1. Guru Gita Guru Dev Ashram

SRI GURU GITA

Transliteration and English Translation

SHREE GURUDEV ASHRAM Ganeshpuri

Shree Gurudev Ashram

First Edition : 1972 Second Edition : 1976

Printed by P. P. Bhagwat, Mouj Printing Bureau, Khatau Wadi, Bombay 400 004 and Published by Hon. Secretary for Shree Guru- dev Ashram, P. O. Ganeshpuri, District Thane, Maharashtra, India.

A NOTE ON THE TRANSLITERATION

It is not possible to find exact equivalents for Sanskrit, Hindi and Marathi sounds in English, though some may be found in French or Italian. The descriptions given below are therefore approxi- mations only.

Vowels : Vowels may be short or long. Long vowels are indicated by a dash above: a as in but, cup; ā as in calm, father; i as in bit, sit; i as in seen, feet; u as in foot, put; u as in spoon, room; e as in say, may; o as in joke, spoke; ai is a diphthong and is pronounced as in like, kite, my; au is a diphthong and is pronounced as in how, bough; r is considered a vowel and is pronounced as in rude, prune.

Consonants : c is pronounced as in chop, reach. jn is pronounced as gnya. n and m are pronounced nasally. t, d, and n should be pronounced with the tip of the tongue bent back to touch the roof of the mouth. a, d, and n are pronounced with the tip of the tongue against the top teeth, as in French. ḥ is pronounced with slight aspiration. s and s are pronounced as in shine, shower. n is pronounced as in canyon, onion. All consonants followed by h are slightly aspirated. An apostrophe is used to replace an a when two words are joined.

ŚRI GURUDEV A

PĀDUKĀ-PANCAKAM

FIVE STANZAS ON THE SANDALS OF SRI GURUDEVA

1. OM namo gurubhyo gurupādukābhyo Namah parebhyah parapādukābhyah Ācārya siddheśvara pādukābhyo Namo namah śrī guru pādukābhyah

OM. Salutations to the Guru, to the Guru-sandals, Salutations to the Supreme Guru, to His supreme sandals, To the sandals of the preceptor, Lord of siddhis, Salutations again and again to Sri Guru's sandals.

2. Ainkāra hrīnkāra rahasya yukta Śrīnkāra gūdhārtha mahāvibhūtyā Omkāra marma pratipādinībhyām Namo namaḥ śrī guru pādukābhyām

Endowed with the mysterious power of (the seed letters) 'ain' and 'hrim', Endowed with the glory of the profound meaning of 'shrim', Expounding the inner essence of 'OM'- Salutations again and again to those Sri Guru- sandals.

3. Hotrāgni hautrāgni havisya hotṛ Homādi sarvākrti bhāsamānam Yad brahma tadbodha vitāriņībhyām Namo namah śrī guru pādukābhyām.

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Encompassing sacred ritualistic fires, oblations and the priests, Rites such as homa and all forms; Imparting the knowledge of the Absolute- Salutations again and again to those Sri Guru- sandals.

4. Kāmādi sarpavraja gārudābhyām Viveka vairāgya nidhi pradābhyām Bodhapradābhyām drutamokşadābhyām Namo namaḥ śrī guru pādukābhyām.

Serving as eagle to the host of serpents of desire, Giver of the treasure of discrimination and renun- ciation, Giver of true knowledge, bestowing instant libera- tion- Salutations again and again to those Sri Guru- sandals.

5. Ananta samsāra samudra tāra Naukāyitābhyām sthirabhaktidābhyām Jādyābdhi samśosaņa vādavābhyām Namo namah śrī guru pādukābhyām.

OM sāntih śāntiņ śāntih

For crossing the vast ocean of worldliness- a dependable ferry; giver of steady devotion; Raging fire for drying the waters of (spiritual) in- sensitivity- Salutations again and again to those Sri Guru- sandals.

OM. Peace! Peace! Peace!

ŚRĪ GURU GĪTĀ

Atha Śri Guru Gīta Prarambhaḥ

Now the Guru Gita begins.

OM asya śrīgurugītā stotra mantrasya bhagavān sadāsiva rsiḥ

OM. Lord Sadashiva is the seer of the mantras of this hymn, the Guru Gita.

Nānāvidhāni chandāmsi śrīguruparamātmā devatā

Its verse-patterns are diverse. The Guru, the Supreme Self, is its deity;

Ham bījam sah śaktih krom kīlakam Śrīguru prasāda siddhyarthe jape viniyogah

'Ham', its seed-letter; 'Sah', its Shakti (power); and 'Krom', its nail; Chant it repeatedly to win the Guru's grace.

Atha dhyānam

Now Meditate.

Hamsābhyām parivrtta patra kamalair divyair jagat kāraņair, Viśvotkīrņamaneka dehanilayaih svacchandam ātmecchayā;

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The Guru's lotus eyes are represented by 'Ham' (the individual Self or Shakti) and 'Sah' (the Uni- versal Self). He is the Divine Cause of the universe. He, of his own accord, appears in numerous forms to uplift the world.

Tadyotam padaśambhavam tu caranam dīpānkura grāhiņam, Pratyakşākşara vigraham gurupadam dhyāyed vibhum śāśvatam.

He is supremely free. His form is imperishable, manifesting divinity. He is eternal and all-pervading. Meditate on his feet.

Mama catur vidha purușartha siddhyarthe jape viniyogah.

I engage myself in the repetition of the Guru Gita to realise all four values of life (dharma, righteous- ness; artha, wealth; kama, pleasure; moksha, salvation).

Sūta uvāca:

1. Kailāsa śikhare ramye, bhakti sandhāna nāyakam; Pranamya pārvatī bhaktyā, śankaram paryaprcchata.

Suta said:

Once, while Lord Shiva, who knows the secret of devotion, was seated on beautiful Mount Kailas,

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Parvati bowed to Him with reverence and asked:

Śrī devyuvāca:

2. OM namo devadeveśa, parātpara jagadguro; Sadāśiva mahādeva, gurudīkşām pradehi me.

The Goddess said:

O Lord of Gods whose real nature is 'OM'! O Supreme Teacher of the universe! O benevolent great God! Initiate me as my Guru.

3. Kena mārgeņa bho svāmin, dehī brahmamayo bhavet; Tvam krpām kuru me svāmin, namāmi caraņau tava.

O Lord! By which path can a human being become one with the Absolute? Have compassion on me, O Lord! I kneel at Thy lotus feet.

Iśvara uvāca:

4. Mamarūpāsi devi tvam, tvat prītyartham vadāmyaham; Lokopakārakaḥ praśno, na kenāpi krtah purā.

The Lord said:

O Goddess, you are My very Self! I speak to you out of love. No one has ever asked this question, which is a boon to all.

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5. Durlabham trişu lokeşu, tacchrņusva vadāmyaham; Gurum vinā brahma nānyat, satyam satyam varānane.

Listen! I am revealing the inscrutable mystery of all three worlds. The Absolute is not different from the Guru. This is the Truth, this is the Truth. O Beautiful One!

6. Veda śāstra purāņāni, itihāsādikāni ca; Mantra yantrādi vidyāśca, smrtir uccāțan ādikam.

The Vedas, various other scriptures, epics, the sciences of mantra and yantra, the Smritis and other books,

7. Śaiva śāktāgamādīni, anyāni vividhāni ca; Apabhramśa karāņīha, jīvānām bhrānta cetasām.

