Aarti Prayers

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September 7, 2004 (Janmashthami)

Dear Bhaktajan: Ramkabir, and may Sadguru Kabir bestow his blessings upon you !

With the magnanimous support of Bipinbhai Maganbhai Bhakta and Madhuben BharatbhaiBhakta, Kabir Research Center is pleased to present to you, Aarti a vibrant and livingsymbol of two grandchildrens deep love for their grandparents, Nathudada and Jivima.

The prayers published in this Aarti are sung after a loved one has passed away, last an hour orso, and are sung often for several days in the evenings, usually until bhajans are held. Each prayer is in Gujarati, withEnglish transliterations to help younger and future generations (who may not be Gujarati literate) to learn them and singalong.

Kabir Research Center has added English translations of all the prayers. By making their meaning accessible to ouryouth, three very important benefits will result: First, it will encourage them to reach out and help those who have lost anear and dear one to cope with their grief and loss through prayer. Second, an understanding of these prayers willmotivate and equip our youth to carry on what is perhaps one of the finest and most poignant traditions of our Bhakta

community: that of coming together under the hubris of Sadguru Kabirs teachings, and offering collective prayers for thedearly departed atma. Third, a careful and contemplative reading of these prayers will provide them invaluable spiritualguidance as to the most important tenets of our faith.

In this vein, while these prayers are definitely intended to, and do provide solace to the bereaved, they do more, muchmore. These prayers use death as a spiritual teaching tool, and operate as a salutary reminder to us all not to squanderthe short lives that we have been blessed with, to live much richer, deeper and more meaningful lives, with nothing lessthan lifes highest purpose in mind. These prayers contain some of Sadguru Kabirs and Hinduisms principal teachingsabout God, life and the universe we live in. Among the fundamental messages permeating these prayers are:

Human birth is a rare and precious gift from God; therefore, live your life seeking awareness of your Self (your Soul/Atma), and the Self of all Selves (God/Param-Atma). Your true nature is Atma, and you are an integral part ofParam-Atma. Recognize it. Live it.

Live life in the presence of the Lord, live a life that is nothing less than an outpouring of Gods love. Live life to thefullest be genuinely kind, generous, compassionate, helpful to others, and truthful. Use your God given gifts to besuccessful in every way; accept that all success (health, wealth, education, status, family) comes from God. Aboveall, it means letting the abundance of Love that is God flow through you to all you come across. Only then, can thecentrifugal forces of ego and false pride be subdued. There is no other way.

We are spiritual beings on not one but many human journeys; death in and of itself does not signifyfreedom from the seemingly perpetual cycle of birth and death. There is no automatic merger into God simplybecause you die you have to do it the old fashioned wayyou have to earn it.

That all-encompassing yet elusive liberation awaits those courageous enough to pursue the path of Selfrealization, through sincere devotionBhakti, and selfless service to others, while simultaneously working off his/herkarma (the accumulated effect of past and present thoughts, deeds and actions). Worldly attachments and

successes are not all that life is meant to be all too often, they can effectively undermine pursuit of God realization.Therefore, jettison all such limiting beliefs, rise to capture lifes highest and most elusive prizethe realization whowe really are !

May we all emulate the butterfly that is inexorably attracted to the flame of devotion ! May each of us become aware weexist in, and are always part of, that infinite Ocean of Bliss we call God !

Dr. Niranjan D. PatelSadguru Kabir International Research Center

Shree Ramkabir Mandir, Carson, California, U.S.A.


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Shree Ramkabir Satya Chhe Shree Ramkabir Mandir, Carson, California, U.S.A.

