Chapter – 43 - Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The practice of
devotion to get rid of sufferings and grief of worldly existence
Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh!
Govinda, the Jeeva already surrendered at your lotus feet wouldn’t find interest
in the worldly matters of fleeting nature. Oh! Shyamasundhara, you are the source
of ultimate bliss, hence whatever material possession is achieved without the
devotion at your lotus feet won’t give happiness or peace. The woman who sincerely
follows chastity would be honored in society, the woman who keeps an illegitimate relationship with a stranger won’t be respected in society, and the child born to a prostitute would be considered illegitimate. Oh!
Prabho, the people who are afar from the worship of you, and engaged in the worship
of demigods to fulfill their desires would face constant troubles, they are
like the dull-minded people living on the shore of sacred river
Ganga/Pathithapavani/Mahanadhi, the liberator of the souls abandons the sacred
water and searching out for the well water to quench their thirst. It would be
like the dog running after the mud pot seller, alas! he would have nothing to
offer other than the empty pot. Jeeva who finds an opportunity to gain in every action,
and live with the expectations are ignorant, like watering the branches of the
tree instead of the root, planting a tree with the expectation that it would
give succulent fruits. Oh! Mortals, whoever worships and sings in praise of
Nandhanandhan Sri Krishnachandra without any personal motive would remain blissful
always. Oh! Ignorant, practice the worship of Lord Sri Hari, and get rid of the
sufferings and grief of worldly existence.”
Gobindh Sau Pathi Payi Kaha Man Anatha Lagavai? Shyama Bhajana Binu Sukha Nahi Jau Dhasa Dhisi Dhavai || Pathi Kau Vratha Jo Dharai Thiya So Sobha Pavai | Aana Purusha Kau Nama Le Pathibrathahi Lajavai || Ganika Upajyau Pooth So Kaun Kau Kahavai? Basath Surasari Theera Mandhamathi Koopa Khanavai || Jaisau Svana Kulala Ke Pacchai Lagi Dhavai | Aana Dev Hari Thaji Bhajai So Janama Gavavai || Phal Ki Asa Chith Dhari Jo Briccha Badavai |Mahamooda So Moola Thaji Sakha Jal Navai|| Sahaja Bhajai Nandhalal Kau So Sab Sachu Pavai| Surdas Harinama Lai Dhukha Nikata Na Avai||