The Shaiva and Shakta treatises, and different sects and dogmas-all these only further confuse already deluded creatures.

8. Yajño vratam tapo dānam, japas tīrtham tathaiva ca; Gurutattvam avijñāyā, mūdhāste carate janāḥ.

They are fools who practise sacrificial rites, vows, penances, chanity, japa and pilgrimages without knowing the truth of the Guru.

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9. Gurubuddhyātmano nānyat, satyam satyam na samśayah; Tallābhartham prayatnas tu, kartavyo hi manīibhih

The Guru is not different from the Self, from Consciousness. This is beyond doubt the Truth, the Absolute Truth. Hence a wise man must seek his Guru.

10. Gūdha vidyā jaganmāyā, dehe cājñāna sambhavā; Udayaḥ svaprakāśena, guruśabdena kathyate.

The Universal Mother resides in the body in a subtle state unknown to us owing to the veil of ignorance. She is revealed by Her own light through the words of the Guru.

11. Sarva pāpa viśuddhātma, śrīguroh pādasevanāt; Dehī brahma bhaved yasmāt, tatkrpārtham vadāmi te.

Through service at the feet of the Guru the embodied soul is purified of all sins and it becomes one with the Supreme. Out of compassion I disclose this to you. 12. Gurupādāmbujam smrtvā, jalam śirasi dhārayet; Sarva tīrthāvagāhasya, samprāpnoti phalam naraḥ.

If a man sprinkles water on his head, remembering the lotus feet of his Guru, he obtains the reward of bathing in all holy waters.

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13. Śosaņam pāpa pankasya, dīpanam jñāna tejasām; Gurupādodakam samyak, samsārārņava tārakam.

The holy water (that has washed the Guru's feet) wipes the mire of sins, lights the lamp of knowledge and helps one cross the ocean of this world.

14. Ajñana mūla haraņam, janma karma nivāraņam; Jñāna vairāgya siddhyartham, gurupādodakam pibet.

It uproots nescience, puts an end to rebirth and (its cause) karmas. For enlightenment and dis- passion one should sip the holy water that has washed the Guru's feet.

15. Guroḥ pādodakam pītvā, guror ucchista bhojanam; Gurumūrteḥ sadā dhyānam, gurumantram sadā japet.

Drink the holy water of the Guru's feet, eat the food left over by the Guru. Constantly meditate on his form, constantly repeat the mantra given by the Guru.

16. Kāśī kşetram tannivāso, jāhnavī caraņodakam; Gurur viśveśvarah sāksāt, tārakam brahma niścitam.

The place where the Guru resides is Kashi. The water of his feet is the holy Ganges. The Guru is the Lord of the universe, Shiva Himself. He is in- deed Brahma, the Saviour.

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17. Guroh pādodakam yat tu, gayā'sau so'ksayo vațaḥ; Tīrtha rājah prayāgaś ca, gurumūrte namo namaḥ.

The water of the Guru's feet is holy Gaya, the Akshaya (imperishable) banyan tree, the most sacred Prayag. Salutations again and again to the Guru!

18. Gurumūrtim smaren nityam, gurunāma sadā japet; Gurorājñām prakurvīta, guror anyan na bhavayet.

Meditate ceaselessly on the form of the Guru, always repeat his name, carry out his orders, think not of anything except the Guru.

19. Guruvaktra sthitam brahma, prāpyate tatprasādatah; Guror dhyānam sadā kuryāt, kulastrī svapater yathā.

The Supreme Knowledge abiding on the Guru's lips can be realised through his grace alone. Always meditate on the Guru, as a loyal wife constantly thinks only of her husband.

20. Svasramam ca svajatim ca, svakīrti puști vardhanam; Etat sarvam parityajya, guror anyan na bhavayet.

Forget about your station in life, caste, fame, wealth or success. Think of nothing but the Guru.

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21. Ananyāś cintayanto mām, sulabham paramam padam; Tasmāt sarva prayatnena, guror ārādhanam kuru.

The supreme state is easily attainable for him who meditates on his Guru with one-pointed devotion. Strive to the utmost to propitiate the Guru.

22. Trailokya sphuta vaktāro, devādyasura pannagāḥ; Guruvaktra sthitā vidyā, gurubhaktyā tu labhyate.

Neither gods nor demons nor mortals of all the three worlds can instruct clearly. The knowledge abiding on the lips of the Guru can be acquired only by devotion to him.

23. Gukāras tvandhakaraś ca, rukāras teja ucyate; Ajñāna grāsakam brahma, gurur eva na samśayah.

The first syllable 'Gu' means darkness; the second, 'Ru', light. The Guru is doubtlessly Brahma who dispels all darkness.

24. Gukārah prathamo varņo, māyādi guņa bhāsakaḥ; Rukāro dvitīyo brahma, māyā bhrānti vināśanam.

The first syllable 'Gu' is suggestive of attributes such as Maya and the second, 'Ru', of the Supreme

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Knowledge, the destruction of the illusion of Maya. ('Gu' represents the lower manifested world while 'Ru', the Supreme Absolute, the Unmanifest.)

25. Evam gurupadam śrestham, devānām api durlabham; Hāhā hūhū gaņaiś caiva, gandharvaiś ca prapūjyate.

Thus is the state of the Guru the highest, difficult even for gods to attain. It is worshipped by Haha, Huhu and other attendants of Lord Shiva and by the Gandharvas.

26. Dhruvam teşām ca sarveșām, nasti tattvam guroh param; Āsanam śayanam vastram, bhūsanam vāhanādikam.

It is the firm belief of them and of all that there is no Reality higher than the Guru. The aspirant should offer to the Guru seats, beds, clothes, orna- ments, mounts and vehicles.

27. Sādhakena pradātavyam, guru santoşa kārakam; Guror ārādhanam kāryam, svajīvitvam nivedayet.

Which would please him. One should dedicate one's entire life to the Guru's service.

28. Karmaņā manasā vācā, nityam ārādhayed gurum; Dīrgha daņdam namaskrtya, nirlajjo gurusannidhau.

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Continually serve the Guru with mind, speech and action. Prostrate fully like a stick in front of him without the least reserve.

29. Sarīram indriyam pranam, sadgurubhyo nivedayet; Ātmadārādikam sarvam, sadgurubhyo nivedayet.

Dedicate everything to the Guru-the body, the senses, the prana. Dedicate everything to the Guru -the self, the wife and everything else, i.e., Dedicate to the Guru your sense of attachment.

30. Krmi kīta bhasma vișthā, durgandhi mala mūtrakam; Ślesma raktam tvacā mamsam, vañcayen na varānane.

O Beautiful One! Do not hesitate in offering to the Guru this body because it is full of germs, worms, waste matter, foul-smelling urine and faeces, phlegm, blood, and flesh, and it is finally reduced to ashes.

Samsāra vrkșamārūdhā, 31. patanto narakārņave; Yena caivoddhrtah sarve, tasmai śrīgurave namah.

Salutations to the revered Guru who saves those who are mounted on the tree of the world and are sinking into the ocean of hell.

32. Gurur brahma gurur visnur, gurur devo maheśvarah; Gurur eva parabrahma, tasmai śrigurave namah.

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The Guru is Brahma, He is Vishnu, He is Shiva. The Guru is indeed the Supreme Reality. Salutations to Him.