Sadguru Kabir International Research Center Shree Ramkabir Satye Chhe

Table of Contents

1. At My Gurus Feet, I Respectfully Bow (Vaishnavadas)......................................... 8

2. Rejoice, My Brother (Sadguru Kabir)................................................................... 10

3. Why Not Rejoice and Sing Hyms ? (Sadguru Kabir) ........................................... 12

4. I Pray To You, My Supreme Lord (Sadguru Kabir) ............................................. 14

5. Recitation of the Lords Names and Attributes..................................................... 16

6. What Are The Attributes Of An Enlightened Person (Bhagavad Gita)................. 20

7. The Mystery Of Devotion to Sadguru................................................................... 28

8. Priceless Philosophical Thoughts (Shreemad Rajchandra)................................. 36

9. Lord ! We Worship You ...................................................................................... 40

10. Sadguru Sant Kabir............................................................................................. 44

11. The Lords Law (Pujya Maa Sarveshvari)........................................................... 46

12. O Living Being (Atma) ! Think About This (Sadguru Kabir) ............................... 48

13. What A Shame: If Theres No Devotee In The Family (Sadguru Kabir) ............. 50

14. That Person Is Saintly, Who (Narsinh Mehta)..................................................... 52

15. No One Has Lost Dignity By Worshipping The Lord (Premaldas)....................... 54

16. My Body Has Grown Old (Meerabai) .................................................................. 56

17. A Very Fine Delicate Tapestry (Sadguru Kabir) ................................................. 58

18. Grant Me A Single Spark, O Lord of Fire (Inspiration)........................................ 6019. Thy Holy Hands (Pujya Maa Sarveshvari) .......................................................... 62

20. O Lord, I Bow To You Today (Pujya Maa Sarveshvari)...................................... 64

21. Please Convey This Heartfelt Plea To My Sadguru (Dharamdas) ...................... 66

22. Open Your Heavenly Temple, O Lord ! (Narsinhrao Divetia)............................. 68

23. Lord! Open Thy Doors........................................................................................ 70

24. Lord! Please Bestow Everlasting Peace On This Soul ...................................... 72

25. Guru KabirYou Are The Truth......................................................................... 74

26. DhoonSadguru Kabir ...................................................................................... 76

27. Shanti Mantra (Ish Upanishad)........................................................................... 76

28. Aarti (Shree Ramkabir Mandir)(Pujya Maa Sarveshvari).................................... 78

Guide to Transliteration

long a as in far as in fed dh as the sound in thech as in church u oo as in good


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Translations: For accuracys sake, the male gender that permeates these prayers has been retained in theEnglish translations; however, we urge you to read these prayers as inclusive of the feminine gender. Theseprayers have been translated with their overall content and meaning in mind, not word for word.

Authenticity: Many prayers attributed to Sadguru Kabir and other great Saints have actually beencomposed by others; Prayers 12 and 13 appear to fall into this category; however, these prayers are anintegral part of our aarti, and their message is for the most part congruent with that of Sadguru Kabir.


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1. At My Gurus Feet, I Respectfully Bow !

I respectfully bow at my Gurus feet; thats the very first thing I doBless me, O Guru: Enable me to serve Lord Krishna --

I ask you for nothing else !

Grant me wisdom that leads to a pure mind, andto true bliss and happinessAnd banish all greed, passions and other impurities from me. ..[1]

Gurus grace is truly extraordinary, Saints and Sages so attestBy serving ones Guru with the utmost devotion,one can attain ultimate liberation. .. [2]

Vedas, Pooranas and scriptures all proclaim:Whoever maintains an unshakeable faith in his GuruWill surely experience God, so affirms Vaishnava Das. . [3]


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1. shree gurun py lgu

shree guru-n py lgu, pahl vahl, shree guru-n py lgukrup karo to krishna sv karu, bijun hun k-ii na mngu

diyo upa-dsha sad sukha-kri, jo mana nirmala thyatrividha tpa mat-sara moha mamata, vikr saghalo jya . [1]

guru dara-shana-no mahim moto, jn santa sujnabhva dhari guru sv karash, pm pada niravna ... [2]

vda purna bhgavata bol, jn hoy gurujino drudha vishavshashree guru nr-yana tn malash, kah jana vaishnava-dsa . [3]


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2. Rejoice, My Brother! Tis Truly A Joyous Occasion !

Tis truly a joyous occasion, my brother,a very joyous occasion indeed !Youve been blessed with human birth -- that divine treasurecraved by divine and celestial beings alike !

