Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The impurities of mind such as lust, desire, ego, jealousy, anger, and pride are dirty rags that can get washed off only with the devotion of Lord Sri Hari

 

Chapter – 251-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –The impurities of mind such as lust, desire, ego, jealousy, anger, and pride are dirty rags that  can get washed off only with the devotion of Lord Sri Hari

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho Oh! Karunamaya, have you abandoned your promise to your devotees? You are Pathithapavan/Pathithaudhdharan, you are the savior of the distressed souls who are drenched in worldly matters of possession, richness, money, fame, wealth, children, wife, companions, and relatives of fleeting nature, and constantly throwing themselves to three kinds of grief. Oh! Prabho, I am a grave sinner I did not practice devotion and pure love at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari, thus wasted the three important phases of life soaked in worldly matters, driven afar from you while chasing after Mrigathrishna, ultimately people like me lost their chances to attain the four Purusharththa/Dharma/righteousness, Arthth/wealth to perform righteous deeds, Kama/desire to perform the righteous deeds, and ultimately achieve the Moksha/liberation from repeated births, I have refused to follow the precious advice of Santh Mahathma and noble souls. Oh! Prabho, I want to get rid of this dirty old rag like the impurities of my mind such as lust, desire, ego, pride, jealousy, anger, Ahamkara, and Mamakara with the water that resembles sing in praise of your glories, I am unfortunate, I have wasted my entire life attached to worldly matters, and finally reached the later years of age, now I have no interest or health to follow the austerities and disciplines. Oh! Prabho, if you look at the Karmas/deeds of mine, kindly do not get infuriated, I have no courage to explain the wicked deeds I have committed. Oh! Prabho, it is certain that I am a distressed soul, and you are the savior of the distressed, kindly listen to my cries, and liberate me from the sufferings of worldly existence and repeated births.”

Biradh Manau Bariyayin Chade | Thuma Sau Kaha Kahau Karunamaya Yese Prabhu Thum Tade || Suni Suni Sadhu Bachana Yesau Sad Hadi Avaugunani Hiranau | Ghoyau Chahath  Keech Bharau Pat  Jala Sau Ruchi Nahi Manau || Jau Meri Karani Thum Hearu Thau Na  Karau Kachu Lekhau | Sur Pathitha Thuma Pathitha Udhdharan Binaya Dhrishti Ab Dhekhau ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The practice of devotion and singing in praise of Lord Sri Hari removes grief of worldly existence

 

Chapter – 250-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –The practice of devotion and singing in praise of Lord Sri Hari removes grief of worldly existence

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Keshav, Oh! Sri Govind, whoever sang in praise of your glories and remembered your sacred names achieved your supreme abode, they have got liberated from the sufferings of worldly existence and repeated births. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Lord of mercy/ Karunanidhan, you have never discouraged your devotees with your presence to their cries, you eagerly rush to reach out to your devotees in trouble, you have no specific time to serve your devotees, you are ever prepared to protect your devotees, you just wait for their call. Oh! Prabho, you have not set time or people to meet you, and you are impartial to your devotees, the Bhramin Ajamila was a grave sinner like me, I had a conversation with him before he left for your abode. What would I speak about other sinners? They too whispered into my ears before they left for your blissful abode. Oh! Prabho, you have liberated Gheedh/Pakshiraj Jatayu, Byadh/hunter, and Ganika, but you  have forgotten to add my name to that list of sinners, hence I am preparing the fresh list of sinners including my name too so that I can get released from the grief of worldly existence and repeated birth as well.”

Jin Jinahi Kesav Ur Gayau | Thin Thum Pai Gobindh Gusayi Sabni Abhai Padha Payau || Seva  Yahai Nama  Sar Avasar Jo Kahuhi Kahi Aayau | Kiyau  Bilamba Na Cchinahu Kripanidhi Soyi Soyi Nikata Bulayau || Mukhya Ajamila Mithra Hamarau So Mei Chalath Bujjayau | Kaha Kaha Lau Kahau  Kripana Ki Thinahu Na  Sravana Sunayau || Byadha Gheedh Ganika Jihi Kagar Hau Thihi Chidina Chadayau | Mariyath Laj Panch Pathithani Mei Sur Sabai Bisarayau ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The significance of the practice of devotion and the recitation of Sri Ramanama

 

Chapter – 249-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The significance of the practice of devotion and the recitation of Sri Ramanama

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, you are Pathiththa Pavan/savior of the distressed souls, the Veda and scriptures highly praise this nature, hence I have taken shelter at your lotus feet. If you have any apprehension “ Did I liberate any grave sinner?’ I can produce the witnesses before you. The twice-born Ajamila who abandoned the Vedic way of living, elderly parents, and family and went to live with a prostitute in the forest, finally on his deathbed cried out for his younger son ‘Narayana’, thus he got liberated from the grief, none could stop him to attain your supreme abode. Oh!~ Prabho, the prostitute/Ganika did she take up any austerities, and vows? During her later years of age, she took care of a parrot bought from the devotee of Lord Sri Hari, merely listening to the recitation of Sri Ramanama, and she got liberated from grief. Oh! Prabho, the elephant Gajendra who fought with the crocodile that seized on his leg, cried out for you before he could think of anything, the crocodile got liberated, and eventually Gajendra too. Oh! Prabho, the demon Poothana arrived in Gokul disguised as a beautiful young lady, she fed you with her poisonous bosom milk, and ultimately, she achieved the supreme abode, equal to Devi Yasodha. Oh! Prabho, the Veda describes your compassion to Gheedh/Jatayu, Byadh/hunter, Vrishabasur, and many demons who approached you intending to take away your life were got liberated from the grief of worldly existence. Oh! Prabho, the wicked Dhusshasan seized Devi Dhraupadhi on her hair and brought her before the large assembly and began to remove her clothes, Devi Dhraupadhi cried out “Dwarakadheesh’, immediately you have blessed her with an abundance of clothes on her body, thus you have protected Devi Dhraupadhi and crushed the pride of Dhusshasan. Oh! Damodar, you got tied to the mortal pastel by Devi Yasodha, you ripped off the huge Yamalarjjuna tree and removed the curse on Lord Kubera's children, and liberated them. Oh! Prabho, which deity will embrace the sufferings and troubles on behalf of his devotees/servants? Oh! Prabho, the wicked Duryodhana assigned Maharishi Dhurvass along with his thousands of disciples to visit the hermitage of Pandavas for a meal during their exile from Hastinapura. Devi Dhraupadhi found nothing to serve the Rishi and his disciples, she anxiously prayed to Lord Krishna, and soon Lord Krishna reached out for their help, by merely consuming the tiny particle of green from the pitcher, you have removed the hunger of Rishi and his disciples, everyone got pleased and left the place, he might have scared of the Sudharshana Chakra. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Giridhari, Oh! Shyamsundhar, Lord Indra was annoyed at the worship of mount Govardhan, he flooded the entire Vraja with the heavy downpour, you elevated Mount Govardhan on your little finger for seven days, and protected the cows, cowherds, and the people of Vraja.”

