Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika Chapter – 7- Lord Sri Hari's incarnations - Krishna - Nrisimha - Vamana

Chapter – 7-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – Lord Sri Hari's incarnations - Krishna - Nrisimha - Vamana

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Yadhunatha/leader of Yadhuclan, you were most benevolent to Drona and Dhara who underwent severe austerities and penance contemplating upon your lotus feet and attained you as their son, you have promised that you would be born as the son of Nandhababa/Dhrona/ Yasodhara/Dhara, and engaged in various amusements in Gokul with the cowherds, took the cows and calves for grazing. Oh! Prabho, you are always been most promising to deities, you have incarnated as a half lion- half man and ripped off the heart of the demon King Hiranyakashipu and protected the child devotee Prahlada. Oh! Prabho, the demon King Bali won over the deities and conquered the three worlds, Devamatha Adithi was distressed to see her children/deities lose their glories and power, you have incarnated as Dwarf/Vamana, son of Adhithi and Sage Kashyapa, and approached Bali in the Yajja arena, seeking three strides of land. Bali miscalculated and considered you as an ordinary Vipra, you have measured the entire Universe in three strides, thus the deities regained their lost glories. Oh! Prabho, you have protected Gajendra who was left alone in the mouth of death, in this way, you have been the protector of the souls surrendered at your lotus feet, you have performed various amusements in order to protect your devotees from distress which is highly eulogized by Veda and scriptures. Oh! Prabho, your endless legends praising the compassion and grace of your passionate devotees and the reward of the practice of sincere devotion was eulogized in scriptures and Veda. Oh! Prabho, I am worn out of grief and sufferings of worldly existence, / grief caused by natural calamities, epidemic, flood, famine draught/ grief caused by interest in worldly matters, possession, richness, money, wealth, fame, children, wife, relatives and companion/ grief caused by fear of death, aging, illness, separation of beloved souls, etc. I have been listening to your endless glories and compassion, I shall surrender at your lotus feet yearning for your auspicious grace.”

Ka Na  Kiyau Janahitha Jadhurayi | Prathama Kahyo Jo  Bachana Dhayaratha  Thihi Basa  Gokula  Gayi Charayi || Bakthabacchala Bapudhari Narakehari  Dhanuja  Dhahyo Uradhari Surasayi | Bali Baladhekhi Adhithi Sutha Karana  Thripadha Byaja Thihupura Phiri Aayi || Yehi Thara Bani Kreeda Gajamochana  Aur Anantha Katha Sthuthi Gayi | Sur Dheena Prabhu Pragata Biradha Suni Aajahu Dhayala Pathatha Siranayi ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika - Chapter – 6 - The significance of Bhakti/devotion

 

Chapter – 6 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The significance of Bhakti/devotion

 Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Jagadeesh, you have always been protected your devotees, and reinstated the ‘Significance of Bhakti/devotion.” The demon King Hiranyakashipu harassed the entire world, his son Prahlada, a staunch devotee of Lord Sri Hari was determinedly spread the devotion at the lotus feet of Sri Hari, thereby undergoing constant threat and miseries from his father. Finally, at the crucial moment, all the deities lost hope to protect him from the hostility of his father, Lord Sri Hari rip opened the huge pillar to reinstate the glories of devotion, and protected his child devotee Prahlada. Oh! Prabho, Gajaraj was caught on the leg by a crocodile and he was calling out for help from his relatives and companions were proved futile, he was dragged inside the pond by the crocodile, finally, he shrieked out of pain and fear of death, called out for you was released from the mouth of the crocodile instantly. Oh! Shyamasundhara, Oh! Sukhadhama, you haven’t waited too long after hearing ‘Bhagavannama’, rushed to Gajaraj faster than the speed of the wind, thus leaving your supreme abode Sri Vaikund to protect the elephant. Oh! Prabho, Devi Dhraupadhi was humiliated in the large assembly of Kaurava, she was forcefully dragged on hair in the assembly and made an effort to undress her, she was made futile effort to protect her from the wicked Kaurava, has become helpless was called out for your help, Dusshasana who was in an effort to remove the clothes from the body of Devi Dhraupadhi was miserably failed to find the other end of the clothing, thus you have protected Devi Draupadhi with an abundance of clothing and protected her in the assembly of Kaurava. Oh! Prabho, the innocent Vipra Sudhama, your childhood friend was compulsorily sent by his wife to meet you in Dwaraka was received with great honor and open arms from the palace gate. You have removed his exhaustion, and forcefully taken out the bundle of flattened rice covered in a ragged clothe that was kept hidden by Sudhama, you have consumed a mouthful of that flattened rice and in return, you have offered an abundance of wealth and richness that excels Lord Indra. Oh! Prabho, you have encouraged the cowherds to worship Mount Govardhana instead of Lord Indra, it annoyed Lord Indra who was worshiped so long by the cowherds, he battered the Vraja with heavy downpour and disrupted the lives of cowherds. You have elevated the mount Govardhan on your little finger and protected the entire Braja, it multiplied your glories in the entire Universe. Oh! Prabho, your kindness and compassion dragged me towards you, though I am wicked and blind haven’t practiced sincere devotion at your lotus feet.”

Yeisi Ko Kari Aru Bhaktha Kajai | Jaisi Jagadheesa  Jiya Dhari Lajai || Hiranyakashipu Badayau Udhaya Aru Astha Lau  Hadi Prahaladha Chitha Charana Layau | Beera Ke Pare  Thau Dheera  Sabahini Thaji Khambha Thau Pragata Hai Jana Chudayau || Prasthau Gaja Graha Lai Chalyau Pathalakau Kala Kai  Thrasa Mukha Nama Aayau | Cchadi Sukhadhama Aru Garuda  Thaji Savarau Pavana Ke Gavana  Thai Adhika  Dhayau || Kopi  Kaurava  Gahe Kesa  Jab Sabha Mei Pandu Ki Badhu Jasa  Naiku Gayau | Laja Ke  Saj Mei Huthi Jyo Dhraupadhi Badyo Thana Cheera  Nahi Antha Payau || Raura Ke Jora Thai Sora Dharani Kiyau  Chalyo Dhvija  Dhwarikadhwara Dadau | Jori Anjali Mile  Chori Thandhula Laye  Indhra Ke  Bibhava Thei Adhika  Badyo || Sakra Ko Dhana Bali Mana Gvarani Liyau  Gahyau Giri Pani Jasa  Jagatha Cchayau | Yahai Jiya  Jani Kei Andha  Bhavathrasa Thau Sur Kamikutila  Sarana Aayau ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika - Chapter – 5 - The various amusements of Lord Krishna

 

Chapter – 5 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika –The various amusements of Lord Krishna