Give up treachery, give up ignorance, and above all, give up your ego.Father- mother and all other worldly relationships are ultimatelyrooted in greed and selfishness. [1]

Take refuge in your Gurus teachings,and seek the company of Saints and devotees !That's the only place youll find true happiness, peace and salvation. . [2]

Oh! Blind man, wake up ... do not waste this precious human birth !Im shouting at the top of my voice, says Kabir: This human bodyis but a fragile vessel whose life can end at any time realize this, and dont miss the boat ! ..[3]


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2. bahuta bhalo hai bh-ii

bahuta bhalo hai bh-ii, avashara, bahuta bhalo hai bh-iimanash dha dvatko durlabha, so dhi tn p-ii

taja pkhanda avidhy pra-pancha, chhoda gumna bad-iimta tta svrtha k lobhi, my jla bandh-ii ..[1]

jaba laga jar nikata nahin tr, l guru gnna bad-iisanta sangata mili bhajo bhagavanta, so hi sakala sukha-d-ii ...[2]

kahun pokra chta nara andh, tana l gum-iikah kabira dhi kchako kumpo, bina-sata bra na l-ii .[3]


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3. Why Not Rejoice and Sing Hymns?

Why not rejoice and sing auspicious hymns, O Mother Jashoda ?The Almighty has come as your son, Lord Krishna,and He is grazing your cows !

Creator of billions of universes, One who cannot be realizedby austerity or meditation aloneBy which of your mysterious merits has He come to play in your lap ? .[1]

Sought by Brahma, Indra, Shankara, and even bySheshnaaga, the multi-tongued oneNot even they could unravel His mystery. . [2]

Handsome, with lotus like eyes, gracefully walking among the cowsWhile Mother Jashoda is worshiping him,Kabir has caught glimpses of His appearance ! ... [3]


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3. kh na mangala gy

kh na mangala gy, jashod maiy, kh n mangala gypurana brahma akhanda avi-nshi, so tri dhnu charv

koti koti brahmnda-n karat, japa tapa dhyna na vn jnu kona punyas, tko goda khilv .. [1]

brahm-dika indr-dika shankara, nigama nti kari gvshsha sahastra mukh jap nirantara, so tko pra na pv ...[2]

sundara vadana kamala dala lochana, ga-u-dhnu k sang vrati karat jashod maiy, kabira-ji darashana pv .. [3]


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4. I Pray to You, My Supreme Lord !

I pray to You, My Supreme Lord; cognizant that my prayersare devoid of any spiritual insight or subtleties.I concede, O Lord, that I cannot comprehend Youby using my intelligence alone.

You have neither shape, nor physical attributes of any kind, You aretruly indescribable, self-sustaining, independent, and divine;You are Purity itself !You are beyond the reach of meditation and rituals ... how thenshould I pray to You how then may I serve You ? .. [1]

Scriptures cannot describe You. Lord Brahma still searches for You.Serpent Sheshnaaga could not decipher You.

Lord Shankara meditates upon You day and night, and even hedeclares You as beyond comprehension ! [2]

Everyone worships You in their own finite way,though your characteristics are truly infinite.No one knows enough to reveal the entire You.Whoever is blessed by You, O Lord, will be able to see Youas You truly are, so affirms Kabir. .. [3]


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4. rati ho, dva shiromani tri

rati ho, dva shiromani tri, avigata vigata jugata nahi jnukyo pahonch budha mri, rati ho dva shiromani tri

nirkra niralpa niranjana, guna atita tuma dvgnna dhyna s rah nyr, kisa-bidha kij sv .. [1]

nigama nti brahm-dika khoj, shsha pra nahi pvshankara dhyna dhar nishi-bsara, so bhi agama batv ... [2]

saba gy anumna pan, tama gati lakhi- na jykah kabira krup kari jana para, jyo haii tyo sama-jy .. [3]


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5. Recitation of the Lords Names and Attributes

O Lord (Hari), as Lord Vishnu, you symbolize beauty, grace,Glory, abundance and prosperity,A lotus flower emerges from your navel,showing You are complete and pure in every way !

