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 ||
