Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The attachment to worldly matters causes rebirth in order to nullify the Karma/deeds

 

Chapter – 165-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The attachment to worldly matters causes rebirth

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, kindly do not count on my virtues and sins, uphold your honor, I have taken shelter at your lotus feet, Oh! Sri Hari, kindly remove my fear of death. Oh! Prabho, I haven’t practiced Yoga, Yajja, Japa, Thapa, Dhanam, Sathyam, Dhaya, Ahimsa, Arjjavam, Dhyanam, Shama, Dhama, Astheyam, Arjjavam, etc. or I haven’t learned a single syllabus of the sacred Veda. Oh! Prabho, I was wandering like a stray dog chasing after the material and physical pleasures, I didn’t keep my intellect pure for a second from the toxic poison of worldly matters. Oh! Prabho, I have taken birth in several wombs due to my Karma/deeds, all that I have earned while moving from one womb to another was Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, I was constantly chasing after the deadly poison of worldly matters such as possession, wealth, money, richness, fame, children, wife, companion, relatives, etc. that has momentary life. Oh! Prabho, if Lord Bhrama makes an effort to write down my sins by using the Kalpavruksha as a pen, the ocean as ink, and Earth as paper, it won’t be enough. Oh! Dhayamaya/compassionate Lord, no deity is kind and compassionate as you. Oh! Prabho, I am wretched, heartless, wicked, impure, dull, ignorant, inauspicious, hence no one wants to look at me, I have no one other than you. Oh! Prabho, you are omnipresent, all-pervasive supreme Bhramam, endless, eternal, pure, unblemished, flawless. Oh! Prabho, you are Abinashi/indestructible, Sukhaswaroopa/source of welfare and happiness, Sarvaroop/omnipresent, Ananth/eternal, Dhayanidhi/compassionate. Oh! Prabho, I am unfortunate driven afar from singing in praise of you, hence I have trapped myself in the toxic poison of worldly matters. Oh! Sarvajja/omnipotent, omniscient, you are the protector of distressed souls, Oh! Murari, kindly protect me from sinking in the ocean of worldly existence, Oh! Kripanidhan, kindly provide your helping hand.”

Prabhu Mere Guna Avaguna Na Bicharyau | Keejai Laj Sarana Aye Ki Rabi Sutha Thrasa Nivarau || JOga Jajja Japa Thapa Nahi Keenhau Bedha Bimala Nahi Bhakhyau | Athi Rasa Lubdha Khana Jootani Jyau Anatha Nahi Chith Rakhyau || Jihi Jihi Joni Phiryau Sankata Basa Thihi Thihi Yahai Kamayau | Kama Krodha  Madha Lobha Grasitha Hyau Bishaya Parama Bisha Khayau || Jau Giripathi Masi Ghori Udhadhi Mei Lai Suratharu Bidhi Hath | Mama Kritha Dhosha  Likhai Basudha Bhari Thau Nahi Mithi Nath || Thumhi Samana Aur Nahi Dhoojai Kahi Bhajau Hau Dheena | Kami Kutila Kuchila Kudharsana Aparadhi Mathiheena || Thuma Thai Akhila Aananth Dhayanidhi Abinasi Sukharasi | Bhajana Prathapa Nahi Mei Janyau Paryau Moha Ki Phasi || Thuma Sarvasha Sabai Bidhi Samaratha Asarana Sarana Murari | Moha Samudhara Sura Boodath Hai Leejai Bhuja  Pasari ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The practice of devotion for purity and serenity of mind

 

Chapter – 164-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The practice of devotion for purity and serenity of mind

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, I have surrendered at your lotus feet, Oh! Sri Hari, kindly protect your vows to your devotees. Oh! Prabho, I have not practiced devotion, meditation, Yoga, Japa, Thapa, vows, or I haven’t observed celibacy, fire sacrifices, purity of mind and body, or I did not follow righteous deeds, or Shama, Dhama, Sathyam, Dhaya, Dhanam, Dhyanam, Astheyam, Shaucham, Arjjavam, Ahimsa, etc. so how can I approach you with a request to protect me? Oh! Prabho, my mind wanted to say something, but I feel ashamed of my sinful deeds, hence I am afraid of approaching you with a request to protect. Oh! Prabho, Veda, and Agamashasthras highly singing in praise of your compassion, you are Pathithapavan/protector of distressed and desolate people, therefore it removes my anxiousness. Oh! Prabho, I am drenched in the toxic poison of worldly matters of richness, possession, wealth, money, fame, children, wife, companion, and relatives of fleeting nature from birth. Alas! my chase for material and physical pleasures has not stopped yet or I did not feel satisfied. Oh! Prabho, I am dull-minded, I am soaked in your powerful Maya/illusion which is abandoned like the ‘vomit’ by the intellectuals, Santh, Mahathma, and noble souls. While chasing after the diversified matters of appearance, sound, touch, smell, and passion, I have adopted all unscrupulous ways to achieve the same, I have followed all immoral ways to satiate my mind and body, thereby I have accumulated mountain-sized sins. Oh! Prabho, I am sinful, and impure drenched in Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara. Oh! Gopal, you are the savior of the distressed soul, I have fallen before your doorsteps, kindly accept me and protect me.”

