Kahu Ko Bas Nahin, Tumhari Kripa Tein Sab Hoy Bihari Biharini
O Bihari Biharini (Shri Radha Krishn), everything is possible with your grace only, no one has any control over anything.
The eighteen couplets written by Lalita Avtar Shri Haridas Ji Maharaj for the seekers of true Bhakti Marg which compiles the philosophy required for the Rasopasna Marg.
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O Bihari Biharini (Shri Radha Krishn), everything is possible with your grace only, no one has any control over anything.
Shri Swami Haridas Ji Maharaj says that just as there is no end to the depth of the ocean, similarly how can anyone find the depth of this nectar and divine love recommended by Rasiks? No one has ever reached the landing-place of this divine love.
In this verse, Swami Shri Haridas Ji Maharaj describes the real nature of this material world.
In this verse, Swami Shri Haridas Ji Maharaj, offering guidance to all beings, says, “O brother! As long as you are alive in this world, forsake all worldly entanglements and focus solely on the devotion to Shri Hari.”
In this verse, Swami Shri Haridas Ji, overflowing with devotion for his followers, lovingly says, “O my dear devotees! While worldly people may forget their exclusive devotion to Shri Bihari Ji, you have already become mine. How can you forget Him too?”
In this verse, Shri Haridas Ji, observing the soul’s deep attachment to the material world, addresses Shri Bihari Ji, “You are the jewel among the masters, skillfully making this illusory world appear real.”
Shri Hari’s material world is truly bizarre, where there is neither a seed nor a vine of happiness—there is no trace of real happiness in this material realm.
Why do you delay in chanting the name of Hari, when the inevitable time of death roams with its arrow set on the bow, ready to take you?
“O living being, you have been given the rare and precious opportunity of a human body. Do not let your mind wander aimlessly any longer. Fix your mind on the eternal feet of Shri Shyama-Kunjbihari, and within the meditation of your heart, behold Shri Shyama-Kunjbihari, because you do not know whether you will have the next moment or not.”
In this verse, Swami Shri Haridas Ji Maharaj highlights how people tend to prioritize their attachment to the material world over their devotion to Shri Bihariji Maharaj, who represents divine love and mercy.
Just as a blade of grass lying on the ground is completely at the mercy of the wind and must go wherever it is carried. In the same way, Brahmalok, Shivalok, and all other realms are under the control of Shri Bihari Ji.
Renouncing all the things but keeping one ‘Karua’ (the pot which is used to drink water, made of the soil of Braj) in your hand, while concentrating your mind, engage yourself in the loving remembrance of Shri Radha Krishn and sweep the various streets of Braj Dham.
This world is like an ocean, where humans are like fish, surrounded by dangerous creatures such as crocodiles and alligators, ready to devour them.
The soul addresses Shri Banke Bihari Ji, saying, “O Bihari Ji, when it comes to ruining my future, I excel like no one else. But you, on the other hand, are unmatched in tirelessly fixing everything repeatedly. It seems as though there’s an intense competition between us.”
O Lord Bankebihari, in whatever way You choose to keep me, I shall remain steadfast in that state.
Love should be directed toward Shri Bihari Ji, whose eyes are as beautiful as lotus petals, for even the desires for worldly pleasures and liberation pale in comparison to His divine affection.
O human, renounce the pride of the body and engage in the true devotion of the divine couple, Sri Radha Krishn, worship them sincerely.
Swami Shri Haridas Ji lovingly guides his followers, saying, “O brother! At times, your mind is drawn to worldly pleasures, while at other times it seeks different spiritual bliss. Understand that there is no greater rasa (nectar) than the eternal Vihara (love-play) of the divine couple Sri Radha Krishna.”
O Sri Bihari Biharini! The power of your invincible Maya is such that no one, by their own efforts, can transcend it. Whatever happens is only through your grace.
One should exclusively love Shri Bihariji whose eyes resemble that of a lotus petal, as all kinds of material pleasures, even salvation etc appear worthless in comparison to it. Or one should love the association of saints, due to which all kinds of inauspicious desires are destroyed.