THE SAINT'S EYE'S

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SRI SANKARACHARYA'S VIVEKACADAMUNI

 

 

 

 

 

39. O Lord, with thy nectar-like speech, sweetened by the enjoyment of the

 

elixir-like Bliss of Brahman, pure, cooling to a degree, issuing in streams

 

from thy lips as from a pitcher, and delightful to the ear--do thou sprinkle me

 

who am tormented by worldly afflictions as by the tongues of a forest-fire.

 

Blessed are those on whom even a passing glance of thy eye lights,

 

accepting them as thine own.

 

 

 

40. How to cross this ocean of phenomenal existence, what is to be my fate,

 

and which of the means should I adopt--as to these I know nothing.

 

Condescend to save me, O Lord, and describe at length how to put an end

 

to the misery of this relative existence.

 

 

 

41. As he speaks thus, tormented by the afflictions of the world--which is like

 

a forest on fire---and seeking his protection, the saint eyes him with a glance

 

softened with pity and spontaneously bids him give up all fear.

 

 

 

 

 

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Jaya Sri Radhey!

 

A few more related verses from Adi Jagadguru Sri Shankara's Viveka

Chudamani:

 

I prostrate myself before 'Govinda', the "true Guru and ultimate

Bliss", Who is the "unattainable resort of all scriptures and

Vedanta". 1

 

These three things are hard to achieve, and are "attained only by

the grace of God" - human nature, the desire for liberation, and

finding refuge with a great Sage. 3

 

Among the contributory factors of liberation, "devotion stands

supreme", and it is the search for "one's own true nature" that is

meant by devotion. 31

 

Others say that devotion is inquiry into the reality of one's own

nature. He who possesses the above qualities and would know the truth

about his own nature "should take refuge with a wise guru who can

free him from his bonds." 32

 

The guru should be one who knows the scriptures, is blameless and

a "supreme knower of God". He should be at peace in God, tranquil as

a fire that has run out of fuel. He should be a "boundless ocean of

compassion and the friend of those who seek his protection". 33

 

After prostrating oneself "with devotion" before the guru

and "satisfying him" with prostrations, "humble devotion and

service", one should ask him what one needs to know. 34

 

Hail, lord, friend of those who bow before you, and "ocean of

compassion". "I have fallen" into this sea of samsara. "Save me with

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direct glance from your eye which bestows grace like nectar". 35

 

I am stricken by the unquenchable forest fire of samsara and blown

about by unforseeable winds of circumstances. "Save me" from death,

for I am afraid and "take refuge in you", for I know of no one else

to help me. 36

 

Good and peaceful, great men living for the good of all, and "having

themselves crossed the fearful torrent of becoming, with no ulterior

motive help others to cross too". 37

 

"It is the nature of great souls to act spontaneously for the relief

of the distress of others", just as the moon here of itself protects

the earth parched by the heat of the fierce rays of the sun. 38

 

Pour upon me your sweet words, "imbued with the taste of God's

bliss". They spring from your lips as if poured out of a jug, and are

pleasing to the ear. For I am tormented by samsara's afflictions,

like the flames of a forest fire, Lord. "Blessed are those who

receive even a passing glance from your eyes". 39

 

How can I cross this sea of changing circumstances? What should I do,

what means employ? In your mercy, Lord, show me how to end the pain

of samsara, for I understand "nothing". 40

 

As he said this, tormented by the forest fire of samsara, the great

Sage "looked at him with a gaze full of compassion", urging him to

abandon fear, now that he had "taken refuge in him". 41

 

"Out of compassion" the Sage undertakes his instruction since he

has "come to him for help" in his search for liberation, is "willing

to do as he is told", is pacified of mind and calm. 42

 

source: http://www.realization.org/page/namedoc0/vc/vc_1.htm

 

The wise words of Bhagavatpada Acarya Sri Shankara are very profound,

please contemplate deeper on these sublime teachings which are

similar to Lord Krishna's instructions, "Surrender and Grace".

 

 

Jaya Sri Radhey!