Shri Guru Charana Padma
kevala bhakati sadma
vando mui savadhana mate

A tiny faint echo
the shadow of a voice
pathetically endeavors to vibrate
for some reason it must be
or that slightest endeavor could-not proceed
The desire it beseeches is so faint it's almost fake
Yet perhaps its virtue is more true
then the many words-that are in constant cue
to overpower the tiny faint echo of
The shadow of a voice

A continuous battle rages between
false expansions of-my soul
Both are just ideas
from the yearning of Her goals.

Poison fumes escape from my mind
swirl into thoughts that words combine
sentences that push their way through sound
or shapes of letters on paper abound

Lifetimes of fear and painful experiences
have created a 6th sense to warn of danger
all thoughts must first pass the judgment filter
catch the fault, the negative, the danger,
before developing Trust

But .....

we are being taught another way
Sharanagati is the price to pay
Learned knowledge most painstakingly collected
ever so expensive throughout infinite lives protected
is to be forgotten as if it never were,
while we are to remember
just one thing for sure
this place is full of suffering and not our real home
without our pure guide we are completely alone

Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him, The self realized soul can impart knowledge unto you because-HE HAS SEEN THE TRUTH!

So it is, the battle wages between FAITH & FEAR
Fear from every terrifying experience from the beginning to here

And Precious Faith our only wealth
the medicine needed to nurse us back to health.

This most valuable commodity
Sweet Sweet Sukriti
Having enough to give Krsna Priti

This faith a spark and flame in One
existing simultaneously in limit and eternality
Though our birth right must be earned
to ever touch Reality

Sharanagati is the cost
the currency of tears
To be bestowed by our Guardians
Alleviating all fears

without Their help
we cannot even touch
that which exists right within us

Gurudevatatma
You have the key
Faith is your wealth
please bestow on me

Tumi kripa kori
Shradha bindhu diya
Deho Krsna Nama dhane

FREE Will is only for Sharanagati
Faith is to become blind so we can truly see

Blind Faith!

Yes, Blind to everything Free Will has taught us!
Without which Free Will has only wrong Havoc
Without Sharanagati all our learning has been useless.
Without Shradha all Trust is fruitless

Become blind to all you can conceive
Only then can Shri Guru relieve
the bomb of Free Will
such a dangerous toy
Oh mind to you this I employ

Become blind to that which your own eyes now see
Your defective vision keeps you in prison,
Give it in exchange
for the outstretched hand
of He WHO'S SEEN the TRUTH
The most enchanting YOUTH

Sight is inconceivable for one who is born blind.
Who can Illuminate such Darkness
is the Kindest of the Kind
Who can Illuminate such Darkness
is so hard to find
Yet if you now stop and turn
is standing just behind

Pure Vision is the goal, Blind Faith is the Gate.
Shri Guru is the coach, Perfection our Fate

Willingly becoming blind to all we know;
Let Him become the One to Show
All wonders beyond this barren Land
Just catch His inviting outstretched Hand

Let Him become your only eyes
Paint your universe anew
Revealing the infinite spiritual sky.
Your vision restored in Truth

Doya kari more, patita dekhiya, kahila amare giya
ohe dina jana suna bhala katha, ullasita habe hiya
"Seeing me so fallen and wretched, he took pity on me, saying,
O humbled soul, listen to this good news which will bring joy to your heart!"

"Become fulfilled and overjoyed to recieve the cooling shower of transcendental mercy; The Happiness of Devotional Service!"

Ajyana timirandasya jnananjana salakaya
caksur unmilitam yenatasmai sri gurave namah

Blind Faith - our real escape
12/06/05