Sunday, February 28, 2010

GURU GEETHA-CHAPTER 3

Sunday, February 28, 2010 0 comments

Chapter-3

Sa Eva Salguruh Saakshaal, Sadasad Brahma Vithamah

Tasya Sthaanaani Sarvaani, Pavitraani Na Samshayah

He only is the noble Guru, who knows the real, and the unreal, and the Brahman. All abodes of that Guru, without doubt, are virtuous.

Samudrevai Yadhaatoyam, Ksheere Ksheeram Jale Jalam

Bhinnekam Bhe Yadha Akaasam, Tadaatma Paramaatmani

Water only exists in the ocean, milk in milk, water in water, and the very sky only manifests as many. Soul also has similar existence in the supreme god.

Tadhaiva gyaanavaan Jeevah, Paramaatmani Sarvadha

Aikyena Ramate Gyaani, Yatrakutra Divaanisham

So too, the enlightened soul ever exists in the supreme god, and always rejoices in the supreme god, irrespective of the time and place.

Saamyena Ramate Gyaani, Diva Va Yadi Vaa Nishi

Evam Vidho Mahaa Mauni, Trailokya Samataam Vrajel

The enlightened soul rejoices with equipoise, whether it is day or night. Similarly, the subdued one shall ascend tranquillity of the three worlds.

Gurur Devo Gurur Dharmo, Gurau Nishtaa Param Tapah

Guroh Parataram Naasthi, Trivaaram Kadhayaami Te

Guru is God. Guru only is Dharma. There is no greater penance than the submission and devotion to Guru. I swear this to you repeating three times.

Dhanyaa Maata Pita Dhayno, Gotram Dhanyam Kulo bhavah

Dhanyaa Cha Vasudhaa Devi, Yatra Syaal Guru Bhaktitah

Oh, Goddess! That mother is blessed, that father is blessed, blessed is that lineage and clan, blessed also is that mother earth, wherever there is a soul devoted to Guru.

Vidyaa Dhanam Balam Chaiva, Teshaam Bhaagyam Nirarthakam

Yeshaam Guru Kripa Naasthi, Adhogachati Paarvati!

Oh, Parvati! Those who are blessed with knowledge, wealth and power, their fortune become meaningless without Guru; if there is no grace of Guru on them, they descend to the lowest.

Abhakte Vanchake Dhoorte, Paashandde Naasthikaadishu

Manassaapi Na Vaktavyah, Guru Gita Kadaachana

Guru Gita should never be narrated even in imagination among those who are irreverent, deceitful, wastrel, unchaste and infidel.

Guravo Bahavah Santhi, Shishya Vithaapahaarkah

Tamekam Durlabham Manye, Shishya Hritaapa Haarakam

There are plenty of Gurus who grab the wealth of the disciples. But a Guru is very rare who removes the sufferings from the soul of a disciple.

Chaaturyavaan Vivekeescha, Adhyaatma Gyaanavaan Shucheeh

Maanasam Nirmalam Yasya, Gurutwam Tasya Shobhate

Guru-hood glitters in one who is accomplished, discriminative and virtuous. Guru-hood shines in a master of self-knowledge and who is of sinless mind.

Guravo Nirmalah Shaantah, Sadaiva Mita Bhaashinah

Kaama Krodha Vinirmuktaah, Sadaachaara Jitendriyah

Gurus are virtuous, serene and renounced. They are not talkative and are free from the emotions of desire and anger. Gurus are of spotless character and are masters of the senses.

Soojakaadi Prabhedena, Guravo Bahudhaa Smritaah

Swayam Samyak Pareekshyadhaa, Tatwa Nishtaam Bhajel Sudheeh

Gurus are known by various classifications such as 'Soojaka'. The intelligent aspirant should examine them well on his own and worship only that Guru who is established in the truth of self-knowledge.

Varnajaala Midam Tadwan, Bahushaastramtu Laukikam

Yasmin Devi! Samaabhyastam, Sah Guru Soojaka Smritah

Oh, Goddess! A person, who has mastered several worldly sciences and articulates them in beautiful language, such a Guru is called 'Soojaka'.

Varnaashramochitam Vidyaam, Dharmaadharma Vidhaayinim

Pravaktaaram Gurum Vidhih, Vaachakam Twiti Paarvati!

Oh, Parvati! Please know, one who authoritatively discourses about the duties that are laid out according to the divisions of caste and ones' station in life, is called 'Vachaka'.

