Chapter – 137- Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The significance of
devotion
Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Budhdhiroopi
Sakhi/intellect that resembles a companion, takes shelter at the lotus feet of
Lord Sri Hari, which represents a fully blossomed lotus flower in the beautiful
lake, where there is no fear of moonlight, the petals remain fresh and open
always. It is the marvelous lake where the Bhramajjanis, illustrious Rishis and
Sages represents Swethahamsa/white swans, who have got rid of impurities of
Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara after
several years of austerities and penances, these royal swans take a dip in the
Hariroopi Sarobar/lake of devotion, with utmost faith and achieve precious
pearls that resemble Mukthiroopi /liberation from worldly existence and repeated
births. These illustrious Sages and Rishis undertake extreme penance and
Shamadhamadhi contemplating and meditating upon the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari
sitting on the riverside, singing in praise of Lord Sri Hari, and remembering
glorious myths. The lotus flowers in this lake have rich fragrance, the cool
breeze carries a sweet scent that is capable to alleviate the impurities of the
mind and sufferings of worldly existence.
The feet of Lord Sri Hari resemble fully blossomed lotus flowers never
get withered, even in the absence of water, it is the place where the sounds of
Shruthi and singing in praise of the Lord reverberates, and the devotees
meditate and contemplate upon Lord Sri Hari achieves serenity of mind. Oh!
Mind, be cautious! the interest in worldly matters, possession, richness, fame,
money, wife, children, companion, relatives, etc. have fleeting nature, it
would easily get dried like the ponds in the absence of rain, chasing after the
worldly matters of infinite sound, taste, passion, appearance, touch, etc. are Mrigathrishna/running
after the illusion caused water in the desert, it cannot provide permanent
bliss.”
Chali Sakhi Thihi Sarobar Jahim | Jihim
Sarobar Kamala Kamalaa Rabi Bina Bikasahim
|| Hamsa Ujjwala Pankh Nirmala Anga Mali Mali Nyahahim| Bhukthi Muktha Anagine
Phala Thaha Chuni Chuni Khahim || Athihi Bhagana Mahamadhura Rasa Rasana Madhya Samahim | Padhumabasa
Sugandhaseethala Letha Papa Nasahi || Sadha Praphulitha Rahai Jala Binu Nimisha
Nahi Kumihlahim | Sadhana Gunjjath Baiti Un Par Bhaurahu Biramahim || Dhekhi Neeraju
Chilchilau Jaga Samujji Kacchu Manamahi | Sur Kyau Nahi Chalai Udi Thaha Bahuri
Udibau Nahi ||