Sarana  Aye Ki Prabhu Laj Dhariye | Sandhyau Nahim Dharma Suchi Seela Thapa Bratha Kacchu Kaha Mukha Lai Thumhe Binai Kariye || Kacchu  Chahau Kahau Sakuchi Man Mei Rahai Aapane Karma Lakhi Thrasa Aavai | Yahai Nija Sar Adhar Merau Yahai Pathithapavana Biradha Bedha Gavai || Janma Thai Yek Tak Lagi Aasha Rahi Bishaya Bisha  Khath Nahi Thripthi Mani | Jo Chiya Charadha Kari Sakala Santhani Thaji Thasu Thai  Moodamathi Preethi Dani || Papamarga Jithe Sabai Keenhe Thithe Bachyau Nahi Koau Jaha Surathi Meri | Sur  Avaguna Bharyau Ayi Dhwarai Paryau Thakai Gopala Ab Sarana Their ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The glorious legends of Lord Sri Hari

 

Chapter – 163-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The glorious legends of Lord Sri Hari

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Mahaprabhu, Oh! Kripanidhan Oh! Paramadhani/wealthiest, Oh! Damodar, you are the source of welfare and happiness to your devotees, kindly safeguard them. Oh! Prabho, the elephant Gajendra who was caught on the leg by a crocodile in the pond, cried out for help and remembered the Lord of the Universe, instantly you have hurried to protect leaving your celestial vehicle Garuda, further you sliced the crocodile with your disc and protected the elephant, Gajendra. Oh! Prabho, whenever Pandavas was in trouble, you rushed to protect them, once Maharishi Dhurvass accompanied by thousands of Rishis arrived as a guest in the hermitage of Yudhishtira, there was nothing to serve the Rishis to remove their appetite, at that point of time you have appeared and protected Pandavas from the curse of Maharishi Dhurvasa. Oh! Prabho, your child devotee Prahaladh was tortured in many ways by his father Hiranyakashipu, you have appeared before the child at his call in one of the pillars assuming the half lion- half man /Nrisimha, and ripped off the chest of demon Hiranyakashipu. Oh! Kripanidhan, Devi Dhraupadhi was seized on hair by Dhussasan and dragged to the large assembly of Kaurava, he humiliated Dhraupadhi pulling her clothes from the body, at that moment she remembered your kindness, immediately there was a stream of clothes rushed towards her and Devi Dhraupadi was protected from further disgrace. Oh! Prabho, you have crushed the pride of the King of Magadha, Jarasandha, who was killed in a fierce battle with Bheem, further you have released all those Kings imprisoned by the wicked Jarasandha. Oh! Prabho, you are too compassionate and kind to your devotees, your glories are countless, beyond description. Oh! Karunamaya, Oh! Murari, kindly shower your grace upon me too.”

Maha Prabhu Thumhe Biradh Ki Laj | Kripanidhan Dhani Dhamodhar Sadha Sancharana Kaj || Jav Gaj Charana Graha Gahi Rakhyau Thabahi Nath Pukaryau | Thaji Kai Garuda Chale Athi Aathura Nakra Chakra Kari Maryau || Nisi Nisi Hi Rishi Liye Sahasa Dhasa Dhurbasa Paga Dharyau | Thathkalahi Thab Pragat Bhaye Hari Raja Jeeva Ubaryau || Hiranakusa Prahaladh Bhakth Kau Bahuth Sasana Jaryau | Rahi Na  Sake Narasimha Roopa Dhari Gahi Kar Asur Pacharyau || Dhussasana Gahi Kesa Dhraupadhi Nagana Karana Kau Lyayau | Sumirathahi Thathkal Kripanidhi Basana Prabaha Badayau || Magadhapathi Bahu JIthi Maheepathi Kacchu Jiya Mei Garbaye | Jeethyau Jarasandha Ripu Maryau Bal Kari Bhoopa Chudaye || Mahima Athi Agadha Karunamaya Bhaktha Heth Hithakari | Surdasa Par Kripa  Karau Ab Dharasana Dhehu Murari ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The practice of devotion is the safest ferry to cross the ocean of mundane existence

