Sri Sri Gurv-astaka
Refrain:
samsara-davanala-lidha-loka-
tranaya
karunya-ghanaghanatvam
praptasya
kalyana-gunarnavasya
vande guroh
sri-caranaravindam
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 the spiritual master, who is an
ocean of auspicious qualities.
mahaprabhoh
kirtana-nrtya-gita-
vaditramadyan-manaso
rasena
romanca-kampasrutarangabhajo
vande guroh
sri-caranaravindam
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 hair stands 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 the
spiritual master.
sri-vigraharadhana-nitya-nana-
srngara-tan-mandira-marjanadau
yuktasya
bhaktams ca niyunjato 'pi
vande guroh
sri-caranaravindam
The spiritual master is always
engaged in the temple worship of Sri Sri Radha and Krishna. 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 the spiritual master.
catur-vidha-sri
bhagavat-prasada-
svadv-anna-trptan
hari-bhakta-sanghan
krtvaiva
trptim bhajatah sadaiva
vande guroh
sri-caranaravindam
The spiritual master is always
offering Krishna four kinds of delicious food. 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 the spiritual
master.
sri-radhika-madhavayor
apara-
madhurya-lila-guna-rupa-namnam
pratiksana-svadana-lolupasya
vande guroh
sri-caranaravindam
The spiritual master is always
eager to hear and chant about the unlimited conjugal pastimes of Radhika and Madhava,
and 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
the spiritual master.
nikunja-yuno
rati-keli-siddhyai
ya yalibhir
yuktir apeksaniya
tatrati-daksyad
ati-vallabhasya
vande guroh
sri-caranaravindam
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 Krishna’s
conjugal loving affairs within the groves of Vrindavana. I offer my most humble
obeisances unto the lotus feet of the spiritual master.
saksad-dharitvena
samasta-sastrair
uktas tatha
bhavyata eva sadbhih
kintu prabhor
yah priya eva tasya
vande guroh
sri-caranaravindam
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 the spiritual master, who is a bona fide representative of Sri
Hari.
yasya
prasadad bhagavat-prasado
yasyaprasadanna-gatih kuto 'pi
dhyayam stuvams tasya yasas tri-sandhyam
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
By the mercy of the spiritual
master one receives the benediction of Krishna. 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 the spiritual
master.
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