Chapter
– 44 - Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The practice
of devotion removes impurities from the mind
Sri
Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, whoever practiced intense love and devotion
at the lotus feet of the sweet little child of Nandhababa/son of Nandhababa/Lord
Krishna won’t chase after the worship of demigods, like the fish thrown in the
milk won’t enjoy its stay as it is in the water, plainly it can’t find
happiness elsewhere other than water. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Shyamasundhara, whoever
tasted the nectar-like devotion at your lotus feet would get rid of impurities
of mind such as Kama/lust, Krodha/anger, Moha/desire, Lobha/arrogance,
Madha/ego, Mathshcharya/jealousy, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, get rid of attachment
in worldly matters, such as possession, money, richness, fame, children,
wealth, wife, companion, relatives, etc. and fearlessly roam around the world in
extreme bliss which is beyond description, like the speechless person enjoyed
the most delicious meal, but not in a position to describe its taste. Oh!
Mortals, it is difficult to explain the bliss achieved from the practice of
devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari, like the rivers and streams rushing
towards the ocean won’t return. Oh! Mortals, the pure love and devotion at
the lotus feet of Lord Sri Krishnachandra who has beautiful eyes that resemble lotus
flower petals, steals the intellect and wisdom of the devotee, thereby the
Jeeva abandons the interest in impermanent worldly matters of possession,
wealth, richness, fame, money, children, wife, companion, relatives, etc.
eventually get freed from the three kinds of sufferings and grief of worldly
existence.”
Jakau Man Lagayo Nandalalahi Thahi Aur Nahi
Bhavai | Jau Lai Meena Dhoodh Mei Darai Binu Jala Nahi Sacchu Pavai || Athi
Sukumara Dolatha Rasa Meenau So Rasa Jahi Piyavai | Jyo Goongau Guru Khayi
Adhikarasa Sukha Suvadha Na Bathavai || Jaise Saritha Milai Sindhu Kau Bahuri
Prabaha Na Avai | Yeise Sura Kamalalochana Thei Chith Nahi Anath Dulavai ||