 

Chapter – 162-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The practice of devotion is the safest ferry to cross the ocean of mundane existence

 

Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, you are the savior of the distressed soul, kindly safeguard your vow to your devotees. I am unfortunate and dull-minded, spend most of my life chasing after worldly matters of fleeting nature, and constantly pushing myself into grief and agony, hence I have driven afar from your lotus feet. Oh! Prabho, I was drenched in your powerful Maya/illusion, therefore I have taken great pleasure in wealth, richness, money, fame, possession, wife, children, companion, and relatives, that have impermanent nature thereby repeatedly throwing myself into deep distress in the absence of them, unfortunately after all these sufferings, I cannot stop chasing after material and physical pleasure. Oh! Prabho, I have heard your compassionate nature from Santh, Mahathma, and noble souls, I have listened to your glorious legends describing your kindness to your devotees. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Vrajaraj, you have given the ferry like the practice of devotion, Namasmaran to liberate the souls from worldly existence, I am unfortunate did not practice the worship or devotion at your lotus feet in the three important phases of life/childhood, adulthood, and youth. Oh! Prabho, I am helpless, you are the savior of distressed and desolate people, kindly protect me from the sufferings and grief of worldly existence, and repeated births and guide me to cross the unfathomable ocean of worldly existence.”

 

Keejai Prabhu Apane  Biradh Ki Laj | Maha Pathitha Kabahu Nahi Aayau  Neiku Thiharau Kaj || Maya Sabala Dhama Dhana Banitha Bandhyau Hau Ihi Saj | Dhekhath Sunath Sabai Janath Hau Thau Na  Aayau Baj || Kahiyath Pathitha Bahuth Thuma Thare Shravanani Suni Avaj | Dhayi Na  Jathi Khevat Utharayi Chahath Chadyau Jahaj || Lajau Par Uthari Sur Kau Maharaj Brajaraj| Nayi Na Karana Kahath Parabhu Thum Hau Sadha Gareeb Nivaj ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The practice of devotion to get rid of accumulated sins of several births

 

Chapter – 161-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The practice of devotion to get rid of accumulated sins of several births

 

Sri Surdasa Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, you are the savior of distressed and desolate people, you cannot bear to watch your devotees in grief and suffering, you would nip off the troubles of your devotees immediately, like the farmer remove the unwanted grasses from the crop before it gets too late and destroy the crops. Oh! Prabho, you are impartial to your devotees, you are kind and compassionate to all your devotees, and even the lowest class/fishermen will have the sight of beautiful chirping birds before them, in the same manner, kindly shower your grace upon me. Oh! Prabho, the sins committed by words, mind, and actions of several births resemble the unfathomable ocean, kindly shower your compassionate grace upon me so that I can abandon those sinful deeds.”

Jan Ke Upajath Dhukha Kin Katath? Jaisau Prathama Aashadha Aazu Thrina Khethihara Nirakhi Upatath|| Jaisau Meena Kilakela Dharasath Yesau Rahau Prabhu Datath | Puni Pachau Agha Sindhu Badath Hai Sur Khal Kin Patath||

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The significance of the worship of Lord Sri Hari

 

Chapter – 160-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The significance of the worship of Lord Sri Hari

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, I am dull-minded, I have driven afar from your lotus feet while chasing after the material and physical pleasures of impermanent nature, like the stray dog, wanders aimlessly, thus I have abandoned the most propitious lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari which is the source of all the happiness and welfare. Oh! Prabho, I was ignorant and attached to worldly matters and diversified sounds, touch, smell, passion, and appearance that cannot bring permanent bliss, although I was chasing after those insignificant matters of possession, richness, money, fame, children, wife, companion, relatives, etc. with excessive greed. Oh! Prabho, I have thoroughly understood that it is impossible to achieve satisfaction or contentment from worldly matters. Oh! Prabho, I am a shameless creature have repeatedly got insulted while acquiring the possession of worldly matters. I did not find the serenity of mind, instead, I had to face disgrace and humiliation. Oh! Prabho, you are supreme Bhramam, omnipresent, omniscient, and omnipotent, you are flawless. Oh! Prabho, you are that Sacchidhanandha Swaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam resides as a soul in the Jeeva, you are the Lord of Universe and its living and non-living things, Oh! Prabho, I was foolish-minded and abandoned your lotus feet which is the source of all the happiness and auspiciousness, and I was chasing after the material and physical pleasures of fleeting nature.”