 

 Thathe Thumhare Bharosau Aavai | Dheenanatha Pathithapavan Jas  Bedha Upanishadh Gavai || Jau Thuma Khau Kaun Khal Tharthyau Thau Hau Bolo Sakhi | Puthra Heth Suraloka Gayau Dhvija Sakyau Na Koau Rakhi || Ganika Kiye Kaun Bratha  Sanjam Suka Hitha Nama Padavai | Manasa Kari Sumirayau Gaja Bapurai Graha Prathama Gathi Pavai|| Baki Ju Gayi  Ghosha Mei C chal Kari Jasudha Ki Gathi Dheeni | Aur Kahath Shruthi Brishabha Byadhaki Jaisi Gathi Thuma Keeni || Dhrupadha Suthahi Dhushta Dhurjodhana Sabha Mohi Pakaravai | Yesau Aur Kaun Karunamaya Basana Pravaha Badavai || Dhukhith Jani Kai Sutha Kubera Ke Thinha Lagi Aapu Bandhavai| Yesau Ko Takur Janakarana Dhukha Sahi Bhalau Manavai || Dhurbasa Dhurjodhana Padyau Pandava Ahitha Bichari | Saka Pathra Lai Sabai Aghaye Nyahath Bhaje Kusa Dari || Devaraj Makha Bhanga Jani Kai Baraththyau Braja Par Aayai | Sur Syama Rakhe Sab Nija Kar Giri Lai Bhaye Sahayi ||

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The recitation of Sri Ramanama removes the three kinds of grief of worldly existence

 

Chapter – 248-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The recitation of Sri Ramanama removes the three kinds of grief of worldly existence

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Bhakthavathsal, you can’t bear your devotees in distress, you are too kind and compassionate to your devotees you have not delayed the cries of your devotees, you rush on your feet to the devotees who remember your sacred names, and you are too enthusiastic to protect to your devotees surrendered at your lotus feet.  Oh! Prabho, you have protected the Gopa, Gopis, the people of Vraja, and cows, from the wrath of Lord Indra, you have elevated Mount Govardhan on your little finger and protected the entire Vraja from the heavy pour. Oh! Prabho, you have liberated the demons Aghasura, Arishtasur, and Keshi, you have crushed the pride of thousand hooded serpent Kaliya who gushed out toxic poison on the river Yamuna that caused the death of cows and cowherds, you have removed the fear among the cowherds by swallowing the forest fire. Oh! Prabho, you have killed the wicked Kamsa, and his friends and relatives, you have enthused Bheemsen to kill Jarasandha in a vicious battle, and you have brought back the son of Maharishi Sandheepani from the abode of Lord Yama and offered the child as Gurudhakshina. Oh! Prabho, you have protected Devi Dhraupadhi from disgrace in the large assembly of Kaurava. Oh! Kripanidhan, you are supreme Bhramam, you are omnipresent, omniscient, and omnipotent, you are the ocean of mercy. Oh! Shyamsundhar, Oh! Nandhanandhan, where did I go leaving your lotus feet? Who will protect me from the Thribidhathapa/Thapathraya? I am helpless and I have no one to protect me.”

 

Kabahu Thuma Nahin Gaharu Kiyau | Sadha Subhav Sulabha Sumirana Bas Bhakthani Abhai Dhiyau|| Gayi Gopa  Gopijana Karana Giri Karakamala Liyau | Agha Arishta Kesi Kali Mathi Dhavanalahi Piyau || Kamsa Bamsa Badhi Jarasandha Hathi Gurusutha Aani Dhiyau | Karshath Sabha Dhrupatha Thanaya Kau Ambar Acchaya Kiyau || Sur Syama Sarbajja Kripanidhi Karuna Mridhula Hiyau | Kaki Sarana Jau Nandhanandhan Nahin Aur Biyau ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The practice of devotion, and complete surrender at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari to remove the grief of worldly existence and repeated births

 

Chapter – 247-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The practice of devotion, and complete surrender at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari to remove the grief of worldly existence and repeated births

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sarangadhar who is wielding in powerful bow Saranga, I am worn out of three kinds of grief of worldly existence, I am horrified of watching the infinite worldly matters of fleeting nature, I am helpless, kindly shower your compassionate grace and protect me. Oh! Prabho, I have not practiced devotion or worship of your lotus feet, I did not sing in praise of your glorious legends, or I did not observe austerities, Japa, Thapa, Dhyanam, Dhaya, Dhanam, Shama, Dhama, Sathyam, Ahimsa, Astheyam, Arjjavam, Swadhyaya, celibacy, etc. Oh! Sri Hari, I have been soaked in material and physical pleasures, thereby hurling into the different wombs as Airborn, water-born, and Earthborn, and getting attached to the body I have assumed, eventually pushing into constant grief and agony of worldly existence. Oh! Prabho, I have performed countless auspicious, inauspicious, and a mixture of both kinds of Karma/actions, the emissaries of Lord Yama beating me to death counting the evil Karmas performed while living in each body, in fact, the emissaries too bored of watching me keep hurling into different Yonis and performing wicked deeds and ending up in the hell. Oh! Krishna, you have liberated the demons Keshi, Dhenukasura, Vrishabhasura, Pralambasura, Dhenukasura, Poothana, and the dobby who refused to serve with the clothes of Kamsa, Mushtikasura, Malla, Chanoora, etc. you have liberated the twice-born Ajamila, and Ganika/prostitute, who were not grave sinners like me, Oh! Sri Hari, you have forgotten me completely, I have performed various sins by word, deed, and mind, I have no one to protect me, I shall surrender at your lotus feet, kindly protect me.”

 

Sri Nath Sarangadhar! Kripa Kari Dheena Par Darath Bhavathrasa Thau Rakhi Leejai | Nahi Japa Nahi Thapa Nahi Sumiran Bhajan Sarana Aaye Ki Ab Laj Keejai || Jeeva Jala Thala Jithe Besh Dhari Dhari Thithe Atal Dhurgama Agama Achala Bhare | Musala Mudhgara Hanath Thribidha Karmani Ganath Mohi Dhandath Gharma Dhooth Hare || Brishabha Kesi Pralamba Dhenikasura Poothana Rajaka Chanoorase Dhushta Thare | Ajamila Ganika Thai Kaha Mei Ghati Kiyau Thuma Jo Ab Sur Chith Thai Bisare ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The recitation of 'Sri Ramanama' is the safest ferry to cross the ocean of worldly existence

 

Chapter – 246-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –The recitation of 'Sri Ramanama' is the safest ferry to cross the ocean of worldly existence

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, I have surrendered at your lotus feet knowing that you are the protector of distressed souls, your sacred names are the safest ferry to cross the unfathomable ocean of worldly existence and repeated births. Oh! Prabho, the Veda and scriptures highly eulogize your glories, the Byadh hunter Guha, Gridharaj Jatayu, Ganika the prostitute, Bhramin Ajamila had achieved your supreme abode merely chanting your sacred names, Devi Ahalya, Gautama Pathni got released from the curse at the touch of the dust particles from your feet. Oh! Prabho, the elephant Gajendra got seized on the leg by the crocodile in the pond, fought for several years, and finally uttered your sacred name, before completing it you rushed to protect him and released the curse of the elephant and crocodile. Oh! Prabho, your ardent devotee Prahlada and his grandson Bali blissfully engaged in singing in praise of your glories, although they have born in the clan of demons. Oh! Prabho, the child devotee Dhruva undertook extreme penance at the age of five and achieved your compassionate grace, prostrated before your lotus feet, and your affectionate touch with the conch on his cheek encouraged him to sing in praise of your glories. Oh! Prabho, Pandavas who resembles righteousness got protected from each and every trouble all through their lives, Devi Dhraupadhi was humiliated in the large assembly of Kaurava and was protected with your grace. Oh! Bhakthvathsal, Oh! Kripasagar, Oh! Pathithapavan, you have incarnated whenever Mother Earth was troubled with the burden of evil entities, thus your various incarnations were highly praised in the scriptures and Veda. Oh! Prabho, Lord Bhrama, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, Lord Indra, deities, Rishis, and Sages sing in praise of your glories, contemplate upon you and prostrate at your lotus feet.”

