Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The significance of remembrance of the all-pervasive supreme Lord to get rid of grief

 

Chapter – 296-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The significance of remembrance of the all-pervasive supreme Lord to get rid of grief

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Mind, meditate, and contemplate upon the supreme Lord Sri Hari, who is the savior of the distressed souls, sing in praise of his glorious legends, and worship at his lotus feet which is the ultimate asylum even for the grave sinners to get rid of suffering and repeated births. Oh! Mind, the all-pervasive supreme Lord Sri Hari removes the anxiousness and fear of his devotees, hence take shelter at his lotus feet, and contemplate upon him. The Bhramin Ajamila who abandoned his elderly parents, family, and the Bhramanic way of life for a prostitute in the forest, later years of age at the death bed he cried out for his youngest son ‘Narayana’, thus he got liberated from the dreadful emissaries of Lord Yama/Lord of Death. The King of birds, eagle/Jatayu got brutally wounded while fighting to get freed Devi Sita from the forceful custody of the ten-headed demon Ravana, and finally left his mortal coil on the lap of Lord Rama, thus it got liberated from suffering. The Ganika/prostitute, in her later years of age lived in complete isolation, she brought a parrot from the devotee of Lord Sri Hari, mere listening to the Sri Ramanama from the parrot she attained liberation from worldly existence. Arjuna was the most fortunate one to attain Lord Sri Krishna as his dearest companion, the Mookachandala served his parents like the supreme Lord Sri Hari, and eventually got rid of grief of worldly existence. The Brahmin couple who lived in the Dwaraka, lost all their children immediately after birth attained the grace of Lord Krishna, and regained all their children. The elephant Gajaraj who was seized on the leg by the crocodile in the pond was abandoned by his family and friends, fought several years all alone, and finally cried out for Lord Sri Hari, and got relieved from the curse. The child devotee Prahaladha was tortured by his father demon Hiranyakashipu, finally, the supreme Lord Sri Hari incarnated as half-lion and half-man, and ripped off the chest of Hiranyakashipu.  Oh! Prabho you have promised to protect your devotees from all the troubles, thus whoever sang in praise of your glories was protected and liberated from the repeated cycles of birth.”

Neekau  Gayi Gupalahi Man Re | Ja Gaye Nirbhaya Padha Payi Aparadhi Angana Re || Gayau Geedh Ajamila  Ganika  Gayau Parath Dhana RE | Gayau  Swapacha Parama Adha Poorana Suth Payau Bhamhana Re || Gayau Graha Grasitha Gaja Jala Mei Khambha Bandhe Thau Jan Re | Gaye Sur Kaun Nahi Ubarthyau Hari  Paripalana Pan Re ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The significance of the practice of pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari

 

Chapter – 295-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The significance of the practice of pure love and devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, how do I live without the worship of your lotus feet? How can I refrain from pure love at your lotus feet? Oh! Prabho, you are the cause of the Universe, and its living and non-living things, Oh! Lord of the Universe, you are the creator, preserver, and destroyer of the Universe, you are omnipresent, omnipotent, and omniscient Sacchidhanandha Swaroopa Paramathma Parambhramam/Sath-eternal, Chith-pure, Anandha-bliss/ resides as a soul in the living beings, you are the source of the functioning of the mind, intellect, chiththa, Ahamkara, Karma, and Gnanendhriyas, etc. You represent the Mahaththaththva/sun, moon, fire, and air, and Panchaththaththva/Earth, air, water, ether, and fire, the three attributes/Rajasi, Sathvik, and Thamasik, etc. Oh! Prabho, I am that Harina/deer that gets attracted to the melodious music and get caught up in the hands of the hunter, I am that Chakora bird that takes great pleasure looking at the full moon and keeps staring at it. I am that lotus flower that blossoms at the sight of sunrise, in the same manner, I take great pleasure in singing in praise of your virtues and listening to your glorious legends.”

