Sri Guru Gita

Paramaacharya Padapraaptam

Paramaatma Swaruupakam

Babaji Gurum Vande

Bhavaroga Bhishagwaram

My obeisance to Babaji Guru, who has attained the seat of Supreme Guru-hood and who is the Embodiment of  the Supreme Being and is the Healer of the   afflictions of this worldly life

I bow to the Guru who is the very Brahman who is at the same time with and without attributes; whose form is beyond comprehension and is unclear to the non­initiate. 

Note : It must be noted here that "Guru" is not referred to here as a specific individual but as the Brahman himself. 

Almost all the Tantras are written as conversations. It is a form of conveying ideas. So nothing much need be made of this. 

Note : "Suta" normally refers to a Charioteer. In very many tantric and other religious books the expounder is "Suta" it is again not a specific individual. In the olden days the Charioteer of King used to be well­versed in all things mundane and spiritual so that he can advise the Master in times of need. Hence the exalted position of Charioteer or "Suta". 

In this sloka the Rishis are asking the Suta who is addressed as all knowing and asks him to explain the form and attributes of Guru, knowing which, removes all the blockages to one's spiritual and material progress. 

he listening to which alone gives freedom from all the worldly and spiritual sorrows. This being the path that has given the ascetics full knowledge of all things temporal and spiritual. 

Having known which, the human being is released from the cycles of births and deaths; This is the great principle that we wish to hear from you. 

May you be pleased to tell us this secret of secrets that is Guru Gita and we are waiting anxiously to hear from you. Note : Here again it is stressed that this mention of Secrecy is just to emphasize the importance of the matter. Having been so entreated again and again Suta said the following sweet words:­ 

In the days of yore, in Mount Kailasa, served by Siddhas and Gandharvas; in the wonderful and beautiful hut made of wish fulfilling Kalpalata flowers, 

Once, Shiva, while sitting on Tiger skin and worshipped by great Sages like Suka, and expounding the ultimate truths in the midst of the great sages 

Suddenly prostrated to someone. Surprised at seeing him suddenly prostrating in great respect to someone Parvathy asked:­ I bow to you Lord of Lords, and the teacher of the world. You are bowed to by the whole world and the Gods.
You are respected by Vishnu and others; Whom are you bowing to, you who is bowed to by every one else?
Seeing your action I am surprised beyond words. Please kindly tell me who you are bowing to. 

O Lord! Knower of all that is there to be known!! The leader of all austerities!! Please tell me the greatness of Guru!! O Lord!! By what method will the body verily become Brahma? 

     Kailaasa-shikhare Ramye Bhakti-sadhana Hetave

1. Pranamya Paarvati Bhaktya Shankaram Paripricchati
   

Prakriti is presenting questions to Mahadeva about the highest object of devotion

1. Aum Namo Devadevasa Paraatpara Jagat Guro Sadaasiva Mahahdeva Gurudeekshaam Prayaccha Me      Bhagavan Sarvadharmajna Vrataanaam Vratanaayakam  Bruuhi me kripayaa Shambho Guru-Maahaatmyam -muthamam.

Parvathi says
     O Mahadeva, Guru of the entire cosmos! Please clear my doubt as would thou as Guru to his disciple. Knower of all Dharma! O Sambho, Please reveal to me the greatness of the Guru, to whose devotion is the foremost of all vows.

1. Kena Maargena Bho Swaamin! Dehii Brahma Mayo Bhavet, Tat Kripaam Kuru Me Swaamin, Namaami Charanau Tava                                                                                                    

       Please have compassion and tell me on which path one must travel, so that the entire being will be Brahman, O Lord! I bow at your feet

1. Shiva Says

Yasya Deve Paraa Bhaktih, Yattaa Deve Tattaa Gurau                 Tasyaite Kattiaahyarttaa, Prakaasante Mahaatmanah

Siva says:-

A person of grace who is devoted to Guru, as he is devoted to godhead will have the wisdom of all , rising from within spontaneously

1. Mamah Ruupaasi Devi Tvam Tvatpreetartham Vadamyaham  Lokopakaarakah prashno na kenaapi kritah puraa

Shiva spoke to Goddess Parvathi,
‘Thou art That,’ it has been proclaimed; No one’s ever asked this boon but Thee, This Question beneficial to the world has not been asked by anyone before.

