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 ||
