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 ||
