the superior ones, you have gracefully accepted them. Further, you have fondly remembered that incident as ‘you have not gotten the opportunity to enjoy the same sweetness of the fruit that was offered by Sabari in your whole life. Oh! Shyamasundhara, you have always been affectionate to your devotees, you have visited the house of Vidhura, leaving the sumptuous meal offered by Duryodhana. You have been received with great honor and affection in the house of Vidura, and Vidurani who is a passionate devotee of you offered a bunch of plantain fruits, she was so mesmerized to watch Shyamsundhar in her home, offered the skin of plantain instead of banana, you did not hesitate to eat the skin of banana which was fondly offered by Vidurani. Oh! Prabho, as a part of Duryodhana’s plotting against the Pandavas who were already suffering in the dense woods, Sage Dhurvass was requested to visit the Pandavas during their exile from Hastinapura. Sage Durvass along with several thousands of disciples arrived in the wood to meet the Pandavas, unfortunately, there was no meal available to offer the Sage and his disciple. Devi Dhraupadhi called out for your help, Oh! Shyamasundara, you have instantly appeared before her and consumed a tiny piece of green from the bottom of ‘Akshayapathra’ which was already cleaned after the consumption of the day’s meal, thus, you have made the Sage Durvass and his disciple forget their hunger. Oh! Karunanidhi, you have never abandoned your devotees in distress, you have always been there to protect your sincere devotees in each Yuga.”

Gobindha Preethi Sabani Ki Manath | Jihi Jihi Bhayi KarathaJan Seva  Anthara Ki Gathi Janath || Sabari Katuka Ber Thaji Meete Chakhi Godh Bharilyayi | Jootani Ki Kacchu Sanka Na Mani Maccha Kiye Sath Bhayi || Santhatha Bhaktha Bheetha Hithakari Syama Bidhura Kai Aye | Prema Bikala Athi Anandha Ura Dhari Kadhaliikula  Khaye || Kaurava Kaja Chale Rishi Sapana Saka Pathra Su Aghaye | Suradasa Karunanidhana Prabhu Juga Juga Bhaktha Badaye ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika -Chapter – 13 - The religion or caste or clan won't deter the Jeeva from Bhagavath Prapthi

 

Chapter – 13 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The religion or caste or clan won't deter the Jeeva from Bhagavath Prapthi

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, you have been kind and compassionate to Jeeva, haven’t looked at the caste, religion, clan, etc., and proved that the religion or caste or clan will not deter the Jeeva from Bhagavath Prapthi.  Byadh/King of birds Jatayu and Ajamila achieved liberation at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari.  Oh! Krishnachandra, you have approached Kauravas as an emissary of Pandava, was humiliated in the large assembly, you have crushed the pride of Duryodhana and affectionately accepted the hospitality of Vidura who was born to a servant maid. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Gopal, you have been born in the clan of cowherds and performed the tasks of the cowherds, you have stolen the hearts of the cowherds with your various amusements. Oh! Prabho, you have never disappointed your devotees, Oh! Bhakthavathsala, you have always kept your promise alive.”

Kahu Ke Kula Than Na  Bicharath | Avigatha Ki Gathi Na ParathiHai  Byadha Ajamila Tharatha || Kaun Jathi  Aru Pathi Bidhura Ki Thahi Kai Paga Dharath | Bhojana Karatha Mangi Ghar Unakai Raja Mana Madha Darath || Yese Janama Karama Ke Aucche Auchani Hu Byauharath | Yahai Subhava Sur Ke Prabhu Kau Baktha Bacchala Prana Parath ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika -Chapter – 12 - The nobleness of Lord Sri Krishna

 

 Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The nobleness of Lord Sri Krishna