O Lord, as Lord Krishna, You are depicted with four arms,one hand bearing a sarang;You are shown as having a dark complexion, Vaikuntha iswhere You reside, and you free us from our sins. ... [1]

O Lord, You verily are unlimited by form and features, andfree of fault, unblemished and pure,Yet we worship you as Lord Krishna, King of Dwarka,

of lustrous and deep complexion. . [2]

O Lord, our essence is to worship You and serve You; this is theonly means we know to reach You, yet no one has fully realized You;You are the Supreme Reality, yet You draw Your devotee to Youwith Your charisma, Your beauty and Your charming disposition;You are the master of Vaikuntha, and can assure us a place with You. .. [3]

O Lord, Your devotees also know You as Madhav, Mukund, Morar,and Mahadeva.

As Lord Narayana You are the bestower of piety and nirvana,You are free of all blemishes. ..[4]


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5. shree padma-nbha paribrahma purushot-tama pdh nahi r

shree padma-nbha paribrahma purushot-tama pdh nahi r,hari avigata govinda santaji r, sahya karo shr-pati dhani r,

hari chatrubhuja shymala varna, sranga-dhara sohmano r,hari runvadlo vaii-kuntha nthaji r, dukrita harana dmo-dara r, . [1]

hari niranjana narkra, nishka-lanka purush ardhiy r,dhana gy dhvrik nthaji r, shymala sohmano r, .. [2]

hari svyo samaratha sra, pra no ko-ii nava lah r,hari soh chh avinsha vahlo, vsa p vaii-kuntha dhani r, .. [3]

hari mdhava mukunda morra, mah-dva sohmano r,hari bhakti mukti dtra lyo r, nryana chh nirmalo r, [4]


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5. Recitation of the Lords Names and Attributes ...

As Lord Krishna, You hold a sarang in Your hand, meditating.You are the Self that embodies my soul ! Please deliver me from my bondage !All three worlds anguish in Your absence ! ... [5]

O Lord, I am mired in the bondage of human life and worldly relationships,as I experience the barren happiness of this Kali Yuga,Yet my soul yearns intensely for You, the Lord who plays the sarang,and Your Name entwines my every breath. .. [6]

O Lord, I have become a true devotee of Lord Vishnu; as I utter Your NameI feel great joy !The temple that is my body eagerly awaits You as Lord Brahma,

Lord Vishnu already permeates my existence. ... [7]

O Lord, You are the True Master ! On yielding to You, without reservationof any kind, I shall be freed from all that binds me. . [8]

O Lord, I pray that You grace the homes of all Your devotees,I, Your humble servant, am not fulfilled by my own liberation,Like the dedicated saints who have served You, I celebrate the comingof the Supreme Lord Brahma. [9]

O Lord, You are beyond time, You are everlasting and eternal !Every being and thing bears Your Name ! You are Ever-Existing, abovelife and death !I respectfully bow and offer my prayers to Lord Vishnu.


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5. shree padma-nbha paribrahma purushot-tama pdh nahi r ..

sad sranga-dhara shu vichra, pra l knaii-yo tama r,vi vg malyo vishavsa, troni tribhovana tala-val r, . . [5]

jiva to mohy chh kulam, kali-kl jiva jampi-o r,hari vin na lah shvsa, shvsha sad sranga-dhara r, ...[6]

sad vaishnava mana rah ul-lsa, nanda ang ulatyo r,bhal vya pari-brahma rya, vahlo vaishnava-jana mhi para-varyo r, ..[7]

harino vartyo jaya jaya-kra, sra boloni hav sch dhani-no r,harino vyo jyr mana vishavasa, tyr psa chhuty chra khna-n r, ... [8]

hari ghra ghra vaii-kuntha vsa, dsa tumhro vinav r,bhal vya pari-brahma-rya, samartha dhani sant svyo r, . [9]

dohrodi andi ka tu, sthvara jangama tru nm,

tu amara n tru nma, sakala vaishnav-n pranm


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6. What Are The Attributes Of An Enlightened Person(Stithaprajna)?

[Stitha = firm, steadfast; Prajna = wisdom; Stithaprajna = an enlightened person ;one whose wisdom is steadfast, firm]

Salutation: I pray to that Supreme Being

Who is worshiped with divine prayers by even the sun and the clouds,Whose praises and hymns are sung by enlightened Saints and Sages,For whom true yogis fervently meditate,Yet no one has deciphered His mystery ...