 

Thumari Bhakthi Hamare Pran | Chooti Gaye  Kaisau Jan Jeevath Jyau Pani Binu Pan || Jaisau Magana Nadharasa Saranga Badhatha Vadhika Bin Ban | Jyau Chithavath Sasi Aur  Chakori Dhekhath Hi Sukha Man || Jaisau Kamala Hoth Athi Praphullitha Dhekhath Dharasana Bhan | Surdas Prabhu Hariguna Meete Nitha Prathi Suniyath Kan ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The significance of Prapaththi/surrender

 

Chapter – 294-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The significance of Prapaththi/surrender

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, Oh! Sri Hari, how did I achieve eternal bliss? I have no one to protect me from the sufferings and grief of worldly existence, I have taken shelter at your lotus feet, like the anxious bird flying around searching for a comfortable place to settle, finally returning to its own place. Oh! Prabho, Oh! Kamalalochan the Jeeva who performs various rites yearning for fruitful results, and worships demi gods leaving your lotus feet are ignorant, like the thirsty fellow dig for well leaving the sacred waters of river Ganga. Oh! Prabho, the honeybee that has known the taste of the nectar of lotus flower won’t taste the bitter flowers. Oh! Prabho, you resemble the divine cow Kamadhenu, which fulfills all the desires of your devotees, and your unconquerable Maya is like a goat, why should the wise approach the goat by leaving Kamadhenu/the divine cow for milk? Oh! Prabho, the worldly matters of infinite sounds, appearance, touch, smell, passion, etc. are your Maya/illusion, which is ‘unreal’ and has the fleeting nature of a ‘dream’, as soon as the person wakes up from the slumber, the dreams will disappear, your unconquerable Maya hurls the ignorant Jeeva into a deep slumber, and the knowledge-of-self/Oneness-in-all/The absolute truth/Paramarththa Thaththva/the knowledge of Sacchidhanandha Paramathma Parambhramam would burn the ignorance.”

 

Merau Man  Ananth Kaha Sukha Pavai | Jaisau Udi Jahaj Ko Pacchi Phiri Jahaj Par Aavai || Kamalanaina Kau Cchadi Mahathama Aur Deva  Kau Dhyavai | Parama Ganga Kau Cchadi Piyasau Dhurmathi Koop Khanavai || Jihi Madhukar Ambuja Rasa  Chakhyau Kyau Kareela Phal Bhavai | Surdas Prabhu Kamdhenu Thaji Ccheri Kaun  Dhuhavai ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – Prapaththi/surrender at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari to get rid of Thapathraya

 

Chapter – 293-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – Prapaththi/surrender at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari to get rid of Thapathraya

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Prabho, kindly shower your compassionate grace upon me and provide intense devotion at your lotus feet. I have abandoned the interest in infinite worldly matters of sounds, appearances, smell, touch, and passion, of fleeting nature, that have constantly thrown me into grief and agony, hence kindly provide me firm devotion at your lotus feet. Oh! Prabho, I have soaked in your powerful illusion/Maya the moment I was thrown out of the womb of my mother, I have continued the chase after the toxic poison of worldly matters, thereby I am worn out of grief and agony, now I am burning in the flames of three kinds of grief. Oh! Prabho, I have committed various sins by words, mind, and deed while chasing for appeasing my senses. Alas, I have been thrown from the top of the hill of illusion several times! Even after that, I did not control my senses or I did not get satisfied. The deities and Lord Shankara may get surprised to watch my ignorance, and no one can protect me from the Thapathraya. I have performed several rites with the selfish motive to fulfil my endless desires, unfortunately, none of the deities are pleased with me. Oh! Prabho, I have committed several sins, hence taken several births in various wombs of birds, animals, and humans, and each time I ended up in the abode of Yama to go through the hellish torture, the emissaries of Yama are tired and horrified of witnessing a grave sinner again and again. Oh! Prabho, I am drenched in impurities of lust, ego, jealousy, pride, anger, desire, Ahamkara, and Mamakara, therefore I have no shame to perform any immoral deeds. Oh! Pathithapavan/savior of the souls, I have promised to myself to abandon my interest in worldly matters of possession, wealth, richness, money, fame, children, wife, companion, and relatives, I have taken shelter at your lotus feet, I am standing at your doorsteps. Oh! Kripanidhan, I am determined, I won’t leave your doorstep even if you ignore me, or forcefully throw me out of your vicinity. Oh! Prabho, I have no one to protect me other than you.”

