Chapter – 141- Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The significance of the
association of Santh Mahathma, noble souls for the serenity of mind
Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Mortals,
there is nothing that could bring the serenity of mind, other than the practice
of devotion, recitation of Sri Ramanama, and singing in praise of his glories.
The practice of worship at the lotus feet of Sri Hari makes even the Chandala
who was born in the low clan, meat eaters highly respectable in the society, and
the twice-born who is afar from the worship of the Lord and singing in praise
of the Lord Gopala will not bring welfare to his clan, mere birth as a Bhramin
does not bring fruitfulness in the life, therefore, the worship of Lord Sri Hari, and practice of
Shama, Dhama, Sathyam, Dhaya, Dhanam, Ahimsa, Arjjavam, Bhramacharyam,
Astheyam, Swadhyaya, etc. brings the serenity of mind. Oh! Mortals, in this
Kali era the practice of Thapa, Yajja, Vratha cannot bring the Purusharththa,
hence singing in praise of Lord Gopala, remembrance of his glorious myths would
bring all those four Purusharththa, such as Dharma/righteousness, Arththa/wealth,
Kama/desire, and Moksha/liberation, without effort. Oh! Mind, you may wander
all over the Universe, chasing after the infinite sound/Shabdha, touch/Sparsha,
appearance/Roopa, passion/Rasa, smell/Gandha, etc. like a honey bee, but it is
impossible to achieve the serenity of mind without the practice of devotion at
the lotus feet of Sri Hari. Oh! Mind, the association of Santh, Mahathma, noble
souls are the only source for getting rid of sufferings and grief of worldly
existence, nothing else could bring the serenity of mind, it would make the
soul dance fearlessly in extreme bliss.”
Soyi Bhalau Jo Ramahi Gavai | Khapchahu
Shreshta Hoth Padha Sevath Binu Gupala Dhvija Janama Na Bhavai || Badha Bishadha Jajja Bratha Sadhana
Kithahu Jayi Janama Dahakavai | Hoyi Atala Jagadheesha Bhajan Mei Anayas
Charihu Phala Pavai || Kahu Daur Nahi Charanakamala Binu Bhringi Kyau Dhasahu
Dhisi Ghavai | Surdas Prabhu Santh Samagama Aanandh Abhaya Nisana Bajavai ||
