The Pearl of Wisdom - A Tribute

A Tribute to Guru Bawa by an unknown disciple

GURU BAWA - Refuge!

Refuge! Refuge! Refuge!

Exalted, devoted Guru Bawa Swami,

I seek refuge at your glorious feet.

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Cloaked with compassion and grace

O deva, you rule the land,

Dispelling sorrow and granting joy.

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O virtuous Master-Guru of glorious tranquillity,

O Gnani of fairness and peace, king of calm glow,

O divine tree of generosity, sea of compassion,

Rare gem of the eye, I seek refuge at your lotus feet.

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You entertain and console those who seek you,

You enshrine forever in your heart the humble disciples

At your flower-like graceful feet,

That destroy the world of a thousand demons and diseases.

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You are like the sea breaching its bund

Firmly establishing the everlasting meaning,

You give away your body, belongings and life,

The Great Hermit if wisdom, virtue and perfection.

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Endowed with the habits and qualities of a new born babe,

Your words of good conduct are milk and honey.

The ancient one has appeared on earth to protect,

The humble, the forlorn and the helpless at your feet.

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Ever performing karma yoga, you know no fatigue,

Bestowing grace, banishing difficulties, disease and poverty,

You labour hard along with those who toil and labour,

There is no count of your services, O Swami!

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You have seen the inner light, O father of the world!

You adorn the deep true spirit of wisdom.

O great philanthropist! O ambrosia! O precious gem!

O monarch ! Am I worthy to praise your glory at your feet?

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Great one! You are here for the prosperity of humanity,

May you live for several long years!

O lamp of bright flame! O good Guru Bawa! I seek refuge

At your wondrous flowered feet, adored by the four winds.

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