Shree Arjuna inquired:

Lord Krishna, describe to me the nature of a stithaprajna (a wiseand enlightened person, whose wisdom is steadfast and firm)One who lives rooted in constant, uninterrupted awareness of his true Self.How does he speak? How does he sit ?How does he conduct his daily life ? .. [1]

In response, Lord Krishna bestowed upon us these illuminating insights:

He who jettisons all selfish desires and sense cravings createdby his own mind, and experiences the ultimate contentment of

constant, uninterrupted Self-awareness Such a one is a stithaprajna. ... [2]


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6. sthitapragnan lakshano

vandan

jn divya stavo vad stavi rahy, surygni v vdaljn mantra purna sshtra bhajano, gy rushi vykul

yogi dhyna dhari ja sanyama kari, jni kar jhankhanjno pra na ko-ii la-ii shaky, t dvan vandan

arjun boly:samdhim sthita-pragna, jnavo km kshava !

bol rah far kma, muni j sthira bud-dhino ? . [1]

shree bhagvn boly:manani kman sarv, chhodin tm-m ja j

rah santushta tm-thi, t sthita-pragna jnavo [2]


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6. What Are Attributes Of An Enlightened Person (Stithaprajna)?

He who cultivates a mind unagitated by pain,distress or misfortune, and lives free ofworldly cravings, lust, greed, fear and rage Such a person is wise and steady minded. ... [3]

He who is free from selfish attachments; who neither rejoicesduring pleasant times, nor grieves during times of adversity,who is unaffected by pleasure or pain Such a person is wise and steady minded. [4]

He who withdraws his senses away from all sense objects,just as a tortoise withdraws his limbs into his shell ...

Such a person is wise and steady minded. [5]

Even those wise ones who persistently strive for self control andabstinence, may acquire much control over ones senses.And yet remnants of the cravings still remain in them.However, those remnants will surely disappearwith experience of the Supreme Truth. ... [6]

Even for adepts, securing freedom from attachments is adifficult and stormy path, the mind and the senses can be

easily swept away into the turbulent whirlpool of worldly desires. .. [7]

The stithaprajna is he who succeeds in restraining the senses,with disciplined meditation and yoga, andstaying ever absorbed in the Supreme Self ...know that person as wise and steady minded. .. [8]


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6. sthitapragnan lakshano ..

dukh udhvga n chitt sukhoni jhankhan ga-iigay rga, bhaya, krodha, muni t sthira bud-dhino . [3]

-sakta nahi j kyya, maly k-ii shubh-shubhana kar harsha k dhvsha, tni pragn tha-ii sthira [4]

kchabo jma angon, tma j vishayo thakisankl indriyo purna, tni pragn tha-ii sthira . [5]

nirhri sharirin, tal chh vishayo chhatrasa rahi jato tm, t tal pkhat param . [6]

praytnam rah toy, shn nara n harmanan indriyo masta, vgathi vishayo bhani ... [7]

yogathi t vash rkhi, rahvu mat-paryanaindriyo sanyam jni, tni pragn tha-ii sthira ... [8]


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6. What Are Attributes Of An Enlightened Person (Stithaprajna)? ..

Constantly dwelling on worldly objects, gives birth to attachment.Attachment leads to desire.And unfulfilled and unbridled desire generate anger. ... [9]

From anger springs confusion and clouded judgment;Anger suppresses memory, and undermines one's ability to learnfrom ones past mistakes.Without memory, the ability to discriminate between that whichis wise and that which is not wise is lost.With the destruction of sound intelligence,life lies in tatters and ruins. [10]

But when one can courageously confront all objects of the senseswithout attachment or aversion,then one is truly free to focus on ones Self,and such a one attains true serenity and ultimate bliss. .. [11]

For one who has attained such serenity and bliss,his pains and sorrows disappear forever,and as his heart becomes serene,his wisdom reaches the depths of truth,

and he becomes firm and steadfast. [12]

The spiritually disinclined have no wisdom;they have no focus or concentration.Without disciplined meditation, faith and devotion,one cannot attain true peace;without true peace, how can one experience ultimate bliss ? .. [13]

When the senses pull the mind towards sense objects,the mind becomes a ship blown off course by sense-storms,

and effectively destroy all chancesof reaching its ultimate destination. .. [14]


