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DEDICATION

“ A A R T I ”

is dedicated to and inspired by

the memory of two very exceptional Bhaktajans:

Late Nathubhai Sitarambhai Bhakta and

Late Jiviben Nathubhai Bhakta (Orna, India)

The wonderful prayers in this “Aarti” urge us to live our lives

in the presence of the Lord, in all that we do, at all times.

Nathudada and Jivima set an extraordinary example to us all by living their lives just as the Saints who wrote

these prayers would have wanted.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND HEARTFELT THANKS

Sadguru Kabir International Research Center extends its warmest appreciation to everyone who has helped

prepare and publish this “Aarti”. May God Bless You All !

Bhikhabhai Nathubhai Bhakta and Late Shantaben Bhikhabhai Bhakta (Orna, La Puente, California, U.S.A.),

Maganbhai Nathubhai Bhakta and Dhaniben Nathubhai Bhakta (Orna, Gujarat, India), and

Sitaben Rameshbhai Bhakta (Rupvada, Houston, Texas, U.S.A.)

and

Sunilaben Baldevbhai Bhakta & Baldevbhai Mohanbhai Bhakta Mukeshbhai Maganbhai Bhakta & Daxaben Mukeshbhai Bhakta

Bipinbhai Maganbhai Bhakta & Sheelaben Bipinbhai Bhakta Madhuben Bharatbhai Bhakta & Bharatbhai Gokalbhai Bhakta

Rushabh, Monica, Krupa, Viral, and Kishan Lalinbhai G. and Hansaben L. Bhakta, & GBB & Sons Charitable Trust (Vav, Gujarat, India),

Hiteshbhai C. Bhakta, Sanmukhbhai G. Bhakta, Mohanbhai N. Bhakta, Vallabhbhai C. Bhakta, Vallabhbhai G. Bhakta,

Anandrao Lingayat, Joshnaben N. Patel, Dhrutiben Ravi Ramchandani, and Shree Ramkabir Mandir Bhajan Mandal.

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Nathudada lived a truly exemplary life, a life worthy of emulation and envy, a life that will inspire and guide the values of many generations to come: simplicity, humility, generosity, and selfless service were the mantras he lived by throughout his life. That Nathudada and Jiviba lived happily together as husband and wife for 86 continuous years is both incredulous and astounding to everyone, and brings tears of joy to the eyes of the truly appreciative. What a combination they must have been, knowing each other’s every feeling, habit and behavior. When the two were joined in marriage, Nathudada was but five years of age, and Jiviba was four and a half ! They stayed together since then, and shared their lives with each other, until death parted them. At 93, Jiviba departed first; a short three months later, Nathudada followed. Nathudada’s life was dedicated to children’s education. He was one of the founders of the Orna Kelavni Mandal. Initially he served as Joint Secretary, later became Secretary and eventually, Vice-President. During his 50 years plus service, he generously raised funds for the Mandal, expanded its activities and helped many many children obtain a sound and basic education. He also played a pivotal role in establishing the Ramanbhai Patel Sarvajanik Vidyalaya, and generously donated to the Orna High School, the Shishu Mandir in Orna, and the Arts and Science Colleges in Bardoli, and at Char Rasta. Nathudada was quite knowledgeable about Bhakta religious beliefs, understood the importance of mandirs, and he made important contributions towards the establishment of Shree Ramkabir Mandir, Surat, Shree Ramkabir Mandir, Mumbai, and the Shiv Mandir in Orna. Spiritual growth and children’s education were not all that he focused on. The health needs of our community did not escape his attention, either. He heavily donated to the Sardar Smarak Hospital in Bardoli and the DinBandhu Hospital, Kholvad. Nathudada’s contribution and services to our community were made possible by Jiviba, who assumed complete responsibility for their household duties. Like two wheels of a car, they traveled the journey of their lives side by side, always in step with each other.

We humbly salute and celebrate these two awe-inspiring and auspicious lives. May we all learn from their fine example ! May we all receive their blessings !

Nathudada and Jiviba Exemplary Lives

Late Nathubhai Sitarambhai Bhakta

Orna, Gujarat, India August 10, 1910— October 7, 2003

Late Jiviben Nathubhai Bhakta

Orna, Gujarat, India March 17, 1911—July 10, 2003

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Sadguru Kabir International Research Center

February 20, 2012 (Maha Shivaratri) Second Edition

Dear Bhaktajan: Ramkabir, and may Satguru Kabir bestow His Choicest Blessings upon you !

With the magnanimous support of Bipinbhai Maganbhai Bhakta and Madhuben Bharatbhai Bhakta, Kabir Research Center is pleased to present to you, “Aarti” — a vibrant and living symbol of two grandchildren’s 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 or so, and are sung often for several days in the evenings, usually culminating in bhajans. Each prayer is in Gujarati, with English transliterations to help younger and future generations (who may not be Gujarati literate) to learn them and sing along.

Kabir Research Center has added English translations of all the prayers. By making their meaning accessible to our youth, four very important benefits will result: First, a careful and contemplative reading of these prayers will provide invaluable spiritual guidance to our youth regarding the most important tenets of our faith. Second, an understanding of these prayers will encourage our youth to more meaningfully participate in the singing of these prayers. Third, to come together under the hubris of Satguru Kabir’s teachings, put aside all differences, and offer collective prayers for the dearly departed atma will help maintain one of the finest and most poignant spiritual traditions of our Bhakta community. Finally, and equally importantly, family members and friends will be consoled at a very difficult time of loss and grief and reminded of who we really are. May these prayers open our hearts and bring us in tune with the Lord!

While these prayers are definitely intended to, and do provide solace to the bereaved, they do more, much more. These prayers use death as a spiritual teaching tool, and remind us not to squander the short lives that we have been blessed with, to live much richer, deeper and more meaningful lives, with nothing less than life’s highest purpose in mind. These prayers contain some of Satguru Kabir’s and Hinduism’s principal teachings about 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 of Param-Atma. Recognize it. Become aware of it. Live it.

Live life in the presence of the Lord, live a life that is nothing less than an outpouring of God’s love. Live life to the fullest —be genuinely loving, kind, compassionate, generous, helpful to others and society, and live a righteous life, based on truth and respect for all. Use your God given gifts to be successful in every way; accept that all success (health, wealth, education, status, family, friends) comes from God. Above all, it means letting the abundance of Divine Love that is God and that is you flow through you to all beings you come across.

We are spiritual beings on not one but many human journeys; death in and of itself does not signify

freedom from the seemingly perpetual cycle of birth and death. There is no automatic merger into God simply

because the body is shed — you have to do it the “old fashioned way”— earn it through the Grace of the Lord.

That all-encompassing yet elusive liberation awaits those courageous and determined enough to pursue the path of Self realization, through sincere devotion—Bhakti, and selfless service to others, thereby working off his/her karma (the accumulated effect of past and present thoughts, words and deeds). 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, rooted in body-consciousness, and arise! Capture life’s highest and most elusive prize—the awareness who You really are !

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

Dr. Niranjan D. Patel Sadguru 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 Guru’s Feet, I Respectfully Bow (Vaishnavadas) .................................................................................... 8

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

3. Why Not Rejoice and Sing Hymns ? (Satguru Kabir) ..................................................................................... 12

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

5. Recitation of the Lord’s Names and Attributes ................................................................................................ 16

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

7. The Mystery Of Devotion to Satguru (Shrimad Rajchandra) ........................................................................... 28

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

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

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

11. The Lord’s Law (Pujya Maa Sarveshvari) ........................................................................................................ 46

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

13. What A Shame If There’s No Devotee In The Family! (Satguru 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 (Satguru Kabir) ............................................................................................... 58

18. Grant Me A Single Spark, O’ Lord of Fire (Inspiration) ..................................................................................... 60

19. 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 Satguru (Dharamdas) ..................................................................... 66

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

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

24. My Life in In Thy Hands, O’ Lord (Kavi Keshav).……………………………………………………………………..74

25. Never Will I Forget You, O’ Lord (Krishna) (Meerabai) ……………………………………………………...………76

26. For As Long As The Atma Resides In This Body …………………………………………………………………….78

27. O’ Lord, May Your Name Be On My Lips When My Life Force Departs …………………………………………..80

28. O’ Lord, At Thy Divine Lotus Feet (Pujya Maa Sarveshvari)….…………………………………………………….82

29. O’ Lord, Please Confer Eternal Peace Upon My Father ……………………………………………………………86

30. O’ Lord. Please Confer Eternal Peace Upon My Mother …………………………………………………………...87

31. Lord! Please Bestow Everlasting Peace On This Soul .................................................................................. 88

32. Guru Kabir—You Are The Truth ..................................................................................................................... 90

33. Dhun—Satguru Kabir ..................................................................................................................................... 92

34. Shanti Mantra (Ish Upanishad) ....................................................................................................................... 92

35. Aarti (Shree Ramkabir Mandir)(Pujya Maa Sarveshvari) ................................................................................ 94

Guide to Transliteration

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Translations: For accuracy’s sake, the male gender that permeates these prayers has been retained in the English trans-lations; however, we urge you to read these prayers as inclusive of the feminine gender. These prayers have been translat-ed with their overall content and meaning in mind, not word for word.