Pathithapavana Jani Sarana Aayau | Udhadhi Samsar Subha Nama Nauka Tharana Atala Asthana Niju Nigama Gayau || Byadha Aru Geedh Ganika Ajamila Dhvija Charana Gauthama Thiya Parasi Payau | Antha Ausar Ardha Nama Ucchar Kari  Subhrath Gaja Graha Thai Thuma Chudayau || Abala Prahladh Bali Dhaithya  Subahi Bhajath Dhasa Dhruva  Charana Chitha Seesa Nayau | Pandu Sutha Bipathi Mochan Mahadhas Lakhi  Dhraupadhi Cheer Nana  Badayau || Bhakthabathsala Kripanath Asarana Sarana Bhara Boothala Harana Jasa Suhayau | Sur Prabhu Charana Chith Chethi Chethan Karath Bhrama Siva Sesa Suka Sanaka Dhyayau ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The supreme Bhramam Lord Sri Hari is the creator, preserver, and destroyer as well

 

Chapter – 245-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –The supreme Bhramam Lord Sri Hari is the creator, preserver, and destroyer as well

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, the Abijjyatha/Purandharopakhyana/ is the Jeeva completely ignorant of the Paramathma and the Paramarththa Thaththva/the absolute truth/ all the material matters are impermanent and soul is permanent/the supreme Bhramam resides as a soul in the Jeeva, which is beyond mind, action, and words, even the intellect cannot describe the all-pervasive, omnipotent and omniscient supreme Bhramam. Oh! Prabho, you are the supreme Lord of the Universe and living and non-living things, it is your amusement that causes ‘hunger’ in the Jeeva even after attaining the four Purusharththa/Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha, same in the dull and ignorant fills its stomach in different means, you are the creator, preserver and destroyer of the Universe and its living and non-living things, the ampleness and desolation happen at your will. Oh! Prabho, the movement of the tiniest particles move at your will, the lifeless go under the water, and the stone float at your will. Oh! Prabho, even the highland goes under the water and forms an island, the Badavagni/massive fire and deluge causes underwater at your will. Oh! Prabho, it is your amusement that causes an Emperor unexpectedly loses his Kingdom and glory, and the destitute become the Emperor and achieves the highest honor. Oh! Prabho, kindly shower your compassionate grace upon me, so that I can get rid of the sufferings of worldly existence and repeated births at ease.”

Abigath Gathi Jani Na Parai | Man Bacha Karma Agadha Agochar Kihi Bidhi Budhi Sancharai || Athi Prachanda Paurusha Bal Paye Kehari Bhukha Marai | Anayasa Binu Adhama Keenhai Ajagara Udhara Bharai || Kabahuk Thrina Boodai Pani Mei Kabahuk Sila Tharai || Bagar Thai Sagar Kari Darai Chahu Dhisi Neer Bharai | Pahan Beech Kamala Bikasavai Jal Mei Agini Jarai || Raja Ranka Ranka Thai Raja Lai Sir Chathra Dharai | Sur Pathitha Thari Jayi Cchinak Mei Jo Prabhu Naiku Darai ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The recitation of Bhagavannama would remove three kinds of grief

 

Chapter – 244-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –The recitation of Bhagavannama would remove three kinds of grief

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, kindly remove my grief and sufferings of worldly existence/Thapathraya, 1) Adhidheivik - grief from natural calamities, epidemics, flood, forest fire, famine, drought, earthquake, etc. 2) Adhibouthik - grief from the attachments of worldly matters such as possession, wealth, money, fame, richness, wife, children, companion and relatives, and the grief caused by the separation of the above 3) Adhyathmik- grief from aging, illnesses, fear of death, and separation from the beloved ones, etc. at the earliest before anybody crowds before your doorsteps, Oh! Prabho, I am worn out of suffering, spent my entire life chasing material and physical pleasures, drenched in lust, desire, ego, jealousy, anger, pride, Ahamkara and Mamakara, and getting attached to the worldly matters of possession, richness, fame, wealth, money, children, wife, companion and relatives of fleeting nature, hence I have not found peace or serenity in the entire life. Oh! Prabho, kindly remove my anxiousness, and fear of death,  before anyone crowds at your doorsteps, so that others too avail your compassionate grace. Oh! Prabho, you are the savior of the distressed souls, hence people may throng before you, by merely listening to the recitation of your sacred names, so it would add to your burden to liberate your devotees who have taken shelter at your lotus feet. Oh! Prabho, I have spread your auspicious vow ‘Pathithapavan’/the savior of distressed soul/ which is eulogized by Veda and illustrious Rishis and Sages, among your devotees, Oh! Prabho, kindly liberate me from the sufferings and grief of worldly existence, so that your vow to your devotees would multiply their belief in you.”

 

Thau Lagi Begi Harau Kin Peer | Jau Lagi Aan Na Aani Pahuchau Pheri Paraigi Bheer || Abahi Nivaccharau Samaya Suchitha Hyau Ham Thau Nidharaka Keejai | Aurau Aayi Nikasihau Thathai Aagau Hai  So  Leejai || Jaha Thaha Thai Sab Aavauge Suni Suni Sasthau Nama | Ab Thau Parthyau Rahaigau Dhin Dhin Thum Kau Yesau Kam || Yaha Thau Biradh Prasidhdha Bhayau Jaga Loka Loka  Asa Keenhau | Surdasa Prabhu Samujja Dhekhi Kai Mei Bada Thohi Kari Dheenhau ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The significance of the practice of 'Sri Ramanama"

 

Chapter – 243-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –The significance of the practice of 'Sri Ramanama"

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, you are the ocean of mercy, and you fulfill all the desires of your worshiper, you can’t bear the troubles and grief of your worshiper, Oh! Dheenadhayala, Oh! Antharyami, you are that supreme Bhramam that resides as a soul in the Jeeva, you are the source of the functioning of the mind, intellect, Chitta, Ahamkara, Prana/vital air, Karma, and Gnanendhriyas/sensory organs, etc. Oh! Prabho, you are the savior of distressed souls, Devi Dhraupadhi was humiliated in the large assembly of Kaurava by Dusshasan, she cried out for you “Oh! Dhwarakadheesh!” immediately you provided an abundance of clothes to Devi Dhraupadi and crushed the pride of Dhusshasan. Oh! Prabho,  the twice-born Ajamila cried out for his youngest son ‘Narayan’ at the deathbed, and the prostitute who imitated the recitation of the sacred names of the Lord from the parrot achieved liberation from the sufferings and grief of worldly existence. Oh! Prabho, the elephant Gajendra, and the crocodile achieved liberation with the pieties achieved from the association of Santh, Mahathma, and noble souls, in their previous births. Oh! Prabho, your child devotee Prahaladha was tortured by his father demon  Hiranyakashipu, you could not bear to watch your ardent devotee in extreme agony, you have assumed the form of Nrisimha/half lion-half man and protected Prahlada and killed the demon Hiranyakashipu. Oh! Gopalalal, you have removed the grief and sufferings of your devotees who have surrendered at your lotus feet, but how did you forget this  born blind and a grave sinner?”