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vishayonu rah dhyna, tm -sakta upajjanm -sakti-thi kma, kmathi krodha nipaj ... [9]

krodhathi mudhat v, mudhat smrutin harsmrutilop bud-dhi-nsha, bud-dhi-nsh vinsha chh ... [10]

rgan dhvsha chhutli, indriy vishay grahvashndriya sthirtm j, t pm chh prashnnat .. [11]

pmy prashnnat tn, dukho sau nsha pmatpmyo prashnnat tni, bud-dhi shighra ban sthira . [12]

ayogin nathi bud-dhi, ayogi-n na bhvanna bhvahinan shnti, sukha kythi ashntan . [13]

indriyo vishay dod, t punth j vah manadhini t har bud-dhi, jma v nvan jal . [14]


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6. What Are Attributes Of An Enlightened Person (Stithaprajna)? ..

Therefore, to be a stithaprajna, O Arjuna,apply yourself and make every effort to free yourselffrom the bondage of your senses and fromall manner of material allurements and temptations,and establish yourself in the ever-aware Self. .. [15]

That which is night to the unenlightened, is day to the enlightened;that which is day to the unenlightened,is night to the enlightened one,who alone is aware of the Supreme Self. .. [16]

Be like the vast ocean, O Arjuna, which absorbsall the rivers that flow into it, without itself overflowing;

allow your sense-streams to merge intoyour ocean of peace your Self that they may becompletely pacified,and not overflow into your mortal life;one who desires desires will never secure true peace. . [17]One who renounces all desires, ego and attachments,attains true freedom as he merges into the Supreme Self,freed from the prison of I, me and mine ! ... [18]

This is the supreme state of enlightenment - stithaprajna.

Once you achieve it, O Arjuna,all confusion and illusion are banished forever,and remaining in this state until your last breath,you will merge into Me, the Supreme Self,and immortality in perpetuity ! .. [19]


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tthi jn badhi rit, rakshli vishayo thakiindriyo nigrah rkhi, tni pragn tha-ii sthira . [15]

nish j sarv bhutoni, tm jgrata sanyamijm jg badh bhuto, t gnni munini nish . [16]

sad bhart achala-pratishtha,

samudra-m nira badh pravshjm pravsh sahu kma tma,t shnti pm nahi kmakmi ... [17]

chhodin kman sarv, far j nara nih-spruhaahanta mamat muki, t pm shnti bhrata ..[18]

chh brahma-dash n, pmy n moham padantaklya t rkhi, brahma-nirvna mlav . [19]


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7. The Mystery of Devotion to SadGuru.

O Lord, You are the epitome of mercy and compassion !I am the sum total of innumerable sins, and Im so ashamed of it.Lord, I humbly plead for your forgiveness - please be my Savior. .. [1]

O Lord! I have not striven to attain purity of my heart.I am not cognizant of my insignificance, nor of my hollowness.

Whatever can I say to You ? .. [2]

I have not taken my Gurus guidance to heart.I have not cultivated true faith or even the utmost respect for You. .. [3]

I have searched for no opportunity to serve You through righteous deeds,

or kept the company of Saints.I have made no commitment to You, nor do I feel any urge to

surrender myself to You. .. [4]

I am unable to fathom my own potential.I feel no sense of urgency to seek Your shelter;

when death arrives it will be too late. . [5]


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7. shree sadagurubhaktirahasya

h prabhu! h prabhu! shu kahu, din-ntha daylahu to dosha ananata-nu, bhjana chhu karunala . [1]

shud-dha bhva mujam nathi, nathi sarva tuja-rupanathi laghut k dinat, shu kahu parama-svarupa . [2]

nathi gn guru-dva-ni, achala kari uramhipa-tano vishavsa drudha, n para-mdara nhi ... [3]

joga nathi satasangano, nathi satasv jogakvala arapanat nathi, nathi shraya anuyoga [4]

hu pmara shu kari shaku, vo nathi vivkacharana sharana dhiraja nathi, marana sudhini chhka ...[5]


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7. The Mystery of Devotion to SadGuru ..