Authenticity: Many prayers attributed to Satguru Kabir and other avatars have actually been composed by others; Prayers 12 and 13 appear to fall into this category; however, these prayers are an integral part of our aarti, and their message is for the most part congruent with that of Satguru Kabir.

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1. At My Guru’s Feet, I Respectfully Bow !

I respectfully bow at my Guru’s feet; that’s the very first thing I do! Bless me, O’ Guru: Grant that I may serve Lord Krishna -- I ask you for nothing else !

Grant me wisdom that leads to a pure mind, and to true bliss and happiness

And banish all greed, passions and other impurities from me. ………….. [1]

Guru’s Grace is truly extraordinary, Saints and Sages so attest By serving one’s Guru with the utmost devotion, one can attain ultimate liberation. ……………………………………….. [2]

Vedas, Puranas and scriptures all proclaim: Whoever maintains an unshakeable faith in his Guru

Will surely experience God, so affirms Vaishnava Das. ………………. [3]

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1. Shree Guru-ne Pāye Lāguň

shree guru-ne pāye lāguň, pahelā vahelā, shree guru-ne pāye lāguň; krupā karo to krishna sevā karu, bijuň huň kāň-ii na māguň .. repeat

diyo upa-desha sadā sukha-kāri, jo mana nira-mala thāya; trividha tāpa mat-sara moha mamatā, vikār saghalo jāya ……….. [1]

guru dara-shana-no mahimā moto, jāne santa sujāna; bhāva dhari guru sevā karashe, pāme pada niravāna …………….[2]

veda purāna bhāgavata bole, jene hoye guruji-no drudha vishavāsha; shree guru nārā-yana tene malashe, kahe jana vaishnava-dāsa ..[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 ! You’ve been blessed with human birth -- that divine treasure craved 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 ultimately

rooted in attachment and selfishness. .……………………………………….. [1]

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

“Oh! Blind man, wake up ... do not waste this precious human birth !” I implore you, says Kabir: “This human body is but a fragile vessel whose

life can end at any moment – realize this, and don’t miss the boat ! ..……… [3]

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bahuta bhalo hai bhā-ii, avasara, bahuta bhalo hai bhā-ii manashā deha devatāko durlabha, so dehi teň pā-ii .. repeat

taja pākhanda avidyā pra-pancha, chhoda gumāna badā-ii māta tāta svārtha ke lobhi, māyā jāla bandhā-ii ………………………... [1]

jaba laga jarā nikata nahiň tere, le guru gnāna badā-ii santa sangata mili bhajo bhagavanta, so hi sakala sukha-dā-ii ……….[2]

kahuň pokāra cheta nara andhe, ā tana ele gumā-ii kahe kabira dehi kāchako kumpo, bina-sata bera na lā-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 realized by austerity or meditation alone By which of your mysterious merits has He come to play in your lap ? ……. [1]

Sought by Brahma, Indra, Shankara, and even by

Sheshnaaga, the multi-tongued one

Not even they could unravel the profound mystery that is He. …………….. [2]

Charismatically handsome, with lotus like eyes, gracefully walking among the cows

While Mother Jashoda is worshiping him, Kabir has caught glimpses of His appearance ! ……………………………... [3]

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3. Kāhe Na Mangal Gāye

kāhe na mangal gāye, jashodā maiyā, kāhe nā mangal gāye

purana brahma akhanda avi-nāshi, so teri dhenu charāve … repeat

koti koti brahmānda-nā karatā, japa tapa dhyāna na āve

nā jānu e kona punyase, tāko goda khilāve …………………………….. [1]

brahmā-dika indrā-dika shankara, nigama neti kari gāve

shesha sahastra mukhe jape nirantara, so tāko pāra na pāve ……….. [2]

sundara vadana kamala dala lochana, ga-u-dhenu ke sange āve

ārati karata jashodā maiyā, kabir-ji darashana pāve …………………... [3]

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4. I Pray to You, My Supreme Lord !

I pray to You, My Supreme Lord; cognizant that my prayers

are devoid of any spiritual insight or subtleties. I concede, O’ Lord, that I cannot comprehend You

by using my mind and intelligence alone.

You have neither form, nor physical attributes of any kind, You are

truly indescribable, self-sustaining, independent, and divine; You are Purity itself ! You are beyond the reach of meditation and rituals ... how then should I pray to You … how then may I serve You ? ……………………….. [1]

Scriptures have failed to describe You. Lord Brahma still searches for You, and Serpent Sheshnaaga, too, could not decipher You. Lord Shankara meditates upon You day and night, and even he declares 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 You as You truly are,” so affirms Kabir. …………………………………………….. [3]

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4. Ārati Ho Dev Shiro-mani Teri

ārati ho dev shiro-mani teri; avigata vigata jugata nahi jānu, kyoň pahoňche budha meri ... ārati ho

nirā-kāra niralepa niran-jana, guna ati-ta tuma devā

gnāna dhyāna se rahe nyārā, kisa-bidha kije sevā ………………………….. [1]

nigama neti brahmā-dika khoje, shesha pāra nahi pāve

shaňkar dhyāna dhare nishi bāsara, so bhi agama batāve ………………… [2]

saba gāye anu-māna ā-pane, tama gati lakhi-e na jāye

kahe kabir krupā kari jana para, jyoň ha-ii tyoň sama-jāye …………………. [3]

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5. Recitation of the Lord’s 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 is where You reside, and you free us from our sins. …………………………... [1]

O Lord, You verily are unlimited by form and features, and free 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 the

only means we know to reach You, yet no one has fully realized You; You are the Supreme Reality, yet You draw Your devotee to You

with 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-nābha Pari-brahma Purushot-tama Pedhe Nahi Re

shree padma-nābha pari-brahma purushot-tama pedhe nahi re, hari avi-gata govinda santa-ji re, sahāya karo shree-pati dhani re,

hari chatru-bhuja shyāmala varna, sāranga-dhara sohā-mano re, hari ruňva-delo va-ii-kuntha nāthaji re, dukrita harana dāmo-dara re, …….. [1]

hari niran-jana nirā-kāra, nishka-lanka purushe arā-dhiye re, dhana gāye dvārikā nāthaji re, shyāmala varna sohā-mano re, …………… [2]

hari sevyo sama-ratha sāra, pāra eno ko-ii nava lahe re, hari sohe chhe avi-nāsha vahālo, vāsa āpe va-ii-kuntha dhani re, ………... [3]

hari mā-dhava mukunda morāra, mahā-deva sohā-mano re, hari bhakti mukti dā-tāra lyo, nārā-yana chhe nir-malo re, …………………. [4]

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5. Recitation of the Lord’s 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 Name

I 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 reservation of 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 coming of 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, above and beyond life and death ! I respectfully bow and offer my prayers to Lord Vishnu.

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sadā sāranga-dhara shuň vichāra, pāra le kāna-ii-yo ātama re, āvi vege malyo vishavāsa-ji re, tāroni tribho-vana tala-vale re, …………………………………………... [5]

jiva to mohyā chhe kula-māň, kali-kāle jiva jampi-o re, e to hari vinā nava lahe shvāsa, shvāsha sadā sāranga-dhara re, ………………………………………. [6]

sadā vaishnava mana rahe ul-lāsa, ānanda aňge u-latyo re, bhale āvyā pari-brahma rāya, vahālo vaishnava-jana māňhi para-varyo re, ……………………………. [7]

hari-no vartyo jaya jaya-kāra, sāra bolo-ni have sāchā dhani-no re, hari-no āvyo jyāre mana vishavasa tyāre, pāsa chhutyā chāra khāna-nā re, …………………………... [8]

hari ghera ghera va-ii-kuntha vāsa, dāsa tum-hāro vinave re, bhale āvyā pari-brahma-rāya, samartha dhani sante sevyo re, …………………………………………... [9]

doharo

ādi anādi eka tuň, sthāvar jaňgam tāru nām

tuň amar ne tāru nām, sakal vaishnav-ne pranām

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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, Upon 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 wise and 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 created by 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. Sthita-pragna-nā Lakshano

vandanā

jene divya stavo vade stavi rahyā, suryāgni vā vādalā

jenā mantra purāna shāstra bhajano, gāye rushi vyā-kulā

yogi dhyāna dhari ja saňyama kari, jeni kare jhankhanā

jeno pāra na ko-ii e la-ii shakyā, te deva-ne vandanā

shri arjun bolyā: samādhi-māň sthita-pragna, jānavo kem keshava ?

bole, rahe, fare kema, muni je sthira bud-dhino ? ………………... [1]

shri bhagvān bolyā: mana-ni kāmanā sarve, chhodi-ne ātmā-māň ja je

rahe santushta ātmā-thi, te sthita-pragna jānavo …………………. [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 of worldly cravings, lust, greed, fear and rage …

Such a person is wise and steady minded. ………………………………………... [3]

He who is free from selfish attachments; who neither rejoices

during 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 and

abstinence, may acquire much control over one’s senses. And yet remnants of the cravings still remain in them. However, those remnants will surely disappear with experience of the Supreme Truth. ……………………………………………... [6]

