Chapter – 169- Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The kindness and
compassion of Lord Sri Hari
Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Madhav, Oh!
Karunamaya/mericiful, Oh! Keshava, you would easily forgive the thousands of
sins of your devotees, you are too kind and compassionate to your devotees, you
won’t pay attention to the mistakes of your devotees, like the unborn child that
kicks inside the womb of mothers, even though mothers undergo unbearable pain
while giving birth to a child, she won’t shed tears of pain, or never show
hatred to the newborn, she would affectionately hold the baby close to her
chest and nurture the child with great care and love. Oh! Prabho, you are too
kind to your devotees, like the sandal tree that spread coolness as well as fragrance,
even if it was cut down by the wicked and greedy, it won’t stop spreading its
coolness and fragrances. Oh! Prabho, you are like the Prithvi/mother Earth, the
farmers do plow, level, and manure the fields before sowing the seeds, they create
tiny water courses to provide enough water to the crops, and finally, the
compassionate mother Earth bearing heat and cold provides excellent crops to
the farmers. At times, the tongue gets hurt by the teeth, but it does not stop
providing the different tastes of the meal. Oh! Dhayanidhi, Oh! Prabho, you are
the cause for all the causes, Oh! Prabho, I am helpless, worn out of grief and
sorrows of worldly existence, I am ashamed as well as afraid of the sins
committed by words, deeds, and mind. Oh! Prabho, I have already surrendered at
your lotus feet, kindly protect me from the Kalikalaroopi/dreadful Kali era/
mouth of death resembling the giant crocodile, kindly protect me from the
Thapathraya/three kinds of grief, 1) grief from illnesses, aging, fear of
death, and separation from beloved ones and wealth 2) grief from the attachment
to possession, wealth, richness, money, fame, children, wife, companion and
relatives 3) grief from the natural calamities, famine, drought, flood, epidemic,
wildfire, etc. Oh! Prabho, kindly protect me from the repeated births.”
Madhau Ju Jau Jan Thai Bigarai | Thau Kripala
Karunamaya Kesava Prabu Nahi Jiya Dharai || Jaisau Janani Jadara Anthargath
Sutha Aparadha Karai | Thau Jathanan Karai Aru
Poshai Nikasau Anka Bharai || Jadhdhyapi Malaya Brichcha Jada Katai Kara
Kudara Pakarai | Thau Subav Na Seethala Chadau Ripu Thana Thapa Harai || Dhara Bindhasi Nala Karatha
Kirashi Hal Bari Beeja Bitharai | Sahi Sanmukha Thau Seetha Ushna Kau Soyi
Suphala Karai || Rasana Dhvija Dhali Dhukhitha Hothi Bahu Thau Risa Kaha Karai?
Cchami Sab Cchobha Ju Cchadi Cchavau Rasa Lai Sameepa Sancharai || Karana
Karana Dhayalu Dhayanidhi Nija Bhaya Dheena Darai | Ihi Kalikala Byala Mukha
Grasitha Sur Sarana Ubarai ||