1. Durlabham Trishu Lokeshu, Tat Srunushwa Vadaamyaham, Gurubrahma Vinaa Naanyat, Satyam Satyam Varaanane

O beautiful One! I will tell you that which is very rare in the three worlds. Please listen. Guru is none other than the Absolute Brahman - This verily is the truth.

6. Yo Guru Sa Shiva Prokto, Yah Shiva Sa Guruh Smritah Vikalpam Yastu Kurviita Sa Naro Guru Talpagah
I am revealing, 0 beautiful one
The mystery of the universe;
God is not different from the Sadguru, In Truth they’re always One.
           

1. Veda Shaastra Puraanaani Ithihasaadikaani Cha                      Mantra Yantraadi Vidyaascha Mohanochaatanaadikam.      Shaiva Shaaktaagamaadini, Hyanye cha Bahavo Mataah Apabhramsah Samastaanaam,  Jiivaanaam Bhraanta Chetasaam. Japa Tapo Vratam Tiirtham Yajno Daanam Tathaiva Cha  Guru Tatvam Avijnaaya, Sarvam Vyartham Bhaveth Priye 

The Vedas, the Shastras, Puranas, the Itihasas etc., the science of Mantras, Yantras Mohana, Uchatana etc., cults like the Shaiva, Agama, Shakta, etc., and other cults existing in the world today are merely false theories expressed in corrupted words which confuse the ignorant and deluded Jivas. Japa austerities, observances, pilgrimage sacrifice, charity - all these become a mere waste without understanding the Guru Tattva. 

Penance, vows and sacrifice, Pilgrimages and charity,
Leave that seeker in ignorance, Who knows not the Guru’s worth. 

7. Goodda-avidyaa Jagat Maayaa,  Deham Ajnhaaana Sambhavam  Vijnaanam  Yat Prasaadena, Guru Shabdena Kathayate 

Because of doubt and ignorance, not easily percievable, The world is illusory, the physical body with all the senses is mired in ignorance.
Truth is hidden from the scattered mind; That Grace which results in knowledge  (that which dispels this darkness of ignorance  is Guru) Guru removes it with His light,
The Divine Mother is revealed. 

1. Dehii Brahma Bhavet Yasmaat, Twat Kripaartham VadaamiTat,  Sarva Paapa Vishuddhaatmaa,  Srii Guroh Paadasevanaat. 

I shall disclose to you that which causes the soul to evolve into godhead. It is the path of service at his Master’s feet, All his sins will be washed away;
His peaceful mind will reflect the Self;
In love I disclose this to Thee. 

1. Guru Paadodakam Samyak Samsaaraarnava Taarakam, Ajnaana Moola Haranam, Janma Karma Nivaarakam, Jnaana Vyraagya Sidhyarttam, Guru Padokam Pibet

The Ocean of samsara, exemplified by birth and death, has come from the Foundation-less and Inexpressible Lotus, from which springs forth an ambrosial “ liquid”, which flow from the feet of Guru. Drinking that kills the fundamental restlessness of mind, and the Knowledge of “Who I Am”, comes about. As there is nothing other than Brahman, then there are no objects left to desire. Thus, “ Vairagya” (non-attachment or dispassion) comes about. When there is vairagya, there is perfection/realization meaning “sarvam brahmamayam jagat” (all is Brahman) is realized

1. Guru Padokam Paanam, Guroruchchhishtabhojanam. Gururmoorte Sadaa Dhyaanam, Guror Naamah Sadaa Japah. 

In this way, partake of that which comes forth from the Feet of Guru, that which springs forth from Guru,  Always meditate on the Form of Guru.  Chant His mantram reverently.

1. Kaashi Kshetram Nivaasashcha, Jaahnavii Charanodakam,  Gurur Vishveshvarah Saakshaat, Taarakam Brahmanishchayah.

Kashi is where the Guru resides, in the Heart Cave, where the pure  holy waters of Ganga flows forth from the feet of Guru.Where one witnesses and realizes , Guru is verily the Lord of the Universe and the Supreme Power that ferries the soul acoss the ocean of worldly existence. and where the Omkar sound of Divine Mother is ever resounding.

