Sadguru Sthavan by Tulas Amma – Hymn 25, 26 and 27.
Hymn No.25
Gurunathala|Amhee Smaroo Ya |Gunateet Amhee Hou ya||||
Prembhavasi|Amhee Dharu Ya| Seva Guruchi Amhee Karu Ya||2||
Vairagyasi |Vege Sadhoo Ya|Vairisahala Vege Maroo ya||3||
Atmaswaroop Amha Davito|Atmanandat|Amha Thevito||4||
Nirmal Anandee Dhyanee|Nityanand Nistha Manee||5||
English
Let us remember our revered Gurudeva and dedicate ourselves to Him so that we transcend all dualities and qualities.||1||
With deep love, respect, and devotion, let us hold our Guru in our hearts and offer our service to Him.||2||
May we swiftly attain detachment and conquer the six inner enemies — lust, anger, greed, temptation, envy, and arrogance.||3||
Our Sadguru not only reveals His divine essence of Consciousness (Atman) but also keeps us established in the bliss of that Consciousness.||4||
Says Nirmalanandee, “In my meditation, I remain ever connected to my Sadguru Nityananda.”||5||
Gurunathala Amhee Smaroo Ya | Gunateet Amhee Hou ya
By remembering the Guru, we aspire to transcend all gunas — the qualities of sattva (purity), rajas (activity), and tamas (inertia). As the Sadguru, Bhagavan Nityananda embodies the state of Gunatita (beyond attributes). Surrendering to him allows the disciple to rise above worldly dualities and cultivate a state of inner equanimity.
Prembhavasi Amhee Dharu Ya | Seva Guruchi Amhee Karu Ya
This verse emphasizes cultivating Premabhava — a love that is pure, selfless, and unconditional. It is not bound by ego but flows naturally through the act of Seva (service) to the Guru. The highest form of devotion is Seva, which purifies the mind and deepens one’s connection to the Guru.
Vairagyasi Vege Sadhoo Ya | Vairisahala Vege Maroo ya
This highlights the value of vairagya — detachment from worldly attachments and desires. The call to “destroy all enmity” is an inner battle against the ego’s tendencies — jealousy, hatred, anger — which obstruct one’s spiritual progress. Swiftly conquering these inner enemies aligns a seeker with the Guru’s grace.
Atmaswaroop Amha Davito | Atmanandat Amha Thevito
Bhagavan Nityananda, as the Guru, reveals the seeker’s true Self (Atmaswaroop), beyond the transient body-mind complex. When established in Atmananda — the bliss of Self-realization — the seeker remains unshaken by worldly ups and downs. The Guru’s grace bestows this direct experience of the Self.
Nirmal Anandee Dhyanee | Nityanand Nistha Manee
In a state of Nirmal Ananda (pure, stainless bliss), the mind is free from impurities, and the meditator experiences the continuous, unbroken joy of dhyana (meditation). To hold steadfast Nistha (faith) in Bhagavan Nityananda means unwavering trust in his guidance, recognizing his essence as the embodiment of eternal bliss (Nityananda).
This bhajan is a call to surrender, selfless service, and steadfastness on the spiritual path. It reflects the essence of Bhagavan Nityananda’s teachings — transcending qualities, nurturing unconditional love, cultivating detachment, realizing the Self, and abiding in unshakable faith.
Hymn No.26
Avadhootswaroopa|Akhandswaroopa|Advayaroopa|Anantroopa||1||
Adnyantapa|Haravuni Bapa|Pragatachiroopa\Satyaswaroopa||2||
Krupakatakshe |Karuniya Dasa|Bhavbhay Nasha\Karitase||3||
Nivarunee Asha|Nitya Prakasha|Nijsukh Dasa|Davitase||4||
Gurudev Amha|Puravunee Prema|Karuni Nishkama|Thevitase||5||
Vishvaswaroopee|Vivekvyapee|Vidnyaroopee|Milveet||6||
Antarsakshee|Abhed Pakshee|Anath Rakshee \Yogiraj||7||
Nirmal Anandee|Nityanand Dhyat|Nishtha Vakyvar |Nitya Thevitase||8|
English
O Sadguru! You embody the essence of the Avadhoot — one who is detached from all worldly desires and affections.
Your form is unbroken and continuous — a union of divine Consciousness and the individual Self — beyond all dualities.
Truly, You are the Endless One!||1||
O, compassionate Father! When You manifest before us, the torment and suffering born of ignorance vanish completely.