Even for adepts, securing freedom from attachments is a difficult 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, and

staying ever absorbed in the Supreme Self ... know that person as wise and steady minded. …………………………………….. [8]

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dukhe udhvega nā chit-te sukho-ni jhaňkhanā ga-ii gayā rāga, bhaya, krodha, muni te sthira-bud-dhino ………………………….. [3]

ā-sakta nahi je kyāňya, malye kāň-ii shubhā-shubha

na kare harsha ke dvesha, teni pragnā tha-ii sthira …………………………... [4]

kāchabo jema aňgo-ne, tema je vishayo thaki saňkele indriyo purna, teni pragnā tha-ii sthira ………………………………... [5]

nirā-hāri shariri-nā, tale chhe vishayo chhatā

rasa rahi jato temāň, te tale pekhatā param …………………………………….[6]

praytna-māň rahe toye, shānā e nara-nā hare

mana-ne indriyo masta, vega-thi vishayo bhani ……………………………….. [7] yogathi te vashe rākhi, rahevu mat-parāyana

indriyo saňyame jeni, teni pragnā 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 learn from one’s past mistakes. Without memory, the ability to discriminate between that which

is 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 senses without attachment or aversion, then one is truly free to focus on one’s 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 chances

of reaching its ultimate destination. ………………………………………………….. [14]

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vishayo-nu rahe dhyāna, temāň ā-sakti upaje

janme ā-sakti-thi kāma, kāma-thi krodha nipaje ………………………... [9]

krodha-thi mudhatā āve, mudhatā smruti-ne hare

smruti-lope bud-dhi-nāsha, bud-dhi-nāshe vināsha chhe ……………... [10]

rāga ne dvesha chhuteli, indriye vishayo grahe

vashendriya sthirātmā je, te pāme chhe prashan-natā ………………….[11]

pāmye prashan-natā tenā, dukho sa-u nāsha pāmatā

pāmyo prashan-natā teni, bud-dhi shighra bane sthira ………………... [12]

ayogi-ne nathi bud-dhi, ayogi-ne na bhāvanā

na bhāvahina-ne shānti, sukha kyāň-thi ashānta-ne ? ………………….[13]

indriyo vishaye dode, te puňthe je vahe mana

dehini te hare bud-dhi, jema vā nāvane jale …………………………….. [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 yourself from the bondage of your senses and from

all 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 absorbs

all the rivers that flow into it, without itself overflowing; allow your sense-streams to merge into

your ocean of peace – your Self – that they may be completely 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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tethi jene badhi rite, raksheli vishayo thaki indriyo nigrahe rākhi, teni pragnā tha-ii sthira …………………….. [15]

nishā je sarva bhuto-ni, temāň jāgrata saňyami jemāň jāge badhā bhuto, te gnāni muni-ni nishā …………………. [16]

sadā bharātā achala-pratishtha, samudra-māň nira badhā praveshe

jemā praveshe sahu kāma tema, te shānti pāme nahi kāma-kāmi ………………………………………. [17]

chhodi-ne kāmanā sarve, fare je nara nih-spruha

ahamtā mamatā muki, te pāme shānti bhārata …………………… [18] ā chhe brahma-dashā ene, pāmye nā moha-māň pade

anta-kāleya te rākhi, brahma-nirvāna melave …………………….. [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 I’m 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 Guru’s 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 Sad-guru-bhakti-rahasya

he prabhu! he prabhu! shuň kahuň, dinā-nātha dayāla

huň to dosha anaňta-nu, bhājana chhuň karunala …………………….. [1]

shud-dha bhāva muja-māň nathi, nathi sarva tuja-rupa

nathi laghutā ke dinatā, shuň kahuň parama-svarupa ………………… [2]

nathi āgnā guru-deva-ni, achala kari ura-māňhi āpa-tano vishavāsa drudha, ne para-mādara nāhi …………………….. [3]

joga nathi sata-saňga-no, nathi sata-sevā joga

kevala arapanatā nathi, nathi āshraya anu-yoga ………………………. [4]

‘huň pāmara shuň kari shaku, evo nathi viveka

charana sharana dhiraja nathi, marana sudhini chheka ………………. [5]

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7. The Mystery of Devotion to SadGuru …..

I am not eager to learn of You and Your Profundity, I’m 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 hear how 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 overwhelmed

by 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 Sad-guru-bhakti-rahasya …..

achiňtya tuja māhātmaya-no, nathi praful-lita bhāva

aňsha na eke sneha-no, na male param prabhāva ………………………….. [6]

achala-rupa ā-sakti nahi, nahi viraha-no tāpa

kathā alabhya tuja prema-ni, nahi teno pari-tāpa …………………………….. [7]

bhakti-mārga pravesha nahi, nahiň bhajana drudha bhāna

samaja nahiň nija dharma-ni, nahi shubha deshe sthāna …………………… [8]

kāla-dosha kalithi thayo, nahi maryādā-dharma

toye nahi vyākulatā, ju-o prabhu muja karma …………………………………. [9]

sevā-ne prati-kula je, te bandhana nathi tyāga

dehendhriya māne nahi, kare bāhya para raga ………………………………. [10]

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7. The Mystery of Devotion to SadGuru …..

That desire to cease being separate from You

does not grow inside me, and I follow no spiritual teachings or practices. I do not feel saddened or unfulfilled in the company of non-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 You—please 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 nāhi nahi udāsa ana-bhakta-thi, tema grahā-dika māňhi ……………………. [11]

aham-bhāva-thi rahita nahi, sva-dharma saňchaya nāhi nathi nivrut-ti niramala-pane, anya dharma-ni kāň-ii …………………… [12]

ema anaňta prakāra-thi, sādhana rahita huňya

nahi eka sada-guna pana, mukha batāvu shuňya ? …………………… [13]

kevala karunā-murti chho, dina-baňdhu dina-nātha

pāpi parama anātha chhuň, graho prabhu-ji hātha …………………….. [14]

anaňta kālathi āthadyo, vinā bhāna bhagavāna

sevyā nahi guru saňta-ne, mukyu nahi abhimāna ……………………… [15]

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7. The Mystery of Devotion to SadGuru. …..

All my worldly actions were performed

without 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 Lord’s 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! I’m 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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saňta charana-āshraya vinā, sādhana karyā aneka

pāra na tethi pāmiyo, ugyo na aňsha viveka ……………………………. [16]

sahu sādhana baňdhana thayā, rahyo na ko-ii upāya

sata-sādhana samajyo nahi, tyāň baňdhana shuň jāya ……………….. [17]

prabhu prabhu laya lāgi nahi, padyo na sada-guru pāra

dithā nahi nija dosha to, tari-e kona upāya ? …………………………….[18]

adhamādhama adhiko patita, sakala jagata-māň huňya

e nishchaya āvyā vinā, sādhana karashe shuňya ? …………………….[19]

padi padi tuja pada-paňkaje, fari fari māguň eja

sada-guru saňta svarupa tuja, e drudhatā kari de 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 ?

Don't be deluded that unhappiness will disappear once you achieve 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 slipping

further and further away from you; Is it really worth the sacrifice ? …………………………………………... [2]

Striving for happiness from diverse sources is fine so long as it hurts no living being. Only with such compassion will you find a way to free yourself from 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 depressed and feel no bliss, you owe it to yourself to find out why ! ……………... [3]

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8. amulya tatva-vichār

bahu punya-kerā puňja-thi, shubha deha mānava-no malyo, toye are ! bhava-chakra-no āňto, nahi ek-ke talyo, sukha prāpta karatā sukha tale chhe, lesha e lakshe laho, kshana kshana bhayaňkara bhāva-marane, kaň aho rāchi raho ? …... [1]

lakshmi ane adhikāra vadhatā, shuň vadhyu te to kaho ?

shuň kutumba ke parivāra-thi, vadhavā-panu e naya graho, vadhavā-panu saňsāra-nu, nara-deha-ne hāri javo, eno vichāra nahi aho-ho ! eka pala tamane havo !!!! …………………..[2]

niradosha sukha niradosha ānaňda, lyo game tyāň-thi bhale, e divya shakti-māna jethi, jaňjire-thi nikale, para-vastu-māň nahi muňjhavo, eni dayā muja-ne rahi, e tyāgvā sid-dhāňta ke pashchāta dukha te sukha nahiň ……………...[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 journey

towards 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 principle

engraved in your heart ! ……………………………………………...…... [5]

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8. amulya tatva-vichār

huň kona chhuň ? kyāň-thi thayo ? shuň svarupa chhe māru kharu ?

konā sambaňdhe valaganā chhe ? rākhu ke e paraharu ?

enā vichāra vivekapurvaka, shāňta bhāve jo karyā, to sarve ātmika-gnāna-nā, sid-dhāňta-tatva anu-bhavyā. ………...…...[4]

te prāpta karavā vachana konu satya kevala mānavu ?

niradosha nara-nu kathana māno ‘teha’ jene anu-bhavyu, re ! ātma tāro ātma tāro ! shighra ene olakho, sarvātma-māň sama-dashti dyo, ā vachana-ne rudaye lakho. ……….. [5]

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9. Lord ! We Worship You.