 

Merau Man  Mathiheena Gusayi | Sab Sukha Nidhi Padhakamala Cchadi Shrama Karatha Swan Ki Nayi || Phiratha Britha Bhajana Achalokath Sunau Sadhana Ajana | Thihi Lalach Kabahu Kaisai Hau Thripthi Na Pavath PRan|| Kaur Kaur Karana Kubudhdhi Jada Kithe Sahath Apaman | Jaha Jaha JathThahi Thahi Thrasath Asma Lakuta Padhathran || Thum Sarvajja Sabai Bidhi Purana Akhila Bhuvana Nija Nath | Thinhai Cchadi Yaha Sur Mahasat Bhramath Bhramani Kai SAth ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The impermanent material matters of richness, money, wealth, possession, fame, children, wife, companion, and relatives cannot provide permanent bliss

 

Chapter – 159-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The impermanent material matters of richness, money, wealth, possession, fame, children, wife, companion, and relatives cannot provide permanent bliss

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Madhav, my mind is impure, uncontrollable, and reckless, it is like an untamed elephant, causing me anxiety and helplessness. Oh! Prabho, my mind is dull, it is taking pleasure in the darkness of ignorance. Oh! Sarangapani, my impure mind drenched in the Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathshcharya, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, is chasing after the worldly matters of possession, richness, wealth, money, children, wife, companion and relatives of fleeting nature, hence it is driven me afar from the devotion at your lotus feet, eventually hurling into the cycles of birth and death, throwing into the wombs of animals, birds, reptiles, humans, etc. Oh! Prabho, I am a dull-minded taking immense pleasure in the material and physical matters of imperishable nature, like 1) the thief searching for gold, 2) the fish get attracted to the worm on the hook, does not take notice of forthcoming trouble likewise, my mind is chasing after the infinite sounds, smell, touch, touch, and passion, without taking notice of Mrithyu/death, which is relentlessly following. Oh! Prabho, my mind is fidgety and unbending, like the fireflies that get attracted to the earthen lamp and get themselves burned to death, likewise my interest in worldly matters compels me to commit various sins by words, deeds, and thoughts, and pushing me into constant grief and agony, although my mind is uncontrollable. Oh! Prabho, I am ignorant like the monkeys that collect Gujjar/rosary seeds and sit on the piled seeds to remove the chillness, alas! the moment it takes a seat on the seeds gets muddle likewise, I chase after material matters such as possession, richness, wealth, money, children, wife, companion, and relatives of impermanent nature, that cannot give permanent bliss, even though I am not willing to abandon them as the parrots get attracted to the fresh alluring red flowers of Semar tree, take a nip on the fruit, and get the sticky substance of thread on its beak eventually get troubled with it likewise, my mind gets attracted to the outer appearance, take taste in it, later realizes that it was not at all worth chasing, eventually pushing myself into the well of grief and distress due to the sin committed. Oh! Prabho, I have taken several births, have been into different wombs, did not perform any righteous deeds, hence I did not earn piousness, or Bhakti or Gnana or Vairagya. Oh! Prabho, how did I describe the sins committed by me? Oh! Prabho, I am impure by mind, words, and deeds, but you are the savior of distressed and desolate, hence kindly protect me from the grief of worldly existence and repeated births, and thereby protect your honor as well.”

Madhau Ju Man Sabahi Bidhi Poch | Athi Unmaththa Nirankusha Maigal Chitha Rahitha Asoch || Mahamooda Ajjana Thimira Maha Magan Hoth Sukha Mani | Theli Ke Brisha Lau Nitha Bharmath Bhajjatha Na Sarangapani || Geedhyo Dhushta Hema Thaskara Jyau Athi Athura Mathimandh | Lubdhyau Swadh  Meena Amisha Jyau Avalokhyau Nahi Phandh|| Jwala Preethi Pragata Sanmukha Hadi  Jyau Pathanga Than Jaryau | Bishaya Asakth Amitha Adha ByakulaThabahu Kacchu Na Sambaryau || Jyo Kapi Seetha Hathana Hitha Gunjja Simiti HothaLauleena | Thyau Lata Britha Thajatha Nahi Kabahu Rahatha Bishama Adheen || Semar Phool Suranga Athi Nirakhath Mudhitha Hoth Khaga Bhoop | Parasath Choch Thoola Udharath Mukha Paratha Dhukha Kai Koop || Jaha Gayau Thaha Bhalau Na Bhavath Sab Koau Sakuchanai | Jjana Aur Bairag Bhakthi Prabhu In Mei Kahau Na Sanau || Aur Kaha Lau Kahau Yek Mukha Tha Man Ke Kritha Kaj | Sur Pathitha Thuma Pathitha Udharan Gahau Biradha Ki Laj ||