I am not eager to learn of You and Your Profundity,Im devoid of any such thoughts or feelings,

I have not even an iota of affection for You,let alone a drop of love. ... [6]

I have no urge to seek knowledge of my True Self,I feel no pangs of separation from You.

I have had no inclination to hearhow our sacred scriptures extol Your love. .. [7]

I have not pursued the path of devotion,nor acquired knowledge of any bhajans,

I do not understand my religious duties and responsibilities,

nor do I visit or live at holy places. . [8]

In this era of Kali Yuga, my mind has been overwhelmedby ego and indecency.

My actions do not perplex me.O Lord ! What shameless behavior I am engaged in ! . [9]

I have no control over my senses, which slave for external gratification.I have not abandoned those attachments that are

inimical to selfless service. [10]


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7. shree sadagurubhaktirahasya ..

achintya tuja mhtmayano, nathi praful-lita bhvaansha na k snhano, na mal param prabhva ... [6]

achala-rupa -sakti nahi, nahi virahano tpakath alabhya tuja prmani, nahi tno paritpa [7]

bhakti-mrga pravsha nahi, nahi bhajana drudha bhnasamaja nahi nija dharmani, nahi shubha dsh sthna .. [8]

kladosha kalithi thayo, nahi maryd-dharmatoy nahi vykulat, ju-o prabhu muja karma . [9]

svn pratifula j, t bandhana nathi tygadhndhriya mn nahi, kar bhya para rga ...[10]


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7. The Mystery of Devotion to SadGuru ..

That desire to cease being separate from Youdoes not grow inside me,and I follow no spiritual teachings or practices.

I do not feel saddened or unfulfilled in the company ofnon-spiritually minded people, nor among people

enslaved by repetitious householders duties. ... [11]

I am still trapped in the shackles of my ego,and have not accumulated any merits or virtues.I do not engage in activities with a mind that is pure. ..[12]

I have sinned in innumerable ways, and have truly lost my way.I have not earned any right

to come to you to seek Your shelter now. ... [13]

My Lord! You are Mercy and Compassion Incarnate.I am but an undeserving orphan.

I beseech Youplease help me, hold on to my hand ! ..[14]

Since endless time, I have wandered about aimlessly.Never a thought about You, O Lord,

nor of service to any Saint or SadGuru.I have utterly failed to overcome my ego. . [15]


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tuja viyoga sfurato nathi, vachana nayana yama nhinahi udsa ana-bhakta-thi, tma grah-dika mhi ... [11]

aham-bhva-thi rahita nahi, svadharma sanchaya nhinathi nivrutti niramala-pan, anya dharmani k-ii ... [12]

ma ananta prakra-thi, sdhana rahita huyanahi ka sada-guna pana, mukha batvu shuya ? ... [13]

kvala karun-murti chho, dina-bandhu dina-nthappi parama antha chhu, graho prabhuji htha .. [14]

ananta klathi thadyo, vin bhna bhagavnasvy nahi guru santan, mukyu nahi abhimna . [15]


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7. The Mystery of Devotion to SadGuru. ..

All my worldly actions were performedwithout the shelter or guidance of a Guru,

so I remain trapped in the bondage of worldly attachments.Not gaining wisdom, and achieving

nary a drop of humility or modesty. [16]

All the worldly treasures have proved to be worthless bonds,with no way for me to escape them.

I did not care to understand the spiritual significance of life.How, now, can I be liberated ? .. [17]

I never craved for the Lords Name.

Never surrendered to the feet of a SadGuru.Never recognized my own shortcomings.

How, now, can I expect salvation ? ... [18]

I am the most fallen and sinful person in this world.Without this awareness, can there be any path for my redemption ?

I doubt if there is any path to save me, except You. [19]

Lord! Im falling at Your feet, again and again, and begging You:Grant me the ability to recognize a true Guru and rescue me ! ..[20]


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santa charana-shraya vin, sdhana kary ankapra na tthi pmiyo, ugyo na ansha vivka . [16]

sahu sdhana bandhana thay, rahyo na ko-ii upyasata-sdhana samajyo nahi, ty bandhana shu jya .. [17]

prabhu prabhu laya lgi nahi, padyo na sada-guru pra

dith nahi nija dosha to, tari- kona upya ? . [18]

adhamdhama adhiko patita, sakala jagata-m huya nishchaya vy vin, sdhana karash shuya ? .. [19]

padi padi tuja pada-pankaj, fari fari mgun jasada-guru santa svarupa tuja, drudhat kari d ja ... [20]


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8. Priceless Philosophical Thoughts.