 

Yese Prabhu Anatha Ke Swami | Dheenadhayala Prema Paripooran Sab Ghat Antharjami || Karatha Bibasra Dhrupadha Thanaya Kau Sarana Sabdha Kahi Aayau | Pooji  Ananth Koti  Basanani Hari Ari Kau Garba Gavayau || Sutha Hitha Bipra Keera Hitha Ganika Nama Leth Prabhu Payau | Cchinaka Bhajana Sangathi Prathap Thau Gaja Aru Graha Chudayau || Nar Than Simha Badhana Bapu Keenhau Jan Lagi Bhesha Banayau | Nija Jan Dhukha Jani Bhaya Thai Athi Ripu Hathi Sukha Upajayau || Thumhari Kripa Gupala Gusayi Kihim Kihim Srama Na Gavayau | Surajdas Andha Aparadhi So Kahau Bisarayau ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The practice of the recitation of ‘Sri Ramanama’ would remove anxiousness and fear

 

Chapter – 242-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The practice of the recitation of ‘Sri Ramanama’ would remove anxiousness and fear

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, you are supreme Bhramam/indestructible Purusha/Puri-body/ reside as a soul in the Jeeva, you are pure, unblemished, flawless, free from the dualities/happiness and sorrow, loss and gain, joy and pain, honor and disgrace/ and impurities/lust, ego, desire, jealousy, anger, and price,  you are merciful, you fulfill all the desires of the devotees, Oh! Gopal, kindly shower your compassionate grace and bless me with pure love and devotion at your lotus feet, my mind should remember your sacred names and legends relentlessly, and shed tears in extreme ecstasy, my tongue should recite your names and sing in praise of your glories constantly, I should adorn Tulsi beads around the neck, and hold prayer beads on hands so that the Lord of death/Yama would not approach me with his dreadful emissaries. Oh! Prabho, my love for your sacred names would remove the fear of death and the hellish torture in the abode of Lord Yama.”

Yesi Kab Karihau Gopal | Mansa Nath Manorathadhatha Hau Prabhu Dheenadhayala || Charanani Chith Niranthar Anurath Rasana Charitha Rasala| Lochana Sajala Prema PUlakitha Than Gar Anchala Kar Mala || Ihi Bidhi Lakhath Jukayi Rahai Jama Apanau Hi Bhayabhala | Sur Sujasa Ragi Na Darath Man Suni Jathana Karala ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The recitation of ‘Sri Ramanama’ brings the serenity of mind

 

Chapter – 241-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The recitation of ‘Sri Ramanama’  brings the serenity of mind

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, I have heard from Santh Mahathma and noble souls that you are the destroyer of grief, the sacred scriptures and Veda eulogize your glories as ‘the destroyer of grief and sufferings of worldly existence/Thapathraya’, I have sung in praise of that supreme Lord Sri Hari all these days. Oh! Prabho, the prostitute/Ganika who was isolated in her later years of age listened to the recitation of Sri Ramanama from her parrot, she had no knowledge about it, and she sincerely imitated the recitation of her parrot, thus she got liberated from the grief. Oh! Prabho, Devi Ahalya, wife of Sage Gautama was cursed to become a rock, later mere the dust particles of Lord Sri Rama removed her curse, and eventually, she joined with her husband. Oh! Prabho, you symbolize auspiciousness, you are the ultimate asylum of Jeeva, you are the destroyer of distress of the devotees who have taken shelter at your lotus feet, and you could not bear your devotees in troubles. The elephant Gajendra was seized on the leg by a crocodile in the pond and was abandoned by family, relatives, and friends, it fought several thousands of years in extreme agony, finally lost hope and shrieked in pain, you hurried to the Gajendra and liberated him. Oh! Ramanath/consort of Devi Rama, you were too kind and compassionate to the people who uttered your sacred names at the time of death bed, although they have committed several sins by word, deed, and mind. Oh! Prabho, you are Pathithapavan/savior of the distressed souls, kindly shower your compassionate grace upon me, and protect me from the sufferings of worldly existence.”

Thathe Bipathi Udharana Gayau | Sravanani Sakhi Suni Bhakthani Mukha Nigamani Bhedh Bathayau || Suva Padavath Jeeb Ladavathi Thahi Biman Padayau | Charanakamala Parsath Rishi Pathini Thaji Pashana Padha Payau || Sab Hith Karana Dev Abhaya Padha Nama Prathap Badayau | Aarthichanth Sunath Gaja Krandhana Phandhana Kati  Chudayau || Panch  Avar Su Dhari Ramapathi Ajasa Karath Jas Payau | Sur Koor Kahai Meri Biriya Biradh Kithai Bisarayau ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The practice of devotion to achieve the four Purusharththa/righteousness, wealth, desires, and liberation from worldly existence

 

Chapter – 240-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The practice of devotion to achieve the four Purusharththa/righteousness, wealth, desires, and liberation from worldly existence

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, I have been drenched in the worldly matters of infinite nature, hence I have driven afar from you, my greed compelled me to worship demi-gods for fulfilling my desires, but sadly I did not satisfy even after gratifying my senses, I have been desperate and continued to chase after the material and physical pleasures and performed religious rites and duties for the accomplishment of my desires which have grown out of control. The demi-gods were difficult to please, I sacrificed animals to please the deity, but I did not achieve the desired result, later I found it was an absolute waste of time and energy, and eventually, I stopped the worship of demi-gods. Oh! Prabho, I have been swollen with pride, anger, jealousy, ego, lust, and desire, hence I have abandoned the Parasmani/the precious gem which turns the metal into gold, like the sacred names of Lord Sri Hari, and I was wandering aimlessly for the broken glass pieces like the worship of demi-gods. Oh! Prabho, you are the source of four Purusharththa/Dharma-righteousness/Arththa-wealth/Kama-desire/ and Moksha/liberation from worldly existence and repeated births, I have abandoned the supreme Lord Sri Hari and rushed to please my senses, got attached to worldly matters of possession, wealth, money, richness, fame, children, wife, companion and relatives, of fleeting nature, finally, whatever I have got too attached to were either abandoned me or I had to leave them all.  Oh! Keshav, you are the Lord of the Universe and its living and non-living things, you are the supreme Bhramam resides as a soul in the Jeeva, you are the source of the functioning of the mind, intellect, Chiththa, Ahamkara, Vital air/Prana, Karma, and Gnanendhriyas, etc. You are merciful and compassionate to Jeeva. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, I have surrendered at your lotus feet that would protect me from the sufferings of worldly existence and repeated births.”

