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 ||
