Manav Dharma Shastra is a Sanatan Dharma scripture composed by Gurudev Awadhoot Laxminarayan Ji (Laxminarayan Meena, IPS) under the divine grace of Satguru Awadhoot Devidas Maharaj. This scripture was first published in Hindi in 2013, followed by its English edition in 2022 and Bengali edition in 2023 (Publisher: Kirti Publication; ISBN: 978-81-965006-1-0)
Ditiya Skandh
Om Gurudevaya Namah:
Om Parmatmane Namah:
Om Shantam Sanatanam Shaswatam Siddeshwaram Sansarparaml Hridaya Deshe: Vasitam Parmeshvaram Aham Twamev Sharanam || 1 ||
Meaning: - O Lord! You are the God of peace, eternal, timeless and perfect, beyond the world, who is present in everyone. O Lord! I am in the shelter of yours.
Om Vaniparam Achintyam Ananddhanam Ekarsam Bhavadharam |
Nijswaroopmagnam Tirohitam Bhaktvalslam Jagteshvaray Namo Namahll 2 ||
Meaning: - O Lord! You are beyond speech, beyond the limits of thinking, abode to joy, all encompassing, the basis of all emotions, blissful in its own form, devotee s favourite. O Master of the world! I join my hand to greet you
Doha- Tum Saman Prabhu Tumhi Aru Na Jag Duja Koe |
Sab Taji Nath Sharan Tihari Sadhbuddhi Dijiye Moye ||3||
Meaning: - O Supreme Father! You are the only one in the world there is no one like you. Now I have renounced the world and seeking shelter at Thy feet. Give me wisdom.
Tor Kripa Janu Jug Marma | Ab Kahu Bujhaye Mohi Dharma ||
Pant Mat Suni Suni Bahu Baat | Man more Nisi Din Akulata ||
Meaning: - O God! By your grace, I have understood the mystery of four ages. Therefore, explain me the real religion now. After hearing multiple commentaries, my mind is confused.
Kaha Acharan Dharam Adhara | Kachi Vidhi Hovae Tor Didara ||
Sakal Sulabh Sab Sukhdae Soe Vidhi Mohi Dehau Batae ||
Meaning:O Supreme Father! What is the basis of religion.what way can we attain you? O God! Tellme the method which one can follow, and which leads to perennial peace.
Sun Sut Kahau Barambara | Dekhhau Nij Hridaye Vichara ||
Man Anuroop Dharam Suhae | Man Bahir Jagat Kichu Nae ||
Meaning: - O Son! I am telling repeatedly that one should look into his heart. As per the disposition the mind, religion is emu-lated. The world has no existence outside your mind.
Man Adhar Sakal Mat Pantha | Man hi hetu Jagat Sab Tanta ||
So Bujhahu Man Dhyan Lagael Hiya Majh Sab Deu Samujhae ||
Meaning: O Son! The mind is the basis of all creation and beliefs. All conflicts in the world are creation of the mind. So contemplate on the mind by meditating. I will speak through your heart and explain everything in detail.
Doha- Dhanya Dhanya Prabhu Dhanya Dhanya Jagat Gusae |
Sharan Aou Tori Hridaye Desh Dhyan Lagae || 2 ||
Meaning: - O God! You are Great, O Lord of the world you are great. O Lord! I am contemplating upon my heart and seeking shelter at thy feet.
Chand -Jay Jag Palak Jan Sukhdayak Sarvavyapak Bhagvanta |
Gun Gotita Sahaj Prita Niranjan Alakh Bilakh Ananta ||
Palan Deha Dharni Jae Na Barni Maram Na Janae Kou |
Din Dayala Sahaj Kripala Prasan Ab Mohi Par Hou ||
Meaning: O Lord of the world, who blesses all beings, the all pervasive, 1 praise Thee! O God! You are beyond the body and sense. You have special love for all sentient beings till you are known you are beyond perception and when known, you become infinite. You only govern the physical existence of creatures. This secret is not known to all. Therefore, O mercyfull, easily pleased and Kind! May you remain pleased and happy with us.
Chand -Anugraha Karau Marag Dikhau Tum Binu Aru Na Duja Koi |
Bhav Anusara Roop Tum Dhara Sun Sab Jag Brahamit Hoe ||
Janau Marma Palun Dharma Man Chahu Hoe Mukunda |
Aha Nisi Dyawau Sharan Awau Kripa Karhu Sachidananda ||
Meaning: O Supreme Father! Please show me the way because I have no one else except you. You reveal yourself to seekers as per the state of mind. Hence your form is described by so many people in so many different ways that everyone in the world is getting con-fused. I have come to your shelter. So you please shower your blessings upon me, so that I can know you as you are, realize the spiritual essence in reality, follow you and worship you day and night.
Chand - Bhav Ati Trata Man Dukh Pata Tabhu Taha Jae Ramhi |
Budhi Anuroopa Path Saroopa Sab Jagat Raha Urjahi ||
Ab Kaha Upae Tu Hi Sahae Karau Kripa Gurudev Ki Nae |
Man Karma Vani Chari Nadani Awahu Ab Shranae ||
Meaning: The experience of emotions in the world is painful to the mind, yet the mind still delights in the world. Different cults have emerged as per the intellects of various people, and have caused conflict among the masses. Therefore O Supreme Father! Now please you only show us the remedy like a kind realized master and please help us. I surrender to you my mind along with my words and deeds.
Dhyan Magan Jab Hovan Laga | Hridaye Maj Umgae Anuraga ||
Nana Bhanti Ma Anubhay Kinha | Nij Hiyan Prabhu Parhin Chinha ||
Meaning: When I took shelter at the feet of Supreme Father and I started meditating. Then my heart got filled with blissful compassion and I experienced a plethora of feelings and my heart started realizing the Divine.
