Mystic Verses of Sant Dariya Sahib of Bihar on Meditation from the Dariya Sagar (Ocean of Dariya)
Rhyming Verses of Sant Dariya Sahib (followed by Sakhis, Chaupais, and Sorathas further below)
Sakhi (Couplet)
In the lotus of eight petals, hums the bee—
Hear that Sound, ponder deeply and see.
Steer your mind into the inner stream,
Cast off delusions, awaken from the dream.
Chaupai (Quatrains)
The primal Word resounds with radiant light,
Hold your awareness on that single site.
Tie the thread of attention with care,
The primal Word alone leads you there.
The sun and moon arise from one domain,
Follow that thread—delay not in vain.
From primal Sound flows all Sounds divine,
Dwell where that echo does shine.
Above all speech, that root remains,
In spontaneous calm, the One sustains.
There, the scent of truth does fill the air,
The soul swan drinks deeply in joy rare.
Become a servant at the true Guru’s side,
Through love and devotion, let ego subside.
O Lord, I call you mine and true—
My mind is bound in love to You.
To break illusion, this is the key:
Let the soul-swan from falsehood flee.
Anchor your focus, guard it well,
Leave behind karma, break that spell.
Who reflects on the True Word,
Shall cross the ocean—pure as a bird.
These truths cannot be fully spoken—
To the Unspeakable, let your mind be woken.
Chhand (Verse)
The path ahead is deep, like the sea—
But merge Sound and thought, and you'll be free.
The undying light, the wondrous Word,
By seeing that, bliss is conferred.
In the unseen realm, where stillness rings,
Fix your mind—let go of things.
Drink the nectar of good and wise deeds,
Taste the fruit that your soul truly needs.
Soratha (Rhymed Couplets)
The deathless light is blazing bright,
The primal Sound holds truth and might.
Fix your mind with steadfast grace—
That river leads beyond time and space.
Chaupai (continued)
The unfathomable calls your soul within—
Keep your lotus-mind free from sin.
When love’s needle pierces deep,
The purest light within will leap.
By diving deep into Self’s true lore,
Your inner lotus begins to soar.
We’ve spoken of this mystic thread—
It’s the sky’s own path, where illusion is shed.
Sakhi (Mystic Couplets) of Sant Dariya Sahib
In the lotus with eight petals, the bee hums — listen carefully and contemplate the divine Word. Look within the ocean of your own consciousness, and abandon all delusions.
Chaupai (Quatrain):
From the primal Sound arises the divine light. Focus your awareness and fix it in one place.
Tie your consciousness with the thread of inner attention — that is the way to attain the primal Sound.
When the moon (mind) and head (consciousness) unite within the same house (inner self), then the inner thread begins to resonate.
The primal Sound begins to express itself — go there and settle yourself.
Beyond the unspeakable, lies the root (source) — dwell joyfully in that subtle realm.
Fragrance, sweetness, and bliss flow from there — the soul (like a swan) drinks and is filled with joy.
Be a servant at the feet of the True Guru, where service, devotion, and love are revealed.
I say to you, O Lord — You are my beloved. My mind is aligned only with You.
Renounce delusion — this is the only path. By it, the swan-soul reaches the hidden, divine realms.
Keep your awareness focused and attentive — abandon the pull of worldly karma and customs.
Whoever reflects on the true Word (Shabd) — that swan (soul) crosses the ocean of existence.
This ineffable truth cannot truly be spoken — but let your awareness reside in that unspeakable realm.
Chhand (Metered Verse):
The path ahead is like a subtle fish — only discerned by those who contemplate the Sound and Awareness.
The eternal Light and the wondrous divine Word — seeing that, one finds true bliss.
In that unfathomable realm, beyond reach of the senses, peace and stillness abide in the mind.
Those who follow the path of truth and righteousness — taste the fruit of immortality there.
Soratha (Metered Verse):
The undying light shines forth — the primal Word is its essence.
Hold your awareness and focus — and behold the river free from illusion and sorrow.
Chaupai (Continued):
Awaken your subtle awareness toward the inaccessible (divine realm), drawing the mind inward.
When the restless mind is pierced by divine yearning — the pure light of love is awakened.
Deep knowledge arises from true contemplation — and even the dark lotus of time begins to shine.