33 Hetave jagatām eva, samsārāņava setave; Prabhave sarva vidyānām, śambhave gurave namah.

Salutations to the Guru who is Shiva, the first cause of the universe, the bridge to cross the ocean of worldliness, the source of all knowledge.

34. Ajñāna timir andhasya, jñānāñjana śalākayā; Cakşur unmīlitam yena, tasmai śrīgurave namaḥ.

Salutations to the Guru, who, with the collyrium stick of knowledge, opens the eyes of one who is blinded by the darkness of ignorance.

35. Tvam pitā tvam ca me mātā, tvam bandhus tvam ca devatā; Samsāra pratibodhārtham, tasmai śrīgurave namaḥ.

Thou art my father, thou art my mother, thou art my brother, thou art my God: Salutations to Sri Guru, the imparter of true knowledge in this world.

36. Yatsatyena jagat satyam, yatprakāśena bhāti tat; Yadānandena nandanti, tasmai śrīgurave namah.

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By which truth the world is true, by which light the world shines and is manifest, by which joy all experience happiness; Salutations to that Sri Guru.

.37. Yasya sthityā satyamidam yad bhāti bhānurūpatah; Priyam putrādi yatprītyā, tasmai śrīgurave namah.

Salutations to the Guru whose existence makes this world real. He is the sun whose light illuminates it. His love makes sons lovable.

38. Yena cetayate hīdam, cittam cetayate na yam; Jāgrat svapna sușuptyādi, tasmai śrīgurave namah.

Salutations to the Guru who enables the mind to perceive this world but whom the mind cannot per- ceive, and who is the witness of the waking, dream and deep sleep states.

39. Yasya jñānād idam viśvam, na drśyam bhinna bhedatah; Sadekarūpa rūpāya, tasmai śrīgurave namaḥ.

Salutations to the Guru whose only form is Truth, by whose knowledge this world is no longer seen as an object, distinct from the Self.

40. Yasyāmatam tasya matam, matam yasya na veda sah; Ananya bhāva bhāvāya, tasmai śrīgurave namaḥ.

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He who does not know makes claims, while he who does know says nothing. Salutations to the Guru who is established in the Self.

41. Yasya kāraņa rūpasya, kārya rūpeņa bhāti yat; Kārya kāraņa rūpāya, tasmai śrīgurave namah.

Salutations to the Guru who, though being the Primary Cause, is seen as an effect; who is the cause as well as the effect.

42. Nānā rūpam idam sarvam, na kenāpyasti bhinnatā; Kārya kāraņatā caiva, tasmai śrīgurave namah.

This world of diversities is, in fact, undifferentiat- ed. It is merely a play of cause and effect. Saluta- tions to the Guru (who reveals this truth).

43. Yadanghri kamala dvamdvam, dvamdva tāpa nivārakam; Tārakam sarvadā'padbhyah, śrīgurum praņamāmyaham.

Salutations to the Guru whose lotus feet eradicate the agony of dualities, who protects from all mis- fortunes and calamities.

44. Sive kruddhe gurus trāta, gurau kruddhe śivo na hi; Tasmāt sarva prayatnena, śrīgurum śaraņam vrajet.

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If Lord Shiva becomes angry the Guru can save you, but if the Guru becomes angry, even Shiva cannot save you. Therefore, with all efforts, take refuge in the Guru.

45. Vande guru pada dvamdvam, vānmanaścitta gocaram; Śveta rakta prabhābhinnam, śiva śaktyātmakam param.

I salute the feet of the Guru which are within the reach of speech, mind and senses. These shine sepa- rately with white and red lustre, representing Shiva and Shakti.

46. Gukāram ca guņātītam, rukāram rūpavarjitam; Guņātīta svarūpam ca, yo dadyāt sa guruhsmrtaḥ.

The syllable 'Gu' denotes that which transcends qualities, while 'Ru', that which transcends form. The Guru is He who makes one realise that which is beyond attribute and form.

47. A-trinetraḥ sarva sākșī, a-caturbāhur acyutaḥ; A-caturvadano brahmā, śrīguruh kathitah priye.

O Dear One! The Guru is Shiva, the witness of all, although he is without three eyes. He is Vishnu, although he is without four arms. He does not have four faces, yet he is Brahma. This is what the Scrip- tures say.

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48. Ayam mayāñjalir baddho, dayā sāgara vrddhaye; Yad anugrahato jantuś, citra samsāra muktibhāk.

I bow with folded hands to the Guru, the ocean of mercy, for his grace, receiving which, the mortal being is liberated from the world of diversities.

49. Śrīguroh paramam rūpam, vivekacakşuşo'mtam; Manda bhāgyā na paśyanti, andhāh sūryodayam yathā.

The Guru's supreme form is pure nectar to the eye of discrimination. Just as a blind man cannot see the sunrise, an unfortunate fellow cannot perceive . (the Guru's glory).

50. Śrinatha carana dvamdvam, yasyām diśi virājate; Tasyai diśe namaskuryād, bhaktyā pratidinam priye.

O Beloved, bow in the direction of the Guru's feet with devotion every day. 51. Tasyai diśe satatam añjalir eşa arye, praksipyate mukharito madhupair budhaiś ca; Jāgarti yatra bhagavān guru cakravartī, viśvodaya pralayanātaka nityasāksī.

O noble one! The wise always make this offering of prayer, intoxicated with love, in the direction where resides the divine sovereign Guru, the eternal witness of the drama of the rise and dissolution of this universe.

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52. Śrīnāthādi gurutrayam gaņapatim pīthatrayam bhairavam, siddhaugham batukatrayam padayugam dūtītrayam śāmbhavam;

Vīreśāstā catuska sasti navakam vīrāvalī pañcakam, śrīman mālini mantra rājasahitam vande guror mandalam.

53. Abhyastaih sakalaih sudīrgham anilair vyādhi pradair duşkaraih, prāņāyāma śatair anekakaraņair duhkhātmakair durjayaih;

Yasminnabhyudite vinaśyati balī vāyuh svayam tatksaņāt, prāptum tat sahajam svabhāvamanisam sevadhvamekam gurum.

What is the use of practising all those hundreds of rounds of long and deep pranayama, which are strenuous, tedious, hard to master and likely to cause numerous diseases? Attain the spontaneous state in which the powerful prana becomes still by itself through constant service to the One Guru.

54. Svadeśikasyaiva śarīra cintanam, bhavedanantasya sivasya cintanam; Svadeśikasyaiva ca nāma kīrtanam, bhaved anantasya śivasya kirtanam.

To contemplate the form of one's own Guru is to contemplate infinite Shiva. To chant the name of one's own Guru is to chant that of infinite Shiva.

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55. Yatpāda reņu kaņikā, kāpi samsāra vāridheķ; Setu bandhāyate nātham, deśikam tam upāsmahe.

I worship the Lord Guru; even a single particle of the dust of his feet forms a bridge strong enough to cross the ocean of change.

56. Yasmād anugraham labdhvā, mahad ajñānamutsrjet; Tasmai śrīdeśikendrāya, namaś cābhīsta siddhaye.

I bow to the highest Guru for the attainment of the desired fruit. His grace destroys mighty ignorance.

57. Pādābjam sarva samsāra, dāvānala vināśakam; Brahmarandhre sitāmbhoja, madhyastham candra mandale.

The Guru's lotus feet extinguish the raging fires of worldly existence. Situated in the centre of the thousand-petalled lotus in the Moon Circle in Brahmarandhra (crown of the head).