Pran Dore Bandhahun Prabhu Sangal Man Prasana Hiya Bahu Umanga ||
Man hi Man Uthae Prashna Nanal Paeun Sakal Sahaj Nidhana ||
Meaning: - When I got associated with God through meditation, my mind became blissful. Various kinds of Questions arose in my mind and automatically my mind only resolved them. I could observe my doubts disappearing.
Hiya Majh bujhahu Ab Dharma | Sahaj Chaadi Nahi Kuchu Marma ||
Vigat Vasna Nahi Kutilae | Sahaj Saral Dharam Suhae ||
Meaning: Now I have understood the secret of religion in es-
sence. There is nothing except being natural in any religion. There is no mystery. When there is no lust and greed in the mind of a student then that state is easy, simple and spontaneous, and that is the essence of all religion. In other words, natural laws of the universe is defined and followed by every religion
Dharma Acharan Kahun Bakhani | Mam Hiyan Mahi Jo Para Samani ||
Nahi Kou Dusar Dharma Samana | Nigam Puran Nana Bhanti Bakhana ||
Meaning: - Now I will be telling you based upon my realisation from within, how the natural laws of the universe operate. There is nothing other than the laws of the Universe. This has been mentioned in Vedas - Purans in different ways.
Doha-Budhi Mat Nana Panth Banhi Manuj Taha Rahae Urjhae |
Hindu Muslim Dharan Bhae Dharma Na Kou Samjhaye ||3||
Meaning: - When the laws of universe are attempted to interpret
through intellect many differences arise due to variation in intellectual capabilities of various people. Numerous cults breed out of these differences. That is how differences between Hindu and Muslim religions have become firm. As the laws of universe (Dharm) are beyond intellect, no one has understood it as it is.
Dharma Ekhi Barnan Nanal Mati Bhinata So Hetu Sujana ||
Vigat Vasna Nahi Raag Dwesha | Adwesha tab kaha Jiv Kalesa ||
Meaning: - Actually, the universal law or Dharma is one; there can not be different ways of defining it. Differences observed are semantic by nature. When man goes beyond intellect and tries to understand Dharma with a pure heart he goes beyond cravings and aversions.
When a creature is free from desires, cravings and aversions can not reside in such a heart. Thus, man becomes free from distress.
Saral Sahaj Aru Man Santosha | Dharam Purush Lachan Vishesha ||
Parninda Nahi Awahin Bhava | Shreshta Banin Nahi Man Chawa ||
Meaning: The speciality of a truly spiritual man is that he is simple, always at ease and is content. He is free from condemnation as well as criticism as he is free from the desire to dominate.
Shrest Damb Hetu Parninda | Nahi Samjhe So Jiv Maha Andha ||
Bhut Bhavishya Kare Nahi Chinta | Purush Soe Dharmik Aru Santa ||
Meaning: -Tendency of criticising and demeaning others develops due to superiority complex. The creature, who doesn t understand this, is a fool. The creature who doesn’t think of past and future, he is truly a spiritual being a real saint.
Dharam Rat Manhi Nahi Bhedal Sam Laghi Kuran Puran Veda ||
Dhir Vir Vartaman Ramanta | Prabhu Sharan So Jani Ananta ||4||
Meaning: - A really spiritual man does not make any distinction. For him the Quran, Puran and Vedas are all same. He is patient, brave and believes that the present day is beautiful. He seeks shel. ter at the Divine knowing that the Divine is eternal.
Doha- Dharam Rat Bramhavat Sada Hiyan Nahi Man Guman |
Sam Laghi Prani Sab Tab Kaha Hindu Musalman || 4 ||
Meaning: - A person with spiritual attitude is the form of Bramha He has no pride. For him everyone is a manifestation of the Divine. Hence, how can such a person differentiate between Hindus and Muslims?
Binayshel Gun Atma Gyani |Bramharata Surta Ish Sammani ||
Sahaj Rakhin Hiya Shama Bhava | Nij Apkar Karhin Na Durawa ||
Meaning: -A spiritual being maintains modesty and he is wise, enlightened and always aware of the Divine presence within. Forgive-ness comes naturally to him. He would never even harm the defaulters.
Sahaj Esh Sharanagati Bhava | Vigat Vasna Swadhin Suhawa ||
Deha Geha Sab Guman Bhulael Parhit Rat Sahaj Sadae ||
Meaning: - Spiritual beings are simple. They are always focused on God, and free from all desires. He is free from pride, malice, and is always affable. He walks the extra mile to help the less fortunate and needy.
Karhin Updesh Samayanusari | Dikhawahin Marg Mangalkari ||
Bujhawahi Maram Bahu Prakara | Janhat mithin Sakal Vikara ||
Meaning: -Spiritually driven people guide their fellow beings and followers with advices which are time appropriate and welfare focused. They explain in various ways the mysteries of Supreme father s governance. By realizing the principles of the universe mind becomes free from distress.
Pakhand Rahit Nahi Abhilasha | Nimish Na Chadhin Ish Supasa ||
Soham Vriti Rakhin Akhanda |Hiya Majh Bujhhin Sab Bramhanda ||
Meaning: -Creature with spiritual mindset is devoid of hypoc-risy and free from desires. All the while he is contemplating upon the Divine. His heart is filled with (So Hum),,I Am That, aware-ness. He gets attuned to Divine wisdom, through inner knowing.
Doha- Dharam Karam Pakhand Nahi Hiya Nahi Lava Lase Agyan |
Tinha Palan Prabhu Kare Sohi Jiv Bramha Saman || 5 ||
Meaning: - Spiritual beings lifestyle and deeds are far away from hypocrisy and thereis no trace of ignorance in their heart. They receive direct nurturance from the Divine and they become like the Divine.