Oh Lord! We worship you ... so great is your Name ! We constantly extol your virtues, to help us fulfill our daily duties. …………. [1]

Keep us in good spirits, with your ever flowing affection, and make our hearts eternally pure. Should we make mistakes, O’ Lord, please grant us your forgiveness. …... [2]

Lord, grant me enough to nourish my family ... and ensure that no one goes to bed hungry. Enough for me to provide shelter and Assistance to saints and others in need. ……………………………….. [3]

Grant that no one shall be turned away from my doorstep unsatisfied or disappointed, and all depart from me, bestowing their kind blessings upon me. …………. [4]

Grant me such a disposition that everyone wishes me well. That enemies seek my friendship, and neighbors crave for my love and affection. ………………………………………………………………. [5]

Grant me such understanding, kind words and kind deeds

that I may earn everyone’s love. And that I may extend my best wishes to my enemies

and my loved ones alike with equanimity. ……………………………………. [6]

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o ishvar bhaji-e tane, motuň chhe tuj nām

guna tārā nita gāii-e, thāya amārā kām …………………………..…….. [1]

heta lāvi hasāv tuň, sadā rākha dila sāf bhula kadi kari-e ame, to prabhu karajo māf ……………………………. [2]

prabhu etalu āpajo, kutumba poshana thāy

bhukhyā koii su-e nahi, sādhu santa samāy ……………………………. [3]

atithi jhāňkho nava pade, āshrita nā dubhāy

je āve ama āňgane, āshisha deto jāy ……………………………………. [4]

svabhāv evo āpjo, sa-u ich-chhe ama hit shatru ichchhe mitratā, padoshi ichchhe prit ……………………………. [5]

vichāra vāni vartane, sa-u-no pāmu prem

sagā snehi ke shatru-nu, ichchhu kushala kshem ………………………[6]

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9. Lord ! We Worship You …..

Lord ! You have given me eyes to see, ears to listen, and a tongue to speak. What great boons you have bestowed upon me !………………………. [7]

Oh Lord ! You are the One and the Only ! You created all that lives, this earth, The mountains and all the rivers and oceans ... You created the entire universe ! ………………………………………... [8]

You created the beautiful cosmos .... the dazzling Sun, the brilliant Moon, the shining Stars and all the innumerable planets. So mighty is Your strength ! ……………………………………………… [9]

You have granted us intelligence (the capacity for true knowledge) and other distinctive qualities. We, sinful creatures, are ever grateful to You. ………………………….. [10]

Lord, please cleanse us of our sins; dispel our anguish, our anxiety and our differences; Destroy our evil propensities; and bestow Your blessings upon us. …………………………………….. [11]

Oh Lord! I yield to You, and humbly request You, my hands joined in earnest prayer. Grant us wholesome qualities, and keep us in a state of happiness, always abiding in You. ………………………………………. [12]

O’ Lord, grant us true wisdom, and inspire us to use our thoughts, words and actions, to accomplish noble and virtuous deeds. O’ Lord, above all, nurture us

and protect us as Your own children. ……………………………………. [13]

Oh Lord! We worship you ... so great is your Name ! We constantly extol your virtues, to help us fulfill our daily duties. …… [14]

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9. O’ Ishvar Bhaji-e Tane …..

jovā āpi āňkhadi, sāmbhalvāne kān jibha banāvi bolavā, bhalu karyu bhagavān …………. [7]

o ishvar tuň eka chhe, sarajyo teň sansār pruthvi pāni parvato, teň kidhā tai-yār ……………….. [8]

tārā sārā shobhitā, suraja ne vali som te to saghalā teň rachyā, jabaru tāru jom ……………. [9]

amne āpyā gnāna guna, teno tuň dātār bole pāpi prāni-o, e tāro upakār ………………………. [10]

kāpa kalesh kaňkās ne, kāpa pāpa paritāp kāp kumati karunā kije, kāp kashta sukha āp ……….. [11]

o ishvar tamne namu, māňgu jodi hath āpo sārā guna ane, sukhamā rākho sāth ……………. [12]

mana vāni ne hāthathi, kari-e sārā kām evi buddhi do ane, pālo bāla tamām …………………. [13]

o ishvar bhaji-e tane, motuň chhe tuja nām guna tārā nita gāii-e, thāya amārā kām ……………….[14]

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10. Sadguru Sant Kabir

Sadguru Sant Kabir, I seek shelter at Your feet

My soul is unaware of its true self, trapped as it is in the sea of Maya (delusion) My soul has migrated aimlessly birth after birth after birth

Rescue me from my ignorance, O Supreme Lord ! ……………… [1]

O’ Soul — spouse, children and relatives: none of them are yours ! A life bereft of bhajans (devotion) is a life truly wasted

O’ Sadguru, bestow upon me the knowledge of devotion. ……… [2]

The ship of my life is teetering and tottering, O’ Sadguru, bless me; Guide my ship safely across the ocean of life ! …………………... [3]

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sad-guru sant kabir, pāye lāguň, sad-guru sant kabir

abudh jivado māro, māyā-māň fasāyo, lakh chorāsi yoni-māň atavāyo, ugāro dinā-nāth guru mārā … sad-guru …………………………………. [1]

joru chhoru ne bheru, ko-ii nathi māru

bhajan vinā jivan ele gayu māru, āpo bhakti gyān, guru mārā … sad-guru …………………………………[2]

jivan naiyā māri dag-mag dole, bhakto-nā sad-guru kabir krupā kari utāro bhav jal pār, guru mārā … sad-guru ………………………………. [3]

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11. The Lord’s Law

Lord, You who bequeath us the precious gifts of our loved ones, Seize them back from us so unexpectedly ! ……………………………. [1]

What a cruel law this is, O’ Lord ! All of humanity finds it most bitter in taste. ……………………………... [2]

The penalty of death will surely be visited upon each and every household. Therefore, awaken in this very lifetime ! …………………………………. [3]

No one is immortal or above His law — it inescapably affects us all. ……... [4]

Therefore, once and for all, abandon all conflicts born of your selfishness and pride. ………………………... [5]

Whomsoever comes across your path, extend your wholehearted love and protection to all. …………………...[6]

Sincerely earn and receive the blessings of all, bestow and spread tranquility to all, and become tranquil yourself…… [7]

If you listen to Maa Sarveshvari, death will be your friend ! ………………... [8]

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11. Svajan-ni Bhet Je Deto Achā-nak Jhuňtavi Leto

svajan-ni bhet je deto achā-nak jhuňtavi leto niyam prabhu ā kharo tāro jagat-ne lāgato khāro ………………………………………... [1]

maran shikshā dhare sa-u-ne sahu cheto ā jivan-māň amar ko-ii nathi jag-māň, chhatakshe ko-ii niyam na enā ……………………………….. [2]

runānu-bandh chhe saghalā, chhodajo svarth nā jhaghadā jivan-māň je malyā tene prem-thi sāchavi lejo ……………………………………………. [3]

shubhā-shish sa-u-ni to lejo, thārine āja thari jājo sarveshvari sambhāli lejo, maran ne mitra kari lejo ………………………………………[4]

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12. O’ Living Being (Atma) ! Think About This ...

O’ Living Being ! Think about this: Is this true happiness you are experiencing ?

At birth, you came alone; at death, you’ll leave alone ! Of what use are all the relationships in between birth and death ?

They are nothing but temporary, illusory attachments. ……………….. [1]

Why do you insist that everything is “mine”, “mine” ?

Not even this body is yours ! Your spouse, and children are not “yours”, nor are any worldly treasures “yours”. ………………………………….. [2]

Wealth is worthy only when spent for noble causes. At your death, your wealth will be left behind, and will slip quickly into someone else's hands. ……………………….. [3]

Yama, God of Death, will snatch you away without warning, dragging you back into the unending circle of birth and death. Will anyone be there to spare you from the terrible agonies of multiple deaths ? ………………………….. [4]

The only true relationship of value is the one you have with your Guru. Guru liberates your soul from the abyss of births and deaths, guarantees true and lasting happiness, removes all pain,

and leads you to the Supreme Lord. ……………………………………. [5]

“Believe this, if you will. You won’t get human form again !” Kabir truly speaks the truth: “Seize this opportunity !” “You’ll never get another chance to play this game again !” …………. [6]

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jone vichāri tuň jivadā, shā sukha-meň mohi rahyo-ji ... repeat

āvyo tyāre tuň ekalo, jātā ekalo jāvu-ji vacha-meň sambandha shā kāmanā, māyā jāla-meň bandhā-yo-ji ……………….. [1]

māru māru shuň kari rahyo, nahi male tāru tana-ji juthā re putra ne premadā, jutho bhavano bhandāra-ji ……………………………… [2]

dhana re malyā-no dharma e ja chhe, je kāň-ii hāthe vapa-rāya-ji anta same sahu meli jāshe, pala-meň thashe parāyo-ji …………………………….. [3]

jama re jorāvar la-ii jashe, melashe chorāshi-meň theli-ji dārun dukha janma marana-nu, tyāň kona tāro beli-ji ………………………………. [4]

sāchu saga-pana hari-guru santa-nu, jiva-ne jāla-meň-thi kādhe-ji sukha re āpi-ne dukha dura kare, pari-brahma-ne bhetāve-ji ………………………. [5]

māni shake to mānaje, levo manashā-no lahāvo-ji dāsa kabir sāchu kahe, fari nahi male āvo dāva-ji …………………………………… [6]

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13. What a Shame: If There’s No Devotee In The Family ...