58. Akathādi trirekhabje, sahasradala mandale; Hamsa pārśva trikone ca, smaret tanmadhyagam gurum.

One should meditate on the Guru seated in the lotus formed by the three lines 'a', 'ka', 'tha', in the circle of a thousand petals and in the triangle with sides 'Ham' and 'Sah'.

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59. Sakala bhuvana srstih kalpitāśeșapusțir, nikhila nigama drstih sampadām vyarthadrstih;

Avaguņa parimārșțis tat padārthaika drstir bhava guņa parameșțir mokşa mārgaika drstih.

May the divine vision of the Guru ever dwell in me. (The Guru's divine glance) creates all the worlds, nourishes all things, and penetrates to the essence of all scriptures. It regards wealth as noth- ing. It removes failings and defects. It remains focused on the Ultimate, and though giving rise to worldly qualities, is firmly set on the final goal of salvation.

60. Sakala bhuvana ranga sthāpanā stambhayastih, sakaruna rasa vrsțis tattva mālā samaștih;

Sakala samaya srstih saccidānanda drsțir, nivasatu mayi nityam śrīguror divyadrstih.

It is the principal pillar supporting the stage of all the worlds. It showers the nectar of compassion. It is the garland with all truths strung on it. It creates all time. It is permeated by the true bliss of Con- sciousness.

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61. Agni śuddha samamtata, jvālā paricakādhiyā; Mantrarājam imam manye, .:.. 'harniśam pātu mrtyutaḥ.

O Goddess! I hold that this king of mantras, 'Guru', being pure as gold refined in fire, and tested thoroughly in the flames of reason, always protects one from death.

62. Tadejati tannaijati, taddūre tatsamīpake; Tad antarasya sarvasya, tadu sarvasya bāhyataḥ.

He (the Guru) moves and moves not; he is far as well as near, inside as well as outside everything.

63. Ajo'ham ajaro'ham ca, anadinidhanaḥ svayam; Avikāraś cidānanda, anīyān mahato mahān.

(He knows): "I am unborn, ageless, without begin- ning or end, established in my own Self. I am un- changeable, embodying the bliss of Consciousness, smaller than an atom, the greater than the greatest.

64. Apūrvāņām param nityam, svayam jyotir nirāmayam; Virajam paramākāśam, dhruvam ānandam avyayam.

"I am even beyond all primeval things, everlasting, self-luminous, taintless and completely pure; I am the supreme ether, immovable, blissful and im- perishable."

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65. Śrutih pratyaksam aitihyam, anumānaś catuștayam; Yasya cātmatapo veda, deśikam ca sadā smaran.

Always remember the Guru. His spiritual power can be discerned through the four sources of know- ledge-the Vedas, direct perception, sacred historical texts, and inference.

66. Mananam yadbhavam kāryam, tadvadāmi mahāmate; Sādhutvam ca mayā drstvā, tvayi tişthati sāmpratam.

Seeing that you are receptive, I speak, O one with mighty reason, on the theme which one should al- ways contemplate.

67. Akhanda maņdalākāram, vyāptam yena carācaram; Tatpadam darśitam yena, tasmai śrīgurave namah.

Salutations to the Guru who reveals the Supreme Being by whom this indivisible (cosmic) sphere of animate and inanimate creation is pervaded.

68. Sarva śruti śiroratna, virājita padāmbujab; Vedāntāmbuja sūryo yas, tasmai śrīgurave namah.

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Salutations to the Guru whose lotus feet are bedecked with the crest-jewels of the Vedas (the Mahavakyas-the Grand Proclamations). He is the sun whose light causes the lotus of Vedanta to blossom.

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Ya eva sarva samprāptis, tasmai śrīgurave namah.

Salutations to the Guru. By merely remembering him, one receives spontaneous knowledge. By attain- ing him, everything is attained.

70. Caitanyam śāśvatam śāntam, vyomātītam nirañjanam; Nāda bindu kalātītam, tasmai śrīgurave namah.

Salutations to the Guru, who is consciousness, peace and eternity. He transcends ether and is with- out stain. He is beyond nada (divine music), bindu (Blue Spot) and kala (visions).

71. Sthāvaram jangamam caiva, tathā caiva carācaram; Vyaptam yena jagat sarvam, tasmai śrīgurave namah.

Salutations to the Guru who pervades this entire universe, consisting of the movable and the immov- able, the animate and the inanimate.

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72. Jnāna sakti samarudhas, tattvamālā vibhūşitaḥ; Bhukti mukti pradātā yas, tasmai śrīgurave namah.

Salutations to the Guru who is firmly astride the power of knowledge, who is adorned with the necklace of Truth and who grants worldly fulfilment as well as salvation.

73. Aneka janma samprāpta, sarva karma vidāhine; Svātma jñāna prabhāveņa, tasmai śrīgurave namah.

Salutations to the Guru who, by the power of Self- knowledge, has burnt up all the karmas accumulated through countless lives.

74. Na guror adhikam tattvam, na guror adhikam tapah; Tattvam jñānāt param nāsti, tasmai śrīgurave namah.

There is no Reality higher than the Guru, no austerity more purifying than service to him, no realisation greater than knowledge of him. Saluta- tions to the Guru!

75. Mannāthah śrījagannātho, madgurus trijagadguruh; Mamātmā sarvabhūtātmā, tasmai śrīgurave namaḥ.

My Lord is the Lord of the universe, my Guru is the Guru of the three worlds. My Self is the Self of all beings. Salutations to the Guru!

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76. Dhyāna mūlam guror mūrtih, pūjā mūlam guroh padam; Mantra mūlam guror vakyam mokşa mūlam guroḥ krpā.

The root of meditation is the Guru's form; The root of worship is the Guru's feet; The root of mantra is the Guru's word; The root of liberation is the Guru's grace.

77. Gurur adir anadis ca, guruķ parama daivatam; Guroh parataram nāsti, tasmai śrīgurave namah.

The Guru has a beginning and he is without begin- ning. He is the supreme deity. There is nothing higher than him. Salutations to the Guru!

78. Sapta sāgara paryanta, tīrtha snānādikam phalam; Guror anghri payobindu, sahasrāmśe na durlabham.

The merit gained through bathing in the holy waters of all the seven seas fades when compared to that gained through sipping even one thousandth part of a drop of the water that has washed the Guru's feet.

79 Harau rusțe gurus trātā, gurau ruste na kaścana; Tasmāt sarva prayatnena, śrīgurum śaraņam vrajet.

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If Shiva is angry, the Guru will protect you; but if the Guru is angry, no one can save you. Therefore, with full effort, take refuge in the Guru.

80. Gurur eva jagat sarvam brahma vişņu śivātmakam; Guroh parataram nāsti, tasmāt sampūjayed gurum.

The Guru is, indeed, the whole universe. He com- prises Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva in his Being. There is nothing higher than the Guru. Worship the Guru devotedly.

81. Jñānam vijñāna sahitam, labhyate gurubhaktitah; Guroh parataram nāsti, dhyeyo'sau gurumargibhih.

By devotion to the Guru, one obtains knowledge as well as realisation. There is nothing higher than the Guru. Devotees of the Guru should meditate on him.