Dharam Rat Lachan Me Bakhani | Ab Kahu Dharam Mul Kahani ||
Dharam Na Dusar Satya Samanal Ahinsa Bhayu Ta Dhwaja Nisana ||
Meaning: I have enumerated the characteristics of creatures with spiritual mindset. Now I am telling you about real spirituality. Truth is the prime iconography of spirituality and it comes with the flag of non-violence.
Satya Hi Dharam Nahi Duja Koel Prakrati Ritu Satya Haye Soe ||
Nana Bhati So Ritu Ved Bakhani | Rishi Muni Nij Anubhav Jani ||
Meaning:- Truth is the real spirituality and there is nothing other Vedas describe the seasons in various ways and the sages have than truth and nature s truth are depicted by the seasons. The realised the same seasons as per their experiences.
Sahaj Soe Ritu Samjhau Bhai | Rahasya Param Satya Batae ||
Prakrati Ritu Mahatva Vishesa | Mohadi Vikar Nahi Laba Lesha ||
Meaning: - Seasons manifest out of nature s naturalness. This is the ultimate secret and I am telling the Truth. The seasons of nature are of prime importance for creation. Where there is no room for attractions and repulsions.
Mahatva Soe Prakrati Nari | Mamtadi Basahin Taha Apari ||
Chetanta Sohi Nar Kahawae | Nar - Nari Prabhu Chit Suhavae ||
Meaning: - Nature is the pulse of supreme spirit and acts as the prime factor of creation. That is the Divine Feminine who possesses nurturance and other motherly qualities. The collective consciousness is the Divine Masculine of the Suprime spirit. Together the Divine masculine and the Divine feminine create universal consciousness
Doha- Nar Nari Prabhu Chit Bhaya Nar Nari Te Sakal Jahan |
Param pita ke hum sab Hindu Muslim Ek Saman || 6 ||
Meaning: - The mind of the Supreme consciousness consists of Nar/Purush (Collective consciousness/Divine Masculine) Nari/Prakriti (Nature/Divine Feminine) and the whole world has originated from the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine energy(Nar/Purush & Nari/Prakriti). So we all are the children of the One Supreme Consciousness. Therefore, there is no distinction between Hindu and Muslim.
Sakal Bramhand Prabhu Sharira | Karhin Na Sanshaye Matidhira ||
Ritu Soe Prabhu Chetna Suhae | Chetan te Chalae Shrishti Sabae ||
Meaning: - The entire universe is the body of the Divine. Wise people do not doubt this. The season in nature is the consciousness of the Divine, which is the driving force behind the entire Universe.
Rom Raj Soe Vanaspati Sara | Suraj Chand Nayan Vistara ||
Prabhu Swas Soe Das Prakara | Das Disha Jahi Nigam Pukara ||
Meaning: - The plants and vegetations are the hair all over the body of the Divine. The Sun and the Moon are the eyes of the Divine. The life force of the Divine consists of ten types of air. In the Vedas these ten types of air are assigned to the ten directions.
Asti Shail Sarita Nasjara | Prabhu Udhar Bhayeu Jaldhi Sara ||
Nasika Randhraashivani Kumara | Nigam Jahi Sur Vaid Pukara ||
Meaning:- Mountains are the bones of the Divine, and all therivers are the web ofveins. The Sea is the expansions of the Di-vine s stomach. Nose is Ashvanikumar (twin solar deities out of 33 types of Vedic deities). This is called as Devavidya (Divine Healer) in the Veda.
Dhar Dharti Jani ek Samana | Sanshaya Karhin Na Man Sujana ||
Pind Bhitar Soe Bhramanda | Janae Jehi So Gyani Prachanda ||
Meaning: - Human body and the earth are same. Scholars do doubt this. Whatever is inside a human body that only resides in the Universe (as above so below). Therefore, the one who knows this secret is the one who in true sense has wisdom.
Doha- Jo Janhi Maram Pind Ka Soe Dharam Samaj Pae |
Dharam Jo Samaj Sake Bohi Jiv Mukt Kahaye || 7 ||
Meaning:- The person, who understands the mystery of the body, is the one who understands the mystery of spirituality. The ones who understand spirituality are only worthy of salvation.
Kahi Vidhi Sundar Deha Banae | Nashwar Tadapi Moha Nahi Jae ||
Bij ek Tabhun Bhin Swaroopa | Kou Chot Bar Kou Roop Karupa ||
Meaning:- Oh! Supreme Father! How is the beautiful body built? Because, in spite of it being mortal the creatures can not help getting attached to the body. Even though every creature is born from the same seed of Brahma (Supreme Consciousness) one body is small and an-other one is big in nature, some are beautiful and some are ugly.
Kawan Hetu Koha Dharhin Sharira | Sab Samjhae Kahu Raghubira ||
Dharan Haran Nitya Suhae | Karan Kawan Eha Deha Banae ||
Meaning: O God! Who is the beholder of this body and why does he hold it? Please explain everything to me. Why birth and death happen to this body? What is the purpose of the body?
Suth Jiv Geha So Deha Suhae | Panch Bhut Milae Ehan Banae ||
Gagan Anal Jal Aru Samira | Dharani Dharhin Adhbhut Sharira ||
Meaning: - My Son! The home of the creature is the body, which is made by the combination of five elements. Namely, the Space/Eather, Air, Fire, Water and the Earth, create this amazing body.
Gagan Shunya Anal Tej Suhae | Jal Ras Sammer Pran Samae ||
Dharni Dharan Karhin Sawae | Ehi Bhanti Jiy Geha Upjae ||
Meaning: -Space/Eather is form less, though all pervading and feels like void. The nature of Fire is illuminative. Water is fluid. Then there is the Air element which works as life force. The Earth element binds and holds them all together. In this manner, the home of the creature is born.