It’s such a great shame, when there’s no devotee born in the family. Why didn’t the mother die with the non-devotee son still in her womb ?

Whoever gets a spouse or child gets trapped in the quicksand of Maya (illusory worldly attachments). Just as you can’t make butter by churning water, you can’t reach the Lord without a devotee in the family. …………….. [1]

If you’re clean on the outside, but filthy inside, singing sweetly in sonorous tones counts for naught. Without the ardent love and devotion for her calf, it’s impossible for mother cow to produce milk. ………………………... [2]

All your reading, writing, and your ambitions cannot help you. Like a butterfly drawn to the light of a candle, you must surrender to the flame of devotion. …………………………... [3]

“When you had the chance, you shunned Saints and Sages, then death delivered its knock out punch to you !” “Listen, my friends,” says Kabir, “You’ll plunge back into the endless cycle of birth and death !” …………………………………. [4]

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13. Je Kula-meň Ko-ii Bhakta Na Kahāve

je kula-meň ko-ii bhakta na kahāve, kulako kahāň lajāve

garbha sahita eni mātā kyoň na mara ga-ii, aisā betā na āve ... repeat

joru ladakā sabe mili-ne, māyā-meň lapa-tāye

pāni valovatā mākhana nahi āve, tatva kahāň se pāye ……………….. [1]

bāhar ujalā bhitara melā, ghanā svāde gāve

prita vinā pāno nahi āve, vali vali vāchharu dhāve …………………….. [2]

chith-thi patri bahuta chalāve, koti dhaj-ja kahāve

jo dipaka-meň jale pataňgā, aise āpa jalāve … …………………………. [3]

santa saňgata-meň pala nahi āve, jamakā horyā jāve

kahe kabir suno bhā-ii sādhu, fira chorāshi pāve ………………………. [4]

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14. That Person Is Saintly, Who ...

That person is saintly ... who actually feels the pain of others. Who helps others, and never brags about it.

Who respects every soul on earth, never talks behind their backs

Who has full control over his mind, speech, and behavior. …………………..[1]

Who looks at everyone with equanimity, has abandoned all desires, Who respects another’s wife as a mother, never utters a lie, and never covets another’s property. …………………………………………. [2]

For whom attraction and passion never lure, who is virtuous by heart, Who is always engrossed in chanting the Lord's Name, for whom all pilgrimages reside in his body. …………………………………. [3]

Who is never greedy, is always loyal, who has given up passions and anger, “Receiving the blessings of such a Saintly One can spiritually uplift innumerable generations of your family”, so declares Narasaiyo (Narsinh Mehta). ……………………………………… [4]

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14. Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahi-e

vaishnav jan to tene kahi-e, je pida parā-ii jāne re

para-dukhe upa-kār kare toye, mana abhimān na āne re ... repeat

sakala lokamā sahune vande, nindā na kare keni re

vācha kāchha mana nis-chala rākhe, dhana dhana jana-ni teni re ………… [1]

sama-dashti-ne trushnā tyāgi, para-stri jene māta re

jihvā thaki a-satya na bole, para-dhana nava jhāle hātha re ………………... [2]

moha māyā vyāpe nahi jene, drudha vai-rāgya jenā mana-mā re

rāma nāma shuň tāli lāgi, sakala tiratha tenā tanamā re ……………………..[3]

vana-lobhi ne kapata-rahita chhe, kāma krodha ni-vāryā re

bhane nara-sai-yo tenu darashana karatā, kula iiko-tera tāryā re ………….. [4]

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15. No One Has Lost Dignity By Worshiping the Lord. (The Lord Always Protects His True Devotees !)

By earnestly worshiping the Lord, no one has lost their dignity. That Lord whose face, the Vedas say, is like Lord Krishna’s.

That dear Lord who saved Prahlad and killed Hiranyakansh. That Lord who gave the kingdom

to Vibhishan by destroying Ravana. ……………………………….. [1]

That dear Lord who with His own hands garlanded Narsinh Mehta

That Lord who accepted Dhruva as His own, by establishing him as the Polar Star. …………………………………... [2]

That dear Lord who drank the deadly poison meant for Meera. That Lord who supplied an endless stream of sarees to Draupadi, thereby preserving the Pandavas’ honor. ………………………………. [3]

That dear Lord who assumed ten incarnations for Abmarish, helping the elephant at its most critical moments. …………………….. [4]

“Such is the glory of the Lord ! Whoever is a true devotee of God,” Proclaims Premaldas, “will surely be helped by Him

in times of need.” …………………………………………………………... [5]

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15. Hari-ne Bhajatā Haji Ko-ii-ni Lāja

hari-ne bhajatā haji ko-ii-ni lāja, jatā nathi jāni re

jeni suratā shāmaliā sātha, vade veda-vāni re ... repeat

vahāle ugār-yo prahalāda, hiranyā-kaňsa māryo re

vibhi-shana-ne āpyu rāja, rāvana samhāryo re ………………………………. [1]

vahāle narsiňh mahetāno hāra, hātho-hātha āpyo re

dhruva-ne āpyu avi-chala rāja, potāno kari sthāpyo re ………………… …… [2]

vahāle mirā te bā-ii-nā jherā, halā-hala pidhā re

pānchāli-nā puryā chira, pāndava kāma kidhā re …………………………….. [3]

vahāle amba-rishani ola-khāna, avatār dasha lidhā re

vahāle gajani kidhi sahāya, pai-dala para-haryā re ………………………….. [4]

āvo hari bhaja-vāno lahāvo, bhajan koi karashe re

kara-jodi kahe premal-dāsa, bhakto-nā dukha harashe re ………………….. [5]

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16. My Body (Home and Temple of My Soul) Has Grown Old.

You have grown old, O’ Temple of My Soul, you truly have grown old. My soul is still young, O’ Temple of My Soul, but old age has crept up upon you.

O’ My Soul ! This body has begun to weaken and tremble, my teeth have fallen out, and my gums are bare. …………………………… [1]

O’ My Soul ! You and I merged into love for the Lord, but the Soul will fly away soon, freed from all constraints, and abandoning this lifeless body. …………………………………………….. [2]

Exhalts Meerabai, “Singing the praises of Lord Krishna, you and I together will drink the nectar of the Lord's Love”. …………… …… [3]

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16. Junu To Thayu Re Deval

junu to thayu re deval junu to thayu, māro hansalo nāno ne deval junu to thayu ... repeat

ā re kāyā re haňsā, dolavā-ne lāgi re, padi gayā dāňt, māyali rekhu to rahyu …………………………………… …… [1]

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17. A Very Fine Delicate Tapestry (The Human Body)

The Lord Supreme has woven a very fine and delicate tapestry, free of impurities of any kind !

What a refined and subtle yarn, what complex interlacing, He has used to weave it ! …………………………………………… [1]

Using veins and breath as His threads ….……………………………….. [2]

Twenty four hours on end, His spinning wheel turns, Weaving the tapestry from all five essential elements. …………... [3]

Ten months does it take the Lord to weave this tapestry, using the greatest of craftsmanship, care and skill. …………..…..[4]

That exquisite tapestry is worn by the celestials, by Saints, and by human beings alike. But they all invariably have defiled it ! ……….[5]

Your humble devotee Kabir has worn it scrupulously and meticulously, and is returning it to You, O’ Lord, unblemished and pure ! ……..[6]

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17. Jhini Jhini Bini, Chadariyā

jhini jhini bini, chadariyā, jhini jhini bini

kāhe ke tānā, kāhe ke bharani, ka-u-na tār-se bini …………………………………[1]

iňgalā piňgalā tānā bharani, susha-mana tār-se bini ………………………………. [2]

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so chādara sura nar muni odhi, odhi ke meli kini ……………………………………[5]

dāsa kabir jatan-se odhi, jyoň-ki tyoň dhari dini …………………………………….. [6]

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18. Grant Me A Single Spark, O’ Lord of Fire (Inspiration) !

O’ Lord of Inspiration ! Grant me but a single spark of your infinite luminosity.