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Karunasindho, how do I describe your kindness and compassion to Jeeva? The female demon Poothana assumed the form of a beautiful woman was approached you with an intention to kill you with her venomous bosom milk, but you have provided her the honor of your mother, the moment she fed you with her bosom, she got liberated from the grief and sufferings of worldly existence. The Veda and Upanishad describe the supreme Bhramam as Nirguna/attributeless with no specific appearance, that Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma assumed the Sagunaswaroopa/form of a lovely child of Sri Nandhababa and Devi Yasodha on the sacred land of Braja, and performed various amusements and got tied on the mortal pastel by his mother. Oh! Prabho, you have become anxious to hear the troubles of King Ugrasena who was imprisoned by his own son Kamsa, you have fought against Kamsa and killed him, further crowned Ugrasena as the King of Mathura, and reverentially prostrated before him. Oh! Prabho, you have freed the Kings who were imprisoned by Jarasandha, the ruler of Magadha, and all those Kings freed from the prison sung in praise of your glories. Oh! Prabho, Devi Ahalya, wife of Sage Gautama turned into a rock due to the curse, you have liberated her at the touch of dust particles from your lotus feet, thus Devi Ahalya was liberated from the curse during your incarnation as son of King Dasaratha. Oh! Prabho, you have protected the sons of Pandu when they met huge trouble in the Lakshagriha/wax house, perpetrated by Duryodhana. You have rushed to Hasthinapur and once again safely brought the Pandavas to their own Kingdom, in this way, you have been rushing to protect your devotees from all the crisis, like a cow rush to its calf. Oh! Prabho, once Nandhababa was seized by the Varunapasha, you have rushed to protect him from Lord Varuna and safely brought him back. Oh! Prabho, Gajaraj/Gajendhra was caught on the leg by a crocodile and cried out for your help was liberated instantly. Oh! Prabho, In the Kali era, there was a passionate devotee Namadev Maharaj who fed you with his hands and achieved your compassionate grace. Oh! Prabho, you have always been too kind and compassionate to your devotees, unfortunately, I have not practiced sincere devotion at your lotus feet, kindly someone conveys my prayer to that supreme Lord Sri Krishnachandra.”

Karani Karunasindhu Ki  Mukha Kahatha Na  Aavai | Kapata Hethu Parasai Baki Janani Gathipavai || Bedha Upanishadha Jasu Kau Nirgunahi Bathavai | Soyi Saguna Hai  Nandha Ki Dhavari  Bandhavai || Ugrasena Ki Aapadha Suni Suni Bilakhavai | Kamsa Mari Raja Karai Aapahu  Sira Nachai || Jarasandha Bandhi Katai Nripakula Jasa Gavai | Asmayathana Gauthamathiya Kau Sapa  Nasavai || Lacchagriha Thai Kati Kai Pandava  Griha lyavai | Jaise  Gaiyya Bacchaka Kei Sumiratha Udi Dhavai || Barunapasa  Thai  Vrajapathihi Cchana Mahi Chudavai | Dhukhitha  Gyadhahi Jani Kai Apuna Udi Dhavai || Kali Mei Nama Pragata Thaki Cchani Cchachavai | Surdasa Ki Binathi Koau Lai Pahuchavai ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika - Chapter – 4 -The glories of Lord Sri Krishnachandra

 

Chapter – 4 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The glories of Lord Sri Krishnachandra

Sri Surdas  Maharaj speaks “Oh! Basudeva/Sri Krishnachandra, Oh! Jagathpitha/ Lord of the Universe, Oh! Jagadeesha/Lord of three worlds, Oh! Jagathguru/Universal preceptor, you are amiable, you are benevolent to your devotees, you have reverentially held the footprint of Sage Bhrigu on your chest and you have greeted him pleasantly while Lord Mahadeva and Lord Bhrama could not withstand the humiliation of Sage Bhrigu, they have prepared to retaliate him. Oh! Prabho, you have been too kind and compassionate to Sage Bhrigu even though he humiliated you, hence who will have the kindness of Lord Sri Hari? There is no deity benevolent as Lord Sri Hari. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Shyamasundhara, you are too kind to Jeeva, without expecting anything in return, you have formed an abundance of associates without any selfish motive, you are always willing to shower your compassionate grace upon them. Oh! Prabho, though Ravana was your enemy, you have protected his younger brother Vibheeshana who have taken shelter at your lotus feet and considered him as your younger brother Bharatha. Oh! Prabho, the female demon Poothana assumed the form of a beautiful woman and approached to kill you, fed you with her venomous bosom, in return have provided her your supreme abode Sri Vaikundam, liberated her from the sufferings of worldly existence. Oh! Lord of Surdas, Oh! Yadhukulanatha,/the protector of Yadhu clan, you are so gracious to Jeeva, you are always willing to shower compassionate grace on them.”