Doha- Griha te Grihi Lagav Bahu Kabhun Chae Bilgae |
Bandhan Parhi Moha Ka Soe hetu Jiv Urujhae || 7 ||
Meaning: -In the bodily abode the creature as its owner becomes very attached to it, and that s why the owner of the living body never wants to get separated from it. Due to mutual affinity there is a bond created between the body as abode and the creature that possesses it and dwells in it. As a consequence it makes it very difficult for the dweller to abandon it.
Dus Indridus Rath Suhaae |Nischit Avadhi Avadh Kahae ||
Sahaj Subhav Soe Sukh Mula |Trigun Vyari Chalhin Anukula ||
Meaning: The ten senses of the body are like Dasharatha (Ten chariots). Since the body has a fixed duration hence it is known as Awadh (Encased by time). When the trigona’s (Satwa, Raja and Tamas) are favourable through optimization then everything in and around us flows naturally and is the root of happiness.
Ridhi Sidhi Bashin Deha Mahi Kaha Kahaun Barnin Jahi ||
Triveni Sangam Nirmal Nira | Soe Agya Chakra Sunu Matidhara ||
Meaning: - O my Son! All the Ridhis and Siddhis (tangible and intangible boons) reside in the time-encased body. What should Ingels, through which life force energy flows. They are known as 'Eda say? It is very difficult to describe them. There are three main Chan (left), 'Pingala' (Right) and Sushumna (central). At 'Vrikuti (The centre of the eyebrows), they merge like the rivers Ganga, Yamuna spirit like a confluence where purest of the pure water is found and Saraswati merge at the 'sangam'. There resides the undiluted
Dridha Parkot Nav Darwaja | Mantri Ahankar Man Tahan Raja ||
Bhav Das Dasi Aru Budhi Rani | Man Yuvraj deha Rajdhani ||
Meaning: -The body is personified as a city with a hallmark of having nine doors. This city of the body is ruled by mind as the king and ego serves the mind like a minister. Emotions are the servants and intellect is the queen of the creature s mind. The creature treats the mind like a prince and the body like the capital city.
Choudah Bhuvan Pran Pati Hoe | Deha Maram Nahi Jane Koe ||
Swarg Narak Nahi Deha Para | Ubhay Milhin Bhav Anusara ||
Meaning: - No one knows the secret of the body that has fourteen mansions whose owner is the soul. Hell and Heaven are also in the body There is nothing outside. Hell and heaven are only the states of the mind.
Doha- Sakal Bhumandal Deha Base Janae Sohi Gyani Kahaye |
Binu Jane Rahan Mile Murakh Jan Jag Bharmaye || 9 ||
Meaning: - The entire universe is inhabited in the body in a subtle way. Therefore, whoever knows the secret, he is wise. Without knowing the path, truth cannot be found, so the foolish ones keep wandering in the world.
Sunhu Deha Bhuvan Vistara | Binu Janae Nahi Shanka Nistara ||
Brahamand Soe Kahi Bramha Lok|Janhi Tabhi Gat Sab Shoka ||
Meaning: O my Son! I am explaining to you elaborately about the mansions present in the body, because without knowing about it you can not get rid of your doubt. Brahmarandrahi(opening in the spirit body) is 'Brahmalok' (Spirit/celestial world). All the sorrows are destroyed after knowing it.
Amravati Nagri Chit Pradeshal Chit Indrakarhin Raj Hamesha ||
Indraya Sakal Pari Kahawahi | Bhav Bhog Soe Dev Suvavahin ||
Meaning:-Chit (Mind) is the city of Amravati (City ruled by king of demigods, Indra). Mental processes rule this city like King Indra and mental attributes leading to emotions of enjoyment are the demigods.
Bhav Amar Marhin Nahi Mare | Deha Hin Dev Sakal Pukare ||
Prati Indriya Koti Teen Bhava | Sab Milahin Koti Tatees Ginava ||
Meaning: - Emotions never perish, that s why all the Gods are
immortal. There is no gross body of emotions which can be appreciated with ordinary intelligence; therefore all the Gods are considered devoid of the gross body. Each one of them has three levels of attributes. Therefore ten senses and all the expressions of mind, are when taken together they come to the count of thirty three.
Nasika Dwar Bhav Gamnagaman| Pran Sang Karhin Deha Raman ||
Anukul Bhog Surpur Basa | Khalal Bhog Soe Asur Trasa ||
Meaning: - Through the nasal pathways, the emotions enter the body through the process of breathing, which is the life force. It is through the life force the feelings generated by emotions, mov around the body. It is considered to be Devlok (Celestial plane when the feelings are pleasant. When the feelings turn out to painful or unpleasant, then it is considered as the invasion of mons on Devlok (Celestial plane).
Chit Hi Indrachit Hi Dasrath | Tate Upjae Sakal Manorath ||
Manorath Hetu Ghathin Sab Kajal Surpur Pati Chit Dev Raja ||
Meaning: The mind and its attributes are called Indra and Dashrath. All the desire arises from the mind and to fulfil these desires the creature takes action and actions create karma.
Thus mind is found to be at root of the whole process. That is the reason why mind is declared as the king of devlok.
Doha-Hridaya Guha Chit Jiv Ka Taha Sakal Jagat Samaye |
Bhav Upjat Chit Pran ma Tate Puni Manorath Upjaye ||10||
Meaning: -In the cave of heart creature s chitta (mind stuff/mental body) resides holding the entire universe within a subtle encasement. Mental body or mind stuff gets activated by life force which generates feelings and desires in the mind.
