Bhakti, Jnana, Vijnana, Vairagya
Bala Kanda, Chaupai 111
Doha 111 · Movement 1 of 2
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Parvati asks for the supreme truth in which wise sages remain absorbed through direct realization. Bhakti, jnana, vijnana, and vairagya must each be described with their distinctions, relations, and living signs.
She asks also for the many mysteries of Ram she has not known how to name. Shiva, Guru of the three worlds, should hide nothing merely because the limited disciple could not formulate every question.
Her inquiry is beautiful because it contains no guile. As Shiva listens, every deed of Ram rises within his heart. Tears cover his eyes, his body thrills, and the form of Raghunath appears inwardly, bringing limitless bliss.
Before Shiva answers, Ram appears within him and turns philosophy into tears.
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पुनि प्रभु कहहु सो तत्व बखानी। जेहिं बिग्यान मगन मुनि ग्यानी।। भगति ग्यान बिग्यान बिरागा। पुनि सब बरनहु सहित बिभागा।। औरउ राम रहस्य अनेका। कहहु नाथ अति बिमल बिबेका।। जो प्रभु मैं पूछा नहि होई। सोउ दयाल राखहु जनि गोई।। तुम्ह त्रिभुवन गुर बेद बखाना। आन जीव पाँवर का जाना।। प्रस्न उमा कै सहज सुहाई। छल बिहीन सुनि सिव मन भाई।। हर हियँ रामचरित सब आए। प्रेम पुलक लोचन जल छाए।। श्रीरघुनाथ रूप उर आवा। परमानंद अमित सुख पावा।।
Then, O Lord, explain that truth in which the wise sages remain absorbed through vijnana. Describe bhakti, jnana, vijnana, and vairagya, each with its distinct divisions.