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यमाश्रितो हि वक्रोऽपि चन्द्रः सर्वत्र वन्द्यते॥3॥
"I worship the knowledgeable, eternal Guru, Lord Shankar, who embodies all wisdom, and upon whose forehead even the crooked crescent moon is universally revered."
महामोह तम पुंज जासु बचन रबि कर निकर॥5॥
"I bow to the lotus feet of my revered Guru, an ocean of mercy and the very embodiment of Shri Hari in human form, whose words, like the rays of the Sun, dispel the darkness of ignorance and attachment."
अमिअ मूरिमय चूरन चारू। समन सकल भव रुज परिवारू॥1॥
"I worship the dust of the revered Guru’s lotus feet, a nectar of divine love, rich in taste and fragrance. It is like the sacred powder of the Sanjeevani herb, capable of eradicating all worldly physical ailments."
जन मन मंजु मुकुर मल हरनी। किएँ तिलक गुन गन बस करनी॥2॥
"The dust of the Guru’s feet is as soft and pure as the sacred vibhuti (ashes) adorning Lord Shiv’s body, bringing forth joy and auspiciousness. It graces the devotee’s heart with beauty, wiping away sins as effortlessly as dust is cleared from a mirror. When applied to the forehead, it draws a multitude of virtues."
दलन मोह तम सो सप्रकासू। बड़े भाग उर आवइ जासू॥3॥
"The radiance from the toenails of the venerable Guru shines like the brilliance of precious gems, and meditating upon the Guru’s feet fills the heart with divine vision. This sacred light dispels the darkness of ignorance, delusion, and all the suffering of worldly existence. Blessed indeed is the one whose heart is graced by this light."
तेहिं करि बिमल बिबेक बिलोचन। बरनउँ राम चरित भव मोचन॥1॥
"The dust of Shri Guru ji’s feet is a soft and divine potion, like nectar for the eyes of devotees, curing all imperfections and restoring clear vision. With this sacred dust purifying the eyes of my conscience, I (Tulsidas) humbly begin to narrate the story of Shri Ram, which grants liberation from the bonds of worldly existence."
सेवक स्वामि सखा सिय पी के। हित निरुपधि सब बिधि तुलसी के॥2॥
"I bow to Lord Mahesh (Shiv ji) and Goddess Parvati, who are my revered Gurus and divine parents, and embody compassion for the distressed and perform daily acts of charity. Lord Shiv serves as the attendant, master, and friend of Sita ji’s husband, Lord Ram. With boundless grace, Lord Mahesh and Goddess Parvati constantly watch over me (Tulsidas ji), ensuring my well-being in every possible way."
समुझी नहिं तसि बालपन तब अति रहेउँ अचेत॥30 क॥
"I first heard this sacred story in the town of Soron, in Uttar Pradesh, from my revered Guru. However, being just a child at the time, I was too immature to fully grasp its depth and meaning."
भाषाबद्ध करबि मैं सोई। मोरें मन प्रबोध जेहिं होई॥1॥
"Though my Guru ji narrated the Ram Katha (the story of Lord Ram) many times, I could grasp it only to the extent of my intellect. Now, I intend to present it in the simple language of my times (Awadhi), which will bring solace to my heart."
जननि जनक सिय राम प्रेम के। बीज सकल ब्रत धरम नेम के॥2॥
"To attain supreme knowledge, detachment, and penance, the qualities of Lord Ram are like Sadhguru, an enlightened guide who leads devotees on the path of righteousness. These qualities are akin to the divine physicians, Ashwinikumars, who heal the fearsome ailments of the material world. They serve as the nurturing mother and father of devotion to Shri Sita Ram ji and are the very seed of all penance, righteousness, and discipline."
पुनि सबही बिनवउँ कर जोरी। करत कथा जेहिं लाग न खोरी॥1॥
"With this approach, having removed all doubts and adorning the dust of my guru’s lotus feet upon my head, I humbly bow to everyone with joined palms, seeking your mercy, so that no fault may be attributed to the telling of this sacred story."
होइ न बिमल बिबेक उर गुर सन किएँ दुराव॥45॥
"…O’ Lord, the sages have established this principle, and the Vedas, the Scriptures, and the munis have proclaimed that by concealing anything from a guru, one can never attain pure wisdom in their heart…"
गुर कें बचन प्रतीति न जेही। सपनेहुँ सुगम न सुख सिधि तेही॥4॥
"…Therefore, I will not forsake the words of Narad ji. Whether my home flourishes or falls into ruin, I have no fear. Those who lack faith in their guru’s words can never attain true happiness or success, not even in their dreams…"
प्रस्न उमा कै सहज सुहाई। छल बिहीन सुनि सिव मन भाई॥3॥
"…The Vedas have proclaimed You as the Guru of the three worlds (Heaven, Earth, and the Subterranean realm). How, then, can ordinary sinful beings ever be aware of this?” Lord Shiv was delighted at heart to hear the simple and beautiful questions posed by Goddess Uma, which were free from all deceit."
तेसिर कटु तुंबरि समतूला। जे न नमत हरि गुर पद मूला॥2॥
"…Those who have not beheld a saint with their eyes, their eyes are no better than the decorative marks on a peacock’s feather. Those who do not bow at the sacred feet of Lord Hari and the guru, their heads are no different from a bitter gourd…"