Sri guravastakam

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On the occasion of Gurupoornima I think it is fit to place the

Guruvastakam in adoration of the spiritual master.

 

Sri Gurvastakam

by Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura

(1

samsara-davanala-lidha-loka-

tranaya karunya-ghanaghanatvam

praptasya kalyana-gunarnavasya

vande guroh sri-caranaravindam

(2

mahaprabhoh kirtana-nrtya-gita-

vaditra-madyan-manaso rasena

romanca-kampasru-taranga-bhajo

vande guroh sri-caranaravindam

(3

sri-vigraharadhana-nitya-nana-

srngara-tan-mandira-marjanadau

yuktasya bhaktams ca niyunjato 'pi

vande guroh sri-caranaravindam

(4

catur-vidha-sri-bhagavat-prasada-

svadv-anna-trptan hari-bhakta-sanghan

krtvaiva trptim bhajatah sadaiva

vande guroh sri-caranaravindam

(5

sri-radhika-madhavayor apara-

madhurya-lila-guna-rupa-namnam

prati-ksanasvadana-lolupasya

vande guroh sri-caranaravindam

(6

nikunja-yuno rati-keli-siddhyai

ya yalibhir yuktir apeksaniya

tatrati-daksyad ati-vallabhasya

vande guroh sri-caranaravindam

(7

saksad-dharitvena samasta-sastrair

uktas tatha bhavyata eva sadbhih

kintu prabhor yah priya eva tasya

vande guroh sri-caranaravindam

(8

yasya prasadad bhagavat-prasado

yasyaprasadan na gatih kuto 'pi

dhyayan stuvams tasya yasas tri-sandhyam

vande guroh sri-caranaravindam

(9

srimad gurorastakam etad ucchair

brahme muhurte pathati prayatnat

yas tena vrndavana-natha-saksat-

sevaiva labhya januso 'nta eva

 

(1

The spiritual master is receiving benediction from the ocean of

mercy. Just as a cloud pours water on a forest fire to extinguish it,

so the spiritual master delivers the materially afflicted world by

extinguishing the blazing fire of material existence. I offer my

respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master,

who is an ocean of auspicious qualities.

(2

Chanting the holy name, dancing in ecstasy, singing, and playing

musical instruments, the spiritual master is always gladdened by the

sankirtana movement of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Because he is

relishing the mellows of pure devotion within his mind, sometimes his

bodily hairs stand on end, he feels quivering in his body, and tears

flow from his eyes like waves. I offer my respectful obeisances unto

the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.

(3

The spiritual master is always engaged in the temple worship of Sri

Sri Radha and Krsna. He also engages his disciples in such worship.

They dress the Deities in beautiful clothes and ornaments, clean

Their temple, and perform other, similar worship of the Lord. I offer

my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual

master.

(4

The spiritual master is always offering Krsna four kinds of delicious

food [analyzed as that which is licked, chewed, drunk, and sucked].

When the spiritual master sees that the devotees are satisfied by

eating bhagavat-prasada, he is satisfied. I offer my respectful

obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.

(5

The spiritual master is always eager to hear and chant about the

unlimited conjugal pastimes of Radhika and Madhava, and about their

qualities, names, and forms. The spiritual master aspires to relish

these at every moment. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the

lotus feet of such a spiritual master.

(6

The spiritual master is very dear because he is expert in assisting

the gopis, who at different times make different tasteful

arrangements for the perfection of Radha and Krsna conjugal loving affairs

within the groves of Vrndavana. I offer my most humble obeisances unto the lotus

feet of such a spiritual master.

(7

The spiritual master is to be honored as much as the Supreme Lord

because he is the most confidential servitor of the Lord. This is

acknowledged in all revealed scriptures and followed by all

authorities. Therefore I offer my respectful obeisances unto the

lotus feet of such a spiritual master, who is a bonafide

representative of Sri Hari [Krsna]

(8

By the grace of the spiritual master one receives the benediction of

Krsna. Without the grace of the spiritual master, one cannot make any

advancement. Therefore, I should always remember and praise the

spiritual master. At least three times a day I should offer my

respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of my spiritual master.

(9

One who, during the Brahma-muhurta (four dandas or ninety-six minutes

before sunrise) with meticulous regularity wholeheartedly sings these

eight prayers to the Divine Master, attains, upon leaving the body in

his spiritual perfection, the qualification to engage in the direct

service of the Lord of Vrndavana.

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