I have told much of this unfathomable story — it reflects signs of the vast divine sky.
In this world, I have come to speak the eternal truth:
Rare are the souls who are absorbed in the path of divine love.
The sweet grace (prasād) is obtained at the feet (of the divine);
One who receives the essence-word (Sār Shabd) is crowned like a swan (a symbol of purity and discernment).
Whoever accepts this sweetness as truth,
Becomes a swan and crosses over the ocean of worldly existence.
Hold fast to your own true self, O brother, and fix your consciousness (surat) there —
That sacred mark (ṭīkā) will merge you into divine essence.
Before the mark (ṭīkā) comes deep silence (gūlā),
Where the word of love (prema Shabd) is coarse and weighty.
The white banner waves day and night,
Made of nectar, it is very beautiful.
There, diamonds and rubies glow,
Pearls and gems are set in all four directions.
Such is the abode of the true self (nij lok),
Filled with rose-like faces and nectarous breath.
One who applies even a trace of the nectar-element (amī tattva) to their attention,
Easily attains that world.
The eternal word (Sat Shabd) increases divine love
And draws one into the service of saints and sages.
He who has recognized the thief and the true master,
Let him place his mind there — show some love for him, O brother!
Mute and profound is the one who reflects on true wisdom;
Follow the path of divine insight.
The witness of knowledge lights the lamp of vision —
Believe what I have said.
The Guru is a vast ocean —
Understand this and see for yourself, just once!
Chaupai (quatrain):
When all three ages (Satya, Treta, Dvapara) pass away,
Then the pain of Kali Yuga arises.
At that time, the righteous call upon the wise,
Who then explain the words of the Lord.
The Master says, ‘Listen, O servant:
All souls perish in fear of Yama (death).
The Master says again, ‘Listen with attention —
What means can save the soul?’
When the final age (Nastayuga) spreads,
That will be the only nourishment for all beings.
Before this, the world was destroyed by illusion;
Righteousness was abandoned, and the body withered.
All forms and bodies perished;
Even great warriors and heroes met their end.
The Master says again, ‘Listen attentively —
What method will save the soul?’
I call out in the true word (Sat Shabd):
This alone is the means to protect the world.
Let us, the swans (souls), go there —
This is the only way to preserve life (liberation of the soul).
Take with you the merit of good deeds (Sukriti);
The swan of wisdom has flown to the higher worlds.
Take with you the virtue of truth-filled speech —
Truth will ensure you never suffer in the land of Yama (death).
This age is harsh, the land full of darkness —
Let truth, contentment, and wisdom be your guide.
For one who attains knowledge and wisdom,
He never suffers the punishment of Yama's realm.
Whoever knows Me (the Divine), I dwell in them —
I honor such a soul as a true saint.
Those who know only the true Word (Sat Shabd),
They attain the fearless realm of saints.
Such souls dwell always with Me —
They drink the nectar of immortality constantly.
Many are the ways to preserve such a soul —
He becomes immortal, never perishes, O brother.
Rare is the one who truly knows this,
Only saints recognize the path to liberation.
He who contemplates the nectar Name (Amrit Naam),
His dwelling is in the immortal realm.
One who has never slandered, even in dreams,
And remains absorbed in loving meditation —
He sees all beings as one life force,
Sees all as flowing from the same source.
He has never committed spiritual suicide (violence to the soul),
And remains immersed in self-worship (inner contemplation).
He who meditates day and night,
Sings no other Name but the True Name (Satnam).
The essence of Sakhi (sayings) is Satnam —
It alone leads one to the immortal realm.
When one meets the True Guru,
All attachments and illusions are erased.
Chaupai (quatrain)
Satnam is the formless support —
Time (death) has no power over it.
Even those who dwell in Indra's heaven,
Are not spared by Time’s destruction.
Brahma dwells in Brahmaloka,
Even he is crushed by Time.
The single Unmanifest One (Niranjan) deludes all —
Without recognizing Him, no one attains liberation.
Let no one believe false words —
Let mankind contemplate the True Word.
When the lifeless (spiritually dead) or blind are struck by fate,
The Name of the Divine rescues the world.
We came from the higher realms —
By holding to the true Word, we attained joy.