Surdas Maharaj speaks “The devotees of Lord Sri Rama represent Lord Sri Ramachandra, no matter the devotee is mendicant, or King. Lord Sri Rama does not look at the Gothra, caste, status, clan, fame, etc. of the devotees. Oh! Prabho, I am an ignorant one, I do not know the glories of Lord Bhrama or Lord Maheshwara, one thing is certain that you can’t tolerate the arrogance and ignorance, you abandon the impure and wicked drenched in Ahamkara, Mamakara, jealousy, ego, pride, desire, lust, anger, etc. The deities had the pride of their superiority over demons, they have met several troubles due to their swollen pride, even though you were too kind and protected them. Oh! Prabho, your child devotee Prahlada was born in the clan of demons, you have appeared as a half lion- half man in the pillar at the call of your devotee. Lord Sri Raghava was born in the clan of Raghu, Lord Krishna was born in Gokul, and he had never left the Vrindavan. Oh! Prabho, the deities, demons, and humans have attained your continuous grace, I shall repeatedly describe your various amusements, but I could not describe the splendor of your passionate devotees, it is beyond my words.  Oh! Prabho, your child devotee Dhruva was born in the Kshatriya clan, and your passionate devotee Vidura was born to a maidservant, you have never shown any partialities to your devotees. Oh! Prabho, it is a widely known fact that you are Bhakthvathsala/you are inseparable from your devotees, you are always at the call of your devotees. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Shyamasundhara, you are too amiable, during the Rajasuya Yajja of Yudhishtira, you have stood forefront to wash the leg of Sages and Rishis and Brahmanas. Oh! Prabho, how can I describe your glories? Oh! Shyamasundhara, I have only one tongue, but your glories are endless. Oh! Prabho, Veda, and scriptures are witnesses of your boundless mercy, virtue, and compassion.”

Rama Bhakthavathsala Nija Banau | Jathi  Goth Kula Nama Ganatha Nahi Ranka Hoyi Kaiganau || Siva Bhramadhika Kaun Jathi Prabhu Hau Ajjana Nahi Janau | Hamatha Jaha Thaha Prabhu Nahi So Hamatha Kayau Manau ?  Pragata Khambha Thai Dhayedhikhayi  Jadhdhyapi Kula Kau Dhanau | Raghukula Raghava  Krisna Sadha Hi Gokula Keenhyau Thanau || Barani Na  Jayi  Baktha Ki Mahima  Barambara Bakhanau | Dhruva Rajaputh Bidura Dasi Sutha Kaun Kaun  Aggyanau || Juga Juga  Biradha Yahai Chali Aayau Bhakthani Hath Bikanau | Rajasuya MeiCharana Pakhare Syama Liye Kara Panau || Rasana Yek  Aneka Syama Guna  Kaha Lagi Karau Bakhanau | Surdasa Prabhu Ki Mahima  Athi  Sakhi Bedha Puranau ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika - Chapter – 11 - Gajendra Moksham - The legend of King Ambareesha

 

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Chapter – 11 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – Gajendra Moksham - The legend of King Ambareesha

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Jeeva, I have not seen a deity kind and compassionate as Lord Sri Hari, whoever remembers the supreme Lord Hari would get protected from all the troubles instantly. Gajendra who was caught on a leg by the crocodile in the pond, was left alone by his family, friends, and relatives, fought against the crocodile for several years, finally, he cried out calling for Lord Sri Hari. The compassionate Lord did not wait for Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi or celestial vehicle Garuda, he rushed to the pond with the disc and protected Gajendra from the clutch of the crocodile. King Ambareesha who was an ardent devotee of Lord Sri Hari met the wrath of Sage Dhurvassa was got rid of the curse of the Sage and the compassionate Lord showered an abundance of grace upon his devotee. All the deities and Sages have witnessed the Sage Dhurvassa rushing to the abode of Bhrama, Vishnu, and Maheshwara seeking protection from the fierce disc chased after him, finally, he had to appeal to King Ambareesh and got saved himself. The sons of Pandu were trapped in the Lakshagriha/wax house built by Kaurava, the compassionate Lord provided them good intellect to get themselves saved from the horrific fire accident. Oh! Jeeva, my Lord Sri Krishnachandra has protected his devotees in many ways, and removed their fear of worldly existence.”

Hari  Sau Meeth Na Dhekhyau Koyi | Bipathikala Sumiratha Thihi Ausar Aani Thiricchau Hoyi || Graha Gahe Gajapathi Mukarayau Hath Chakra Lai  Ghayau | Thaji Baikunda Garuda Thaji Sri Thaji Nikata Dhasa Kai Ayau || Dhurbasa Kau Sapa Nivarayau Ambareeshapathi Rakhi | Bhramaloka Parajantha Phiryau Thaha Deva Munijana Sakhi || Lakhagriha Thai Jaratha Pandusutha Budhibala Natha Ubare| Surdhasa Prabhu Apane Janake  Nana Thrasa Nivare ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika -Chapter – 10 -Is Jeevathma grateful to Paramathma?