Your very presence is the embodiment of Truth.||2||
With just one graceful, compassionate glance from Your eyes,
You free vulnerable devotees from the fears of worldly existence.
Your gaze, filled with boundless grace, is a sanctuary of protection.||3||
When Your divine grace shines within, all worldly desires dissolve,
And the devotee experiences the true Joy of Consciousness — the bliss of the Self.||4||
My Gurudeva showers infinite love upon me,
Keeping me in a state beyond the sense of doership, making my love pure, selfless, and desireless.||5||
You are omnipresent, pervading all realms with discernment, wisdom, and divine knowledge.
Your essence is the embodiment of Consciousness itself.||6||
O King of Yogis! You are the inner witness of the Self, impartial and unwavering.
Protector of the helpless, You stand beyond all distinctions, always poised in equanimity||7||.
Says Nirmalanandee, “I meditate on my Sadguru Nityananda with unwavering faith, integrity, and devotion,
Holding firm to His teachings with steadfast commitment.”||8||
Avadhootswaroopa | Akhandswaroopa | Advayaroopa | Anantroopa
O Sadguru, You embody the essence of the Avadhoota — one beyond worldly bonds.
Your form is unbroken and whole (Akhanda), non-dual (Advaya), and infinite (Ananta)
Adnyantapa | Haravuni Bapa | Pragatachiroopa | Satyaswaroopa
O Father, You dispel the burning pain of ignorance (Ajnana-tapa),
Manifesting in an eternal form (Pragatachiroopa) as the essence of Truth (Satya Swaroopa).
Krupakatakshe | Karuniya Dasa | Bhavbhay Nasha | Karitase
With a mere glance of grace (Krupa Kataksha), You bless Your devotees,
Eradicating the fears of worldly existence (Bhava Bhaya).
Nivarunee Asha | Nitya Prakasha | Nijsukh Dasa | Davitase
You dissolve worldly desires (Asha) and bestow eternal illumination (Nitya Prakasha),
Revealing to Your devotees the joy of their true Self (Nijsukh).
Gurudev Amha | Puravunee Prema | Karuni Nishkama | Thevitase
O Gurudeva, You fulfill us with divine love (Prema) without expectation (Nishkama),
Establishing us in the selfless state of pure love.
Vishvaswaroopee | Vivekvyapee | Vidnyaroopee | Milveet
You are the universal form (Vishvaswaroopa), pervading all wisdom (Viveka) and knowledge (Vidnyana),
Uniting us with the highest understanding.
Antarsakshee | Abhed Pakshee | Anath Rakshee | Yogiraj
O Witness within (Antarsakshi), impartial and beyond all distinctions (Abheda Paksha),
Protector of the helpless (Anath Raksha), O King of Yogis (Yogiraj).
Nirmal Anandee | Nityanand Dhyat | Nishtha Vakyvar | Nitya Thevitase
In the purest, unstained bliss (Nirmal Ananda), I meditate upon Nityananda,
Holding firm faith (Nishtha) in Your words, You keep us steady in eternal truth.
This bhajan beautifully captures the essence of the Guru’s role as both the destroyer of ignorance and the revealer of the Self. As the Sadguru, Bhagavan Nityananda embodies the supreme state of a realized being — beyond dualities, infinite, and non-dual. His grace not only dissolves the ego’s limitations but also anchors the seeker in eternal, unwavering bliss.
The repeated expressions of divine grace, the annihilation of worldly fears, and the nurturing of non-dual understanding reflect the completeness of the Guru’s guidance. The final verse brings it all together, emphasizing steadfast meditation, pure love, and unwavering faith in the Guru.
Hymn No.27
Sadguru Maulee|Satkrupa Saulee| Sagun Tee Maulee Varnu Kay||1||
Gurudev Amhasee|Poorna Karee Bodhasi|Nurvun Bhedasi Shanti Deto||2||
Guruchiya Upakarasi| Utarai Hou Kasee| Upajavee Virakteesi|Sahajsukhe||3||
Rajyog Sadhan|SadhitachiApan|Sansarache Bandhan|Sutuni Jay||4||
Nirmal Anandee\Nityanand Charanee|Milind Houni| Nitya Rahee||5||
English
O Sadguru Maulee! You are the compassionate Mother of boundless grace.
How can I ever describe Your Saguna form — the form that embodies the divine yet is accessible to us?||1||
O Gurudev! You bless us with complete understanding, dispelling all illusions and dualities.