Bhav Adhar Sada Pran Suhahi | Tate Puni Hote Karm Sabahin ||
Karam Anusar Sukh Dukh Pae | Ubhay Ghatit Eha Deha Sadae ||
Meaning: -Life force triggers the emotions. Then the creature is propelled into action and creates karma due to emotions. Karma leads the creature towards pain and pleasure. Painful as well as pleasurable both events take place in the body.
Sukh Sarg Raha Karam Punita |Dukh Narak Hetu Sada Anita ||
Karhin Karam Pav Fal Soe |Kriya te Vidhi Vidhi te Kriya Hoe ||
Meaning: -Happiness itself is as good as being in heaven. Virtuous karma paves the path to this blissful state of being in itself. Utterance or remembrance of sorrows is equivalent to being in hell. The reason for being in the hell is unrighteous way of living. Creatures get results as per their karma because action determines karma and, as per the principles of nature karma yields results accordingly. That is how nature works.
Karya Karan Karma Vidhi Vidhana |Bhav Hetu Karan Bhav hi Nidhana ||
Karma Gahan Bhav Anuroopa | Soe Mum Vidhi Vidhan Anupa ||
Meaning: - O my Son! Nature works as per its principle of cause and effect. Thoughts generate emotions which are the cause of action and karma happens. Karma yields results so it s thoughts which causes good or bad karma and it s consequences. Hence managing emotions through modification of thoughts is the solution.
Kaha Bhal Mand Janin Koe | Binu Janae Suth Mukti Na Hoe ||
Swarth Hetu Karam Bhal Manda | Nij Dosh Na Dekhae Jag Andha ||
Meaning: - O my Son! No one knows which actions are good and which actions are bad and without knowing the speed and direction of action freedom is unattainable. On the basis of self-interest, people believe in doing good or bad actions/Karma, therefore this world is blind, because no one even tries to know their own faults.
Doha-Bhav Raju Sab Jag Bandha Vasna Shudha Rahae Sataye|
Nij Bandhan Hetu Nij Bana Birtha Mohi Dosh Lagaye ||11||
Meaning: -Whole world is tied in the chain of thoughts and the hunger for lust is haunting the world. The creature itself is re-sponsible for its imprisionmentyet the Divine is blamed in vain.
Mam Bhajan Shudhu Ek Upae | Nahit Bhav Bandh Kate Na Katae ||
Kathin Bandhan Sukh Pae Jiva | Tabhin Sat Chit Anand Siva ||
Meaning: - My remembrance is the only way to get out of bondage; else there is no other way to get rid of emotions. When the bond of
Deha Janhu Bhav Griha Samana | Taha Man Budhi Chit Aham Sthana Bhav te ||
Man Aru Man te Bhava | Bhav tehi Jiv Sukh Dukh Pawa ||
Meaning: The body should be understood as the house of emotions, where heart, intellect, mind stuff and ego make room for themselves. From the behaviour only emotions originate and sustainability of behaviour again depends upon emotions. Feeling of Happiness and Sorrow are also realized due to emotions.
Kritya Kritya Bhayu Ma Kripa Nidhana | Tumhar Kripa Janhu Vidhana ||
Abahun Jigyasa Mam Man Mahi | Bhav Bas Kaha Uttam Upahi ||
Meaning: - Dear Divine! By your Grace, I have attained this blissful state of freedom. I have been free from Bondage, but still curiosity prevails in my mind as to what is the best way to control emotions?
Sun Sut Kahu Maram Gambhiral Sakal Bhav Karhi Chit Basera ||
Man Aru Budhi Bhav Upjae | Ubhay Mili Bhav Sindhu Banae II
Meaning: - O my Son! I tell you a very guarded secret. Listen: -All emotions reside in the mind stuff (chitta). These emotions arise out of the mind. Together the heart and the intellect create the ocean of existence.
Dharkan Chit Niksahin Urja | Soe Pran Chalhin Deha Purja ||
Pran Tohi Upjae Bhav Jivanu | Sukhsham ati Deha Jimi Parmanu ||
Meaning: -The vibration of mind stuff (chitta) emits energy which is known as life-force (prana). It is necessary for all bodily functions. The life force generates micro elements of emotions which has form even subtler than atom.
Doha - Bhav Jeevanu Suksham Sada Tadapi Prajnan Shakti Agadh |
Ekhin Te Sahas Upajhin Tate Pal Ma Khushi Pal Ma Vishad ||12||
Meaning: -Emotions are such micro elements that apart from being subtle they have huge breeding capacity. Irrespective of within a moment. That is how the creature experiences its kind one tiny element of emotion grows a thousand times unbound happiness or sadness within a moment.
Doha-Bhav Gati Gahan Ati Aru Bhav hi Man Kahaye |
Tate Man Samjhat Kathin Samajhin So Bhav Tar Jaye ||13||
Meaning: The mind is the seat of emotions. Since the speed of the emotions is very intense, therefore it is very difficult to under-stand the mind. but one who makes effort towards it, finally crosses the ocean of existence (Maya).
Man hi Manu Pratham Shristi Bhupa | Sat Vriti Soe Rani Shatrupa ||
Shat Vriti Bhav Swabhav Kahael Nij Swavhab Jiv Bartae||
Meaning: -Mind is the first creator like king Manu who according to mythology is the first Man on earth. Hundreds of tendencies of mind are personified as King Manu s Queen Satrupa. When the hundreds of tendencies generated by mind are taken together they depict the natural tendencies of human being and the creature keeps following them.