Thuma Binu Bhuloyi Bhoolau Dolath | Lalach Lagi Koti Devani Ke  P hirath Kapatani Kholath || Jab Lagi Sarbas Dheejai Un  Kyau Thabahi Lagi  Yah Preethi | Phala Mangath Phiri Jatha Mukara Hyau Yah Devani Ki Reethi || Yekani Kau Jiya Bali Dhai Pooje  Poojath Naiku Na  Thoote | Thab Pahichani Sabani Kau  Chade Nakha Sikha Lau Sab Joote || Kanchana Mani Thaji Kanchahi Saithath Tha Maya Ke Leenhe | Chari Padharath Hu  Ko Dhatha Su Thai Bisarjana Keenhe || Thuma Krithajja Karunamaya Kesav Akhila Loka Ke  Nayaka | Surdasa Hama Dhrida Kari Pakare Ab Ye Charana Sahayak ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The recitation of sacred names of Lord Sri Hari would bring nearness to Lord/Bhagavathprapthi/ release the soul from the grief and suffering

 

Chapter – 239-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The recitation of sacred names of Lord Sri Hari would bring nearness to Lord/Bhagavathprapthi/ release the soul from the grief and suffering

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, the recitation of Sri Ramanama is the ultimate source for Bhagavathprapthi/achievement of knowledge of self/Bhramagnana/nearness to God, and whoever followed the recitation of your sacred names has attained the abode of Lord Sri Hari. Oh! Giridhari who elevated Mount Govardhan, when the elephant Gajendra was caught on the leg by the crocodile in the pond fought with its willpower for several thousands of years, finally, he remembered Lord Sri Hari and cried out for help. At that exact moment, Lord Hari rushed to his feet to protect the elephant and crocodile and provided liberation to both. Oh! Prabho, you have removed the poverty of the brahmin Sudhama and blessed him with the richness equal to Lord Indra. The woman Kubja with three visible curves on her body affectionately approached you with the sandalwood paste, and she smeared the rich fragrant sandal paste on your marvelous body, in return you have removed her deformity and transformed her into a mesmerizing beauty. Oh! Prabho, you have protected Devi Dhraupadhi from the large assembly of Kaurava by providing an abundance of clothes, thus crushing the pride of Dhussasan. Oh! Prabho, you have killed the dreadful ten-headed demon Ravan in the fierce battle and crowned  Vibheeshan the younger brother of Ravana as the King of Lanka. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, you have provided the highest status of ‘pole star’ to Dhruva, your child devotee. Oh! Sri Hari, you have incarnated for the welfare of your devotees, why did you abandon me? I am helpless and ignorant, I have no one to protect me other than you. I have already taken shelter at your lotus feet, kindly protect me from the sufferings of worldly existence.”

 

Bharosau Nama Kau Bhari | Prema Sau Jin Nama Leenhau Bhaye Adhikari || Graha Jab Gajaraj Gheryau Bal Gayau Hari | Hari Kai Jab Deri Dheenhi Pahuche Giridhari || Sudhama Daridhra Bhanje Koobari Thari | Dhraupadhi Kau Cheer Badyau Dhusasan Gari || Bibheeshana Kau Lanka Dheeni Ravanahi Mari | Dhasa Dhruva Kau Atala Padha Dhiyau Ramadharbari || Sathya Bhakthihi Tharibe Kau  Leela Bisthari | Ber Meri Kyau Deela Keenhau Sur Balihari||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – Samsarasagra/The worldly existence resembles a bottomless ocean, and the attachment to worldly matters symbolizes dreadful ocean creatures

 

Chapter – 238-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – Samsarasagra/The worldly existence resembles a bottomless ocean, and the attachment to worldly matters symbolizes dreadful ocean creatures

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, I am helpless, I can’t cross the ocean of worldly existence, and I was ignorant and careless I was following the pathways of Ajamila, the Bhramin who abandoned elderly parents, family, and Vedic way of living for a prostitute in the forest, Ganika who was isolated in the later years of age was taken care of a parrot bought from the house of a devotee of Lord Vishnu, after watching them got liberated from the sufferings of worldly existence, I have chosen to be Adharmic, committed sins by words, mind, and deed. I have been drenched in infinite appearance, sound, smell, touch, and passion, Alas! I did not get satisfied yet, the happiness from those material and physical pleasures was momentary. I was drowning in the worldly matters of fleeting nature, that pushed me into extreme agony and pain. Oh! Prabho, this Samsarasagara/worldly existence is bottomless, I did not even see the seaside, how did I cross it? I have no hope that I would cross it? Oh! Prabho, mere utterance of your sacred name is the safest ferry to cross the ocean of worldly existence, unfortunately, I did not practice devotion, or worship at your lotus feet, hence I repeatedly drowned in the bottomless ocean of worldly existence. My increased interest in worldly matters shoveled me into deep distress and agony, even though my interest in them hasn’t faded yet. Oh! Prabho, whenever I get hurt while drowning in the Samsarasagara, others applauded with great enthusiasm and made me a laughingstock. Oh! Prabho, I have no one to protect me, I am still drowning yearningly watching at your lotus feet which is the safest ferry to cross the ocean of worldly existence and Thapathraya. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, kindly shower your compassionate grace upon me, and protect me from drowning in the bottomless ocean of worldly existence.”

Bhavasagar Mei  Pairi Na Leenhau | In Pathithani Kau Dhekhi Dhekhi Kai Pacche Soch Na Keenhau || Ajamila Ganikadhi Aadhi Dhai Pairi Par Gahi Pelau | Sanga Layi Bichahi Cchadyau Nipat Aanath Akelau || Athi Gambheera Thir Nahi Nitharau Kihi Bidhi Utharthyau Jath | Nahi Adhar Nama Avalokath Jitha Thitha Gotha Khath || Mohi Dhekhi Sab Hasath Paraspara Dhai Dhai Thari Thar | Un Thau Kari Pacchile Ki GAthi Guna Thorthyau Bicha Dhar || Padha Nauka Ki Aas Lagaye Boodath Hau Binu Cchaha | Ajahu Sur Dhekhibau Karihau Begi Gahau Kin Baha ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The soul is eternal and takes birth according to the attributes of three kinds/virtuous, beastly and dull

 

Chapter – 237-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The soul is eternal and takes birth according to the attributes of three kinds/virtuous, beastly and dull

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho,  Oh! Dheenadhayala Oh! Devamani, I have taken several births in different wombs as Earthborn, water-born, and air born, and I have adapted that body I lived, and danced to your tunes. In each birth, I have lived in the body with immense lust, desire, ego, jealousy, pride, anger, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, drenched in worldly matters, chasing after material and physical pleasures, I have committed several sins each birth according to the attributes of Sathvik/virtuous, Rajasik/demonic, and Thamasik/inertia. Oh! Prabho, my virtuous attributes encouraged me to practice meditation, contemplation, worship of Lord Sri Hari, observe austerities, vows, celibacy, Swadhyaya, Shama, Dhama, Sathyam, Dhaya, Dhanam, Ahimsa, Arjjavam, etc. and the beastly and dull nature of mine destroyed the pieties earned, due to my chase for the worldly matters of possession, richness, fame, wealth, children, wife, companion and relatives of fleeting nature.   Oh! Prabho, after witnessing all those, you haven’t been pleased with me, why are you putting me on the test again and again? Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari kindly affirms “ Leave your worries, and do not hurl yourself in different wombs I shall liberate you from the sufferings of worldly existence.”