By Your grace, we experience deep and abiding peace.||2||
How can I ever repay the immense debt of Your grace?
You awaken in us a sense of detachment from the worldly and lead us into the easeful joy of the Self.||3||
You have mastered the path of Rajyoga, effortlessly transcending the bonds of worldly existence.
With Your guidance, we too can overcome the fetters of this material world.||4||
I surrender at the Lotus Feet of Nityananda with a heart that is purified and filled with bliss.
Merged with His divine presence, I remain ever-connected in unwavering devotion.||5||
“O Sadguru Maulee! You are the compassionate Mother of boundless grace.
How can I ever describe Your Saguna form — the form that embodies the divine yet is accessible to us?”||1||
In this verse, the devotee addresses the Sadguru as Maulee, a term of deep affection meaning “Mother.” It signifies that the Guru is not just a teacher but a nurturing, protective, and compassionate presence. The Guru’s grace is likened to a mother’s love — unconditional and all-encompassing. The phrase “Saguna Tee Maulee” recognizes the Guru’s form as a manifestation of the divine with qualities that are perceivable to the devotees. Yet, the devotee acknowledges the limitation of language and intellect in capturing the full essence of the Guru’s divine presence. The Guru’s Saguna form is a bridge for devotees to experience the divine in a tangible, relatable way.
“O Gurudev! You bless us with complete understanding, dispelling all illusions and dualities.
By Your grace, we experience deep and abiding peace.”||2||
This verse emphasizes the Guru’s role as the dispeller of ignorance (Avidya) and duality (Bheda). The Guru is the illuminator of truth — the one who bestows the wisdom to discern between the ephemeral and the eternal. The line “Nurvun Bhedasi Shanti Deto” conveys that the Guru’s grace transcends the limitations of ego, dismantling the false sense of separateness. The resulting state is one of deep inner peace, where the mind ceases its restless pursuits and abides in the stillness of the Self. This profound peace is not just the absence of disturbance but the presence of divine awareness.
“How can I ever repay the immense debt of Your grace?
You awaken in us a sense of detachment from the worldly and lead us into the easeful joy of the Self.”||3||
Here, the devotee reflects on the inestimable grace of the Guru. There is a sense of humility and indebtedness, realizing that the Guru’s blessings cannot be reciprocated through mere material offerings. The Guru kindles Vairagya (dispassion) in the devotee’s heart — a detachment that does not stem from rejection but from a deeper understanding of the transient nature of the world. This detachment paves the way to Sahaj Sukha — the effortless joy that is inherent to one’s true Self. Unlike fleeting happiness dependent on circumstances, this joy is steady, self-existent, and unconditioned.
“You have mastered the path of Rajyoga, effortlessly transcending the bonds of worldly existence.
With Your guidance, we too can overcome the fetters of this material world.”||4||
In this verse, the Guru is honoured as a master of Rajyoga, the royal path that unites the individual soul with the Supreme Consciousness. The reference to Rajyoga highlights the integration of all aspects of yoga — devotion, knowledge, action, and meditation. The Guru’s mastery of this path serves as an example for devotees striving for liberation from the Sansar Bandhan — the binding forces of worldly attachments. The Guru’s own transcendence of these bonds is a beacon for seekers who aspire to experience spiritual freedom while still living in the world.
“With a heart purified and filled with bliss, I surrender at the Lotus Feet of Nityananda.
Merged with His divine presence, I remain ever connected in unwavering devotion.”||5||
The culmination of the bhajan is a state of complete surrender at the Lotus Feet of the Sadguru. The “Lotus Feet” symbolizes the sacredness, purity, and the foundation of the devotee’s spiritual journey. The devotee expresses Milind Houni — a merging of the individual self with the divine essence of the Guru. The phrase “Nitya Rahee” signifies a perpetual state of connection, devotion, and unwavering commitment. The devotee abides in the bliss of Nityananda — the eternal joy of the Self, experiencing the Guru not as separate but as one’s own inner essence.
This bhajan is a profound expression of the devotee’s reverence, surrender, and realization of the Guru’s grace. It captures the transformative power of the Guru — from imparting wisdom and transcending ignorance to awakening inner joy and guiding the seeker toward liberation. The language of the verses blends humility, gratitude, and the yearning for union with the divine, symbolized by the Guru’s Saguna and Nirguna forms.