 

Apani Bhakthi Dhehu Bhagavan |Koti Lalach Jau Dhikhavahu  Nahinau Ruchi Aan || Ja Dhina Thai Janama Payau Yahai  Meri Reethi | Bishayabisha Hadi Khath Nahi Darath Karath Aneethi || Jaratha Jwala Giratha Giri  Thai Swavakar Katath Sees | Dhekhi Sahas Sakucha Manath Rakhi Sakatha Na  Ees || Kamana Kari Koti Kabahu Kiye Bahuth Pasu Ghath | Simha Savak Jyau Thajai Griha Indhra Aadhi Darath || Naraka Koopani Jayi Jamapur Parththyau Bar Anek| Thake Kimkara Jootha Jama Ke Darath Darau Na Nek || Maha Machal Maribe Ki Sakuchi Nahi Na  Mohi | Kiye Prana Hau Parththyau Dhwarau Laj Prana Ki Thohi || Nahi  Kanchau Kripanidhi Hau Karau Kaha Risayi | Sur Thabahu Na Dhwar  Cchade Darihau Kadirayi ||

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 ||

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – The Universe has been created to live all living things in complete harmony and peace

 

Chapter – 291-  Sur -Vinaya – Pathrika – The Universe has been created to live all the living things in complete harmony and peace

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Mortals, the supreme Lord Sri Hari is the Lord of the Universe /Vishwambar, and its living and non-living things, he is the preserver of the Universe, and he’s the source of the welfare and happiness, hence whoever surrenders at the lotus feet of the Lord, abandoning the interest in the worldly matters of possession, wealth, richness, money, fame, children, wife, companion and relatives of fleeting nature, won’t get anxious about the necessities of the life, as the cow and calf tied to the shed will be taken care by its owner. How can the supreme Lord forget the Jeeva who have already taken shelter at his lotus feet? Oh! Mortals, it was the grace of supreme Lord Sri Hari that nourished the fetus while in the mother’s womb, and it was his kindness that arranged for the mother’s milk as soon as the infant was pushed out of the mother’s womb. Oh! Mortals, it was the kindness of Lord Sri Hari that the mountains hold the rich mineral and natural resources, the rivers carry crystal clear water and provide shelter to the various species of aquatic animals and quench the thirst of living things, and the forest holds a multitude of trees that bear flowers and fruits as well as provide shelter to animals and birds, etc. Oh! Mortals, Lord Sri Hari has given us two hands to use as vessels to hold water, the skin of trees as clothing, a beautiful Earth as bedding, and caves as shelter places. Therefore, leave your anxiousness and take shelter at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Hari, and contemplate and meditate upon him to get rid of the sufferings of worldly existence and repeated births.”

Bhakti Panth Koau Jo Anusarai | Sutha Kalathra Sau Hith Pariharai }|| Asana Basana Ki Chith Na Karai | Biswambar Sab Jaga Kau Bhare || Pasu Jake Dhware Par Hoyi | Thakau Poshith Aharnishi  Soyi || Jo Prabhu Kai Saranagath Aavai | Thakau Prabhu Kyau Kari Bisaravai || Mathu Udhara Mei Rasa Pahuchavath | Bahuri Udhira Thai Cheer Banavath || Asana Kaj Prabhu Bana Phala Kare | Thrisha Heth Jal Jjarana Bhare || Pathra Sthan Hath Hari Dheenhe | Basana Kaj Balkala Prabhu Keenhe || Sajya Prithvi Kari Bisthar | Griha  Giri Kandhara Kare Apar || Thathau Sab Chintha Kari  Thyaga | Sur Karau Haripadha Anuraga ||

 

Sri Surdas Maharaj – Sri Sur – Vinaya – Pathrika – Any Karma/deeds performed with the impurities of mind such as lust, desire, ego, pride, jealousy, and anger won’t bring desired results

 

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 ||