 

Thihare Aage Bahuth Nachyau | Nisidhin Dheenadhayala Devamani Bahu Bidhi Roopa Rachyau || Keenhe Swanga Jithe  Jane Mei  Yekau Thau Na Bachyau | Sodhi Sakala Guna Kacchi Dhikhayau Anthar Ho Jo Sachyau || Jau  Reejath Nahi Nath Gusayi Thau Kath Jath Janchyau | Ithani Kahau Sur Poorau Dhai Kahau Marath Pachyau ||

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The impurities of mind drive away truthfulness, righteousness, kindness, discipline and austerities

 

Chapter – 236-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –The impurities of mind drive away truthfulness, righteousness, kindness, discipline and austerities

Sri Suradas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, I am drenched in worldly matters of infinite sound, appearance, touch, passion, and smell. I have married an intolerable and wicked woman like an impure mind drenched in lust, desire, ego, anger, jealousy, pride, Ahamkara, and Mamakara. The Dharma/righteousness and Sathya/truthfulness resemble my parents, I have driven them off with my wickedness. The wisdom/Gnana and knowledge/Vigyana/Vichara are my brothers, I have created enmity with them too. The kindness/Dhayaroopi resemble my sister, I have fought with them, and they ran away with fear. The disciplines/Sheela and Santhosham/happiness are my friends, I have befriended them too. The Kapat/deceitfulness and Lobh/wickedness are the two brothers of Asharoopi /lustful wicked woman whom I have married, and these two brothers have taken complete control of my house.  These two awful brothers have expanded their kingdom with their two sisters Thrishna/illusion and Dheenatha/pity. Oh! Prabho, the wicked lustful woman/desire/ is shameless, atrocious, inauspicious, and is wandering all over the Samsara, she is still young and never gets tired of visiting the homes of others, I have reached the later years of age, my limbs are fragile, my senses are weak, my movements are restricted, my limbs are cooperating with the mind. Oh! Prabho, my desires are endless, although I have reached the later years of age my desire for worldly matters has not faded, my senses are not satisfied yet. I have committed several sins married to the Asharoopi woman/DESIRE, and often pushed myself into extreme grief and agony, and it brought disgrace to me. Oh! Prabho, I am helpless to protect myself from the attachment to worldly matters, none of them could provide permanent bliss, either I get bored of them, or they get bored of me, hence I have constantly thrown into Thapathraya/three kinds of grief. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, why are you laughing at me? Kindly remove the sufferings of worldly existence.”

Hari  Hau Maha Adhama  Samsari | Aan Samujja Mei  Baritha Byahi Asa Kumathi Kunari || Dharmasaththa Mere Mathupitha The Dhoau Dhiye Bidari | Jjana Bibeka Birodhe Dhoau Hathe Bandhu Hithakari || Bandhyau Baira Dhaya Bhagini Sau Bhagi Dhuri Su Bichari | Seela Santhosh Sakha Dhoau Mere Thinhai Bigovathi Bhari || Kapata Lobha Vake  Dhoau Bhaiyya The Ghar Ke Adhikari | Thrishna  Bahini Dheenatha Sahachari Adhika Preethi Bisthari || Athi Nisanka Nirlajja Abhagini Ghar Ghar Phiratha Na  Hari | Mei Thau Bridhdha Bhayau Vaha Tharuni Sadha Bayas Ikasari || Thake Bas  Mei Bahu Dhukha Payau Sobha Sabai Bigari | Kariyai Kaha Laj Mariyai Jab Apani Jandh Udhari || Adhika Kashta  Mohi Paryau Loka Mei Jab Yah Bath  Uchari | Surdas Prabhu Hasath Kaha Hau Metau Bipathi Hamari ||

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The attachment to worldly matters would bring extreme grief

 

Chapter – 235-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –The attachment to worldly matters would bring extreme grief  

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, you are Bhakthavathsala/you are fervent to your devotees, you have liberated the elephant Gajendra from the troubles from the water, and you have protected the entire Braja, cowherds, cows, from the heavy downpour by elevating the Mount Govardhan. Oh! Prabho, Devi Dhraupadhi was humiliated in the large assembly of Kauravas, she cried “Oh! Sri Hari, I am helpless, I am an orphan, I have no one to protect me, the wicked Dhussasan removing my clothes, kindly protect me from disgrace.” Oh! Prabho Sri Hari you did not wait for a second, you have showered an abundance of clothes and protected her. Oh! Prabho, you have encouraged Bhimsen to fight against the wicked demon Jarasandha who harassed the demons and imprisoned several kings. Jarasandha was killed in the fierce fight, and you have liberated the Kings, and the wives of the Kings sung in praise of your glories. Oh! Prabho,  Oh! Dheenabandho, kindly protect your vows to your devotees. You have protected your devotee King Ambareesha from the wrath of Maharishi Dhurvassa who was chased by your fierce Chakra/disc. Sage Dhurvassa invoked the dreadful Krithya to kill King Ambareesha and she met her end by the disc. Oh! Prabho, you have crushed the pride of Dhuryodhan, you have accepted his invitation and met him as an emissary of Pandava, you have refused to accept the meal offered by him and went straight to the home of Vidura and happily accepted the peel of bananas that was offered with extreme love and affection by Vidurani in oversight. Oh! Prabho, how did you forget this helpless, and distraught devotee of you? I have committed several sins by words, mind, and deed, chasing after the worldly matters of possession, wealth, richness, fame, money, wife, children, relatives, and companion, I have wasted the precious life of a human chasing after worldly matters of fleeting nature. Oh! Vanamali, Oh! Prabho, Oh! Bhagavan, kindly liberate me from the three kinds of grief/Thapathraya, and repeated births.”

Bhakthavacchala Prabhu Nama Thumharau | Jala Sankata Thai Rakhi Liyau Gaj Gvalani Hith Gobardhana Dharau || Dhrupatha Sutha Kau Mitayau Mahadhukha Jabahi So Hari Deri Pukarau | Hau  Anatha Nahin Koau Merau Dhussasana Than Karath Udharau || Bhoop Aneka Bandhi Thai  Chore Raja Ravani Jas Athi Bistharau | Keejai Laj Nama Apane  Ki Jarasandh Sau Aasur Sandharau || Ambareesh Kau Sap Nivarai Dhurbasa Kau Chakra Sambaru | Bidura Dhasa Kai Bhojana Keenhau Dhurjodhana Kau Metyau Garau|| Santhath Dheen Maha Aparadhi Kahai Suraj Koor Bisarau | So Kahi Nam Rahayau Prabhu Therau Banamali Bhagavan Udharau ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – Jeeva/soul/Athman is not independent to act, speak, or think

 

Chapter – 234-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – Jeeva/soul/Athman is not independent to act, speak, or think

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, the Jeeva is not independent to act, think or speak, you are the supreme soul that resides as Prana/vital air in the Jeeva, you are the source of the functioning of the mind, intellect, Chitta, Ahamkara, Karma, and Gnanendhriyas, etc. hence whether the Jeeva is evil or noble, ultimately, it’s yours, therefore the grace and disgrace of the Jeeva would please or displease you too. Oh! Prabho, kindly listen to my cries, I have abandoned my interest in worldly matters and taken shelter at your lotus feet, I have no intention to leave your feet, I have a firm belief and faith in you, hence I am fearless and free from anxiousness. Oh! Prabho, I am your sincere servant, I have stopped the worship of demi-gods to fulfill my desires because I have achieved the grace of the Sacchidhanandha Swaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam.”

