GU - RU
Agyaana Graasakam Brahma, Gurureva Na Samshayah
The syllable 'Gu' means darkness and the syllable 'Ru' is called light. There is no doubt that Guru is the Supreme God who destroys ignorance.
Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu,Gurur Devo Maheshwarah
Gurureva Param Brahma,Tasmai Sree Gurave Namah
Guru is Brahma (the god of creation), Guru is Vishnu (the god of sustenance), Guru is the god Shiva (the god of annihilation), and Guru verily is the Supreme God. My salutations to that auspicious Guru!
Ekah Eva Paro Bandhuh, Vishame Samupasthite
Guru Sakala Dharmaatma, Tasmai Shree Guruve Namah
In the time of distress, there is indeed only one greatest friend, i.e. Guru, who exists as righteousness in all beings. My salutations to that auspicious Guru!
Taapatrayaagni Taptaanaam, Ashaanta Praaninaam Bhuvih
Gurureva Paraa Gangaa, Tasmai Shree Gurave Namah
For those tormented souls, who burn in the fire of threefold suffering- spiritual, temporal and destiny - Guru only is the supreme Ganges. My salutations to that auspicious Guru!
Shiverushte Gurustraata, Guraurushte Na Kashchanah
Labdwa Kulagurum Samyag, Gurumeva Samaashrayel
In the case of Shiva’s wrath, Guru is the savior. In the case of Guru’s wrath, there is no savior. Finding the Guru of human race, one should completely take refuge in Guru only.
Madhu Alabdho Yadhaa Bhringah, Pushpaal Pushpaantaram Vrijel
Gyaanalabdhah Tadhaa Shishyo, Guror Gurvaantaram Vrijel
Like the bee, not getting honey travels from flower to flower, so also a spiritual aspirant should seek Guru after Guru to gain divine knowledge.
Shri Guroh Paramam Ruupam, Vivekam Chakshuragratah
Manda Bhaagyaah Na Pashyanti, Andhaah Suryodayam Yadhaa
The unfortunate men do not see in front of their eyes the auspicious and supreme form of Guru with discrimination, just as the blind do not see the sunrise.
Abhyastai Kimu Deerghakala Vimalair, Vyaadhi Pradai Dushkaraih
Praanaayaama Shadaih Aneka Karanaih, Dukhaatmakai Durjayaih
Yasminnabhyutate Vinashyati Balee Vaayuh, Swayam Tatkshanaal
Praaptam Tat Sahaja Swabhaavam anisham, Sevetamekam Gurum
What with practices like Pranayama and several hundreds of other means that cleanse the soul prolonged, that produce afflictions, that are strenuous, miserable and unconquerable? On whose ascendance, the uncontrollable life force immediately becomes subdued on its own, only that Guru, who has attained the ever abiding form, should always be served.
Yagnino Na Mukhtaasyuh, Na Mukhtaah Yoginasthadhaa
Tapasa Apino Yukhtaah, Guru Tatwaal Paraang Mukhaah
Performers of the fire ritual are not liberated, likewise are the Yogis not liberated. Even though imbued with austerity, they are not liberated due to their apathy to the truth of Guru.
Namukhtaastu Gandharvaah, Pitru Yakshaastu Chaaranaah
Rishaya Sidha Devaadyaah, Guru Sevat Paraang Mukhaah
Gandharvas, Manes, Yakshas in the astral world, and Rishies, Sidhas and Gods are not liberated due to their indifference towards the service of Guru.
In the Guru Geeta 1st Chapter concluded
