Chapter – 123- Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The worship of
favorite deities provides the auspiciousness like the rain clouds, but cannot bring
permanent bliss/Bhramanandham - Sharanagathi
Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Ignorant,
there is no permanent bliss other than Lord Govindha. The Ridhdhi and Siddhi/welfare and prosperity
keep flashing in your life due to the pieties of previous births, and by
undertaking the practice of vows, celibacy, austerities, Shamadhamadhi,
Swadhyaya, Ahimsa, Sathyam, Astheyam, Arjjavam, Shaucham, etc. would provide its
auspiciousness, and the instant happiness achieved through these austerities
cannot remove the grief and sufferings of worldly existence. The supreme Lord Bhrama, Lord Shiva, and the illustrious
Rishis and Sages, Sanakadhis emphasize that there is nothing capable to
alleviate the sorrow and grief/Thapathraya such as 1) grief from natural
calamities like flood, famine, drought, earthquake, epidemic, wood fire, etc. 2)
grief from the loss of wealth, possessions, richness, money, fame, wife,
children, companion and relatives 3) grief from aging, illnesses, fear of
death, and grief of separation from beloved ones. Hence, they highly recommends to
take shelter at the lotus feet of Jagathpitha Jagadheeshwar/Father of the
Universe/ Lord of the Universe, and there is no place in the three worlds you
could find serenity, therefore take shelter at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari.
Oh! Mortals, the worship of demi gods, favorite deities, etc. would provide the results you have desired, but it would be like the rain clouds, it could alleviate
your sorrows and fulfill your wishes for a short period of time, and it cannot
provide permanent bliss/Bhramanandham. Oh! Mortals, the sufferings and grief of
worldly existence cannot be removed without singing in praise of Lord Sri Hari,
listening to his glorious legends and reciting his sacred names, etc.”
Re Sad Bin Gobindh Sukha Nahi | Therau Dhukha
Dhoori Karibe Kau Ridhi Sidhi Phiri Phiri Jahi || Siva Biranchi Sanakadhika
Munijana Inki Gathi Avagahi | Jagathpitha Jagadheesa Sarana Binu Sukh Theenau
Pura Nahi || Aur Saphala Mei Dhekhe Doonde Badhar Ki Si Cchahi | Surdasa Bhagavanth Bhajana Binu Dhukha
Kabahu Nahi Jahi ||
