Chapter – 202- Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The practice of
devotion to cross the ocean of worldly existence/Samsarasagara
Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, I
have wasted the precious birth as a human achieved after the piousness of several
births, Oh! Prabho, I did not practice devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri
Hari, or I did not serve preceptors, Santh, and Mahathma noble souls, or I did not
visit the sacred Vraja/Mathura land and lived. Oh! Prabho, I did not use the precious
birth as a human, I did not practice Shama, Dhama, Sathyam, Dhaya, Dhanam,
Dhyanam, Swadhyaya, Astheyam, Arjjavam, non-violence, truthfulness, celibacy, meditation,
contemplation, worship of Lord Sri Hari,association with the Santh, Mahathma,
noble souls, or service to preceptors, etc. Oh! Prabho, I was wandering
aimlessly chasing after material and physical pleasures like the stray dog in
search of food, I have never tried to please the supreme Lord Sri Hari, singing
in praise of his glorious legends and sacred names. Oh! Giridharlal, I did not
make an effort to please you with austerities and devotion. I did not shed
tears listening to your compassion and kindness to your devotees, I did not
dance singing in praise of you, Oh! Prabho, I have not listened to the glorious
Srimad Bhagavath with devotion and faith, I did not invite the devotees of the Lord
to my house or I did not serve them or I did not wash their feet. Oh!
Karunamaya, What shall I do ? Which austerities should follow? Oh! Prabho
kindly showers intense love and faith to recite your glorious legends and
sacred names, so that I can safely cross the ocean of worldly existence/Bhavasagara
and repeated births.”
Janama Thau Badhihi Gayau Sirayi | Hari
Sumirana Nahi Guru Ki Seva Madhuban
Basyau Na Jayi || Ab Ki Bar Manushya Dheha Dhari Kiyau Na Kacchu Upayi |
Bhatakath Phirayau Swan Ki Nayi N aiku
Joot Kai Chayi || Kabahu Na Rijja ye Lala Giridharana Bimala Bimala Jas Gayi |
Prema Sahitha Paga Bandhi Gunguru Saky au Na Anga Nachayi || Sree Bhagavat h Suno
Nahi Shravanani Naikahu Ruchi Upajayi | Aani Bhakthi Kari Hari Bhakthani Ke
Kabahu Na Ghoye P ayi || Ab Hau Kaha Karau Karunamaya Keejai Kaun Upajayi| Bhava Ambodhi Nama Nija Nauka
Surahi Lehu Chada yi ||