Man Anuroop Dikhin Jag Sara | Sakal Jagat Man Vistara ||
Pal Pal Man Jae Badlae |So Bramha Satya Jag Mithya Kahae ||
Meaning: The whole world is perceived according to interpretation, that s why the world is just an expansion of the mind and, senses. Since the mind keeps on changing under the influence of Prakriti. And goes far from truth. Hence it is said that only the Supreme Spirit (Brahma) is real and rest of the world is an illusion
Jag Pawan Jo Man Pawan / Mit Amit Sab Man Bhavan ||
Man Jithin Bas Jag Sara/ Rishi Muni Jan Sab Sat Pukara ||
Meaning: If the mind is pure, then the whole world appears holy. Friends and foes are only reflections of the mind. All the sages and saints teach to conquer the mind, for understanding the external world. Because conquering the mind is equivalent to conquering the world.
Tan Dasrath Dhaj Ahankara | Man Ashva Budhi Bhae Aswara ||
Swas Raju Drishti Haryak Pantha | Vasna Manjil Nahi Kahi Anta ||
Meaning: -O my Son! This body is run by ten chariots (Dasrath)which consists of ten senses (Das Indriya)are ten gateways be-tween the inner and outer world. The ego is the flag of the chariot and the mind is the horse engaged in the chariot whose rider is wisdom. Breath acts as the reins of the horse and the sight is the path of the horse and there is a destination of lust in the mind of the horse who wants enjoyment which has no ending.
Doha- Shabd Chabuk Man Ashva Ka Vyadhi Sakal Jagat Vyawahar |
Dal Dal Moha Fashin Tab Hovahin Man Waji Lachar ||14||
Meaning: -The horse like mind has speech as whips and all the worldly interactions are the disease of the horse called mind. When e chariot gets trapped in swamp of worldly attachments, the se of the mind becomes helpless.
Tan Rath Fashin Bare Na Baarel Budhi Viakl Ashva Man Thare ||
Man Santap Dukhit Tan Saral Man Vivash Kohi Vidhi Jaun Para ||
Meaning: - The chariot of the body does not move forward when it gets trapped in the swamp of worldly attachments, by which the intellect as rider gets distraught and the horse like mind stands still. Which makes the mind miserable and due to which the whole body starts suffering and from that the mind becomes helpless and wonders, how can I come out of this swamp of worldly attachments?
Viwaswath Man Mohi Pukare | Tab Mum Kripa Rath Aan Ubare ||
Jiv Hiya Tabhi Ma Prakataun | Man Tan Sab Santap Mitaun ||
Meaning: -When the mind feels absolutely helpless then the creature calls out to me the Divine, and then my grace pulls out the body which drives the chariot out from the swamp of worldly attachments. At the same time, I appear in the heart of the human being by getting rid of all the troubles from the mind and body.
Prerhun Jiv Tab Vidhi Nana | Nashin Mure Mati Hohin Sujana ||
Sharnagat Priya Pran Samana | Satya Shapat Vachan Pramana ||
Meaning: - O my Son! Then I inspire the creature from its heart s space which destroys ignorance and the creature attains wis-dom. My Son! The creature that came to my shelter is as dear to me as my life. My words are the evidence, this is the actual truth.
Je More Bharose Man Nahi Asa Tini hiya karu Sada ma Vasa ||
More Tore Kabhu Karhin Na Bheda | Te Sajjan Parhin Na Bhav Kheda ||
Meaning: - Those who have full faith in me and do not expect anything from the world; I live in their heart forever. Those who do not discriminate amongst people around them, do not undergo any suffering in the world
Doha- Parmarath Rat Nisi Diwas Par Dukh Hetu Na Karhin Kaja |
Te Janu Hridya Bashin Jag Ma Rakhun Unki Laj ||15||
Meaning: O my Son! Those who are immersed in God, day and night do not work to hurt others. They reside in my heart and I never let them down.
Chand -Jay Jay Jag Swami Sab Antaryami Ab Awahun Sharan Tumhar |
Sab Gurn Agar Karuna Sagar So Vinti Sunhu Nath Amar ||
Parhit Kari Hovhun Sadachari Tajhun Kam Koha Mad Ati Char |
Tor Sahara Jahaj Humara Karhu Kripa Mithin Tan Man Vikara ||
Meaning: - O Lord! Hail to you. Oh God! You are all-pervading, so now I have come to your shelter. O Supreme Father! You are store house of all virtues and you are the ocean of compassion, so O God! Please listen to my Prayer. O God! Bless me, so that I will be doing charity and will be virtuous in conduct, and should be able to remove Lust, Anger, Differences and Tyranny from my life, please give me such power. O Supreme Father! May the ship of your mercy carry us through the ocean of existence! O Supreme Father, O God! Please bless us, so that all the malice of my mind and country are erased.
Chand -Bhagti Na Puja Janun Duja Tab Kohi Vidhi Karhun Mahuhar|
Tark Kutarka Man Bhatka Buddhi Bikal Bandhan Urujhai Sansar ||
Komal Chit Bhagathit Dhari Aan Ubarhun Ab Mohi Kartar |
Tum Pitu Mata Jag Sab Bhrata So Hari Tarhun Sakal Jag Pariwar ||
Meaning: - O God! I don’t know any worship or devotion, then how will I impress you? My mind is wandering in the web of logic and paralogism due to which the intellect is distraught and entangled in the bonds of the world. So O Supreme Father! Now for the welfare of the devotee please come with gentle heart and save this devotee from this ocean of thoughts(Bhav Sagar). O Supreme Father! You are the mother and father of everyone, that s why everyone in this world is my sibling. so O God! Please ferry me and my soul family through this ocean of thoughts (Bhav Sagar).I mean to do welfare of the whole world.
Doha-Sab Jag Ka Kalyan Karo Charachar Tumhar Sanatan |
Man Mudit Mangal Sab Kare Eha Vinti Rakhun Bhagvan ||16||
Meaning: O Supreme Father! Shower your mercy upon the whole world, because all creatures are your child. All may lead a happy and fulfilling life. God! Please accept this prayer of ours.