82. Yasmāt parataram nāsti, neti netīti vai śrutih; Manasā vacasā caiva, nityam ārādhayed gurum.

There is nothing higher than the Guru; the Vedas descrbie him as 'not this, not this'. One should al- ways worship the Guru with mind and speech.

83. Guroḥ krpā prasādena, brahma vişņu sadāśivāh; Samarthāb prabhavādau ca, kevalam gurusevayā.

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Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva acquired their powers of creation sustenance and destruction through the Guru's grace, only by service to him.

84. Deva kinnara gandharvāh, pitaro yakşa cāraņāh, Munayo'pi na jānanti, guru śuśrūsane vidhim.

Gods, Kinnaras, Gandharvas, ancestral spirits, Yakshas, Charanas (beings of different orders) and even sages do not know the proper manner of serv- ing the Guru.

85. Mahāhaņkāra garveņa, tapo vidyā balānvitāh; Samsāra kuharāvarte, ghata yantre yathā ghatāh.

Even those with self-discipline, learning and strength continue to revolve on the wheel of the world like pots on a potter's wheel, due to their inflated pride and conceit.

86. Na mukta devagandharvah; pitaro yakşakinnarāh; Rsayah sarva siddhāś ca, gurusevā parānmukhāh.

Even gods, Gandharvas, ancestral spirits, Yakshas, Kinnaras, seers and Siddhas cannot attain liberation if they do not serve the Guru.

87. Dhyānam śrņu mahādevi, sarvānanda pradāyakam; Sarva saukhyakaram nityam, bhukti mukti vidhāyakam.

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O Great Goddess! Listen. Meditation on the Guru grants all joys, happiness, worldly fulfilment, and also liberation.

88. Śrīmat parabrahma gurum smarāmi, śrīmat parabrahma gurum vadāmi; Śrīmat parabrahma gurum namāmi, śrīmat parabrahma gurum bhajāmi.

I remember my Guru who is Para Brahman (the Supreme Reality); I speak of my Guru who is Para Brahman; I bow to my Guru who is Para Brahman; I worship my Guru who is Para Brahman.

89. Brahmānandam paramasukhadam kevalam jnānamūrtim, dvamdvātītam gaganasadrśam tattvamasyādilakşyam;

Ekam nityam vimalamacalam; sarvadhīsākșibhūtam, bhāvātītam trigunarahitam sadgurum tam namāmi.

I bow to the Sadguru, the embodiment of the bliss of the Absolute, the bestower of the highest joy. He is knowledge personified. He is beyond duality, form- less as the sky, the object of the Vedantic proclama- tions such as 'Thou art That!' He is the One Absolute, He is eternal, He is pure, He is immovable, He is the Witness of all intellects. He is beyond all bhavas (mental conditions) and the three gunas.

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90. Nityam śuddham nirābhāsam, nirākāram nirañjanam; Nityabodham cidānandam, gurum brahma namāmyaham.

I bow to the Guru who is the Absolute, eternal and pure. He is beyond perception, formless and without taint. He is eternally omniscient, conscious and blissful.

91. Hrdambuje karņika madhya samsthe, simhasane samsthita divyamūrtim; Dhyāyed gurum candra kalā prakāśam, cit pustakābhīstavaram dadhānam.

Meditate on the divine form of the Guru who is seated on the throne in the centre of the pericarp of the heart lotus, who shines like the moon, who bestows the desired boon and throws open the book of Consciousness.

92. Śvetambaram śveta vilepa puspam, muktā vibhūsam muditam dvinetram; Vāmānka pītha sthita divyaśaktim, mandasmitam sāndra krpā nidhānam.

Meditate on the form of the Guru, clad in white robes, besmeared with white paste, bedecked with flowers and pearls. He radiates joy. The Divine Shakti is seated on the left thigh of this two-eyed God. His face is lit with a gentle smile. He is the ocean of grace.

93. Ānandamanandakaram prasannam, jñāna svarūpam nijabodha yuktam; Yogīndram īdyam bhava roga vaidyam śrimadgurum nityamaham namāmi.

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I always bow to the Guru who is bliss incarnate, who bestows happiness, whose face is radiant with joy. His essential nature is knowledge. He is aware of his true Self. He is the Lord of yogis, he is ador- able, he is the physician who cures the disease of birth and death.

94. Yasmin srsti sthiti dhvamsa, nigrahānugrahātmakam; Krtyam pañcavidham śāśvad bhāsate tam namāmyaham.

I bow to the Guru, the author of the five eternal cosmic processes-creation, sustenance, dissolution, control and award of grace. 95. Prātaḥ śirasi śuklābje, dvinetram dvibhujam gurum; Varābhayayutam śāntam, smaret tam nāmapūrvakam.

Remember the Guru and recite his name every morning. This two-eyed and two-armed peaceful God is seated in the white lotus inside the Sahasrar, granting the boon of fearlessness.

96. Na guror adhikam na guror adhikam, na guror adhikam na guror adhikam; Śivaśānatah śivaśāsanatah. śivaśānataḥ, śivaśāsanataḥ.

There is nothing greater than the Guru. This is the word of Shiva.

97. Idameva śivam tvidameva śivam, tvidameva śivam tvidameva śivam; Mama śāsanato mama śāsanato, mama śāsanato mama śāsanatah.

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This alone (service to the Guru) is beneficial. This is My word.

98. Evamvidham gurum dhyātvā, jñanam utpadyate svayam; Tat sadguru prasādena, mukto'ham iti bhāvayet.

By meditating on the Guru in this manner, one automatically gains knowledge. By the grace of the Sadguru, one feels : 'I am liberated.'

99. Guru darśita mārgeņa, manaḥ śuddhim tu kārayet; Anityam khandayet sarvam, yatkiñcid ātmagocaram.

Purify your mind by following the Guru's path. Detach yourself from all transient things perceived by the mind and senses.

100. Jneyam sarva svarūpam ca, jñanam ca mama ucyate; Jñānam jñeyasamam kuryān, nānyah panthā dvitīyakah.

The essential nature of all is the object of knowledge while the mind is the subject. Realise the identity of the subject and the object. There is no other way (to liberation).

101. Evam śrutvā mahādevi, gurunindām karoti yaḥ; Sa yāti narakam ghoram, yāvac candradivākarau.

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O Supreme Goddess! He, who speaks ill of the Guru in spite of hearing all this, falls into the most dreadful hell and rots there as long as the sun and the moon last.

102. Yāvat kalpāntako dehas, tavad eva gurum smaret; Gurulopo na kartavyah, svacchando yadi vā bhavet.

Continue to remember the Guru until the end of time, as long as the body lasts. Never forget the Guru even on attaining spiritual freedom.

103. Hunkāreņa na vaktavyam. prājñaih śisyaih kathañcana; Guror agre na vaktavyam asatyam ca kadācana.

A wise disciple should never speak discourteously or utter lies before the Guru.

104. Gurum tvamkrtya humkrtya, gurum nirjitya vādatah; Aranye nirjale dese, sa bhaved brahmarākşasah.

One who talks to the Guru rudely, in insulting terms, is reborn as a demon in a waterless jungle.

105. Munibhih pannagair vā'pi, surair vā śāpito yadi; Kāla mrtyu bhayād vāpi, gurū raksati pārvati.

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O Parvati! The Guru affords protection from curses pronounced by sages, or men or even gods, as also from the fear of time or death.

