Monday 26 December 2022

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

 



Chapter – 292-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The significance of the practice of devotion and meditation


Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Mortals, abandon your interest in worldly matters of infinite sounds, appearances, touches, smell, passion, etc. that have fleeting nature, leave interest in worldly matters of possession, richness, wealth, money, fame, children, wife, companion, and relatives, that constantly throw the Jeeva into constant grief and agony/three kinds of grief. Oh! Mortals, get rid of the impurities of the mind such as lust, desire, ego, jealousy, pride, anger, Ahamkara, and Mamakara by the practice of devotion/Bhakthimarga, Ashtanga Yoga/Yam, Niyama, Asan, Prathyahara/perfect control over senses, Pranayama, Dharana, Dhyana, undertake austerities, observe celibacy, truthfulness, kindness to fellow beings, non-violence, Dhanam, Shama, Dhama, Dhyanam, Astheyam, Arjjavam, Swadhyaya, etc. and sincerely follow the teachings of your preceptor, ultimately you would achieve the supreme state of Samadhi/mystical state, in this way get rid of the attributes/Sathvik, Rajasik, and Thamasik, Karmabandhan/attachment to Karma and three kinds of grief, contemplate and meditate upon Lord Shyam Sundar, sing in praise of his endless virtues.”

 

Bhakthi Panth Kau Jo  Anusarai | So Ashtanga Joga Kau Karai || Yama Niyama Asana Pranayama | Kari Abhyas Hoyi Nishkama || PRathyahara Dharana Dhyana | Karai Ju Chadi  Basana Aana || Krama Krama Sau Puni Karai Samadhi | Sur Syama Bhaji Mitai Upadhi ||