Sab Ghat Sada Sadguna Basa | Chupat Rahahin Vasna Kuhasa ||
So Dayalu Ab Bilambu Na Karhu | Kari Kripa Sab Kalamsh Harhu ||
Meaning: - O Supreme Father! Though every heart is filled with virtue, but all virtues are hidden in the fog of lust. Therefore O God! Do not be late and please remove all the culms.
Pragathin Kripa Tumhar Anayasa | Hoye Sujan Jiv Binu Prayasa ||
Jag Sut Suta Tumhar Swami | So Karhun Karuna Antaryami ||
Meaning: - O God! When your grace is found suddenly, effort-lessly a creature becomes holy. The whole world is like your sons and daughters, therefore Oh God, have mercy on the whole world.
Sab Hiyan Prem Hoe Dinu Rati | Mithin Bhed Sakal Jati Pati ||
Mangal hetu Karhin Sab Karma | Palhin Ahinsa Parmo Dharma ||
Meaning: O God! May Divine love keep emerging in every heart day and night. Discrimination on the basis of caste should be eradicated. Everyone should engage in welfare of others, Dili. gently following the precept of nonviolence.
Mangalmaye Hove Sab Sansara | Tor Prerna Bal Mahima Apara ||
So Sabhin Ashish Deu Bhagvana | Sahaj Dayal Prabhu Kripa Nidhana ||
Meaning: O Lord! Bless us so that the whole world turns blissful O Supreme Father! The power of your divine inspiration is in exhaust. idle. O God of kindness, please unconditionally be kind towards us.
Doha- Mangal Dekhun Mangal Sunhu Mangal hetu Kari Sakhu Kaaj |
Dharam Acharan Sada Karu Soe Karahu Kripa Prabhu Aaj ||17||
Meaning: -O Supreme Father! May Ibe blessed to see and hear good things everywhere, and would take actions leading to good results. May I always remain virtuous.
Mukhti Moksh Nahi Apar Loka | Pawahin te Janu Nij Man Roka ||
Vishaye Vasna Mukht Jab Hoe | Tab Tab Dharam Kahawahi Soe ||
Meaning: - Hey Vats! There is no state of liberation or salvation, it can only be found by those people who conquer their minds. When the mind is free from desires, it is established in ultimate bliss(param anand).
Nahi Koe Dharam Jug Anusari | Sada Bhayeu Eha Jiv Vriti Dhari ||
Granthan Likha Maram Chupae | Puni Barnin Bahu Bharmae ||
Meaning: -Spirituality is not according to any era. It is formed according to people s code of conduct. This mystery has been written in a hidden way in the scriptures and interpreters have confused the minds of human by interpreting in their own words.
Vriti Anuroop Bhayau Jug Chari | Viprajan so Nana Bhanti Vichari ||
Tam Vriti Soe Jug Kali Ghora | Kam Krodh Lobh Maddi Chahuora ||
Meaning: - All the four ages (Kali, Dwapar, Treta and Satyug) enumerate the condition of the humans which the scholars de-scribe after considering the facts. When the creature has vindictive attitude, then the state is called extreme Kaliyug, as lust, an-ger, greed spread everywhere.
Raj Vriti Chawhin Sukh Sadae | Dwapar Soe Sab Granthan Gae ||
Satvriti Taha Sada Seva Bhava |Soe Jug Treta Sab Jan Gawa ||
Meaning: -Out of the three natural tendencies of mind one is Rajoguna or tendency of seeking luxury. Predominance of this tendency is called 'Rajovritti'. In a particular time period when the collective energy shows predominance of 'Rajovritti', in the ancient texts it s called 'Dwapar' yug or Dwapara Era. When mind is predominantly occupied with tendencies towards service and welfare it s known as 'Satovritti'. With such a state of mind people get engrossed in activities related to service and welfare. When such a tendency is seen in the collective mind that symbolizes 'Tretayug' or Treta Era
Nivriti Puran Jab Man Mahi | Jug Sat Soe Satya Batahi ||
Abhinna Dharam Aru Jug Chari | Nij Man Bhaye Awastha Sari ||
Meaning:- When complete retirement comes to mind, then in that stageit is called Golden Age. Thus, religion and age are the same. All these states are there in one s own mind.
Doha-Trigun Soe Ten Jug Trigun Hi Dharana Adhar |
Dharana Roop Dharam Sakal Kahau Sach Hiya Vichar ||18||
Meaning:Predominance of the three tendencies of mind Rajo' and 'Sattwa'ages, 'Kali' 'Dwapaa' and 'Treta' respectively. I am stating this namely: 'Tamo' ' depict the three different out of my inner realization.
Kahun Saral Dharam Samjahae Jiv Vyavar Dharam Kahae ||
Jiv Vyavahar Gun Anusari Tae Hetu Dharam Nana Prakari ||
Meaning: If religion is to be explained in very simple terms, then it can be said that, religion is based upon people s behaviour. And behaviour is guided by mental attributes. That is how different religions have emerged.
Gurnmaya Dharam Bandhan Kari Kahu Satya Pukari Pukari ||
Guna Par Soe Satya Dharma | Mangalmaye Nahi Bandhan Karma ||
Meaning: - When religion is bornout of mental attributions, there is a tendency of getting bound. I am repeatedly calling out to share this truth. Religion which is true would always go beyond mental attributions. Such a religion provides well-being and freedom from karmic bondage.
Shubhashub Nahi Taha Karma | Vigat Deha Geha Soe Dharma ||
Jab Jab Hovae Gurn Vichara |Nahi Dharam Tahan Ae Vikara ||
Meaning: When the feeling of auspicious and inauspicious-ness is transcended, and the creature is free from attachments, then only he follows real religion. When the creature start thinking about mental attributes, then it is not a religion, the human being is trapped in various deviated behaviours.