1. Shirah Paadankitam Kritvaa, Yatha te Chaakshayovatah: Teertha Raajah Prayaago- asau, Gurumootrtyai Namo Namah. Gurumoortim Smaret Nityam, Guror Naama Sadaa Japet, Gurorjnaan Prakurveeta, Guroranyam Na Bhaavaye.

Prayag is considered the most holy of all holy waters and it is here the akshyavata - the everlasting banyan tree stands. Devotion to that Form of the Guru, by prostrating at whose feet, one earns the immortality ( of the akshayavata) and the merit of taking a dip in the holiest of holiest waters.(all impurities are wahed away, all diseases cured)

Constantly contemplate the Form of the Guru, Constantly repeat the name of the Guru. Follow Guru’s instructions. (The thinking, hearing, speech and vision should be fixed on Guru)
On His form meditate all day; Sing in thy heart His holy name; Follow His teachings carefully; Let the mind ever rest on Him.

1. Guru Vaktre Sthitam Brahma , Praapyate Tat Prasaadatah,  Guror Dhyaanam Sadaa Kuryaat. Naari  Pativritaa Yatthaa. Swaasramam Cha Swajaatim Cha, Swa Keertim Pushtivardhanam. Etat Sarvam Parityajya, Gurumeva Samaashrayet.
   

Guru is Brahman, Doing as Guru says results in the attainment of Brahman. Supreme knowledge from the Guru’s lips, Can be realized through His grace alone; Inside the heart keep His precious love, As a wife keeps her husband there. By His Grace, one’s abode, status, accomplishments, sustenance and such are fully secured. Thus engage yourself in meditation on the Sat Guru

        Guru Vaktre Sthitaa Vidyaa, Gurubhaktyaa Cha Labhyate Trailokye asphu vaktaaro Devarshi Pitru  Maanavaa 

Not gods or demons of any realm, Know the wisdom of the Sadguru; But serve Him with the purest love, His knowledge will bloom in Thee. 

      Gukaarashcha Andhakaarohi,  Rukaarah Teja Uchyate Ajnaana Graasakam Brahma, Gurureva Na Samsayah 

The syllable ‘Gu’ represents darkness; The syllable ‘Ru’ stands for radiant Light; There is no doubt Guru is the Lord; the Absolute Brahman. He dispells darkness with His light. 

     Gukaarah Prathamo Varno,  Maayaadi Gunabhaasakah Rukaaroasti Parabrahma, Maayaabhraanti Vimochakam. 

‘Gu’ is illusory changing world; Maya itself embodied with gunas (qualities), that which appears to be real to men; ‘Ru’ is Brahman, the Supreme Consciousness, liberator from Maya - illusion.  Ever free from Maya’s veil. 

        Evam Gurupadam Sreshtam, Devaanaamapi Durlabham Haa Haa, Hoo Hoo, Ganaischaiva, Gandharvaadyaicha Poojite

With unshaking faith the wise men say, There is nothing higher than the Sadguru; Such Guruhood is unattainable even to the deities. This Supreme Guru is also worshipped by elevated celestials .   

      KreemiKeetabhasmabishtha Durgandha Malamutrakam                             Shleshmaraktatvacham Mamsam Tanurittham Varanane         Samsarabriksha Maruddhah Patanti Nara Karnave                     Yenoddhritamidam Vishvam Tasmai Shree Guruve Namah

This Samsara is nothing but an ocean of hell. Salutations to that Guru who has rescued us from this.

      Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu Gurur Devo Maheshwarah  Guru Saakshaat Param Brahma, Tasmai Sree Gurave Namah

Guru is Brahma ( The Creator), Guru is Vishnu ( The Sustainer), Guru is Shiva (The Destroyer) and Guru is verily the Supreme God, the Absolute Brahman. Salutations to that Auspicious Guru.

        Ajnaana Timiraandhasya, Jnaanaanjana Salaakaya               Chakshrunmeelitam Yena, Tasmai Sree Gurave Namah

Not abiding in the Self, with mind going elsewhere, all have fallen into darkness. In that darkness, that light of wisdom comes from the Guru, like removing of the blinding cataract, by using antimony (anjanam). my self prostrates to That Guru. Salutations to That Guru

    Akhanda Mandalaakaram, Vyaptam Yena Characharam       Tatpadam Darshitam Yena, Tasmai Sree Gurave namah 

Brahman is in mandala form of Light, within all, mobile and immobile. Salutations to that Auspiscious Guru, who has revealed this.