As a reward for innumerable good deeds in past lives,you have once again secured human birth !Yet have you found a way out of this endless circle of birth and death ?

Dont be deluded that unhappiness will disappear once youachieve material prosperity.You are dying moment by moment,ignorant of your true Self.Why then are you rejoicing ? .. [1]

True, you have achieved great wealth and power,a good family and entrepreneurial successes.But tell me, what really have you gained for yourself

that is truly permanent ?Your body will perish at any instant !

Think deeply for a moment ...by blindly pursuing wealth and prosperity in this lifetime,the ultimate prize of Self awareness is slippingfurther and further away from you;Is it really worth the sacrifice ? ... [2]

Striving for happiness from diverse sources is fineso long as it hurts no living being.

Only with such compassion will you find a way to free yourselffrom this endless chain of births and deaths.

Being submerged in worldly desires helps you in no way -have pity on such desires !If you do let go of your desires, but still remain depressedand feel no bliss, you owe it to yourself to find out why ! ... [3]


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8. amulya tatvavichr

bahu punya-kr punjathi, shubha dha mnava-no malyo,toy ar ! bhava-chakra-no nto, nahi kak talyo,

sukha prpta karat sukha tal chh, lsha laksh laho,kshana kshana bhayankara bhva-maran, ka aho rchi raho ? .. [1]

lakshmi an adhikra vadhat, shu vadhyu t to kah ?

shu kutumba k parivra-thi, vadhav-pnu naya graho,vadhav-panu sansra-nu, naradha-n hri javo,no vichra nahi ahoho ! ka pala taman havo !!!! [2]

niradosha sukha niradosha nanda, lyo gam tythi bhal, divya shakti-mna jthi, janjirethi nikal,

para-vastu-m nahi munjhavo, ni day mujan rahi, tygv sid-dhnta k pashchta dukha t sukha nahi . [3]


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8. Priceless Philosophical Thoughts ..

Who am I? Where have I come from? What is my true nature ?Do I feel trapped in the quicksand of worldly relationships ?Should I abandon them?If the answer is yes, then ask, whose fault is it ?

Even just thinking about this begins your journeytowards finding the secret of eternal bliss,which lies in experiencing your true nature as Soul. ..... [4]

Once I begin searching for this answer,who should I believe, go to, or trust completely,bereft of hesitation and doubt ?

Well, the answer lies with One (the SadGuru)who has truly experienced the Supreme Self,one who can bless you also with the very same experience,so that you may be liberated for all eternity.Recognize your Self with Godspeed !All souls are equal should be the immutable principleengraved in your heart ! ...... [5]


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8. amulya tatvavichr ..

hu kona chhu ? kythi thayo ? shu svarupa chh mru kharu ?kon sambandh valagan chh ? rkhu k paraharu ?

n vichra vivkapurvaka, shnta bhv jo kary,to sarv atmika-gnna-n, sid-dhnta-tatva anu-bhavy. .. [4]

t prpta karav vachana konu satya kvala mnavu ?niradosha naranu kathana mno tha jn anu-bhavyu,

r ! tma tro tma tro ! shighra n olakho,

sarvtma-m samadashti dhyo, vachanan ruday lakho. . [5]


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9. o ishavara bhaji- tan

o ishavara bhaji- tan, motu chh tuja nmguna tra nita gii-, thya amr km . [1]

hta lvi hasv tu, sad rkha dila sfabhula kadi kari- am, to prabhu karajo mfa .. [2]

prabhu talu pajo, kutumba poshana thybhukhy koii su- nahi, sdhu santa samy .. [3]

atithi znkho nava pad, shrita n dubhyj av ama ngan, shisha dto jy . [4]

svabhva vo pjo, sa-u ichchh ama hitashatru ichchh mitrat, padoshi ichchh prita ... [5]

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