Sadguru Sthavan by Tulas Amma
Hymn No.7
Marathi
Sadguru Dayala|Sadbodhu karee Bala|Sahaj Sahala|Davi Dola|||1||
Guruchiya Bhakata|Amha Kay Une|Poornatvachya Sukha|Prapt Hone||2||
Hrudaysamputee Akhand Ghandatee|Vichar Hrutpatee|Davitase||3||
Nirmala Anandee|Nityanad Dev|Nitya Charanee Raj|Nijbhav||4||
English
The compassionate Sadguru awakens this child [devotee] to wisdom, intellect, and enlightenment.
Bestowing a state where joy flows effortlessly, like an eternal celebration. ||1||
The Guru’s grace leaves no lack or want for devotees like us.
We realize our own wholeness in His presence, experiencing boundless bliss and peace. ||2||
Within the casket of the heart, an unceasing tide of thoughts surges and swirls. ||3||
Says Nirmalandee, “Nityananda is my true God.
My heart remains ever absorbed at the Lotus Feet of my Sadguru, where my deepest love and devotion rest.”||4||
Sadguru’s Compassion and Bestowal of Wisdom
Sadguru Dayala | Sadbodhu Karee Bala | Sahaj Sahala | Davi Dola ||1||
The kind-hearted Sadguru bestows true wisdom upon this child (devotee).
He grants an effortless state of joy and celebration, always watching over with His divine gaze. ||1||
The compassionate Sadguru, ever merciful, bestows true wisdom upon this child-like devotee.
With His divine grace, He grants effortless clarity and understanding, dispelling all ignorance.
In His presence, the mind attains a natural state of ease and joy, as if immersed in an eternal celebration.
The Guru’s Devotees Want for Nothing
Guruchiya Bhakata | Amha Kay Une | Poornatvachya Sukha | Prapt Hone ||2||
For the Guru’s devotees like us, what could be lacking?
By His grace, we attain the bliss of completeness and fulfilment. ||2||
What could be lacking for those devoted to the Guru?
His boundless grace fulfills every need, dissolving all sense of incompleteness.
In surrender to the Guru, we experience the supreme bliss of wholeness,
A joy that is vast, unshakable, and self-sustaining.
The Endless Stream of Thoughts
Hrudaysamputee Akhand Ghandatee | Vichar Hrutpatee | Davitase ||3||
Within the casket of the heart, an endless, dense stream of thoughts churns.
The restless mind continuously swirls with ideas and emotions. ||3||
Within the casket of the heart, a ceaseless storm of thoughts rages,
Churning and swirling without pause, clouding the inner stillness.
Yet, under the Guru’s guidance, even this restless tide can be stilled,
Revealing the tranquil depths of divine awareness.
The Eternal Devotion to the Guru’s Lotus Feet
Nirmala Anandee | Nityanand Dev | Nitya Charanee Raj | Nijbhav ||4||
Says Nirmalandee, “Nityananda is indeed my God.”
“I remain eternally devoted at His Lotus Feet, where my true feelings and attachment lie.” ||4||
Says Nirmalandee, “Nityananda is my eternal Lord, the very embodiment of bliss.”
“My heart remains forever surrendered at His Lotus Feet,
Where my deepest love, devotion, and true being find their refuge.”
Hymn No.8
Marathi
Sadguru Tarak|Bhakta Udharak|Davi Atmasukh|tochi Ek||1||
Vivekasi Davi|Vichar Shikhavi|Shishyasi Dakhavi|Atmsukh||2||
Hrudayee Bharala|Jagati Vyapila|Karuniya Leela| Bhaktsakha||3||
Nirmal Anandee|Nityanand Dev|Nitya Dharee Bhav|nijsukh||4||
English
It is the Sadguru alone who protects and elevates the devotee,
Lifting him to a state where he experiences the divine bliss of the Self. ||1||
He awakens the disciple to the truth of Consciousness,
Guiding him in the art of discerning the real from the illusory,
And thus grants him the profound joy of pure awareness. ||2||
This Sadguru of mine is the dearest friend of the devotee whose heart He has claimed.
He is all-pervading, ever-present,
And it is through Him that love and compassion manifest. ||3||
Says Nirmalanandee, “My Sadguru is none other than God Himself.
