Chapter – 180- Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The practice of
devotion to get rid of three kinds of grief
Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, You
are the savior of the distressed people, you are well known for your vows to
your devotees who are surrendered at your lotus feet, kindly protect your vow. Oh! Prabho, I am a helpless, grieving soul, I
have no one to protect me, I am at your doorstep waiting for your kind and
compassionate grace, but you have deserted me. Oh! Prabho, the penniless Bhramin/twice-born
Sudhama, childhood friend arrived at your doorsteps and was received with great
honor. You have given him the four Purusharththa/Dharma/righteousness,
Arththa/wealth, Kama/desire, and Moksha/liberation in return for two handfuls
of puffed rice. Oh! Prabho, Devi Dhraupadi was humiliated in the large assembly
of Kauravas, and Dhussasan removed her clothes, she cried out for your help was
received a mountain of clothes to protect her from further disgrace. Oh!
Prabho, you have pleased your preceptor Sandheepani by bringing back his son to
life. Oh! Prabho, why are you so stern towards me? Oh! Prabho, kindly protect
me from the Thapathraya/three kinds of grief such as 1) Adhidheivik – grief caused
by natural calamities, famine, drought, forest fire, flood, epidemic, etc. 2)
Adhyathmik – grief caused by the attachment to possession, wealth, money,
richness, fame, children, wife, companion and relatives and 3) grief caused by
the illnesses, aging, fear of death, separation from beloved ones, etc.”
Pathitha Pavana Hari Biradha Thumharau Kaunau Nama Dharyau ? Hau
Thau Dheena Dhukitha Athi Dhurbala Dhwarau
Ratath Paryau || Chari Padharath Dhiye Sudhama Thandhula Bhet Dharyau | Dhrupadha
Sutha Ki Thuma Pathi Rakhi Ambara Dhana
Karyau || Sandheepana Sutha Thuma Prabhu Dheene Bidhdhya Pad Karyau | Ber Sura
Ki Nidoora Bhaye Prabhu Megau Kacchu Na Saryau ||