     Sthavaram Jangamam Vyaptam Yatkinchit Sacharacharam, Tatpadam Darshitam Yena Tasmai Shree Gurave Namah

The Absolute One who pervades the inanimate and the animate, the mobile and immobile in the entire Universe. That immaculate Substance which is lighter than water and subtler than smoke. This Flame of Love, Jyothi Prakasham , the Supreme Grace Light - and by whom that state of being is revealed. ( to the seeker) Salutations to that Auspicious Guru who has revealed this.

       Chinmaya Vyapinam Sarvam, Trailokyam Sacaraacharam, Astitwam Darsitam Yena, Tasmai Sree Guruve Namah

Salutations to That Auspicious Guru, Who as Supreme Consciousness pervades all the three worlds,all the mobile and immobile , living and non living and reveals the Truth of Existence.

Chaitanyam Shaaswatam Saantam, Vyomaateetam Niranjanam, Naadabindu Kalaateetam, Tasmai Sree Guruve Namah.

The Supreme Grace Light, eternally present within this body, at the Kutastha, (between and slightly above the eyebrows, also known as the “ third eye” )  and being Peace itself.  And there just seperating from the sky, the form of Guru can be seen.  Where the Nada Brahman or  Omkar sound can be heard and the Bindu (Jyothi - Light) can be seen, waxing and waning, like no moon to new moon. Salutations to that Auspicious Guru, who is radiant, eternal and tranquil, beyond the skies, beyond illusions and who is beyound the sounds, signs and attributes, experienced by the seeker.

    Jnaana Sakti Samaaruddah, Tatwa- Maala       VibhuushineBhukti-Mukti Pradaatre Cha,                                    Tamai Sree Guruve Namah

Knowing the Self by the self, by which one knows the Essence which presides over att power and motion, and the One whois adorned by the garland of the five elements. Who is the giver of woldly enjoyments and is the Lord of Liberation. Salutations to that Auspicious Guru

     Aneka Janma Sampraapta, Karma Bandha Vidaahine          Jnaanaanala Prabhaavena, Tasmai Sree Gurave Namah

Salutations to that Auspicious Guru, who burns down, with the fire of knowledge, the karmic bonds of the disciple, accrued through countless lifetimes.

Soshanam Bhasindohoscha DiipanamKhshara Sampadaam, Guroh Padodakam Yasya, Tasmai Sree Guruve Namah 

He is the first cause of the world; The bridge to cross the worldly sea; whose paada-theertham, dries up worldly delusion. The source of knowledge is in Him; Salutations to the Sadguru. 

Na Guroadhikam Tatwam, Na Guroradhikam Tapah            Na Guroradhikam Jaanam, Tasmai Sree Gurave Namah

Salutations to that Auspicious Guru, other than whom there is no greater truth, no greater penance and no greater knowledge.

Mannathah Shreejagannatho, Madguruh Shreejagadguruh  Madguruh Sarva Bhutatma, tasmai Sree Gurave Namah

The One who is my Lord, is the Lord of the world. He is my Guru. My Guru is the Blessed Teacher of the World. My Guru is the Soul, I Am, of all beings. I Am all pervading, I Am in the world.  Salutations to that Auspicious Guru, I prostrate before that Supreme Being.

Gururaadih Anaadischa, Guru Parama Daivatam                  Guru Mantra Samo Naasti, Tasmai Sree Gurave Namah

The Inexpressible Guru- Brahman is the One who is the Primal One, Guru is the begining and the beginingless. There is nothing at all beyond Guru. I prostrate before that Auspicious Guru.

Dhyanamoolam Gurormurtih, Pujamulam Guroh Paadam, Mantramoolam Guror Vakyam, Muktimoolam Guroh Kripa

The Foundation of meditation is the Form of Guru. The Cornerstone of Worship is the feet of Guru. The Words of the Guru becomes the Mantra. Liberation is got by Gurus’ Grace.Thus Worship Guru in every way, mind, thought and action. 

Sapta Saagara Paryantam, Teetha Snaana Phalam tu Yat    Guror Paadokam Bindum, Sahasraamsena Tatphalam.

