Chapter – 111- Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The parrot-like mind
trapped inside the body seeks material and physical pleasure
Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Mind, fall
in love with the constant recitation of ‘Sri Ramanama’, it would protect you
from the Thapathraya/three kinds of grief 1) grief caused by epidemic, earthquake,
flood, famine, drought, woodfire, etc. 2) grief caused by the loss of
possession, wealth, richness, fame, money, children, wife, relatives, companion, etc. 3) grief caused by aging, illnesses, fear of death, separation from
beloved ones, etc. The Sri Ramanama would
protect you from the grief and sufferings of worldly existence like the fence
protects the crops from impostors. Oh!
Mind, the mind like a parrot locked up in your body always seeks the
Vishayaroopivisha/toxic poison like the interest in worldly matters of
diversified nature, hence keep it under good control, don’t let it wander
around seeking material and physical pleasure, otherwise, it would get
caught by the Mrithyuroopi /death like cat anytime. Oh! Mind, leave your
interest in worldly matters, Ahamkara, Mamakara, lust, desire, ego, jealousy,
pride, anger, etc. and take great pleasure in the Bhagavannamaroopi Sethu/ocean-like pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari, thereby cross
the unfathomable ocean of worldly existence. Oh! Mortals, as a preceptor I permit
you to take shelter in the Sri Govindhanama, sing in praise of the glorious
legends of Lord Sri Hari, contemplate and meditate upon him.”
Re Man Ram Sau Kari Heth | Haribhajana Ki Bari Kari Lai Ubarai
Therau Kheth || Man Suva Than Peejara Thihi Manjja Rakhai Cheth | Kala Phiratha
Bilara Thanu Dhari Ab Dhari Thihi Leth || Sakala Bishaya Bikara Thaji Thu Uthari Sayar Seth | Sur Bhaji
Gobindh Ke Gun Guru Bathaye Dheth ||