I have offered Him my deepest love and devotion,
And in return, I am blessed with true comfort and lasting peace.” ||4||
The Guru as the Supreme Savior
Sadguru Tarak | Bhakta Udharak | Davi Atmasukh | Tochi Ek ||1||
It is the Sadguru alone who is the true liberator,
The one who rescues devotees from the endless cycle of ignorance and suffering.
He bestows the ultimate gift—the bliss of the Self,
For He alone is the gateway to true inner joy and realization.
The Guru Illuminates the Path of Wisdom
Vivekasi Davi | Vichar Shikhavi | Shishyasi Dakhavi | Atmasukh ||2||
He kindles the light of discernment in the disciple’s heart,
Teaching him to distinguish between the real and the unreal,
Between the eternal and the fleeting.
Through this wisdom, He grants the direct experience of the bliss of the Self.
The All-Pervading Presence of the Guru
Hrudayee Bharala | Jagati Vyapila | Karuniya Leela | Bhaktsakha ||3||
The Sadguru, having filled the devotee’s heart with divine love,
Expands beyond all boundaries, pervading the entire universe.
Through His divine play, He remains the eternal companion of His devotees,
Manifesting His grace in countless ways,
Guiding them with boundless love and compassion.
Ever Immersed in the Guru’s Bliss
Nirmal Anandee | Nityanand Dev | Nitya Dharee Bhav | Nijsukh ||4||
Says Nirmalanandee, “My Guru, Nityananda, is the very embodiment of pure bliss.”
“He alone dwells in my heart as my eternal refuge.”
“With unwavering devotion, I remain immersed in His divine presence,
And in this surrender, I experience the supreme joy of the Self.”
Hymn No. 9
Marathi
Guru Bhakti karu Sar|Dharu MuktiVaru Dwar||1||
Athavita Gurumoorti|Avadatya Karu Stuti||2||
Krupa karee Shishyavaree|Sahajleela davee baree||3||
Nirmal Anandee lakshee|Nityanand paha sakshee||4||
English
Let us embrace the true essence of devotion to the Guru,
For it is the gateway to liberation!
Worship the Guru with heartfelt sincerity,
And keep the door to freedom open by constantly remembering
The beloved, ever-compassionate Sadguru. ||1||
With love and joy in our hearts,
Let us sing His divine glory and adore Him with unwavering devotion. ||2||
The benevolent Guru, in His boundless grace,
Will shower blessings upon the disciple
And reveal His divine play [leela]. ||3||
Says Nirmalanandee, “When your focus remains on the Sadguru,
It is He who stands as the eternal witness to your spiritual journey.” ||4||
The Essence of Guru Bhakti and Liberation
Guru Bhakti Karu Sar | Dharu MuktiVaru Dwar ||1||
Let us embrace the true essence of devotion to the Guru,
For it is the gateway to liberation!
Worship the Guru with heartfelt sincerity,
And keep the door to freedom open by constantly remembering
The beloved, ever-compassionate Sadguru. ||1||
Let us cultivate unwavering devotion to the Guru in its purest essence,
For true Guru Bhakti is the sacred key that unlocks the gates of liberation.
By surrendering at His feet with faith and sincerity,
One gains access to the highest truth—the eternal freedom of the Self.
Singing the Guru’s Glory with Love
Athavita Gurumoorti | Avadatya Karu Stuti ||2||
With love and joy in our hearts,
Let us sing His divine glory and adore Him with unwavering devotion. ||2||
Let us constantly remember the divine form of the Guru,
Holding His sacred image in our hearts at all times.
With deep love and reverence, let us joyfully sing His glories,
Praising His boundless grace and wisdom with pure devotion.
The Guru’s Grace and Divine Play
Krupa Karee Shishyavaree | Sahajleela Davee Baree ||3||
The benevolent Guru, in His boundless grace,
Will shower blessings upon the disciple
And reveal His divine play [leela]. ||3||
The compassionate Guru showers His infinite grace upon the disciple,
Guiding him on the path of truth with effortless ease.
Through His divine play (leela), He reveals the mysteries of existence,
Unfolding the highest knowledge in the simplest of ways.
The Guru as the Eternal Witness
Nirmal Anandee Lakshee | Nityanand Paha Sakshee ||4||
Says Nirmalanandee, “When your focus remains on the Sadguru,
It is He who stands as the eternal witness to your spiritual journey.” ||4||
Says Nirmalanandee, “Fix your mind upon the pure, blissful Guru.
When your focus remains on Nityananda,
It is He who stands as the eternal witness,
Observing and guiding your spiritual journey toward liberation.”