All the pilgrimages to the holy spots, around the seven seas, does not earn the merit of  Sadhgurus feet placed at the Bindu,(the Grace Light at the Kutastha)  and Sahasrara., and  the watery substance, paadatheertham , amrit (nectar) flowing from His Holy Feet.

Gurureko jagatsarvam Brahma Vishnu Shiva Atmakam   Guroh parataram Naasti Tasmaat Sampuuayed Gurum

The Supreme Guru pervades the Universe, the Cause, Sustenance and dissolution. When all is Brahman, then there is nothing beyond Guru Brahman. No truth is higher than the Sadguru; Nothing purifies more than service to Him; Nothing realized could be higher than Him; Salutations to the Sadguru. 

Yasmat Parataram Naasti, Neti Neteeti Vyai Sruthi               Manasaa Vachasaa Chaiva, Satyam- Aaraadhayet

In seeking the supreme knowledge of Self Realization, cast aside what is not truth . By hearing Dhwani, Nada Brahman, that is inexpressible, How can it be spoken about?  It is Truth. That Eternal Truth in the form of Guru and should be adored and worshipped 

Gurih Kripaa Prasasdena, Brahma Vishnu Maheshwaraah  Saamarthyam Tatprasaadena, Kevalam Guru Sevayaa

Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara have attained their powers of creation, sustenance and dissolution through the grace of Guru, which they have earned by serving Him.

 Jnaanam Vinaa Mukti-Padam, Labyate Guru-Bhaktitah      Guru - Samaanato Naanyat, Saadhanam Guru-Marginaam.

Just as an eagle soars into the sky, the love-filled devotee holds on to the eagle - like rope of devotion, and all spiritual qualities of devotion manifest at his own home. One who has devotion attains liberation without having to have knowledge (jnaana) , He is endowed with all spiritual qualities. One should walk the way instructed by Him. 

Deva Kinnara Gandharvaah, Pitru Yakshaastu Tumburuh, Muniyopi Na Jaananti, Guru - Sushruushane Vidhim

How one should serve Guru is not known by any of the devatas, kinnaras, gandharvas, pitris, yakshas or munis. These are celestial beings and sages.

   DhyaanaM shruNu mahaadevi sarvaanandapradaayakam.h sarvasaukhyakaraM chaiva bhuktimuktipradaayakam.h 

O Highly evolved one! Listen to that (path of) meditation which is the means for total bliss and complete well being, providing worldly enjoyment as well as liberation.

Sreemad Param Brahma Gurum Smaraami                             Sreemad Param Brahma Gurum Bhajaami                            Sreemad Param Brahma Gurum Vadami                                 Sreemad Param Brahma Gurum Namaami

I think of the Absolute Guru;  meditate on the Absolute as that Auspicious Guru, I speak of the Absolute in the form of the Auspicious Guru, I pay obeisance to the Absolute in the form of the Auspicious Guru.

Bbrahmaanandam Paramasukhadam Kevalam Jnanamurtim,  Dvandvaatiitam Gaganasadrisham Tattvamasyaadilakshyam. Ekam Nityam Vimalamachalam Sarvadhi  Saakshibhuutam. Bhaavatiitam Trigunarahitam Sadgurum tam  Namaami 

That Brahman Bliss - the Bestower of Supreme happiness, The knowledge of Onlyness is itself His Form. then no feeling of “two” remains. He is the goal of ‘Thou art That;’ The witness of all the universe; Free from nature’s qualities, Beyond the finite mind. 

Hridambuje Karnika-Madhya Samsthe,                       Simhaasane Samsthita Divyamuurtim

Dhyaayedgurum Chandrakalaaprakaasham Sachchit-Sukha-abhishta Varam Dhaanam.

His Divine form is seated on a throne;
In the center of the lotus of Thy heart; He wears white clothes , white radiance around Him
Luminous like the crescent moon, bestowing the coveted boon of transcendental bliss boons. This is the Form of the Divine  to be meditated upon. .

