1. Guru Brahma Gurur Vishnu. Guru Devo Maheshwaraha
Guru Saakshat Para Brahma. Tasmai Sree Gurave Namaha
Guru is verily the representative of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. He creates, sustains knowledge and destroys the weeds of ignorance. I salute such a Guru.
2. Akhanda Mandalaakaaram. Vyaaptam Yenam charaacharam Tatpadam Darshitam Yena. Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. Guru can guide us to the supreme knowledge of THAT which pervades all the living and non-living beings in the entire Universe (namely Brahman). I salute such a Guru. 3. Agnyaana Timiraandhasya. Gnyaana Anjana Shalaakayaa Chakshuhu Unmeelitam Yenam. Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. A Guru can save us from the pangs of ignorance (darkness) by applying to us the balm of knowledge or awareness of the Supreme, I salute such a Guru. 4. Sthaavaram Jangamam Vyaaptam. Yatkinchit Sacharaa Charam TatPadam Darshitam Yena. Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. That Guru who can enlighten us about the all pervading consciousness present in all the three world or states (of Jaagrath, Swapna and Sushupti ... activity, dream and deep sleep state), I salute such a Guru. 5. Chinmayam Vyaapi Yatsarvam. Trailokya Sacharaa Charam TatPadam Darshitam Yena. Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. That revered Master who directs my attention to the ONE divinity existing in all that is inert (immobile) as well as that which is active (mobile), I salute such a Guru. 6. Sarva Sruti Shiroratna. Viraajita Padambujaha Vedaantaambuja Sooryo Yah. Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. That Guru who is the ocean of the Srutis (Vedas), the Sun of knowledge (who can destroy our ignorance with these rays), I salute such a Guru. 7. Chaitanyah Shaashwatah Shaantho. Vyomaateeto Niranjanaha Bindu Naada Kalaateetaha. Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. That Guru who is the representative of the unchangeable, ever present, peaceful spirit, who is one pointed and beyond the realm of space and time, whose vision is always enchanting, I salute such a Guru. 8. Gnyaana Shakti Samaaroodah. Tatwa Maalaa Vibhooshitaha Bhukti Mukti Pradaaneyna. Tasmai sri Gurave Namaha. The one who is an ocean of knowledge, who is always in Yoga (in unison With God) who is adorned by the knowledge of the God principle, the One Who can liberate us from this mundane existence, I salute such a Guru. 9. Aneka Janma Sampraapta. Karma Bandha Vidaahine Atma Gnyaana Pradaaneyna. Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. The one who can help us free from the chain of karma accumulated over several lives, by teaching us the knowledge of the self (Atma Gnyaana), I salute such a Guru. 10. Shoshanam Bhava Sindhoscha. Gnyaapanam Saarasampadaha Guror Padodakam Samyak. Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. The one who can help us cross this ocean of life, the one who can reveal to us the Divine, I adore his Paadukaas (hold on to his feet), I salute such a Guru. 11. Na Guror Adhikam Tatwam. Na Guror Adhikam Tapaha Tatwa Gnyaanaat Param Naasti. Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. There no greater principle than the Guru; there is no greater penance than the Guru; There is no greater knowledge than meditation on such a Guru. I salute such a Guru. 12. Mannaathah Sri Jaganaatho. Madguruhu Sri Jagad Guruhu Madh Atma Sarva Bhootaatma. Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. The Lord of the world is my Lord and the Guru of the World is my Guru, the SELF in me is the same which is present in all (the same divinity inherent in all beings). I salute such a Guru (who gives me this insight). 13. Guroraadi Anaadischa. Guruh Parama Daivatam
2. Akhanda Mandalaakaaram. Vyaaptam Yenam charaacharam Tatpadam Darshitam Yena. Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. Guru can guide us to the supreme knowledge of THAT which pervades all the living and non-living beings in the entire Universe (namely Brahman). I salute such a Guru. 3. Agnyaana Timiraandhasya. Gnyaana Anjana Shalaakayaa Chakshuhu Unmeelitam Yenam. Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. A Guru can save us from the pangs of ignorance (darkness) by applying to us the balm of knowledge or awareness of the Supreme, I salute such a Guru. 4. Sthaavaram Jangamam Vyaaptam. Yatkinchit Sacharaa Charam TatPadam Darshitam Yena. Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. That Guru who can enlighten us about the all pervading consciousness present in all the three world or states (of Jaagrath, Swapna and Sushupti ... activity, dream and deep sleep state), I salute such a Guru. 5. Chinmayam Vyaapi Yatsarvam. Trailokya Sacharaa Charam TatPadam Darshitam Yena. Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. That revered Master who directs my attention to the ONE divinity existing in all that is inert (immobile) as well as that which is active (mobile), I salute such a Guru. 6. Sarva Sruti Shiroratna. Viraajita Padambujaha Vedaantaambuja Sooryo Yah. Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. That Guru who is the ocean of the Srutis (Vedas), the Sun of knowledge (who can destroy our ignorance with these rays), I salute such a Guru. 7. Chaitanyah Shaashwatah Shaantho. Vyomaateeto Niranjanaha Bindu Naada Kalaateetaha. Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. That Guru who is the representative of the unchangeable, ever present, peaceful spirit, who is one pointed and beyond the realm of space and time, whose vision is always enchanting, I salute such a Guru. 8. Gnyaana Shakti Samaaroodah. Tatwa Maalaa Vibhooshitaha Bhukti Mukti Pradaaneyna. Tasmai sri Gurave Namaha. The one who is an ocean of knowledge, who is always in Yoga (in unison With God) who is adorned by the knowledge of the God principle, the One Who can liberate us from this mundane existence, I salute such a Guru. 9. Aneka Janma Sampraapta. Karma Bandha Vidaahine Atma Gnyaana Pradaaneyna. Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. The one who can help us free from the chain of karma accumulated over several lives, by teaching us the knowledge of the self (Atma Gnyaana), I salute such a Guru. 10. Shoshanam Bhava Sindhoscha. Gnyaapanam Saarasampadaha Guror Padodakam Samyak. Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. The one who can help us cross this ocean of life, the one who can reveal to us the Divine, I adore his Paadukaas (hold on to his feet), I salute such a Guru. 11. Na Guror Adhikam Tatwam. Na Guror Adhikam Tapaha Tatwa Gnyaanaat Param Naasti. Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. There no greater principle than the Guru; there is no greater penance than the Guru; There is no greater knowledge than meditation on such a Guru. I salute such a Guru. 12. Mannaathah Sri Jaganaatho. Madguruhu Sri Jagad Guruhu Madh Atma Sarva Bhootaatma. Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha. The Lord of the world is my Lord and the Guru of the World is my Guru, the SELF in me is the same which is present in all (the same divinity inherent in all beings). I salute such a Guru (who gives me this insight). 13. Guroraadi Anaadischa. Guruh Parama Daivatam
Qualities of a Guru
Dhyaanamoolam Gurur Moorthihi. Poojamoolam Guroh Padam
Mantramoolam Guror Vaakyam. Moksha Moolam Guru Krupa.
The Guru's form is the best to meditate upon; the Guru's feet are the best for worship; the Guru's word is the mantra; the Guru's Grace is the root of liberation.
Brahmaanandham Parama Sukhadam. Kevalam Jnaana Murthim
Dhvandhvaa Theetham Gagana Sadhrisham. Tathvam Asyaadi Lakshyam
Ekam Nithyam Vimalam Achalam. Sarvadhee Saakshi Bhutham
Bhavaatheetham Thriguna Rahitham. Sadhgurum Tham Namaami.
This sloka tries to describe the qualities of a true Guru. A real Guru has the following qualities. He experiences the supreme Bliss of Brahmaananda (transcedental divine bliss). He enjoys and confers changeless supreme happiness. He is beyond space and time (there is nothing higher than him). He is the embodiment of wisdom which is the basis for all types of knowledge. He transcends the pair of opposites (such as happiness and sorrow, gain and loss). He is more Omnipresent than space itself. He is the very embodiment of the Divine principle, which is the inner meaning of the four great pronouncements Prajnaanam Brahma, Aham Brahmasmi, Thath Thvam Asi and Ayam Aathma Brahma. He is One without a second (ekam). He never changes under any circumstances (nithyam). He is without any type of impurity (vimalam). He is steady and motionless(achalam). He is the witness of everything. He transcends mental comprehension and verbal explanation. He is beyond the three gunas (sathva, rajas and thamas). I offer my humble salutations to such a Guru who possesses all these qualities [The meaning of this Sloka is discussed in great detail in the Guru Poornima Discourse delivered by Bhagavan Baba on July 14, 1992]
Guroh Parataram Naasti. Tasmai Sri Gurave Namaha.