Lav and Kush:
Mother!Friends, acquaintances and eldersGive us good education,Then why is a Sat-Guru (Great Master) requiredAnd how to recognise Him?
Song 1: Sat-Guru (Great Master)
Sita:
One who craves not an iota of wealth,Or even a petal of flower.One who is not infatuatedBy any man, woman or power.One who only immerses himself or herself,In alleviation of human miseries of the world.One who shows the path of TruthAnd guides you to the love of Lord.Oh devotee! Salute such a personAnd touch his or her feet reverentially forever.For indeed He or She isThe ‘Sat-Guru’, the Great Master.
Song 2: Love for devotee
Sita:
The Sat-Guru loves his disciple;As a cow loves it’s calf selflessly.Oh! Devotee know this for sure,But be dedicated to your duty,When you stand, sit, walk or roam,Laugh, speak, arise or sleepWho regulates your breath?Can you perceive?It is God indeed, God indeed,He loves all beings,Be they of human,Animal, birds or plant species.
Song 3: Hermitage Environs
Sita:
In the Valmiki AshramBefore even the sun riseThe sound waves spread everywhereOf " Aum" and Vedic chants wise ||1||The atmosphere is very ‘Sanskari’*May Lav-Kush be imbued with it.Let both of them remain pureMay they strength divine emit ||2||
*‘Sanskari’ means one that gives good values
Song 4: Boat
Sita:
Guru has given boat of knowledgeGive it the sail of Lord Rama's nameSat-Guru is your boatswainRemember always the Lord's name.When one is attached to "Brahma Gnyan"Then one can cross the life's OceanWhen Sat-Guru shows the right pathThe lost pilgrim finds right direction.
*"Brahma Gnyan" means the supreme knowledge
Song 5: Sat-Guru‘s Nectar of Wisdom
Sita:
As a child did you not yearnFor the love of your mother?So also, the Atman (soul) is attracted byParmatman (God)In a way somewhat similarWhen a youth is adolescent,A storm rages in his heart.Do not people wisened,Advise and help him out?On the path of spiritual development,When my steps falter and swayThe NECTAR OF WISDOM of Sat-GuruHelps me find my way.
Song 6: Inner Virtue
Sita:
At the doorsteps of templeSit the devoteesWearing the saffron coloured dressWhich tradition decrees ||1||The attire is decidedAs per one’s work doneBut most important thing isThe inner virtue of each one ||2||
Song 7: The virtues of a saint
Sita:
The dogs are very lovingThey give protection through nightEven if nobody asksDuring the day what's their plight||1||Such is the virtue of saintsSeveral people they have evolvedEven if people don't appreciateAfter their problem is resolved ||2||
Song 8: The eternal creeper of good deeds
Sita:
As the beautiful flower in gardenBrings joy and looks awesomeIn the same way Oh dear friends!Let devotion blossom ||1||When fruits are borne on branchFlowers themselves wilt awayWhen the creeper of good deeds growsThe saint will go away ||2||
Song 9: World Family
Sita:
The tree bears on its headThe heat of the Sun,But it gives a cool shadeTo the passing caravan.One who says in this way?The world is my familyHe must bear difficultiesTo bring in harmony.
Song 10: How will we see the Sat-Guru
Lav and Kush:
Will I get an audienceWith the Great Master?This thought worries me,How will the difficult road,To His abode be traversed?
Sita:
Indeed, by bearing the flagOf goodwill for all,While remembering to fulfill one’s duty,And at the same time,Not having attachment that is illusory.
Song 11: The Lord is there,and my soul is here
Sita:
Link 1:Would my loving Lord comeTo take us all home? ||Refrain||Lav – Kush are five years old nowThe twins are very cute. ||1||Would.....In shadow of the tree Rama will stopMy little ones and I will be at the doorstep.||2||Would ......He would be standing anxiouslyHe would call to His children.||3||Would ........Lav – Kush will hug meThe kids will ask, who is He? ||4||Would ..........You are the sons, He is your fatherMutely will speak my tears. ||5||Would ..............Come and live in the palacesHe will say entreatingly. ||6||Would ...........Mother we like this forestWe are happy playing here. ||7||Would ............My Lord is there and my soul hereI would be in a quandary. ||8||Would .............
When pining of separation is amid loversThe light of gentle love appears in the heartWhen Atma is attracted towards ParmatmaThe wave of devotion arises in the heart.
Song 12: Great Master as Guru-Maooli
Lav-Kush :
One who loves you but remains as a shadow'How will my flock progress spiritually'Is the only concern he has in mind foreverHe indeed is a Sat-Guru MaooliHe gives you a boat of guiding wordsWill serve mankind for ages very valuablyHis heart is both of father and motherHe is indeed a Sat-Guru Maooli*.
*Sat-Guru Maooli means the Great Master with love of both a mother and father in his heart
End of Chapter 18
Om Shanti! Om Shanti! Om Shanti!