Jab Hiya Hoye Dharam Anubhuti | Buj Parhin Tab Prabhu Kartuti ||
Sada Karta Tau Akarta Suhael Parae Samaj Tab Hiya Mae ||
Meaning: When the creature s heart realizes the Divine principles, then he is able to understand the sacred play of the Supreme Father. With non-doer s approach the Supreme Father does every-thing. The creature s heart now realizes the depth of such happenings.
Doha- Dharam Ghat Andar Base Nahi Bahir Sakae Upjae |
Nij Hiya Jo Dekh Na Sake So Nayan Saha Andh Kahae ||19||
Meaning: - Religion is to be realized within the heart. So, true religion does not exist outside the heart. One who cannot see religion in his own heart, is a fool blinded by ignorance
Gurn Yukt Karam Nahi Dharma | Kahaun Satya Ati Gupta Marma ||
Dharan Raman Mangal Kaja | Bar Chot Taha Nahi Laja ||
Meaning: - As long as the idea of virtue remains while performing actions, there is no state of religion. I am telling a very guarded secret here. When the creature instinctively attains God Realization and operates from that state of being, he does a satisfactory work and does not distinguish between small and big, that only is the true religious state of being.
Puja Jap Tap Jag Vidhi Nana | Mur Johi Eha Dharam Bakhana ||
Sakal Pujadi Hetu Abhilaha | Swarth Puran Eha Prayasa ||
Meaning: - Many methods of worship, chanting, penance etc are prevalent in the world. Foolish people call these methods spiritual pursuit (Dharma). All worship is done so that wishes get fulfilled. So, these efforts are only to fulfil selfish wishes
Jab Lagi Swarth Man Mahi | Nahi Dharam Satya Batahin Hiya ||
Parmarath Nahi Abhilasha | So Dharam Sahaj Gyana Prakash ||
Meaning: As longas there is vested interest in the mind it cannot be a spiritual pursuit. When there is a feeling of charity in the heart; there are no desires, then only spiritualism is established, with illumination of knowledge.
Nahi Bandhan Nahi Mukti Chaha | Edam Parmarath Dusar Naha ||
Janam Maran Bhaye Na Satae |Tab Bandhansakhin Ki Tikae ||
Meaning: When there is no bondage and no desire of salvation, one attains perfection, a state close to Godhood. When there is no fear of birth or death, then how can bondage remain?
Doha- Parmarth Dharam Adhar Bhaya Nahi Jag Duja Koye |
Path Parmarath Jab Jiv Chale Tab Tab Dharam Hoye || 20 ||
Meaning; - God is the basis of religion in this Universe. Nothing else exists. Therefore, when a seeker walks the path of God, he is deemed to follow true religion.
Chand -Nam Na Rupa Ekswaroopa Nahi Taha Kachu Bhed Bilgae |
Sabhin Eka Ekhi Aneka Maram Adbhut Tab Parae Bujhae ||
Sadhu santa Jani Ananta Nij Man Bharam Lahhi Mitae |
Nayan Na Dikhae Kathan Na Kathahi Nij Hiya Dharam Pragtae ||
Meaning: Name and form all becomes one mains no distinction. Then divine oneness is experienced there re-in diversity. In such a state of being the mysteries behind every existent form becomes clear to the creature. Even saints and monks with realization of the all pervasive nature of the Divine come out of their illusive state of minds. Spiritual awakening is realized by the heart. It is a perception which goes beyond the physical sight and speech.
Chand -Jati Panthasakal Ananta Nahi Taha Koelaghu Bar Bheda |
Sahaja subhava Man Uchava Anand Magan Vigat Bhav Kheda ||
Ishwar Allah Ekhi Bhav Mallah Jani Awa Jiva sharanae |
Gyan Prakash Hiya Ujasa samta Bhav Sahaj Man Umagae ||
Meaning: - When there is spiritual awakening in the heart, then the distinction between caste and creed disappears. There is no difference between big and small. The creature starts behaving in a natural way, due to which his mind gets filled with exhilaration and it forgets about joy and sorrow. At that time distinction between names like God and Allah lose existence and the presence of only one all pervasive supreme power is realized. Surrender to the Divine happen naturally. When knowledge illuminates the heart it emits compassion.
Doha-Jinha Hiya Samta base Tinha Hiya Nahi Rahae Dwand |
Binu Dwand Anand Sada Ab To Samaj Man Mand ||21||
Meaning: -Those who realize a sense of equality within their heart is free from conflict. There is always a state of joy without conflict. That s what a foolish man is unable to understand.
Chand -Dhanya Raghurae Dharam Samujhae Sanshya Nah | Raha Man Mahi Parhi Gunah||
Te Bhav Tarhi Sugam Saral Eha Sat Batahi | Abhu Na Manhi Mur Janhi ||
Tinha Hiyawho Gyan Awahi |
Mam Anurodha Karo Man Bodha Dekhu Nij Anand Pawahi ||
Meaning: O Supreme Father! You are great! You explained me different perspectives of spiritual pursuit (Dharma). And that has re-moved all doubts from my mind. People who would understand it either by reading or listening, they will cross the ocean of existence. Since now it has become easy and simple for them. I am telling the truth. Still those who do not believe in it are fools. Yet it will help them acquire knowledge in some way. So I request you to read it and feel it for yourself. Then only you would realize what kind of joy it brings?
Eti Shri Manavdharamshastrasya Gyanartham Cha
Dharmarthmurmam Dwitiya Sopan Sampoornam ||
|| Manavdharamshastrasya Masparayan Tritiya Parav ||