Basudeva Ki Badi Badayi| Jagathapitha  Jagadheesa  Jagathguru Nija  Bhakthani Ki Sahatha Didayi || Bhrigu Ke Charana Rakhi Ura Oopar Bole Bachana  Sakala Sukhadhayi | Siva Biranchi Marana Kau Dhaye  Yaha Gathi Kahu Deva Na  Payi || Binu Badhalai Upakara Karatha Hai Swaratha Bina Karatha Mithrayi | Ravanari Kau Anuja Bibeeshana Tha Kau Mile Bharatha  Ki Nayi || Baki Kapata Kari Marana Aayi  So Hari Ju Baikunda Padayi | Binu Dheenhe Hi Dhetha Sur Prabhu Yese Hai  Jadhunatha Gusayi ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika - Chapter – 3 - Bhrama Thaththvam/The knowledge of supreme Bhramam

 

Chapter – 3 -  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – Bhrama Thaththvam

Surdas Maharaj speaks “ Oh! Prabho, the supreme Bhramam is unexplainable though it is perceivable, which is beyond words and intellect, like the speechless could not express the sweetness of the fruit, but can experience the greatest pleasure of consuming the same. The knowledge of all-pervasive Bhramam/  Athmathaththva, Oneness in all is beyond words, can be perceivable. The supreme Bhramam is Sacchidhanandhaswaroopa Paramathma/Sath – indestructible Purusha, Chithth- pure, unblemished, free from attributes of Rajasik, Sathvik, and Thamasik, Anandham – supreme bliss, reside as a soul in living beings, is pure, unblemished, eternal, changeless, has neither birth nor death. The soul is the source of the functioning of the mind, intellect, Karma and Gnanendhriyas, Prana/vital air, Chithth, and Ahamkara, but they are incapable to perceive the Bhramam. The Athmajjani/knower of Bhramam who undertakes strict austerities, penance, Shama, Dhamam, Sathyam, Dhaya, Dhanam, Astheyam, Ahimsa, Brahmacharya, Arjjavam, etc. perceives the Nirgunaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam and remain in extreme bliss. Finally, the Nirguna/free from the attributes, Nirakara/formless, Paramathma Parambhramam/Supreme Bhramam is beyond perception or words, hence who could describe them? Oh! Prabho, you are Nirgunaswaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam, I shall sing in praise of your marvelous legends of Sagunaswaroopa as Lord Krishna.”

Abigatha Gathi Kacchu Kahatha Na Avai | Jyo Goongei Meete Phala Kau Rasa Antharagatha Hi Bhavai || Parama Swad Sabahi Su Niranthara Amitha Thosha Upajavai | Man Bani Kau Agama agochara  So Janai Jo Pavai || Roopa Rekha Guna Jathi Jugathi Binu Niralamba Kitha Ghavai | Sab Bidhi Agama  Bicharahi Thathai Sur Saguna Padha Gavai ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj - Sur -Vinaya – Patrika – The initial prayer to Lord of Sri Surdas Maharaj - Lord Sri Krishna

 

Chapter – 1 -  Sur -Vinaya – Patrika – The initial prayer to Lord of Sri Surdas Maharaj

I shall prostrate before the supreme Lord Sri Hari, whose grace transforms the disabled to climb up the mountain peaks enthusiastically, whose grace transforms the blind to achieve the eyesight, whose grace transforms the speechless to achieve excellence in speech and hearing, even the sinful and wicked who achieves the grace of supreme Lord Sri Hari would attain honor, fame of a Naresha/King.  I shall repeatedly prostrate before the lotus feet of the compassionate Lord of Sri Surdas Maharaj, Sri Lord Hari.