Panchaaksharyaadi Mantraanaam, Upadeshtatu Paarvati

Saguroor bhodhako Bhooya, Ubhayorayam uthamam

Oh, Parvati! The initiator of mantras, such as' Aum Nama Shivaya', is called 'Bodhaka'. He is higher than the two mentioned above.

Moha Maarana Vashyaadi, Tucha Mantropadeshinam

Nishidha Gururityaahu, Panditah Tatwa Darshinah

The initiators of base mantras for the purpose of seduction, exorcism etc. are called forbidden Gurus by wise men of truth.

Anityamiti Nirdhishya, Samsaaram Sankataalayam

Vairaagya Padadarsheeyah, Sagurur Vihitah Priye!

Oh, Dear one! The Guru who depicts the world, which is the abode of all sorrows, as finite and indicates the path of renunciation, is called 'Vihita'.

Tatwamasyaadi Vaakyaanaam, Upadeshtah Tu Paarvati!

Kaaranaakyah Guru Prokhto, Bhavaroga Nivaarakah

Oh, Parvati! The Guru who is the preceptor of principles like 'Tat Twam Asi' (You Are That) and remover of temporal delusion, is called 'Karanakhya'.

Sarva Sandeha Sandoha, Nirmoolana Vichakshanah

Janma Mrityu Bhayaghnoyah, Saguruh Paramomatah

The person who is adept in destroying all doubts root and stock, and saves one from the fear of death and births, is known as the Parama Guru (Supreme Guru).

Bahu Janma Kritaal punyaat, Labhyate Asau Mahaa Guruh,

Labdwa Tanna Punaryaati, Shishya Samsaara Bandhanam

One gets such a Supreme Guru after doing meritorious actions spanning several births. After getting such a Guru, the disciple does not go again to the worldly bondage.

Evam Bahuvidhaa Loke, Gurava Santhi Paarvati!

Teshta Sarva Prayatnena, Sevyohi Paramo Guruh

Oh, Parvati! There reside several Gurus like this in the world. Among them, the Supreme Guru should be served with all efforts.

Jalaanaam Saagaro Raaja, Yadhaa Bhavati Paarvati!

Guroonaam Tatra Sarveshaam, Raajayaam Paramo Guruh

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

Mohaadi Rahita Shaanto, Nitya Tripto Niraashrayah

Trineekrita Brahma Vishnu, Vaibhavah Paramo Guruh

One who is devoid of all delusions and sorrows, calm and eternally satisfied, without any supports, and who wields incomparable power that makes naught the power of Brahma, Vishnu and Maheswara, is called the Supreme Guru.

Sarvakaala Videsheshu, Swatantro Nischala Sukhee

Akhantaika Rasaaswaada, Tripto Hi Paramo Guruh

Unfettered, unruffled and blissful is the Supreme Guru, at all times and in distant lands. Supreme Guru enjoys ever the nectar of undivided bliss.

Dwaida Adwaita Vinirmukhtah, Swaanubhooti Prakaashavaan

Agyaana Andhatamah Scheta, Sarvagya Paramo Guru

Supreme Guru is free from the principle of dualism and non-dualism and radiates the bliss of Brahman. Supreme Guru is destroyer of the thick darkness of ignorance and the wielder of all wisdom.

Yasya Darshana Maatrena, Manasah Syal Prasannata

Swayam Bhooyal Driti Shaantih, Sah Bhavel Paramo Guruh

By whose sight alone, mind becomes pleasant and intellect tranquil on its own, he is known as the Supreme Guru.

Sidhi Jaalam Samaalokya, Yogeenam Mantra Vaadinaam

Tuchakara Mano Vrithirisya Asau Paramo Guruh

Supreme Guru is who, observing the performance of miracles etc. and attractions of Yogis and others, considers them as fickleness of mind.

Swa Shareeram Shavam Pashyan, Tadhaa Swaatmaanam Adwayam

Yah Stree Kanaka Mohasghnah, Sabhavel Paramo Guruh

The Guru, who perceives his body as inert, and own self as immutable, and who cuts asunder the desire for woman and wealth, is called the Supreme Guru.

Maunee Vaagmeeti Tatwagno, Dwidhaabhu Chrunu Paarvati!

N Kaschil Mauneenaam Lobho, Lokeasmin Bhavati Priye!