I’ve wasted my entire life striking metal to the stone, Yet failed to generate even a single spark to light the fuse

of my own enlightenment. …………………………………………... [1]

The Sun and the Moon became illumined, the entire horizon and all of Your creation became illumined, Only my furnace failed to procure a spark. This truly is a colossal catastrophe ! ……………………………….. [2]

My body shudders and shivers in the cold, I can’t bear the pain any more. O’ Lord Of Inspiration ! My request is miniscule, please grant me

just one little spark of your infinite luminosity ! ……………………[3]

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18. Eka Ja de Chin-gāri, Mahā-nal

eka ja de chin-gāri, mahā-nal, eka ja de chin-gāri

chak-mak lodhu ghasatā ghasatā, kharachi jindagi sāri jāmagari-māň tanakho na padyo, na fail mahenat māri …………………………………………………. [1]

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19. Thy Holy Hands

You have the holiest of hands, O’ Lord ! May they carry me and protect me through the journey of my life

Like rays of sunshine, may they cleanse the innermost corners of our souls……. [1] Bless us with a life free of sins, anger, greed, lust and jealousy

Ignite, O’ Lord, the eternal flame of innocence in my heart So that I may lead a pious life; and grant me shelter at Thy Holy feet ………… [2]

Grant me a glimpse of your purest and original form, and Fill me to the brim with deep faith and heartfelt devotion

I pine for You, O’ Lord; bless me with Your ultimate grace, as the turbulence of my life-river can be pacified only

by merging into the ocean of Your bliss ……………………………….. [3]

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19. Varad Hasta Prabhu Tamāro

varad hasta prabhu tamāro, sadāy rahejo jivan sahāro

kara kamal-nā krupā kiran-thi, antar ajavālajo amāru

rāga-ne dvesha, kāma ne krodha, hathāvi jivan kari do nyāru………… [1]

pāpa tritāpa klesha kapājo, jyoti jagāvo nirmal raday-māň

pāvan jivan sadā samarpo, prabhu tamārā charan-kamal-māň………..[2]

divya svarup-nā darshan kāje, shraddhā-ne bhakti bhari do swāmi krupā-ni varshā var-sāvo nehe, saritā rahe chhe sāgar-ne pāmi……... [3]

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20. O’ Lord, I Bow To You Today

O’ Lord, I bow to you today, with all of the love and devotion I can possibly muster ………………………. [1]

Knowingly or unknowingly, I’ve surely

committed many mistakes throughout the day. ….…………………………... [2]

Forgive me as you would Your dearest child, and welcome me into the lap of Your protective love ………………………. [3]

Grant me the utmost tranquility, as I sleep through the night, and lovingly embrace me in my dreams ……………………………………….[4]

O’ Lord, hear the fervent pleas of Maa Sarveshvari, Manifest before me in person ! ………………………………………………... [5]

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20. Vaňdan Karu Prabhu Charano-māň Āje

vaňdan karu prabhu charano-māň āje, koti pranam karu preme re ………………………………………………... [1]

jāne ajānye bhulo kidhi meň, ākhā divas-māň āje re …………………………………………………….. [2]

kshamā kari do bāl gain-ne, aňke podhalo mane āje re ………………………………………………... [3]

rāt-bhar mithi uňgh tame āpajo, svapnā-māň preme padhār-jo re …………………………………………. [4]

mā sarveshvari-no sād suni-ne, pratyaksha preme padhār-jo re …………………………………………... [5]

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21. Please Convey This Heartfelt Plea To My SadGuru ...

Please convey this heartfelt plea to my SadGuru, Please dwell in this devotee’s heart ! ……………………………………..[1]

This body (temple of my soul) is weakening and deteriorating, Please give us confidence for it’s well being. …………………………… [2]

We don’t know where the soul will go once the body disintegrates, Please show us its ultimate abode. ……………………………………... [3]

The Supreme Lord has not come within our range of vision, Please grant us a glimpse of You……………….. ………………………. [4]

Life after life, please reside in my heart, O’ Lord, and

Please grant us that yearning to be one with You. …………………….. [5]

O’ Lord, please hear to Dharamdas’ sincere prayer “Grant us both devotion and liberation !” ……………………………….. [6]

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ātalo sandesho mārā sada-guru-ne kahejo

sevaka-nā rudiyā-māň rahejo ... sandesho mārā sada-guru-ne kahejo………….. [1]

kāyā-nā devala amane kāchā re lāge, teno bharoso amane dejo ... sandesho mārā sada-guru-ne kahejo………………. [2]

kāyā padashene hansā kyāň ja-ii samāshe, te ghara bata-lāvi amane dejo ... sandesho mārā sada-guru-ne kahejo…………. [3]

brahma sva-rupa māri najare nā āve, tenā te darashana amane dejo ... sandesho mārā sada-guru-ne kahejo………….[4]

janmo janama mārā rudiyā-māň rahejo, evi te vrut-ti amane dejo ... sandesho mārā sada-guru-ne kahejo…………………[5]

dharma-dāsani araji suno re gosā-ii bhakti-ne mukti amane dejo ... sandesho mārā sada-guru-ne kahejo ………….. [6]

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22. Open Your Heavenly Temple, O’ Lord!

Open Your heavenly temple, O’ Compassionate Lord! Open Your heavenly temple !

This soul has crossed the forest of life much too quickly, and is patiently waiting at Your doorstep. Darkness has vanished, and the light has shone through, O’ Lord, please accept this child into Your protection. ………………………. [1]

This soul constantly chanted the ambrosia that is Your Name, Please speak to him gently and with Your love, He’s thirsting for Your divine love, O’ Lord, please pour Your nectar upon him ! …………………………………………... [2]

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22. Mangal Mandir Kholo Dayāmay

mangal mandir kholo dayāmay, mangal mandir kholo

jivana vana ati vege vatāvyu, dvāra ubho shishu bholo timira gayu ne jyoti prakāsh-yo, shishu-ne urmā lyo lyo ………………..[1]

nāma madhur tama ratyo nirantar, shishu sah preme bolo divya trushā-tura āvyo bālak, prema ami-rasa dholo …………………... [2]

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23. Dear Lord, Please Open The Doors To Thy Abode

Dear Lord, please open the doors to Thy abode, a truly deserving soul has arrived at your doorstep.

Relationships in this world are rooted in unquenchable desires

and temptations, One easily succumbs to them, and loses sight of the atma (soul). …… [1]

Within the four corners of this body-conscious realm, lie mysteries galore, and human minds are easily deluded. …..……… [2]

This body is but a temporary and fragile vessel for the soul; If you truly understand this, why not make efforts to transcend your body consciousness? O’ Lord, only You are real and immortal! ………………………………..[3]

This soul performed some good deeds, and endured the sufferings of life, He also imbibed deeply the nectar of Your Name. …………………….. [4]

Your Name was his rosary, and he chanted Your Name with abandon, O’ Lord (Giridhar Gopala).. [5]

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ā duniyā-ni sagā-ii, e to pyār-māň patharā-ii emāň ātmā gayo bhara-mā-ii re ... āvyo eka punya ātmā ……….. [1] ā chāre kora-ni māyā, temā saghalā bheda samāyā

mana mānav-nā lobhāyā re ... āvyo eka punya ātmā ……………. [2] ā kāyā kumbha chhe kācho, samjo to emā na rācho

prabhu tuň chhe eka ja sācho re ... āvyo eka punya ātmā ………. [3] ene sat-karma kaň-ii kidhā, ene dukha sahan kari lidhā

tārā nāma-nā amruta pidhā re ... āvyo eka punya ātmā …………. [4] lidhi tārā nāma-ni mālā, hai-ye bhaji-le chhela chhogālā

o giri-dhāri gopālā re ... āvyo eka punya ātmā ……………………. [5]

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23. Dear Lord, Please Open The Doors To Thy Abode ...

You became his charioteer, he entrusted his life unto Your Divine Hands, Now come and take charge, and guide him safely to the final destination of his life! …………………………. [6]

O’ Lord, please come and grasp him by his hands

His relationship with You shall be forever! ………………………………………... [7]

The ever effulgent sun and moon are Your glorious creation, O’ Lord (Govinda, son of Jashoda). ……………………………………………….. [8]

Please hear my heartfelt prayers, O’ Lord (Krishna Morari), And welcome this truly deserving soul into Your Abode! …………………………. [9]

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tārā hāthe chhe muja nai-yā, tane pukāru tara-vai-yā

tame āvo-ne rakh-vai-yā re ... āvyo eka punya ātmā……………... [6]

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pachhi chhodu nahi saňgatha re ... āvyo eka punya ātmā ………. [7]

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24. My Life Is In Thy Hands, O’Lord

I surrender my life unto Thy Hands, O’ Lord, please take care of me; And guide me as Your very own child.

I never learnt the difference between what is good and what is bad; And as a result my sorrows are always over-flowing. You know my innermost feelings, O’ Lord, I urge You - please take responsibility over me. …………………… [1]

You are the Ultimate Divine Healer, and your prescriptions are always perfect! Only very few days remain in my life, O’ Lord, please administer your medicine in a timely manner…………………… …… [2]

O’Lord, why do You hesitate?

All is in Your Hands, Your success is ever assured. Confusion and uncertainty have overwhelmed me…………………………... [3]

O’Lord of the Universe, I know not my fate. If You let my agony overpower me, O’ Lord, this defeat will tarnish Your Name. Be victorious, O’ Lord, be victorious! ………………………………………….. [4]

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māri nād tamāre hāthe hari sambhāl-jo re

muj-ne potā-nā jāni-ne prabhu-pad pālajo re … repeat

pathyā pathya nathi sam-jātu, dukh sa-daiva rahe ubh-rātu

mane hashe shuň thātu nāth nihāl-jo re …………………………… [1]

anādi āpa ja vaid chho sāchā, ko-ii upāy vishe nahi kāchā

divas rahyā chhe tāňchā velā vālajo re ……………………………. [2]

vishveshvar shuň haji vichāro, bāji hāth chhatā kā hāro

mahā muňjhāro māro nat-var tālajo re …………………………….. [3]

keshav hari māru shuň thāshe, ghān valyo shuň gadh gherāshe

lāj tamāri jāshe bhudhar bhālajo re ………………………………… [4]

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25. Never Will I Forget You, O’ Lord (Krishna)

I will never ever forget you, O’ Lord From my innermost being, I will never ever forget You!