Chapter – 2 -  Sur -Vinaya – Patrika – The initial prayer to Lord of Sri Surdas Maharaj -Lord Sri Krishna

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “ Oh! Kamalalochana, who has beautiful eyes resembles the petals of lotus flowers, Oh! Pranapriya, who is beloved of all, Oh! Shyamasundara who has the complexion of freshly formed clouds, Oh! Thribangasundara, has a marvelous appearance with beautiful three curves on his body. Oh! Prabho, I shall repeatedly prostrate before you. Oh! Prabho, your lotus feet are the highly cherished wealth of Lord Sadhasiva, those lotus feet are inseparable from the heart of Sindhusudha/daughter of ocean Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi. Oh! Prabho, your lotus feet are worshiped by your ardent devotee Prahaladha with mind, deed, and speech, which made him hostile to his father Hiranyakashipu and underwent several troubles in his life. Oh! Prabho, your lotus feet brought Swargavahini/Devanadhi/Ganga on the Earth whose mere presence is capable to purify the souls. Oh! Prabho, your lotus feet removed the curse of Rishi Pathni Ahalya, and King Nriga, Rajabali, Jatayu/king of birds, and several others attained liberation with the devotion at your lotus feet. Oh! Prabho, your lotus feet were playfully moved all over the sacred land of Vrindavan, that was adorned on the hood of serpent Kaliya, those lotus feet crushed the pride of several demons. Oh! Prabho, your lotus feet were worshipped by the Brajangana/cowherds, and they forgot the worldly matters and bondage easily and got rid of interest in worldly matters at the touch of your lotus feet. Oh! Prabho, your lotus feet were worshiped by the Pandavas and remained protected always, you have performed the task of emissary of Pandavas, charioteer of Arjuna, etc. Oh! Shyamasundhara, I shall repeatedly prostrate at your lotus feet, Oh! Prabho, the devotion at your lotus feet removes Thribidha Thapa/Adhyathmik – grief caused by aging, illness, etc., Adhbhauthik – grief caused by the interest in worldly matters such as wealth, possession, money, richness, fame, children, wife, companion, and relatives, etc. and  Adhidheivik – grief caused by natural calamities, famine, drought, flood, epidemic, etc.

Chapter - 1

Charana Kamala Bandhau Hariraya | Jaki Kripa Pangu  Giri Langhai Andhey Ko Sab Kacchu Dharsayi|| Bahirau Sunai Goonga PUni Bolai Ranka Chale Sir Chathra Dharayi| Surdasa Swami Karunamaya  Baram Bara Bandhau Thihi Payi ||

Chapter -2

Bandhau Charana Saroja  Thihare | Sundhara Shyama Kamaladhala Lochana Lalitha Thribangi Pranapiyare || Je Padhapadhuma  Sadhasiva Ke Dhana Sindhusutha Ura Thau Nahi Dare | Je Padhapadhuma Thatha Ritha Thrasa Mana BachaKrama Prahaladha Sambhare || Je Padhapadhuma Parasa Jala Pavana Surasari Dharasa  Katatha Agha Bhare | Je Padhapadhuma  Parasa Rishi Pathini Bali Nriga  Byadha  Pathitha Bahu Thare || Je Padha Padhuma Ramatha Brindhabana Ahi Sira  Dhari  Aganitha Ripu Mare | Je Padhapadhuma Parasi Braja Bhamini Sarbasa Dhai Suthasadhana Bisare || Je Padhapadhuma Ramatha Pandavadhala Dhoothabhaye Sab Kajasavare | Suradas Theyi Padhapankaja Thribidha Thapa Dhukhaharana Hamare ||

Attention please! 'Sur - Vinaya - Pathrika' by Surdas Maharaj

 

Dear blog viewers,

Thanks for your continuous support, once again I am back to blogging with a marvelous scripture ‘Sri Vinayapathrika’ written by Santh Sri Surdas Maharaj, which comprises the knowledge of Bhakti/Devotion, Gnana/wisdom, and Vairagya/renunciation. I had the fortune to get a copy of this beautiful composition of Sri Surdas Maharaj, I could not resist sharing it with y'all.  I will be posting the verses of ‘Sur-Vinaya – Pathrika’/Sursagar in the coming days. ‘Sharing is caring!

Regards,

Vishwanathan Uma.