Jau  Ham Bhale Bure Thau There| Thumhai Hamari Laj Badayi Binathi Suni Prabhu Mere|| Sab Thaji Thuma Saranagath Aayau Dhrida Kari Charana Gahere | Thuma Prathap Bala Badhath Na  Kahu Nidar Bhaye Ghar Chere || Aur Dev Sab Ranka Bhikhari Thyage Bahuth Anere | Surdas Prabu Thumhari Kripa Thai Paye Sukha Ju Ghanere ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The soul is permanent and the worldly matters are impermanent

 

Chapter – 233-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The soul is permanent and the worldly matters are impermanent

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, you are the absolute truth, and safest asylum, you are the Lord of the Universe and its living and non-living things, I have already surrendered at your lotus feet, I have no place to seek shelter other than you. Oh! Prabho, you are the wish-fulfilling Kamadhenu, the divine cow, so why should I leave you and get a goat, why should I chase after the worldly matters of toxic poison that has no permanence? Why should I stop traveling on horse and elephant and ride on a donkey? Why should I leave the precious Parasmani, and adorn a garland of glass pieces? Why should I leave the saffron paste and apply charcoal on the face? Why should I leave the finest silk clothes and attire bark of a tree? Why should I leave the luscious mango fruit and chase after Semar fruit/sticky substance with no taste? Why should I take bath in the muddy pond, leaving the waves of the ocean? Oh! Prabho, I have already taken shelter at your lotus feet, hence it would be utter ignorance to leave your lotus feet, and approach demi-gods to fulfill my desires. Oh! Prabho, I am dull-minded and blind by birth, I was drenched in lust, desire, ego, anger, jealousy, pride, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, I was chasing after the worldly matters of possession, wealth, richness, fame, money, children, wife, companion and relatives of fleeting nature, thereby I have wasted precious life in pleasing senses, now I am singing in praise of your glories and lying at your doorstep, kindly shower your compassionate grace upon me.”

 

Meri Thau Gathipathi Thum Anthahi Dhukha Pau | Hau  Kahayi Therau  Ab Kaun Kau Kahau || Kamadhenu Cchadi Kaha Aja Lai  Dhuhau | Hayagayandh Uthari Kaha Gardhaba Chadi Ghau || Kanchana Mani Kholi Dari Kanch Gar Bandhau | Kumkum Kau Lep Meti Kajar Mukha Lau || Patambar Ambar Thaji Gudhari Pahirau | Ab  Suphala Chadi Kaha Semar Kau  Dhau || Sagar Ki Lahari Chadi Ccheelar Kasa  Nyahau | Sur Koor Andharau Mei Dhwar Paryau Gau ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – Anger drives the person insane, and shameless

 

Chapter – 232-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – Anger drives the person insane, and shameless

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, where do I go and take shelter other than your doorstep? Oh! Dheenabandhu/savior of the distressed souls, you have promised to your devotees to protect them from the Samsara Sagara, you are the protector of the Universe and the living and non-living things,  you are the clever savior of the distraught, you are that precious gem ‘Chinthamani’ to your ardent devotees. Oh! Prabho, the impurities of the mind such as lust, desire, ego, jealousy, pride, anger, Ahamkara, and Mamakara are the sinners like Kauravas. Oh! Karunamaya/mercy personified, my intellect resembles Devi Dhraupadhi who was humiliated in the large assembly of Kauravas, tired of the sufferings and grief of worldly existence, kindly listen to my cries, and protect me from the Thapathraya/three kinds of grief. Oh! Prabho, my anger drove me insane, like the Dhusshasan who seized Devi Dhraupadhi on her hair and tried to remove her clothes in the large assembly, my anger has driven me shameless and pathetic. Oh! Prabho, I am like that Dhritharashtra who was born blind and ignorant. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, my intellect is your female servant, hence the deities, humans, Sages, and Rishis are not willing to liberate me from the sufferings of worldly existence, I am helpless, kindly protect me from Samsarasagara.”

Ab Ghau Kahau  Kaun  Dhar Jau | Thuma Jagapala Chathur Chinthamani Dheenabandhu Suni Nau || Maya Kapata Juva Kaurav Suth Lobha Moha Madha Bhari | Parabas Pari Sunau Karunamaya Mama  Mathi Thiya Ab Hari || Krodha Dhusasana Gahe Laj Pat Sarb Andhagathi Meri | Sur Nara Muni Koau Nikata Na Aavath Sur Samujji Hari Cheri ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The significance of ‘Sri Ramanama Smaran’/recitation of ‘Sri Ramanama’

 

Chapter – 231-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The significance of ‘Sri Ramanama Smaran’/recitation of ‘Sri Ramanama’

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, whom shall I approach after leaving you behind? Where did I go and bow my head? To Whom did I sell myself? How did I leave my faith and pure love at your lotus feet? Who is competent to you? Who is capable to fulfill all my desires so that I won’t have anything to beg? Oh! Prabho, you are the ultimate asylum of the Jeeva, you are the creator, preserver, and destroyer as well. You are the source of supreme bliss, you are the sole protector of Jeeva, and you are the provider of the liberation of worldly existence and repeated births. Oh! Prabho, mere remembrance of your sacred name at the time of death would liberate the Jeeva from the anxiousness of repeated births. Oh! Prabho, you have removed the grief and sufferings of the penniless Bhramin Sudhama, and you have provided supreme abode Sri Vaikundam. Oh! Prabho, you have provided the precious gem Chinthamani, the wish-fulfilling tree Kalpavruksha, and Kamadhenu, the divine cow to your ardent devotee Sudhama. Oh! Prabho, I am terrified watching the bottomless ocean of worldly existence, and its infinite sound, smell, appearance, taste, and touch. I am drenched in your unconquerable Maya/illusion/Mrigathrishna, lust, desire, ego, anger, jealousy, pride, Ahamkara, and Mamakara. Oh! Sri Hari, I have surrendered at your lotus feet, you are the savior of the distressed souls, hence kindly keep your promise alive and protect me from the sufferings of worldly existence.”

Thuma Thaji Aur Kaun Pai Jau | Kakai Dhwar Jayi Sir Nau Par Hath Kaha Bikau || Yesau Ko Dhatha Hai Samarath Jake Dhiye  Aghaau | Anthakala Thumharai Sumiran Gathi Anantha Kahu Nahi Dhau || Ranka Sudhama Kiyau Ajachi Dhiyau Abhaya Padha Dau | Kamadhenu Chinthamani Dheenhau Kalpabriccha Thar Cchau || Bhavasamudhra Athi Dhekhi Bhayanak Man Mei Adhika Darau | Keejai Kripa Sumiri Apanau Pran Surdas Bali  Jau ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The five essential elements Air/Earth/fire/water/and space function at the command of Lord Sri Hari

 

Chapter – 230-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The five essential elements  Air/Earth/fire/water/and  space function at the command of Lord Sri Hari

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, you are the Lord of Lords, hence the deities sincerely follow your command, Lord Surya/ Lord of day, Lord Vayu/air, Lord Varuna/water, and Lord Chandra/ Lord of night, perform their duties till the Universe undergoes deluge at the end of Pralaya.   Lord Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Indra, and deities yearn for your compassionate grace. Oh! Prabho, the deities are sincerely following your command and making sure not to create havoc on the function of the Universe, Lord Agni does not leave its nature to heat, and the ocean water does not ross its boundary, or create mass destruction, trees and mountains do not leave its nature. Oh! Prabho, Lord Bhrama, Lord Shiva, Lord Indra, deities, worship and prostrate before your lotus feet,  Rishis, Sages eulogize your glories. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, you are primeval, you are Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam /Sath-eternal/Chithth-pure/Anandha-bliss/ you are pure, free from impurities and dualities/sorrow and happiness, gain and loss, pain and pleasure, etc. you are bliss personified Lord Sri Krishnachandra. Oh! Prabho, kindly shower your compassionate grace upon me, and remove the suffering and grief of worldly existence and repeated births.”