 

  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – Is Jeevathma grateful to Paramathma?

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Jeeva, there is no deity compassionate and kind as Lord Sri Hari, he showers abundance of grace upon his ardent devotees to make them blissful as they have desires, he fulfills all the desires of his passionate devotees. He quenches the thirst of Jeeva by offering water, waves off hunger by providing meals, and showers clothe to cover the nakedness. He is supreme Lord Sri Krishnachandra, Lord of Universe, Lord of animate and inanimate things always concerned about the Jeeva like the mother cow always think of her calves while grazing in the woods, and rushes to its calves in the evening to be with them. He is Paramaudhara/gracious Lord, merciful, he is Chathurachoodamani/wisdom personified, he showers abundance of wealth to penniless, he protects the Jeeva who are surrendered at his lotus feet, he spread hands before his passionate devotees for worthless things, he can’t bear to watch his devotees in distress, he rushes to protect his devotees in trouble. He is Bhakthavathsala, keeps up his promises to his devotees, and he finds immense pleasure in keeping his promise to his devotees. Oh! Jeeva, the supreme Lord Sri Krishnachandra performs millions and millions of favors to Jeeva, are we grateful to him? Are we expressing gratitude to his boundless mercy? There won’t be no one selfish like us.”

Hari Sau Takur Aur  Na Jana Kau | Jihi Jihi Bidhi Sevaka Sukha Pavai Thihi Bidhi Rakhath Man  Kau || Bhookhbhaye Bhojana Ju Udhar Kau  Thrisha Thoya Pata Than Kau | Lagyo Phiratha Surabhi Jyo Suthasanga  Auchat Guni Griha Bana Kau || Parama Udhara Chathura Chinthamani Koti Kubera Nidhana Kau | Rakhatha Hai Janaki Parathijja Hath Pasarath Kan Kau || Sankata Parai Thuratha Udi Dhavath  Parama  Subhata Nija Pan Kau | Kotika  Karai Yek Nahi Manai Sur Maha Krithaghna Kau ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika -Chapter – 9 -The Jeeva who does not practice sincere devotion and worship of Lord Sri Hari is unfortunate

 

Chapter – 9 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The Jeeva who does not practice sincere devotion and worship of Lord Sri Hari is unfortunate

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Jeeva, have you ever taken notice of the kindness and nobleness of Lord Sri Hari? take notice of the magnanimity of Lord Sri Hari who Sarveshwara Paramathma Parambhramam, all-pervasive Bhramam, the Lord of the Universe, protector of souls, Lord of animate and inanimate things, he is the ocean of mercy, he can’t bear to watch his devotees in distress. Oh! Jeeva, Lord Sri Krishnachandra is too gracious and forgiving, praises the teeny tiny virtues of his devotees to the size of Mount Mahameru, and consider their grave sins of ocean-sized into water bubbles. The Supreme Lord Sri Krishnachandra is pure, pleasant and bliss personified, even if you go afar from him, his lotus-like place remains cheerful while you get closer to him. He is Karunamaya/merciful, hence, relentlessly chases after his passionate devotees, he cannot bear the separation from his devotees, not even for a second. Oh! Jeeva, whoever afar from the practice of devotion and worship of Lord Sri Krishnachandra is unfortunate.”

Prabhu Ko Dhekhau Yek Subhayi | Athi Gambheera Udhara Udhadhi Hari Jana Siromanirayi || Thinka Sau Apane Jana Kau Guna Manatha Merusamana | Sakuchi Ganatha Aparadha Samudhrahi Boondh Thulya Bhagavana || Badhana Prasanna Kamala  Sanmukha Hyai Dhekhatha Hau Hari Jaise | Bimukha Bhaye  Akritha Na  Nimishahu Phiri Chithayau Thau Thaise || Bhaktha Biraha Kathara Karunamaya Dolatha Pacchai Lage | Surdasa Yaise Swami Kau Dhehi Padi So Abhage ||