106. Aśaktā hi surādyāś ca, aśaktā munayas tathā; Guruśāpena te śīghram, kşayam yānti na samśayah.

Even gods and sages cannot save one who has been cursed by the Guru. Such a wretch soon perishes, without the least shadow of doubt.

107. Mantrarājam idam devi, gurur ityaksara dvayam; Smrti vedārtha vākyena, guruh sākşāt param padam.

O Goddess! this is the king of mantras-these two letters 'Gu' and 'ru'. In the words of the Vedas and the smritis the Guru is the Supreme Reality personified.

108. Śruti smrtī avijñāya, kevalam gurusevakāh; Te vai samnyāsinah proktā, itare veşadhāriņaķ.

A faithful servant of the Guru is a true sannyasi, even though he may be ignorant of the scriptures. All others are mere pretenders, only wearing the clothes of sannyasis.

109. Nityam brahma nirākāram, nirgunam bodhayet param; Sarvam brahma nirābhāsam, dīpo dīpāntaram yathā.

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Just as one lamp lights another lamp, likewise the Guru imparts awareness of the Absolute Being which is eternal, imperceptible and without form or attribute.

110. Guroḥ krpā prasādena, ātmārāmam nirīkșayet; Anena gurumargena, svātmajñānam pravartate.

Perceive the inner Self by the Guru's grace. By this Guru Marg, knowledge of one's Self arises.

111. Ābrahma stamba paryantam, paramātma svarūpakam; Sthāvaram jangamam caiva, praņamāmi jaganmayam.

I bow to the Guru who encompasses the entire universe, who is the Supreme Being permeating all things and creatures, movable and immovable, from Brahma to a clump of grass.

112. Vande'ham saccidanandam, bhedātītam sadā gurum; Nityam pūrņam nirākāram, nirgunam svātma samsthitam.

I always bow to the Guru who is Being, Conscious- ness, and Bliss; who transcends all distinctions and who is everlasting, perfect, without form and quali- ties being established in his own Self.

113. Parāt parataram dhyeyam, nityam ānanda kārakam; Hrdayākāśa madhyastham, śuddha sphatika sannibham.

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The Guru is higher than the highest; he should always be meditated on. He eternally bestows bliss. He resides in the centre of the heart, shining like a bright pure crystal.

114. Sphatika pratimā rūpam, drsyate darpaņe yathā; Tathātmani cidākāram, ānandam so'ham ityuta.

Just like the image of a crystal seen in a mirror, in the Self there is the bliss of Consciousness, or the realisation 'That am I'.

115. Angustha mātra purușam, dhyāyataś cinmayam hrdi; Tatra sphurati bhavo yah, śrņu tam kathayāmyaham.

Listen, now I shall speak to you of the inner state which arises in the heart when one meditates there on the thumb-sized, Purusha, embodying Con- sciousness.

116. Agocaram tathā'gamyam, nāma rūpa vivarjitam; Niņśabdam tadvijānīyāt, svabhāvam brahma pārvati.

O Parvati, know this that the Absolute is by nature beyond words. He is without name and form. He is beyond perception and understanding.

117. Yatha gandhah svabhavena, karpūra kusumādișu; Śitoşnādi svabhāvena, tathā brahma ca śāśvatam.

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As fragrance of flowers and camphor is natural to them, as cold and heat are natural phenomena, so is the Supreme Reality ever-existent.

118. Svayam tathāvidho bhūtvā, sthātavyam yatra kutra cit; Kīta bhramara vat tatra, dhyānam bhavati tādrśam.

After becoming like the Supreme Reality, one may live anywhere. Just as a caterpillar is trans- formed into a bumble bee by constantly meditating on the latter, likewise one should meditate on the Lord to become like Him.

119. Gurudhyānam tathā krtvā, svayam brahmamayo bhavet; Pinde pade tathā rūpe, mukto'sau nātra samśayah.

A disciple himself becomes divine by meditating on the Guru. There is no doubt that in 'Pindam', 'Padam' and 'Rupam' one is liberated.

Pārvatyuvāca : 120 Pindam kim tu mahādeva, padam kim samudāhrtam; Rūpātītam ca rūpam kim, etadākhyāhi śankara.

Parvati said:

O Great Lord, what is 'pindam', what is 'padam', what is 'rupam' and 'rupatitam'? Tell this to me, O Shankara.

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Śrī Mahādeva uvāca:

121. Pindam kuņdalinī śaktih, padam hamsam udāhrtam; Rūpam binduriti jneyam, rūpātītam nirañjanam.

Sri Mahadev said:

'Pindam' is Kundalini Shakti; 'padam' is 'hamsa' (prana); know 'rupam' to be the Blue Pearl and 'rupatitam' (beyond names and forms) to be pure Being.

122. Piņde muktā pade muktā, rūpe muktā varānane; Rūpātīte tu ye muktās, te muktā nātra samśayah.

O Beautiful One, in 'Pindam' they are liberated, in 'Padam' they are liberated, in 'Rupam' they are liberated. But it is those who are liberated in 'Rupatitam' who are undoubtedly liberated.

123. Svayam sarvamayo bhūtvā, param tattvam vilokayet; Parāt parataram nānyat, sarvametan nirālayam.

Experience the Highest Being by yourself becom- ing one with everything. There is nothing beyond It. All this (the world) is without basis.

124. Tasyāvalokanam prāpya, sarva sanga vivarjitam; Ekākī niḥsprhaḥ śāntas, tişthāset tatprasādataḥ.

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After obtaining this experience all your attach- ments and desires drop away. You become solitary, tranquil and firmly established (in the Self), by the Guru's grace.

125. Labdham vā'tha na labdham vā, svalpam vā bahulam tathā; Nişkāmenaiva bhoktavyam, sadā santușța cetasā.

Whatever comes to you-whether it be little or much or even nothing, enjoy it with a contented mind and without desires.

126. Sarvajña padam ityāhur, dehī sarvamayo budhāh; Sadānandaḥ sadā śānto, ramate yatra kutra cit.

The wise say the all-knowing state is that in which the embodied soul becomes one with everything. Being always blissful and tranquil, such a one delights (in his own Self) wherever he may be.

127. Yatraiva tisthate so'pi, sa deśah puņya bhājanam; Muktasya lakşanam devi, tavāgre kathitam mayā.

Wherever he may dwell, that place becomes holy. O Goddess! Thus I have described to you the characteristics of a liberated one.

128. Upadeśas tathā devi, gurumārgeņa muktidaḥ; Guru bhaktis tathā dhyānam, sakalam tava kīrtitam.

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O Goddess! I have instructed you: by following the path shown by the Guru, by devotion to the Guru, and meditation on him, one is liberated.

129. Anena yad bhavet kāryam, tad vadāmi mahāmate; Lokopakārakam devi, laukikam tu na bhāvayet.

O Wise One! I shall now speak to you of the works which can be accomplished (by studying and reciting the Guru Gita). O Goddess! The powers accruing from this should not be used for selfish gains, but for the welfare of people.

130. Laukikāt karmaņo yānti, jñāna hīnā bhavārņavam; Jñānī tu bhāvayet sarvam, karma nişkarma yat krtam.

The ignorant, by using the Guru Gita for selfish ends, sink into the ocean of worldliness, while none of the actions of the enlightened binds them.

131. Idam tu bhaktibhavena, pathate śrņute yadi; Likhitvā tat pradātavyam, tat sarvam saphalam bhavet.

Listen about the fruits of reading or hearing the Guru Gita with devotion, or making a copy of it and giving it to another. All this will bear fruit.