Theau Chahath Kripa Thumhari | Jin Kai Bas Animish Aneka  Gana Anuchara Ajjakari || Bahath Pavan Bharmath  Sasi Dhinkara Phanapathi Sir Na Dullave | Dhahak Guna Thaji Sakath  Na Pavak Sindhu Na Salila  Badavai || Siva Biranchi Surapathi Sameth Sab Sevath Prabhupadha Chaye | Jo Kacchu Karana Kahath Soyi Soyi Keejath Athi Akulaye || Thuma Anadhi Abigath Anantha Guna Poorana Paramanandha | Surdas Par Kripa  Karau Prabhu Sribrindhavana Chandha ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The unfortunate humans shackled with the Karmaroopi tree represents attachment to worldly matters

 

Chapter – 229-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The unfortunate humans shackled with the Karmaroopi tree represents attachment to worldly matters

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, how long would I keep hurling into various wombs and suffering from the agonies of worldly existence? My intellect resembles powerful streams and the Bhramaroopi/false perceptions like illusion/Maya of bees keep wandering aimlessly, therefore my mind is restless and anxious. Oh! Prabho, I was chasing after material and physical pleasures of fleeting nature, driven away from Bhakti, Gnana, Vairagya, drenched in lust, desire, ego, anger, jealousy, pride, Ahamkara, Mamakara, therefore I was never satisfied with the possession, wealth, richness, fame, children, wife, companion, and relatives of fleeting nature. Oh! Prabho, I have not achieved peace and serenity, I pushed myself into anxiousness and redundant thoughts, I was trapped into the attributes of several births/Rajasik, Thamasik,/anger, lust, desire, ignorance, arrogance,/ and Sathvik/kindness, non-violence, truthfulness, righteousness/ like the whirlwind, that compelled me to commit sins by words, mind, and deeds, and I have spent my whole life adorning the body that resembles Trina/grass, which undergoes constant transformation, aging, illnesses, anxiousness, fear of death, grief, etc., therefore, I have never felt peace and serenity. I was forced to perform my duties and responsibilities of good and evil. The three phases of life of childhood, adulthood, and Youth were spent on worldly matters, hence I have lost the precious phases of life without striving for Purusharththa/Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha. Oh! Prabho, I have reached the later years of age, my body is fragile, my senses are weakened, my movements are restricted, and my limbs are not cooperating with the mind, therefore my chances to perform austerities, vows, Swadhyaya, and penance have become impossible. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, you are bliss personified, I shall take shelter at your lotus feet, Oh! Karunanidhan, I am terrified to approach you, but I have no one to protect me. Oh! Prabho, I am unfortunate, I  have taken hold of the Karmaroopi tree with this hand, I have let it grow gigantic with my attachment to worldly matters of impermanent nature,  sadly I did not take hold of your lotus feet.”

Kab Lagi Phirihau Dheena Bahyau | Surathi Saritha Bhrama Bhaura Lola Mei Man Pari That Na Lahyau || Bath Chakra Basana Prakrithi Mali Than Thrina Thuccha Gahyau | Arjjayau Bibasa Karma Niranthara Srami Sukha Sarani Chahyau || Binathi Karath Darath Karunanidhi Nahina Parath Rahyau | Sur Karani Tharu Rachyau Ju Nija Kar So Kar Nahi  Gahyau ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – All the material matters of possession, wealth, richness, fame, children, wife, companion, and relatives are perishable

 

Chapter – 228-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –All the material matters of possession, wealth, richness, fame, children, wife, companion, and relatives  are perishable

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, I would continue to live the way you wanted, you are my Master, and I am your sincere servant, then there won’t be any need to cry before you. Oh! Kripanidhan, I have been so drenched in the worldly matters of possession, wealth, richness, fame, children, wife, companion, relatives, etc. I have chased material and physical pleasures with the belief that they would be mine and forever, sadly, none of them were permanent, either I had to leave them or they did leave me in extreme grief and agony, sometimes I may stay hungry and exhausted, sometimes I may get a stomach full of a meal, sometimes I travel on elephant and horse, other times I carry the load on my shoulder.Oh! Kamalanayana/who has beautiful eyes resembles lotus flower petals, Oh! Navajaladhara/has the complexion of dark clouds, Oh! Shyamsundar, whatever happens to my possessions, richness, fame, money, children, wife, companion, relatives, of fleeting nature, I will remain as your sincere servant, Oh! Prabho, you are the treasure for your devotees, you are supreme bliss personified, you are indestructible Purusha resides as a soul in the Jeeva, you are eternal, primeval, free from the impurities of lust, desire, ego, jealousy, pride, anger, Ahamkara, and Makara. Oh! Kripanidhi, I shall surrender at your lotus feet, kindly protect me from the sufferings and grief of worldly existence and repeated births.”

Jaisau Rakhahu Thaisau Rahau | Janath Hau Dhukh Sukha Sab Jan Ke  Mukh Kari Kaha  Kahau || Kabahuk Bhojan Lahau Kripanidhi Kabahuk Bhookh Sahau | Kabahuk Chadau Thuranga Maha Gaja Kabahuk Bhar Bahau || Kamalanayana Ghanasyama Manohar Anuchara Bhayau Rahau | Surdas Prabhu Bhaktha Kripanidhi Thumhare Charan Gahau ||

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The precious birth of a human to attain Bhakti/devotion, Gnana/wisdom, and Vairagya/renunciation

 

Chapter – 227-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –The precious birth of a human to attain Bhakti/devotion, Gnana/wisdom, and Vairagya/renunciation 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Sri Hari, Oh! Vanamali/adorned in flowers of different colors and scents, Oh! Prabho, If you do not listen to my prayers who will listen to my cries? I am helpless, I do not know anyone other than you capable to protect me from the sufferings and grief of worldly existence. Oh! Nikunjja Bihari/Lord Krishna, Oh! Prabho, you are the ocean of mercy, the Jeeva born as a human after hurling into several wombs of air born, Earthborn, and water born. Oh! Prabho, my interest in worldly matters of fleeting nature has driven me away from the Bhakti/devotion, Gnana/wisdom, and Vairagya/renunciation, I have taken great pleasure in each and every body I have attained, chasing after the material and physical pleasures, I was throwing myself into constant grief and agony, like Abijjyatha/Puranjjanopakhyanam – The supreme Lord introduces the Jeeva to the world to take pleasure in the diversities of the Prakrithi /material matters of living and non-living things, without getting attached to it and return to the supreme abode with the practice of Bhakti, Gnana, and Vairagya. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Karunanidhan, you are the source of living and non-living things, you are the protector of All, you have kept your promise alive, you have showered an abundance of grace and fulfilled all the desires of your devotees who have taken shelter at your lotus feet. Oh! Yadhupathi/Lord of Yadhu, where shall I go begging for mercy? Oh! Prabho, I am your sincere devotee, kindly remove my anxiousness and repeated births, and provide shelter at your lotus feet. Oh! Prabho, I have surrendered at your lotus feet, why did you forget me? What was my sin withheld me from your compassionate grace? What did I do to you?”

Kaun  Sunau Yaha Bath  Hamari | Samarath Aur  Na Dhekhau Thum Binu Kasau Bitha Kahau Banvari || Thuma  Abigath Aanath Ke Swami Dheenadhayala Nikunja Bihari | Sadha Sahayi Kari Dhasani Ki Jo Ur Dhari Soyi Prathipari || Ab  Kihi Sarana Jau Jadhaupathi Rakhi Lehu Bali Thrasa Nivari | Surdas Charanani Ki Bali Bali Kaun Khatha Thai Kripa Bisari ||