Swetaambaram Sweta- Vilepa Pushpam, Muktaa- Vibhuusham Muditam Dwinetram, Vaamanga - Peeta- Sthita Divya Saktim, Mandasmitam Poorna kripaa Nidhaanam

I prostrate before that Guru, the seat of  absolute compassion, smiling, robed in white, white radiance , as if from the moon shines all around his head. If one meditates upon Him, focussing on the right side, a divine power comes forth from the left side. By that divine power, one can experience all things. Such is He, this treasure house of Grace. How delightful and happy the experience is when one acquires the desired object . This Venerable, Lord of Yogis and the healer of the world samsara, it is He who is my Guru Brahman. It is upon Him that I constantly meditate.

Nityam Suddham Niraabhasam, Niraakaaram Niranjanam Nityabodham Chidaanandam, Guru Brahma Namaamyaham

I bow to the Guru, who is eternal, pure,reaal, formless, immaculate and of everlasting consciousness and bliss transcendental

Sakala Bhuvana Srishtih, Kalpitaashesha Srishtih                  Nikhila Nigama Drishtih, Satpadaarthaika Srishtih               avaguna Parimarshtih Satpadaarthaika Srishtih                     Bhavaguna Parameshtih Moksha Maargaika Drishtih            

He who brings into being the whole universe through Creative Will. He who serves as consciousness in all Knowledge. He who removes all shortcomings, He who is the essence of all creation, He who sustains all the qualities of the universe to perfection. He whose eyes are fixed on the path of liberation.

Sakala Bhuvanaranga Sthaapanaa stambha yatshtih

Sakurana Ras vrishtih Tatwamaala Samashtih                               Sakala Samaya Srishtih Sachidaananda Drishtih                           Nivastumayi Nityam Sree Guror Divya Drishtih

He who is the main pillar supporting all the worlds, He who emanates compassion, He who is the total essence of all principles. He who has created all epochs and time, He from whose eyes issues truth- consciousness - bliss (sachidanandam) - may the divine eyes of the Guru who is all this res on me always.

1. Mantra Rajaam Idham Devi, Guru Ityakshara Dwayam         Smrithi Veda Puraanaanaam Saarameva Na Samsayah

O, Divine One ! The teo syallables “Gu” and “Ru” are the greatest among all mantras. This without doubt is the essence of all Vedas, Smritis and Puranas.

1. Paraat Parataram Dhyayet, Nityam Aananda Kaaram          Hridayaakasha Madhyastham, Suddha Spatika Sannibham

One should meditate on the greatest of the greatest (Guru) who is ever the giver of joy and who is seated in the space in the center of ones heart, like a pure crystal.

1. Apoorvam Aparam Nityam, Swayam Jyothi Niramayam      Virajam Paramaakaasam, Dhruvam Aanandam Avyayam   Agocharam Tathaa Agamyam, Naama Ruupa Vivarjitam     Nissabdam Tu Vijaaneyat, Swabhaavat Brahma Parvati

O Parvati ! Know Him to be the first without a second, eternal, self illumined and without sorrows. He is tranquil transcendent space. He is unchangeable and indestructible, Brahman by nature, beyond the senses and impenetrable. He is silent and without names and forms.

1. Gurue Dhyaanenaiva Nityam Dehee Brahmamayo Bhavet    Sthitascha Yatra Kutraapi Mukto Asau Naatra Samsayah

One who meditates wherever he is, daily on Guru gets energised by Brahman the Absolute. He becomes liberated: there is no doubt about this.

1. Sarvajna Padamityaahu, Dehii Sarvamayo Bhuvi                     Sadaanandah Sadaa Saantho, Ramyate Yatra Kutrachit

The place is called the “ Seat of Absolute Knowledge” wherever a universal, perpetually tranquil and blissful soul lives.

1. Tasmaat Sarva prayatnena, Sarva sanga vivarjitah                Vihaaya Shastra jaalaani Gurumeva Samaasrayet

Therefore, strive wholeheartedly to take refuge in Guru alone, freed of all attachments and giving up all doctrine

1. Satyam Satyam Punah Satyam, Dharma Saarm Mayoditam, Gurugitaa Samam Stotram Naasti Tatwam Guroh Param

The essence of Dharma diaclosed by me, is true, true and again true, There is no spiritual hymn equal to the Guru Gita and there is no truth greater than Guru.