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132. Gurugītātmakam devi, śuddha tattvam mayoditam; Bhava vyādhi vināśārtham, svayameva japet sadā.

O Goddess! I have revealed to you the pure truth contained in the Guru Gita. You should always repeat it to overcome the disease of worldliness.

133. Gurugītākşaraikam tu, mantrarājam imam japet; Anye ca vividha mantrāh, kalām nārhanti șodaśīm.

Each letter of the Guru Gita is a supreme mantra. Repeat it. All other mantras of diverse kinds do not have even one-sixteenth of its power.

134. Ananta phalam āpnoti, guru gītā japena tu; Sarva pāpa praśamanam, sarva dāridrya nāśanam.

By repeating the Guru Gita, endless rewards are obtained, all sins are destroyed, and all privations end.

135. Kala mrtyu bhayaharam, sarva sankata nāśanam; Yakşa rākşasa bhūtānām, cora vyāghra bhayāpaham.

The Guru Gita delivers one from the fear of time or death, and the fear of Yakshas, Rakshasas, ghosts, thieves and wild animals. It puts an end to all mishaps and misfortunes.

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: 136. Mahā vyādhi haram sarvam, ; vibhūti siddhidam bhavet; Athava mohanam vaśyam, : svayameva japet sadā.

-. It eradicates all diseases and confers wealth and siddhis such as the power of captivating others. Repeat it always.

137. Vastrāsane ca dāridryam, aśane rogasambhava; Medinyām duņkham āpnoti, kāșthe bhavati nisphalam.

(Repeating it while sitting) on a cloth asana, one begets poverty; on stone, diseases arise; on the ground one gets sorrow; on wood japa is fruitless.

138. Krsnājine jñanasiddhir, mokşaśrīr vyaghracarmaņi; Kuśāsane jñanasiddhiḥ, sarvasiddhis tu kambale.

(Repeating it while sitting) on the skin of a black deer, one atains knowledge; on a tiger skin, one gets the wealth of liberation; on kusha grass one attains knowledge; on a woollen blanket, all attainments.

139. Kuśair vā dūrvayā devi, āsane śubhra kambale; Upaviśya tato devi, japed ekāgra mānasaḥ.

O Goddess! The Guru Gita should be repeated with one-pointed mind while sitting on a seat of kusha or durva grass covered with a white blanket.

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140. Dhyeyam śuklam ca śantyartham, vaśye raktāsanam priye; Abhicare krsnavarņam, pītavarņam dhanāgame.

O Beloved! A white seat (asana) is suitable for obtaining peace, a red one for the power of subduing others, a black one for power over evil spirits and a yellow one for acquiring wealth.

141. Uttare śānti kāmas tu, vaśye pūrvamukho japet; Dakşiņe māraņam proktam, paścime ca dhanāgamaḥ.

Repeat the Guru Gita facing north to obtain peace; facing east, to captivate others; facing south, to kill (an enemy); facing west, to acquire wealth. 142. Mohanam sarva bhūtānām, bandhamokşakaram bhavet; Deva rāja priyakaram, sarva loka vaśam bhavet.

By reciting the Guru Gita, one acquires dominion over all creatures and all the worlds, becomes a darling of gods and rulers and is emancipated from all bondage.

143. Sarveşam stambhanakaram, guņānām ca vivardhanam; Duşkarma nāśanam caiva, sukarma siddhidam bhavet.

The Guru Gita grants the power of paralysing (hostile creatures), nurtures and nourishes good qualities, neutralises bad actions and brings good deeds to fruition.

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144. Asiddham sadhayet kāryam, navagraha bhayāpaham; Duhsvapna nāśanam caiva, susvapna phala dāyakam.

It accomplishes unaccomplished tasks, delivers one from the fear of harm from the nine planets, puts an end to bad dreams, and makes good dreams come true.

145. Sarva śānti karam nityam, tathā vandhyā suputradam; Avaidhavya karam strīņām, saubhāgya dāyakam sadā.

It always bestows peace in every situation, grants a son to a sterile woman, maintains the happiness of a married woman by ensuring that she does not become a widow, and brings good fortune.

146. Āyurārogyam aiśvarya, putra pautra pravardhanam; Akāmataḥ strī vidhavā, japān moksam avāpnuyāt.

It grants longevity, health, wealth and power, children and grandchildren. If a widow repeats the Guru Gita without desire, she obtains salvation.

147. Avaidhavyam sakāmā tu, labhate cānyajanmani; Sarva duhkhabhayam vighnam, nāśayec chāpahārakam.

If she repeats it with a desire, she will not become a widow in her next life. It removes all miseries, fears and obstacles and delivers one from curses.

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148. Sarva bādhā praśamanam, dharmārtha kāma mokșa dam; Yam yam cintayate kāmām, tam tam prāpnoti niścitam.

It overcomes all hurdles and grants four-fold fulfilment-righteousness, wealth, pleasure and sal- vation. Whatever desire its worshipper may enter- tain, that is definitely fulfilled.

149. Kāmitasya kāmadhenuḥ kalpanā kalpa pādapah; Cintāmaņiś cintitasya, sarva mangala kārakam.

The Guru Gita is the wish-fulfilling cow of those with desires. It is the wish-fulfilling tree which makes true all that is imagined. It is the philo- sopher's stone for the contemplatives. It is always conducive to one's welfare in every way.

150. Mokşa hetur japen nityam, moksa śriyam avāpnuyāt; Bhoga kamo japed yo vai, tasya kāma phala pradam.

He who repeats it regularly to achieve emancipa- tion becomes emancipated. He who repeats it with a desire for enjoyments has his desire fulfilled.

151. Japec chaktaś ca sauraś ca, gāņapatyaś ca vaisņavah, Śaivaś ca siddhidam devi, satyam satyam na samśayah.

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Whether a worshipper of Shakti, of the Sun, of Ganapati, of Vishnu, or of Shiva repeats the Guru Gita, he will undoubtedly obtain fulfilment of his desires.

152. Atha kāmyajape sthānam, kathayāmi varānane; Sāgare vā sarittīre, athavā hariharālaye.

O Beautiful One! Now I shall describe the places where the Guru Gita should be recited by those with desires. On an ocean shore, on a river bank, inside temples consecrated to Shiva or Vishnu.

153. Sakti devalaye gosthe, sarva devālaye śubhe; Vațe ca dhātrimūle vā, mathe vrndāvane tathā.

Or Shakti, in cowsheds, in all holy temples or ashrams, under a banyan or thorn-apple tree, or in Vrindavan.

154. Pavitre nirmale sthane, nityānusthānato'pi vā; Nirvedanena maunena, japam etam samācaret.

In any pure and clean spot, one should repeat it regularly in silence and with an unagitated mind.

155. Smaśāne bhayabhūmau tu, vațamūlāntike tathā; Siddhyanti dhauttare mūle, cūtavrkșasya sannidhau.

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Desires are accomplished by repeating it in a cremation ground, in frightful places, near a banyan or thorn-apple tree, or near a mango tree.

156. Guruputro varam mūrkhas, tasya siddhyanti nānyathā; Śubhakarmāni sarvāņi, dīksā vrata tapāmsi ca.

All good actions such as initiation, vows and penance, even of a fool, who is devoted to a Guru, bear fruit.

