By the strength of continuously being in one’s True Nature, the entirety of illusion disappears. The depth of this cannot be understood even by Brahma and the other gods.

One who is dead while living, has killed death. To him there is no remembrance of birth and death as a result of deep discrimination.

He is seen among people, but remains indifferent. In his actions he appears different. Worldly objects do not touch such a pure one.

So it is such with the saintly ones, that they happen to become worshipped. And by their worship, others also become pure.

The aspirant who comes under the protection of the Sadguru, must make use of deep discrimination. By using discrimination, logic gets shattered with the aid of explanation.

This pure non-duality is being explained so that you yourself can acquire contentment like that of a sage.

One who surrenders to the Saints, becomes and remains a Saint, and comes to the help of other people, giving understanding, with compassion.

Such is the greatness of the saints that with their company, one gains Self-knowledge. There is no other practice like the association with Saints.

With the support of the songs of worship of the guru (bhajans), by reflecting on His explanations, and with the purifying of one’s actions, with firm resolve, one can acquire that state.

The birthplace of supreme spirituality, is the Sadguru. With the songs of worship of the Sadguru, contentment is acquired immediately.

Realizing that body is unreal, the living being makes this understanding worthwhile. Sing the songs of worship with deep feeling and please the thoughts of the Sadguru.

The Sadguru is the giver, who cares for the worries of those who have surrendered. He is like the mother who nurtures a child, making many efforts.

One who sings the songs of worship of the Sadguru, is blessed. Without the Sadguru there is no contentment in anything.

The trouble of words comes to an end as the end of the text is near. Here it is told clearly about the songs of worship of the Sadguru.

Other than the songs of worship of the Sadguru, nothing else is given here. Nothing else will give liberation. To one who does not agree, and this is not acceptable, he should read the Guru-geeta.

There, Lord Shiva has told his wife Parvati, in a nice way about the worship of the Sadguru. With deep feeling, one should serve at the feet of the Sadguru.

The aspirant who with deep discrimination analyzes this text, sees and will find, the only one resolution of knowledge.

That which is said in this text is about non-duality. These cannot be said to be just ordinary words. Recognize the truth of Vedanta in it’s true meaning.

In common language, the knowledge of Vedanta and all that is contained in the Shastras can be easily understood, and contentment settles in the mind.

Talk such as this should not be considered as ordinary where the attainment of knowledge is concerned. How can this be understood by one who is foolish? It is like a monkey trying to understand a coconut.

Now, let this talk be as it is. Take according to your capacity. The pearl while still in the shell should not be considered as less valuable.

It is where the Vedanta says "not this, not this", that the cleverness of words cannot be successful. Parabrahman, the Ultimate Reality, is from the beginning until the end, beyond words.

From Dasbodh of Shri Sarartha Ramdas - Chapter 7 Subchapter 10