Oh, Parvati! In this world, there are two types of seers, the silent and the orator, about whom you shall listen. Oh, Dear! The silent seer has no desire in this world.

Vaagmeerulkata Samsaara, Saagarothaarana Kshamah

Yato Asau Samshaya Chhetta, Shaastra Yuktya Anubhootibhih

The orator seer is the saviour of man from the fierce mundane ocean, and dissector of all doubts through the wisdom of science, logic and experience.

Kulam Dhanam Balam Shaastram, Baandhava Sodara Ime

Marane Nopa Yujyante, Gururekohi Taarakah

At the time of death, wealth, power, knowledge of sciences, ancestry and kith and kin, these will not be of any help. Only Guru can take you to the other shore of death.

Kulameva pavitram Syaal, Satyam Swaguru Sevaya

Triptaah Syu Kula Devaah, Brahmaadhya Guru Tarpanaal

By the truthful service to ones' own Guru, that family indeed gets purified of all sins. The worship of Guru satiates the family gods also, such as Brahma and Vishnu.

Gururekohi Jaanaati, Swarupam Daiva Mavyayam

Tad Gyaanam Yal Prasaadena, Naanyadha Shaastra Kotibhih

Guru only knows the immutable form of the Supreme. That knowledge is gained through the grace of Guru and not through millions of doctrines.

Shivam Kechid Dharam Kechit, Vidhim Kechithu Kechana

Shaktim Dwaivamiti Gyaatwa, Vivadanti Vridhaa Naraah

Some conceive God as Shiva, some as Vishnu, some as Brahma and still some as Goddess. People thus discourse about this in futile.

Na Jaananti Param Tatwam, Guru Deeksha Paraang Mukhaah

Bhraantah Pashu Samaahyete, Swa Parigyaana Varjitaah

These distracted men, like animals are devoid of the knowledge of own self. Those who are indifferent to the teaching of Guru do not know the supreme truth.

Dussangancha Parityajya, Paapa Karmam Parityajel

Chitha Chinhamidam Yasya, Tasya Deeksha Vidheeyate

Abandoning the company of evil people, and saving oneself from wrong actions, the mind of a man attains purity. Such a purified soul deserves initiation from Guru.

Chitta Tyaaga Niyuktaascha, Krodha Garva Vivarjitah

Dwaita Bhaava Parityaagee, Tasya Deeksha Vidheeyate

One who has discarded the mind full of desires and is perfect without anger, conceit and devoid of duel approach, such a purified soul deserves initiation from Guru.

Etal Lakshana Yuktatwam, Sarva Bhoota Hite Rataam

Nirmalam Jeevitam Yasya, Tasya Deeksha Vidheeyate

Those who have the qualities described above, and who live for the welfare of all beings, such men of purified life deserve initiation from Guru.

Shruti Saara Midam Devi!, Sarvamuktam Samaasatah

Naanyadha Salgati Pumsaam, Vinaa Guru Padam Shive!

Oh, Goddess! I have disclosed everything in brief, which is the sum and substance of Vedas. Oh, Wife, there is no other noble course for men than the abode of Guru.

Nityaaya Satyaaya Chidaatmakaaya, Navyaaya Bhavyaaya Paraalparaaya

Shudhaaya Budhaaya Niranjanaaya, Namosthu Nityam Guru Shekharaaya

Praise to the everlasting, truthful, blissful Guru. Praise to the undefiled, noble, highest Guru. Praise ever to the emperor Guru, who is immaculate and in the form of intelligence and bliss.

Evamukthwa Mahaadevah, Paarvatim Punarabhraveet

Idameva Param Tatwam, Shrunu Devi! Sukhaavaham

After speaking thus to Parvati, Shiva again said. Oh Goddess! Please listen. This is the greatest truth and is the delightful.

Yasya Prasaadaad Ahameva Sarvam, Mayyeva Sarvam Parikalpitam Cha

Itham Vijaanaami Sadaatma Ruupam, Tasyamghri Pancham Pranatosmi Nityam

I constantly adore the lotus feet of Guru, by whose grace I know all this as me, and established in me, and thus know the nature of the Supreme Self.

Agyaana Timiraandhasya, Vishayaakraanta Chetasah

Gyaana Prabha Pradaanena, Prasaadam Kurume Prabho!

Oh Lord! I am suffering from the disease of blindness due to ignorance and am overpowered by many desires. Please have mercy on me by kindling the light of knowledge.