157. Samsāra mala nāśārtham, bhava pāśa nivrttaye; Guru gītāmbhasi snānam, tattvajñaḥ kurute sadā.

A knower of Truth always bathes in the waters of the Guru Gita to wash away his worldly impurities and become free from worldly snares.

158. Sa eva ca guruḥ sākșāt, sadā sadbrahmavittamaḥ; Tasya sthānāni sarvāņi, pavitrāņi na samśayaḥ.

The Guru is foremost amongst the knowers of the Absolute. There is no doubt that wherever he may live, that place becomes holy.

159. Sarva śuddhah pavitro'sau, svabhāvād yatra tisțhati; Tatra devaganāh sarve, kşetre pīțhe vasanti hi.

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Wherever the supremely pure and taintless Guru stays, in natural course that region or abode comes to be inhabited by hosts of gods.

160. Āsanasthah śayāno vā, gacchams tisthan vadannapi; Aśvārūdho gajārūdhah, supto vā jāgrto'pi vā.

Recite the Guru Gita whatever you may be doing: whether sitting or lying, moving around or standing, riding a horse or an elephant, asleep or awake.

161. Śucismāmś ca sadā jñānī, guru gītā japena tu; Tasya darśana mātreņa, punarjanma na vidyate.

One who recites the Guru Gita is holy and wise,. and merely by looking at him, you will not be born again.

162. Samudre ca yatha toyam, kşīre kşīram ghrte ghrtam; Bhinne kumbhe yathākāśas, tathātmā paramātmani.

Just as water merges in the ocean, milk in milk, oil in oil, the space inside a broken pot in the space outside, likewise, the individual soul merges in the Universal Being.

163. Tathaiva jñānī jīvātmā, paramātmani līyate; Aikyena ramate jñānī, yatra tatra divāniśam.

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In the same way, the wise person's individuality is merged in God. He who has realised this oneness revels in the Self, day and night, wherever he may be.

164. Evam vidho mahāmuktah, sarvadā vartate budhah; Tasya sarva prayatnena, bhāva bhaktim karoti yah.

In this way, a wise being always dwells in supreme freedom. One who serves God whole-heartedly and with deep devotion,

165. Sarva sandeha rahito, mukto bhavati pārvati; Bhukti mukti dvayam tasya, jihvāgre ca sarasvatī.

He is relieved of all doubts and liberated. Both worldly fulfilment and liberation are his. O Paravati, Saraswati (the Goddess of Speech and Learning dwells on the tip of his tongue.

166. Anena praninah sarve, guru gītā japena tu; Sarva siddhim prāpnuvanti, bhuktim muktim na samśayah.

There is no doubt that all who repeat the Guru Gita will obtain all the siddhis, pleasures, wealth and liberation.

167. Satyam satyam punah satyam, dharmam sānkhyam mayoditam; Gurugītāsamam nāsti, satyam satyam varānane.

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O Beautiful One, whatever I have said is true religion, true knowledge. It is true, absolutely true. There is nothing like the Guru Gita.

168. Eko deva ekadharma, eka nişthā paramtapah; Guroḥ parataram nānyan, nāsti tattvam guroh param.

One God, one religion and one faith are the highest austerity. There is nothing higher than the Guru. No truth is more significant than the Guru.

169. Mātā dhanyā pita dhanyo, dhanyo vamśah kulam tathā; Dhanyā ca vasudhā devi, gurubhaktiḥ sudurlabhā.

Blessed is the mother (of one devoted to the Guru); Blessed is his father; Blessed is his family; blessed, indeed, are his ancestors. Blessed is the earth, O Goddess, on which he walks, as devotion to the Guru is so rare.

170. Sarīram indriyam prāņaś, cārthah svajanabāndhavāḥ; Mātā pitā kulam devi, gurur eva na samśayah.

There is no doubt, O Goddess, that the Guru is the body, the senses, the prana, the most precious wealth, all the near and dear ones, and all the brothers. He is the father, the mother, the entire family, in fact.

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171. Ākalpa janmanā koțyā, japa vrata tapah kriyāh; Tat sarvam saphalam devi, guru santoșa mātrataḥ.

O Goddess! All the repetitions of mantras, fasts, austerities and other spiritual disciplines practised for aeons, or for millions of births, bear fruit the moment the Guru is pleased.

172. Vidyā tapo balenaiva, manda bhāgyāś ca ye narāḥ; Gurusevām na kurvanti, satyam satyam varānane.

O Beautiful One! It is true, absolutely true, that those who do not serve the Guru are unfortunate, even with their learning, their power gained through austerities and their strength.

173. Brahmā vişņu maheśāś ca, devarşi pitr kinnarāh; Siddha cāraņa yaksāś ca, anye'pi munayo janah.

Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, divine seers, ancestors, Kinnaras, Siddhas, Yakshas, Charanas and other sages (could attain their respective states only through devotion to the Guru).

174. Guru bhavah param tīrtham, anyatīrtham nirarthakam; Sarva tīrthāśrayam devi, pādāngustham ca vartate.

Devotion to the Guru is the most sacred pilgrim- age; every other pilgrimage is meaningless. O Goddess, all centres of pilgrimage, in fact, are in the Guru's feet, nay even in one toe.

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175. Japena jayamāpnoti, cānanta phalam āpnuyāt; Hīnakarma tyajan sarvam, sthānāni chādhamāni ca.

Abandoning all wrong actions and low places, he who recites the Guru Gita obtains success and end- less rewards.

176. Japam hīnāsanam kurvan, hīnakarma phala pradam; Gurugītām prayāņe vā, sangrāme ripusankațe.

Japa on an improper asana and trivial actions bear poor fruit. While undertaking a journey, or facing danger from an enemy in a battle.

177 Japan jayam avāpnoti, maraņe muktidāyakam; Sarva karma ca sarvatra, guruputrasya siddhyati.

One devoted to a Guru obtains victory by repeat- ing the Guru Gita. He attains salvation if he recites it at the time of death. All his work, wherever he be, is accomplished.

178. Idam rahasyam no vacyam, tavāgre kathitam mayā; Sugopyam ca prayatnena, mama tvam ca priyā tviti.

Do not disclose the mystery that I have revealed to you. Make every effort to keep it a secret, O One so dear to me.

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179. Swāmi mukhya gaņeśādi, vişņvādīnām ca pārvati; Manasāpi na vaktavyam, satyam satyam vadāmyaham.

Do not even think of imparting it even to Swami Kartikeya, Ganesha, Vishnu or any of my chief attendants. I speak truly, I speak truly.

180. Atīva pakvacittāya, śraddhā bhakti yutāya ca; Pravaktavyam idam devi, mamātmā'si sadā priye.

Reveal it only to one whose mind is mature and full of reverence and devotion. O Beloved, you are my very Self.

181. Abhakte vancake dhurte, pākhaņde nāstike nare; Manasāpi na vaktavyā, gurugītā kadācana.

Never even think of imparting the Guru Gita to one who is without devotion, a cheat, a degraded wretch, a hypocrite or an atheist.

Iti śrīskandapurāņe uttarakhande īśvarapārvatīsamvāde, gurugītā samāptā Śrī gurudeva charanāyārpaņam astu.

Thus ends the Guru Gita, which occurs in the dialogue between Shiva and Parvati in the latter portion of the Skanda Purana. This is offered to the feet of Sri Gurudev.