Garuda Bows Again and Asks the Crow to Receive Him as a Servant
Uttara Kanda, Doha 94
Doha 94 · Movement 2 of 2
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Garuda praises Bhushundi in many ways, bows his head, and folds his hands. Strength and royal bearing have become transparent before gratitude.
When he speaks again, the voice is humble, loving, and gentle. My own lack of discrimination makes me ask, O Master. Ocean of grace, regard me as your servant and answer with care.
The request establishes the ground for another revelation. Garuda does not assume that the end of one doubt entitles him to every hidden history. He asks permission and places himself within service. Bhushundi has already taught that saints reveal mysteries before a worthy listener. Garuda now embodies that worthiness through reverence, admitting the limitation from which his question rises while trusting the compassion of the one who can answer.
The great wings fold, the crowned head lowers, and another hidden story waits within the crow's compassionate silence.
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ताहि प्रसंसि बिबिध बिधि सीस नाइ कर जोरि। बचन बिनीत सप्रेम मृदु बोलेउ गरुड़ बहोरि।।93(क)।। प्रभु अपने अबिबेक ते बूझउँ स्वामी तोहि। कृपासिंधु सादर कहहु जानि दास निज मोहि।।93(ख)।।
Praising him in many ways, bowing his head with folded hands, Garuda again spoke with humble, loving, and gentle words: "Lord, out of my own ignorance I ask you, O Swami. O ocean of kripa, knowing me as your own servant, please tell me with love."