In the Guru Gita 3rd Chapter concluded.

Read more
Posted in

GURU GEETHA-CHAPTEER 2

0 comments

Chapter-2

Api Sampoorna Tatwagyo, Guru Tyaagee Bhavedyadha
Bhavatyeva Hi Tasyaanta, Kaale Vikshepa Mulkatam

Even if one is the perceiver of all principles, if he becomes the forsaker of Guru, there will be great derangement at the time of his end.

Munibhih Pannagairvaapi, Surairvaa Shapito Yadi
Kaalamrityu Bhayaadwaapi, Guruh Samtraati Paarvati!

Oh, Parvati! Guru saves a person, even if cursed by the sages, snakes or gods. Guru saves one even from the fear of death.

Ashakhtaahi Suraadhyashcha, Hyashakhtaah Munayastadhaa
Guru shaapopapannasya, Rakshanaaya Cha Kutrachil

Even the gods and the sages are incapable of saving one who is cursed by Guru, wherever he is indeed.

Vijaananti Mahaavaakyam, Guroh charana Sevayaa
Te Vai Sanyaasina Proktho, Itare Vesha Dhaarinah

Those who know the meaning of great principles through service at the feet of Guru are only called Sanyasis. Others are attired with the clothes (of a sanyasi).

Guru Prasaadatah Swaatmani, Atmaaraama Nireekshanaal
Samataa mukhtimaargena, Swam aatmagyaanam Pravartate

By the grace of Guru, a person see his own self, submerged in the bliss of Supreme God and attains in Guru equipoise of mind, which is the path of liberation. Knowledge of the Self works thus.

Nityambrahma rasam Peetwa, Tripto yah Paramaatmani

Indrancha Manyate Rankam, Nripaanaam Tatra Kaa Kadhaa ?

Guru, who is contented in Supreme God, drinking always the nectar of god consciousness, considers even Indra, the lord of gods, as a pauper. Then what is there in the case of kings?

Yadypyadheena Nigamaah, Shadanganyaagamah Priye!
Adhyaatmadeeni Shaastraani, Gyaanam Naasthi Gurum Vina

Oh, Dear! Even if all Vedas are learnt along with the six-fold Vedic sciences, and also rituals and other spiritual and philosophical doctrines, 'self knowledge' cannot be gained without Guru.

Guru Heenah Pashu Keetah, Patango vaktumarhati
Shivaruupam Swaruupam Cha, Na Jananthi Yahaswayam

A person without Guru does not know his own 'self', which is in the form of bliss. Such a man, without Guru, can be called a beast, insect or bird.

Tasmaal Sarva Prayatnena, Sarva Sanga Vivarjitah
Vihaaya Shaastra Jaalaani, Gurumeva Samaashrayel

Therefore, with all efforts, devoid of attachments and steering clear from the thick of doctrines, one should take refuge in Guru only.

Gyaana Heeno Guru Styajyo, Mithya Vaadee Vidambakam
Swa Vishraantim Na Jaanaati, Para Shaantim Karoti Kim?

The Guru, who is bereft of knowledge, and who proclaims untruth, and who is a swindler should be discarded. One who does not know his own rest, how can he help others to attain peace?

Shilaayaah Kim Param Gyaanam, Shila Sangha Prataarane
Swayam Tartum Na Jaanaati, Param Nistaarayel Kadham ?

What is the knowledge of a rock in taking to the other shore a cluster of other rocks? How can one help others to swim when he himself does not know how to swim?

Na Vandaneeyaasthe Kashtam, Darshanaal Bhraanti Kaarakah
Varjayettan Guroon Doore, Dheerasyatu Samaashrayel

Such people are not be saluted, who are miserable by sight and creators of delusion. Such gurus should be discarded very far. One should take refuge only in the courageous.

Paakhandinah Paapa Rataah, Naastika Bhedabudhayah
Streelambata Duraachaarah, Kritaghnaah Baka Vritayah

Swindlers, sinners, unbelievers, the prejudiced and womanisers, the corrupt and the dishonest and those who act like a crane (crane sits silently but gulps down its prey when becomes handy)

Karma Bhrashtaah Kshamaa Nashtaah, Nindya Tarkaishcha Vaadinah
Kaaminah Krodhinashchaiva, Himsrashchanddah Shattashtadhaa

And those who have lost the path of action and patience, those who are unyielding and abominable, contentious and quarrelsome, greedy and wrathful, violent and cruel,

Gyaanaluptah Na Kartavya, Mahaapaapa Stadhaa Priye
Eabhyo bhinno Guruh Sevyah, Eka Bhaktya Vichaarya Cha

The above categories of people who have lost wisdom and are sinners should not be accepted as Gurus. Oh Dear! Gurus who are different from these should be known and served with devotion.

