CHURNING THE INNER MEANING OF SPIRITUAL SONGS

What is the inquiry for the song Hovu Ondu Paada Seri Seve Maaditu, found in the pages on lessons from Earth and Water?  

Swamiji gives the method of churning of the inner meaning of this song, as He did when He was only nine (9) years old. 

Hovu Ondu Paada Seri Sevi Maaditu

Lyrics

Hovu Ondu Paada Seri Seve Maaditu

Paada Seri Seve Maadi Kasava Seritu

Idenitu Nyaayavo Idenitu Nyaayavo

Jalada Hanuiyu Tanuvu Nunisi Dharani Seritu

Dharani Seri Dharani Seri Ingi Hoyitu

Govu Ondu Kasaava Tinu Rasava Kottitu

Rasava Kottu Rasava Kottu Tanuvu Nigitu

Vrksa Ondu Phava Kottu Hasivu Nigitu

Hasivu Nigi Nelalu Kottu Nelake Seritu

Nyaaya Niti Dharmapaala Sachchidaananda Maata Keli

Bud'dhi Baarado Namage Bud'dhi Baarado

         THINK WHAT IS THE LOGIC IN THIS SONG

                        IT IS A SONG THAT STIMULATES ENQUIRY

Everything that we see in Nature is Perishable.

The sooner we realize this fact the happier we become.

We have to strive to attain what is Eternal.

Swamiji says, a flower is used for worship, it loses its fragrance, colour and its texture after a day or two. It ultimately ends up in the dustbin.

Why is this this life like this? Even after the flower has done so much service, it has worshiped the Lord, why does it attain that state? It just goes to show that everything that we see in this world is perishable.

The rain drops that fall get sucked up by the land and disappear.

The cow gives a lot of milk for the benefit of everyone. It eats grass and garbage and gives nectar. How useful the cow is!

We are getting nectar (food, shelter, knowledge, advice, everything). What are we giving in return?

We are always thinking that we are doing such good things, why does my life have so much problems? This is the nature of life.

We are always complaining about events in our life. We think we are doing so much prayer, charity, and good, noble deeds. Why am I facing problems? This is the question in our minds.

Swamiji says this is the Law of Nature. There are so many events that show us this nature.

The cow does so much service, it dies and merges with the dust. 

The tree gives fruit and shelter. After several years, it also dies and merges with the five elements.

What is the Rule (Nyaaya)? One must think clearly about the cycle of birth and death, the Law of Nature, about creation, sustenance and destruction.

The answer comes from inside only, it is possible only when one seeks the feet of the Spiritual Master, the Sadguru.