To and fro from the holy Yamuna river, carrying water in an earthen vessel on my head, I discovered

invaluable gems!.............................................. [1]

To and fro from holy Vrindavan, I fell at Your Divine Lotus Feet. You graced me with a Vision of You, clothed in sparkling yellow pitamber, bearing holy saffron on Your forehead……….. [2]

With a majestic peacock’s feather in your crown, Your ears are adorned with

beautiful earrings, and on Your Lips rest the divine flute. By glorifying all Your virtues, says Meerabai, O’ Lord (Giridhar), You have come to reside in my heart forever!.......[3]

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nahi re visāru hari, antar-māň-thi nahi re visāru hari.

jal jamunā-nā pāni re jātā, shir par mataki dhari, āvatā ne jātā mārag vach-che, amulakh vastu jadi ………………. [1]

āvatā ne jātā vrundā re van-māň, charan tamāre padi, pilā pitambar jarakashi jāmā, kesar āda kari ……………………….[2]

mor-mugat ne kāne re kundal, mukh par morali dhari bā-ii mirā kahe prabhu giri-dhar-nā gun, vith-thal var-ne vari …….[3]

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26. For As Long As The Atma Resides in The Body

For every moment the atma (soul) resides in your body, chant the Name of the Lord!

Chant the name of the Lord, each and every living moment, True auspiciousness will be its inevitable reward! .............................................. [1]

Chant the name of the Lord, chant it while you can. Generously donate the sustenance of food, give it if you can …………………. [2]

Understand this o’sentient being, this body and world are truly illusory; only two things ring eternally true. Doing good deeds and singing the Lord’s (Hari’s) bhajans! ……………………... [3]

Whether an ant or a mighty elephant, no one escapes the cycle of birth and death

Know this, that everything material is temporary and transient, only our atma is immortal! ................................................................................... [4]

One day divas are lit in celebration, another resonates with the sound of wedding drums, But a day will surely come, o’ living being, when your body will be taken to the crematorium! (Therefore, for every moment of your life, joyfully chant the Name of the Lord!) ………………………………………………..[5]

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jyāň lagi ātmā aňga-māň chhe, tyāň lagi hari hari tuň kahe … repeat

hāltā hari ne chāltā hari, ne bestā hari tuň kahe

sutā pahelā je smaran kare bhā-ii, teni bolo jay jay …………………………… [1]

lidhā re sarikhu nām hari-nu, la-ii shake to le

didhā re sarikhu dān chhe an-na-nu, da-ii shake to de ……………………….. [2]

ā re sansāri re sarve khotā, ne sāchi vastu be

eka to punya, biju hari-bhajan bhā-ii, jivadā samaji le ………………………… [3]

dushta padā-ratha sarve khotā ne, ātmā a-khand chhe

kidi thaki te kunjara lagan bhā-ii, kāla-chak-kar-no bhe ………………………. [4]

eka dina āňgane divā vivāh, vali dhol sharnā-ii vāge

kahe jivana evo eka dina āvashe, smashāno dhagashe ……………………... [5]

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27 O’ Lord, May Your Name Be On My Lips When My Life Force Departs

May Your Name be on my lips

when my life force (prana) departs from this body, O’ Lord, that is my only plea! Be my constant companion, life after life, O’ Lord, that is all I ask of You! ……………………………………………………….[1]

Permit me to constantly contemplate on Your beautiful countenance, to sing Your glories night and day, and to meditate upon You till the final moment of my life, O’ Lord, that is all I ask of You! ……………………………………………………….[2]

Do not leave my hopes and expectations unfulfilled, O’ Lord, Forgive me all my faults and shortcomings. Bless me O’ Lord, that I may I recite Your Name with my every breath, O’ Lord, that is all I ask of You! ……………………………………………………….[3]

Cleanse me of my sins and misdeeds, O Lord, Make me your instrument, O’ Lord, And as a boon, grant me the blessings of a Vision of You! O’ Lord, that is all I ask of You! ……………………………………………………….[4]

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bhakti karatā chhute mārā prān, prabhu evu māňgu chhuň

rahe janamo janam tārā sāth, prabhu evu māňgu chhuň …………………………… [1]

tāru mukhadu mano-har joyā karu

rāta dahādo bhajan tāru gāyā karu

rahe anta samay tāru dhyān … prabhu evu māňgu chhuň …………………... [2]

māri āshā nirāshā karasho nahiň

mārā ava-gun haiyā-māň dharasho nahiň

shvāshe-shvāshe ratu tāru nām … prabhu evu māňgu chhuň ………………. [3]

mārā pāpa-ne tāpa samāvi lejo

tārā nandu-ne dāsa banāvi dejo

dejo āvi-ne darshan dān … prabhu evu māňgu chhuň ……………………….. [4]

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28 O’Lord, At Thy Divine Lotus Feet

O’Lord, at Thy divine lotus feet, I humbly pray, please accept my prayers, And shine your Divine Light along the path of my human journey. ……………... [1]

With all Thy different names and forms as my companions, O’ Lord, please open the doors of Thy temple, And gently release me from all my worldly attachments and bondages. ……….. [2]

Help me transcend all feelings of “I” and “mine”, O’ Lord, and draw me towards You, With the Ramakabir mantra as my guide, help me across the journey of my life. ……………………………………………… [3]

Whatever good deeds I may have done, O’ Lord, please accept them as the humble flowers of my devotion to You, And steer the chariot of my life towards Your abode. ………………………………[4]

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28. He Hari Tārā Charan-kamal-māň

he hari tārā charan-kamal-māň, prarthanā āja svikar-jo

bhakta-bāl-ni alakh-ni yātrā, purna-pane shan-gār-jo …………....[1]

devi devatā sāthi bani-ne mandir dvār ughād-jo

bhakta-bāl-nā b andhan saghalā, halavethi hari kāp-jo ……….. [2]

mamatva-nā saghalā tāro-ne he hari charane vāl-jo

bhakta-bāl-nā ram-kabir-nā, mantre kāyam tār-jo ………………… [3]

sat-karmo je karyā hashe te, pushpa-rupe patharāv-jo

bhakta-bāl-ni jivan-rath-ne, param dhām-māň vāl-jo …………... [4]

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28 O’Lord, At Thy Divine Lotus Feet …..

From the trials and tribulations of worldly life, O’ Lord, take me towards constant contemplation of You, Graciously overlook all my mistakes, and forgive me for all my misdeeds……... [5]

Inspire me to recite the Name of the Lord (Rama), and soothe my pain and sorrows away, O’ Lord, bathe me in the sacred river of eternal peace! …………………...………[6]

With the Grace of my Kulguru Kabir, Who is the embodiment of love and compassion, draw me towards Kabirvad, And encourage me to joyfully recite the Name of Rama, O’Lord, and assure me spiritual success. …………………………………………..[7]

With hands reverentially joined together, Sarveshvari prays that You lovingly accept everyone’s obeisances, and bless us with birth after birth

as Your devotees to do devotion unto You! ………………………………………... [8]

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28. He Hari Tārā Charan-kamal-māň …..

pari-vār-ni chintā saghali, chintan-māň palatāv-jo

bhakta-bāl-ni sarva bhulo-ne, he hari kshama karav-jo ……………….. [5]

smaran karavi rām-nām-nu, dukh badhāye tāl-jo

bhakta-bāl-ne param shant-nu, gaňgā snān karāv-jo … ……………… [6]

kul-guru kabir karunā kari-ne, kabir vadale thār-jo

bhakta-bāl-ne rām-nā anke, ramādi-ne vadhāv-jo ………………………[7]

sarveshvari kar jodi prārthe, pranām sa-u-nā svikār-jo

bhakta-bāl-ne bhakta-kul-māň, bhakti karavā lāv-jo …………………… [8]

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29 O’Lord, please confer eternal peace upon my father, Please let him rest in peace.

O’Lord, please confer eternal peace upon my father, Please let him rest in peace.

O’Lord, please sever the roots of all his worldly relationships, the source of all enmities and ill will; Merge him into You, and make him whole, grant him freedom from the circle of birth and death, and release him from all bondage. ………………………………………………….. 1

O’Lord, we beseech You, please hear and fulfill our prayers, Make his life an inspiration to us all, and bestow Your Blessings upon us. …….. 2

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29. Prabhu Mārā Pitā-ne Shānti Dhari do

prabhu mārā pitā-ne shānti dhari do

mamatā kerā mula-ne kāpo, kalesh badhāye tālo

purna kari do, mukta kari do, dhanya kari do āje …. prabhu mārā ………….[1]

ich-chhā-o saghali shānt kari do, prarthanā sunajo amāri jivan em-nu prerak banajo, āshish varsho sadāye …. prabhu mārā ………. .[2]

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30 O’Lord, please confer eternal peace upon my mother, Please let her rest in peace.

O’Lord, please confer eternal peace upon my mother, please let her rest in peace.