Gooddo Dridaashcha Preetaashcha, Maunena Susaamaahitah

Sakrit Kaamagatovaapi, Panchadha Guru Reeritah

There are five types of Gurus; The impenetrable; the resolute; the pleased; the silent and the fulfilled.

Anenayal Bhavelkaaryam, Tadwadaami Tava Priye!
Lokopakaarakam Devi!, Laukikamtu Vivarjayel

Oh Dear! I shall tell you the duty to be observed by such seekers. Oh Goddess! They should endeavour for the welfare of the world, but at the same time they should discard worldly attachments.

In the Guru Geeta 2nd Chapter concluded

Read more
Posted in

Saturday, January 23, 2010

GURU GEETHA - AN EXPLANATION ABOUT GURU continues...

Saturday, January 23, 2010 0 comments

GU - RU

Gukaarashcha Andhakaarohi, Rukaarah Teja Uchyate
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

Read more
Posted in

Sunday, November 29, 2009

GURU GEETHA - AN EXPLANATION ABOUT GURU continues...

Sunday, November 29, 2009 0 comments

Iti Sampraarthita Saswat, Mahaadevo Maheshwara Aananda Bharita Swaante,
Paarvatim idam Abhraveet

Shiva, the highest god, most pleased in his heart by these fervent prayers, told the following words to Parvati.

The glory of Guru

Shiva said

Mama Ruupasi Devi ! Twam, Atastal Kadhayaamite

Lokopakaaraka Prasno, Na Kenapi Kritah Punah

Oh Goddess! You are my nature. This question which is beneficial to the world has not been asked by anyone before. Therefore, I am revealing it to you.

Yo Guru Sah Shiva Prokto, Yah Shiva Sah Guru Smrita

Vikalpam Yasthu Kurveeta, Sah Naro Guru Talpaga

One who is termed as Guru is God. One who is understood as God is Guru. And the man who doubts this goes to sleep on the bed of Guru.

Durlabham Trishu Lokeshu, Tat Shrunushwa Vadaamyaham

Gurur Brahmavina Naanyal, Satyam Satyam Varaanane

Oh beautiful one! I will tell you that which is very rare in the three worlds. Please listen. There is no other truth than Guru God. This only is the truth.

Veda Shaastra Puranani, Cha Idihasaadikanicha

Mantra Yantraadi Vidyaashcha,Mohanochaadanaadikam

Shaiva Shaaktagaamaadeeni, Tyanyecha Bahavomataah

Apabhramshah Samastaanam, Jeevaanaam Bhraanta Chetasaam

Since the four Vedas, six sciences, eighteen Puranas, epics like Ramayana, Mahabharata, practices like Mantra, Yantra, Seduction, exorcism etc., spiritual cults like Shaiva, Shakteya, Sankhya etc. and many other paths together delude men, people are led astray.

Japah Tapo Vritam Teertham, Gyaano Daanam Tadhaiva Cha

Guru Tatwam Avignaaya , Sarvam Vyartham Bhavet Priye !

Oh, Dear! Japa (the recitation of mantra) Tapa (spiritual austerity) Vows, visiting of holy places and also the path of Knowledge and Meditation come to naught without knowing the truth of Guru.

Dehi Bhrahma Bhavedyasmaal, Twal Kripaartham Vadaami Tal

Sarva Paapa Vishudhaatma, Shri Guroh Paadasevanaal

I shall tell you for your compassion how a soul after freeing itself from all sins becomes purified and becomes godly. It is through service at the feet of the blessed Guru.

Swadeshikasyaiva Cha Naamakeertanam
Bhavet Ananthasya Shivasya Keertanam
Swadeshikasyeva Cha Naama Chintanam
Bhavet Ananthasya Shivasya Chintanam

The glorification of the holy name of one’s own Guru will verily become the glorification of the infinite God, and the contemplation of ones’ own Guru's name will verily become the contemplation of the God eternal.

