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kingdom to Guru Samarth Swami Rämdäs. In both of these cases the kings had taken their offerings back with the stipulation that they would reign in the interest of religion. The pupil surrenders everything at the holy feet of the Guru, and resolves that his body, senses, mind, intellect, and everything else should prevail in accordance with the instructions (and command) of the Guru. Since he does not want to waste any time for that purpose, he decides to put it into practice right away. In utmost sincerity and humbleness, he thinks of and addresses the Guru as Prabhu i.e., Lord.
ષ સ્થાનક સમજાવીને, ભિન્ન બતાવ્યો આપ; મ્યાન થકી તરવારવત, એ ઉપકાર અમાપ.
II૧૨થા
Shat Sthänak Samajävine, Bhinna Batävyo Ap;
Myän Thaki Tarvarvat, E Upakar Amäp.
Explaining the six stages (Fundamentals), you have demonstrated the soul as distinct (from the body), like a sword from its sheath; and that obligation is immeasurable.
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