O’Lord, please sever the roots of all her worldly relationships, the source of all enmities and ill will; Merge her into You, and make her whole, grant her freedom from the circle of birth and death, and release her from all bondage. ………………………………………………..[1]

O’Lord, we beseech You, please hear and fulfill our prayers, Make her life an inspiration to us all, and bestow Your Blessings upon us. ….[2]

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30. Prabhu Māri Māta-ne Shānti Dhari Do

prabhu māri māta-ne shānti dhari do

mamatā kerā mula-ne kāpo, kalesh badhāye tālo

purna kari do, mukta kari do, dhanya kari do āje …. prabhu māri ……………..[1]

ich-chhā-o saghali shānt kari do, prarthanā sunajo amāri jivan em-nu prerak banajo, āshish varsho sadāye …. prabhu māri …………….[2]

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31. Lord ! Please Bestow Everlasting Peace On This Soul.

O’ Lord ! With hands joined in prayer, we submit to You, And with the utmost sincerity pray to You. A soul has come to you, please accept him into Your shelter and protection, O’ Lord, kindly bestow everlasting tranquility upon this soul. ……………….. [1]

Because of his karma, wherever he will be reborn, O’ Lord, please grant him a birth in which he will worship You. Help him to get through the cycle of birth and death, O’ Lord, kindly bestow everlasting tranquility upon this soul. ……………….. [2]

Grant him, as his heritage, a wealth of good deeds and pure thoughts, And for many births utmost devotion to You. Let Your love permeate every fibre of his existence, O’ Lord, kindly bestow everlasting tranquility upon this soul. …….………..... [3]

Without any desire for heavenly bliss or for liberation, Grant us human life again and again, so that we may devoutly worship You ! Please manifest in our hearts and establish in it Your true and original form, O’ Lord, kindly bestow everlasting tranquility upon this soul ! ………………. [4]

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he nātha jodi hātha pāye prema-thi sahu lāgi-e sharanu male sāchu tamāru, eja rudaya-thi māňgi-e

je jiva āvyo āpa pāse, charana-māň apanāvajo paramātamā e ātamā-ne shānti sāchi āpajo. .. [1]

vali karmanā yoge kari je kula-māň e avatare tyāň purna preme o prabhu-ji, āpani bhakti kare

laksha-chorāsi-nā bandhano-ne, laksha-māň la-ii kāpajo

paramātamā e ātamā-ne shānti sāchi āpajo. ... [2]

su-sampati, suvichāra-ne sata-karma-no da-ii vāraso janmo janma tama bhakti-thi, kiratāra pāra utārajo

ā loka-ne paraloka-māň, tama prema raga-raga vyāpajo

paramātamā e ātamā-ne shānti sāchi āpajo. ... [3]

male moksha ke sukha svarganā, āshā ure evi nathi

dyo deha dularbha mānavi-no, bhajana karavā bhāva-thi sāchu batāvi rupa shree rana-chhoda rudaye sthāpajo

paramātamā e ātamā-ne shānti sāchi āpajo. ……………………………. [4]

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32. Guru Kabir—You Are The Truth !

Sadguru Kabir, You, whose Name symbolizes the ultimate Truth, are most near and dear to me. O’ Lord ! I humbly seek refuge at your feet. …………………….. [1]

O’ Lord, a soul has arrived at Your doorstep, We beseech You ! Please grant him everlasting peace. …………….. [2]

We pray to You, O’ Lord, impassionately and as one united family, We beseech You ! Please grant him everlasting peace ……………... [3]

Please release him from the unending cycle of birth and rebirth. Grant him the priceless gift of devotion, With which he can open the window to his liberation !……………. [4]

Aum … Shantih … Shantih … Shantih

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32. Satya-nām Sad-guru (Shānti Prarthanā)

satya-nām sad-guru kabir hai pyāre

he nāth sad-guru, meň sharan tum-hāre

prabhu tāre dvāre āvyo e ātmā

shāňti āpo he parmātmā ………………………….. [1]

āja ame kari-e chhe tāri prarthanā

shāňti āpo he parmātmā ………………………….. [2]

janmo janma-nā ferā tālo

mukti āpo he parmātmā …………………………... [3]

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aum shānti shānti shānti

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33. Dhun - SadGuru Kabir.

Kabir’s Name is Truth. Truth is Kabir’s Name. Our Gurudeva is Kabir ! Kabir is our Gurudeva ! Come to us, O’ Kabir. Come to us, O’ Kabir. Please rescue us, O’ Kabir. Save us, O’ Kabir. Reveal Yourself to us, O’ Kabir. And bless us, O’Kabir.

34. Shanti Mantra

Hari Aum !

That (the Creator) is Infinite Totality. This (the material Universe) is also Infinite. From the Creator came forth the Universe. Though the Universe has emerged from the Creator, the Creator remains Infinite Totality.

May there be bliss, tranquility, and everlasting peace.

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34. Shāňti Mantra

hari aum

purna e chhe, purna ā chhe

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shesha pāchhal purna rahevā-nu sadā

aum shānti shānti shānti

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35. Aarti

Glory to Thee, O' Lord Kabir, Glory To Thee! Truly You Are God Incarnate, Pure and Pristine, The Omniscient, Om-nipotent, and Omnipresent, Supreme Being. Auspiciously Appearing On A Lotus Leaf in Sacred Kashi, You Descended Upon Earth to Uplift Humanity, And You Graced Neeru and Neema To Raise You As A Child.

Enlightened Spiritual Master Ramanandji Bestowed Upon You The Rama-Mantra, And You Spread the Religion of The Heart (Love, Compassion, Kindness, Forbearance and Generosity To All Be-ings), Thereby Dispelling The Dark Clouds of Mortal Existence.

Vindicating the True and Sincere Devotion of Tatvaji and Jivaji, You Blessed Us And Established Kabir Vad on Mother Gujarat’s Soil!

Stressing that the Atma (Soul ) and Paramatma (God) are Indivisible, Ever-United and One, You Composed Innumerable Bhajans and Saakhees, and Inspired the Bijak Granth.

You Simplified the Path of Self-Realization For All, Emphasizing A Direct Relationship With God, Nurtured and Intensified By An Outpouring of Love For God through Bhajans, Prayers and Selfless Service, and Thereby Bestowed Upon Us The Key To Protect Ourselves From All Karmic Upheavals.

With The Utmost Humility, We Prostrate Before Thy Divine Lotus Feet, And Fervently Pray To You For Only This, "O' Lord, Light The Lamp of Spiritual Awareness, of Divine Love, In Our Hearts !"

Please Forgive Us Our Many Shortcomings, O' Lord; And Shower Your Choicest Blessings Upon Us; Above All, Grant Us The Opportunity To Earn Your Grace, and Through It, Reach Our Ultimate Goal - Enlightenment, O’ Sarveshvari’s Spiritual Light!

Pujya Maa Sarveshvari (Guru Yogeshvarji Maharaj), March 18, 1993, Krupalu Dham.

35. shree kabir parmātmā-ne nama-ha (ārti)

aum jaya sāheba kabir, aum jaya sāheba kabir pragata prabhu chho sāchā (2), alakha niranjana deva … ………………… aum jaya

pāvana kāshi tirthe, kamala patra para āpa, prabhu (2) dhanya karyā niru nimā (2), pragatyā jaga hita kāja …………………... aum jaya

sada-guru ramā-nanda-ji rāma-no mantra dhare, prabhu (2) mānav dharma prachāre (2), gāDha timira hare ………………………. aum jaya

tatvā-ji jivā-jini bhakti mānya kari, prabhu (2) kabir vada praga-tāvyo (2), gura-jara bhumi mahiň ……………………. aum jaya

ātama deva chhe ekaja, e upadesh dharyo, prabhu (2) a-shaňkhya bhajano sākhi (2), bijaka grantha rachyo … ………………. aum jaya

gnāna bhakti-nā paňtha-ne, sarala kidho chhe āja, prabhu (2) shitala chhāňyadi dharatā (2), tāli didhā tri-tāpa ………………………. aum jaya

shree charano-māň vaňdana karatā, bhakto māňge āja, prabhu (2) gnāna dipa pragatāvo, ama aňtara-māň rāma ………………………….. aum jaya

apa-rādho-ne kshamā kari-ne, āshisha dharajo āja, prabhu (2) kalyāna karo sa-u-nu (2), sarveshvari-nā nātha ………………………... aum jaya

rachanā Shree Yogeshwar charanaj Mā Sarveshvari

March 18, 1993, Shree Krupālu-dhām

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Dear Bhaktajan:

Ramkabir.

With the advent of the electronic age, time is ripe for a simple, easily downloadable version of our Aarti book, first published in 2004, subsequently revised in 2012.

A special word of gratitude to:

Kiritbhai S. Bhakta for his persistence in ensuring this version became a reality, and his vision to ensure our more tech savvy youth can easily access these prayers with their smart phones whenever the occasion so requires, especially in places where our Aarti book is not readily available.

Sanmukhbhai G. Bhakta and Rohitbhai R. Bhakta for assisting in cleaning up the English transliteration to accord with the actual way each prayer is sung.

Dr. Niranjan D. Patel Sadguru Kabir International Research Center

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

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