Swaashramamcha Swajaatim Cha, Swa Keertim Pushti Vardhanam

Etal Sarvam Parityajya, Gurumeva Samaasrayet

A person should take refuge only in Guru, leaving aside everything such as ones’ own duty, own caste, own fame and desire for wealth.

Read more
Posted in

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

GURU GEETHA - AN EXPLANATION ABOUT GURU

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 0 comments

Chapter 1

Achintyaavyakta ruupaaya, nirgunaaya gunaatmane

samastha jagadaadhaara,muurthaye brahmane namah

Salutations to Brahman, who is of unthinkable and indefinable form, who is with and without attributes, and is the support of the entire universe!

Suuta ! Suuta ! Maha Praagna, Nigamaagama Paaraga

Guru Swaruupam asmaakam, Bhruuhi Sarvamalaapaham

Oh Suta, Suta, Greatest Seer! You have reached the other shore of all knowledge! Please disclose to us the attributes of Guru, which destroy all sins,

Iti Sampraarthitah Suuto, Muni Sankhyaih Muhurmuhu

Kutuuhalena Mahatah, Provaacha Madhuram Vachah

Suta, who was thus prayed again and again by the assembly of sages, spoke sweet words as follows, with greatest pleasure.

Shrunudhwam Munayah Sarve, Shradhaya Parayaa Mudaa

Vadaami Bhavaroga ghnim, Geetaam Maatri Swaruupinim

I am reciting to you Guru Geeta, which is the form of Mother, and which destroys one’s afflictions. You all sages please listen with great attention and joy.

Puraa Kailaasa Shikhare, Sidha Gandharva Sevite

Tatra Kalpa Lataa Pushpa, Mandire Atyanta Sundare

Vyaaghrajine Samaaseenam, Sukaadi muni Vanditam

Bodhayantam Param Tatwam, Madhye Muni janam Kwachit

Pranamra Vadana Saswat, Namaskurvantam Aadaraal

Drishtwa Vismayaapannah, Paarvati Paripritchati

Once on the peak of mount Kailas - which is most beautiful like a palace of flowers and is adorned by celestial powers like Sidhas and Gandharvas - Shiva

was discoursing among the assembled sages about the supreme truth, seated well on a tiger skin and surrounded by worshipful sages such as Suka. Parvati, whose head is always bowed due to constant obeisance, implores Shiva thus in bewilderment.

Vidhi Vishnu Mahendraadhyai, Vandhya khalu Sadaa Bhavaan

Namaskaroshi Kasmai Twam, Namaskaraashraya Kila !

You are indeed being worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, Indra etc. always. Then whom do you worship, when you are the object of all worship!

Kena Maargena Bho Swaamin!, Dehi Brahma Mayo Bhavet

Tat Kripaam Kurume Swaamin!, Namaami Charano Tava

Oh Lord! Kindly tell me that path by which soul attains union with God. Oh, Lord! I bow unto your feet

to be continued

Read more
Posted in

Friday, November 13, 2009

HOW TO BUILD SELF CONFIDENCE continues...

Friday, November 13, 2009 0 comments

5) Long Preparation:

It's not enough to manage things, but it is important to manage them well. Great things happen not out of magic or miracles but out of systematic preparation. Those who do not prepare well and try to manage things haphazardly always meet with embarrassment and utter failure. Most of the people keep on thinking about goals but do not pay attention to the minute details which will help them to achieve it. We all know that on 11th September 1893 Vivekananda became a world famous figure when he addressed the parliament of religions in Chicago. But we forget that success didn’t come even to the great Swamiji overnight. Preparation started from the day he
came into contact with his Master, Sri Ramakrishna, at the age of 17.Sri Ramakrishna knew that his disciple Narendranath was going tobecome a world teacher, and he moulded his life accordingly. Training of the guru, first-hand knowledge of the people during his wandering days, deep study of scriptures and different branches of knowledge, his love and compassion for the entire mankind, spiritual discipline and realisation of the ultimate reality were the factors behind hi success. Without proper preparation no person can be confident of success.

"Pay as much attention to means as to the end."
Swami Vivekananda

Read more
Posted in

WHO IS GURU continues...

0 comments

Difference between a teacher/professor and a Guru

The following chart gives the difference between a teacher and a Guru in human form.

Read more
Posted in

Soul Mates

Guru freaks

My photo
Souls seeking its master....

Ticking

Kannur