Sundardas (1596–1689) was a great poet and saint of India. He was a disciple of saint Dadu Dyal. He is revered as the “Shankaracharya of Hindi literature.”
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The Vedas grew weary trying to describe that Supreme Lord (Śrī Kṛṣṇa); philosophers and scriptures too became exhausted, singing of His glories day and night. Śeṣa, Śiva, and Indra searched for Him in countless ways, yet could not fully comprehend His true extent.
While sitting, rising, or speaking, only that alone is being spoken. While waking, sleeping, or beholding the world, true vision is to see only the One everywhere.
Even the combined practices of yoga, sacrifice, chanting, austerity, pilgrimage, vows, and charity cannot equal the greatness of serving the saints.
Some wander barefoot, some wear torn rags; they torment their bodies only to display their renunciation.
What can I say about the strange nature of this mind? At times, it seems like a dog—always restless with greed and hunger; sometimes like a jackal—filled with deceit and trickery; and sometimes like a cat—outwardly calm but inwardly cunning.
One who harbors neither lust nor anger, neither greed nor attachment, neither pride nor envy, and remains untouched by every stain of impurity.
Some smear ashes on their bodies, Some go completely naked as digambaras. Some wear white ascetic robes, Some dye garments made of wood fiber in various colors.
O, my dearest Lord! You alone are my beloved. For what reason are you hidden from me? Why do you not now reveal Yourself and grant me Your vision?
A mind that constantly gazes at women becomes engrossed in that form (i.e., it assumes a sensual nature).
Only when an aspirant completely renounces all other shelters and worships the Lord with exclusive devotion does he become eligible for pure bhakti.
What is so special about becoming a celestial god? Or attains the position of Indra, the king of heaven?
Even though he has left his home, broken ties of affection with family members, and covered his body with ashes.
One may be blessed with family—a father, mother, son, brother, and a woman who brings joy.
Some criticize him, some praise him, and some provide him food.
Even if you observe discipline and regulations throughout all eight divisions of the day, your heart is filled with love, and you engage in yoga, sacrifices, and extensive charity throughout all eight divisions of the day.
The path of love knows no bounds, transcending all barriers of caste, creed, and family honor.
When bitten by a snake, stung by a scorpion, attacked by a lion, or wounded by an elephant, believe that no harm is done.
Those who wholeheartedly love Śyāmsundar effortlessly detach themselves from worldly attachments such as family and wealth. They remain drenched in love sentiments and shed tears out of the ecstasy of love-bliss.
As the fish dies without water and the snake when separated from its jewel cannot live.
Śrī Sundar Jī describes the attitude a sādhaka needs, on the path of divine love of God as shown by the rasik saints of Braj. Neither a devotee has fear of the social decorum of the three worlds, nor does he follow the injunctions of the Vedas; neither he fears any ghost or evil spirit, nor is he afraid of gods and demigods.
