Chapter – 290- Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – Any Karma/deeds
performed with the impurities of mind won’t bring desired results
Sri Surdas
Maharaj speaks “Oh! Mortals, 1) the practice of Yoga, Yajja, Japa, and Thapa
won’t bring good results as long the person is swollen with lust, desire, ego,
jealousy, pride, anger, etc. hence, any Karma/deeds performed with the
impurities of mind won’t bring desired results, it would be a futile effort. Oh!
Mortals, 2) the excessive interest in worldly matters can’t provide Purusharththa,
even if he/she undertakes Theerthayathra, the holy dip in the sacred rivers, dressed
in saffron robes, smeared sacred ashes, and adorned in matted hair locks. Oh!
Mortals, 3) The knowledge in the eighteen scriptures and Veda cannot make one’s
life fruitful, if the person is soaked in lust, desire, ego, jealousy, pride,
and anger. It would be like the Thapasya hanging upside down on the flames. Oh!
Mortals, excessive interest in infinite worldly matters of Shabdha, Sparsha, Rasa,
Roopa, and Gandha/sound, touch, passion, appearance and smell, the lack of
self-control, and the impurities of mind such as lust, desire, ego, jealousy,
pride, and anger, etc. are the enemies causes hindrance in achieving the four
Purusharththa/Dharma, Arththa, Kama and Moksha. The practice of Bhakti/devotion,
Gnana/wisdom, and Vairagya, burn the darkness of ignorance, and ultimately the fire
of wisdom light the mind of the spiritual
seeker.”
Jau Lau Man Kamana Na Choote | Thau Kaha Joga
Jajja Brath Keenhey Binu Kan Thus Kau Koote || Kaha Sanana Kiyau Theerath Ke
Anga Bhasma Jata Joote | Kaha Purana Ju Padai Adarah Oordhva Ghoom Ke Ghoote ||
Jaga Sobha Ki Sakala Badayi In Thai Kacchu Na Khoote | Karani Aur Kahai Kacchu
Aure Man Dhasahu Dhisi Tootai || Kama Krodha Lobha Madha Moha Sathru Hai Jo
Ithanani Sau Choote | Surdas Thabahi Thama Nasai Jjan Agni Jjar Phootai ||
