BHAJA GOVINDAM - 11. Swami Adi Sri Sankaracharya.

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Saturday, October 22, 2022. 08:00. 


“Hammer Blows to Delusion” Composed by Sri Swami Adi Sankaracharyaji.

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Slokam-11 : The Props of the Ego -

1 maa kuru dhana jana yauvana garvam;

2 harati nimeshaat kaalah sarvam;

3 maayaam ayam idam akhilam buddhvaa;

4 brahma-padam tvam pravisha viditvaa. 

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Translation :

1 maa kuru dhana jana yauvana garvam   = Take no pride in wealth, status or youth;

2 harati nimeshaat kaalah sarvam;      = time loots away all these in a moment.

3 maayaam ayam idam akhilam buddhvaa   = Know that all this is full of illusion only;

4 brahma-padam tvam pravisha viditvaa. = so realize and stay in the state of Brahman.

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Commentary :

1 Dhana, Jana and Yauvana: These three stand for wealth, fame, and desire; or 

Kanchana, Keerti and Kama; also called Vitteshna, Lokeshna and Putreshna (desire for 

wealth, fame and progeny).

These three are the classical obstacles to all spiritual endeavour. They represent the 

very opposite of spiritual life. They cannot co-exist with spiritual Sadhana.

Why are the two opposed to each other? It is because they prop up the Ego, 

whereas spiritual Sadhana aims to destroy the Ego. They have opposite aims – the former 

thrives in edarkness; the latter in Light. 


2 The three obstacles give us a sense of false security. But what is the worth of that 

security? When examined closely, we find that they are flimsy things to depend upon. They 

are with us at one moment and leave us the next. How can we be secure by possessing 

them? 

3 Spirituality begins only when understand that this whole Samsara or worldly 

existence is Maya’s trick on us. It is one big illusion, appearing so glorious. In reality their 

support is like stilts placed in fluctuating sands.

4 Knowledge of Brahman sounds the death knell to Samsara. Therefore, the Sage 

urges us to make realisation of God our sole aim in life. Therein alone can we find true, 

lasting security. Self-realisation makes us Immortal.

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Next- Slokam 12.The Stubborn Gusts of Desire -

To be continued 

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