1. Gurur Devo, Gurur Dharmo, Gurau Nishtaa Param Tapah   Guroh Parataaram Naasti Trivaaram Kathayaami Te

Guru is the Deity, Guru is the Law of Life. There is no greater austerity than the submission and devotion to Guru. There is nothing above the Guru, I sear this to you three times.

1. Sarva Sandeha Sandoha Nirmoolana Vichakshanah              Janma Mrityu Bhayaghno, Yah Sah Guru Paramo Matah

The Guru, who destroys all doubts from the roots , saves one from the fears of births and deaths. The Guru who saves the soul from the vicious cycle of Birth and Deaths, is the Supreme Guru.

1. Bahu Janma Kritaat Punyat Labyate Asau Maahaa Guruh    Labdhwaa Tanna Punar Yaati Sishyah Samsaara Bandhanam

Such a Supreme Guru is found as a result of virtuous action spanning several births. After getting such a Guru, the disciple does not fall again into the bondage of worldly existence.

1. Akhandaika rasam Brahma Nitya muktam Niraamayam      Swasmin Sandarshitam Yena Sa Bhaved asya Desikah

The sage who makes known to an individual, the immutable, undivided, eternally liberated and Absolute Brahman, that sage is Supreme Guru

1. Jalaanam Saagaro Raajaa Yathaa Bhavati Paarvati                Guroonaam Tatra Sarveshaam Raaja Ayam Paramo Guruh

Parvati, Just as the ocean is the king of all waters, the Supreme Guru is the king of all gurus.

1. Mohaadi Rahitah Saanto, Nitya Tripto Niraasrayah               Trineekrita Brahma Vishnu Vaibhavah Paramo Guru

Free from all delusions and sorrows, calm, eternally satisfied, needing no support, and wielding incomparable power that maes naught the power of Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara, is the Supreme Guru.

1. Dwaita Adwaita Vinirmuktah Swaanubhuuti Prakaasavaan Ajnana andhatamah cchethaa, Sarvajnah Paramo guruh

The Supreme Guru is beyond dualism and monism, radiant as he is from the experience of the Self. He is the destroyer of the dense darkness, Omniscient is the Supreme Guru.

1. Gurureko Hi Jaanaati Swaruupam Daivam avyayam              Tad Jnaanam Yat Prasaadena Naanyatha Saastra Kotibhih

Guru alone knows the immutable form of the Supreme. This knowledge can be gained only through the Grace of Guru: millions of sacred books would not help.

1. Tasmaat Kaivalya Sidhyarttam Gurumeva Bhajet Priye        Gurum Vinaa Na Jaananti Mooddastat Paramam Padam

Therefore O Dear One. for the attainment of the Supreme, The Absolute, one should worship Guru alone. Those without Guru are ignorant of that transcendental abode of Truth.

1. Bhidyate Hridaya Granthih Chidyante Sarva Samsayaah   Ksheeyante Sarva Karmaani Guroh Karunayaa Sive

O Auspicious One , By the Grace of Guru, the knot of the Heart is broken, all doubts are dispelled and all actions dissolved.

1. Sarva Paapaat Prasamanam sarvopadrava Haarakam           Janma mrityu Haram Devi Gitaa Saastram Idam Sive

O Devi, The essence of this sacred song relieves all sins, ends all troubles: O auspicious One. It frees one from birth and death.

1. Sruti Saaramidam Devi, Sarva Muktam Samaasatah            Naanyatthaa Sadgatih Pumsaam Vinaa Gurupadam Sive           

O Devi. I have disclosed everything in brief, which is the sum and substance of all revealed knowledge. Without seeking refuge at Gurus’ feet, one will not find the path of Truth. 

1. Vivekinaam Vivekaaya Vimarsaaya Vimarsinaam                  Prakaasitam Prakaasaya Jnaaninaam Jnaana Ruupine          Purastaat Paarswayo Prushtte Namaskuryaad Uparyadhah Sadaa Machhitta Ruupena Videhi Bhavadaasanam.

O Discriminating of the discriminating and Reasoning of the critics, the Light of the unenlightened, and Wisdom of the wise. I salute you from the front, from the sides and from behind. I salute you from above and from below. May you be seated in me always in the form of my consciousness.

RenyBabaji is the Direct Disciple of SatGuru Babaji Nagaraj. He is the Co-Facilitator of SatGuru Babaji Nagaraj's Flower of Love. 

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