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Guru Paduka Stotram http://www.vmission.org.in/files/pdf/gurupadukastotram.pdf Meaning of Words & Translation of Shlokas By Swami Atmananda Guru Paduka Stotram is a well known and famous Stotra glorifying the Padukas of Guru. The devotees study it daily and when the meaning is also brought to mind then alone there is real joy. 1. Anant Samsar Samudra Tar That which helps cross over the ocean of Samsara, Naukayitabhyam by being like a boat, Guru Bhaktidabhyam That which endows me with devotion to Guru,

Vairagya Samrajyada Poojanabhyam The worship of blesses us with dominion of renunciation. Namo Namah Shri Guru Padukabhyam - My prostrations to those holy sandals of my Guru. I again and again prostrate to those holy Padukas (sandals) of my reverential Guru, which serve as the boat to help cross this endless ocean of samsara, which endow us with devotion unto our Gurudev and with whose worship we are blessed with the dominion of renunciation. 2. Kavitva Varashi For the ocean of Knowledge, Nishakarasbhyam - which is like a full moon, Daurbhgya Misfortunes, Dava-fire, Ambud - water, Malikabhyam- down pour, Durikrita - remove, Namra - who prostrate, Vipattatibhyam - the group of distresses, Namo Namah Shri Guru Padukabhyam- My prostrations to holy sandals of my guru. I again and again prostrate to those holy Padukas of my reverential Guru, which are like a full moon for the ocean of the Knowledge, which serve as the down pour of water to put out the fire of misfortunes, which remove the various distresses of those who surrender to them. 3. Nata - who prostrate, Yayo - to them (holy sandals),

Shripatitam - great possessors of wealth, Samiyuh - have turned out, Kadachidapi - even, Ashu - immediately, Daridravaryaha - the worst poverty stricken, Mukashcha - the dumb, Vachaspatiti - great masters of speech. Namo Namah Shri Guru Padukabhyam - My prostrations to holy sandals of my guru. Those who prostrate to the blessed padukas of their Guru, shortly overcome the curse of their poverty, and become possessors of great wealth. Such is the inexplicable power of these padukas that the mute ones become eloquent speakers. To such padukas my infinite prostrations. 4. Nalik - A bunch of lotus, Nikash - similar to, Pad - legs, Aahritabhyam - attractive, Nana Vimohadi - all kinds of ignorant desires, Nivarikabhyam - remove, Namajjan - who bow their heads, Abhisht - desires, Tati - plenty, Pradabhyam - fulfil, Namo Namah Shri Guru Padukabhyam - My prostrations to holy sandals of my guru. My prostrations to those holy Sandals of Guru, which attract us to the Lotus-like feet of our Guru, which remove all kinds of desires borne out of ignorance, and which help fulfill all our desires. 5. Nrupali - of the king, Mauli - the crown, Vraja Ratna - precious stone, Kanti - shine like, Sarid - A big river, Viraja infested,

Jhash - A crocodile, Kanyakabhyam - A beautiful girl, Nrupatvadabhyam - lifted up to the great rank of sovereignty, Natlok pankte - to whom a que of people bowed at, Namo Namah Shri Guru Padukabhyam - My prostrations to holy sandals of my guru. My namaskars to those divine padukas of my Guru, which shine like a precious stone adorning the crown of a king. They stand out like a beautiful damsel in a river infested with crocodiles, and which raises the devotees to the state of sovereign emperors. 6. Papandhakar Darkness of sins, Parampara - a chain of, Ark Sun, Taap tray aheendra - three pains of Samsara a cobra, Khageshwarabhyam - a king of birds -Eagle, Jadya insentience, ignorance, Abdhi - an ocean, Samshoshana - dries away, Vadawabhyam - a terrific fire, Namo Namah Shri Guru Padukabhyam - My prostrations to holy sandals of my guru. I again and again prostrate to those holy Sandals of my Guru, which are comparable to the effulgent Sun which effaces the endless darness of sins, which are like an eagle for the snake like pains of Samsara, and which are like a conflagration of fire whose heat dries away the ocean of ignorance. 7. Shamadi shatka - Sham etc.six attributes, Prad - endows,

Vaibhavabhyam - a wealth of, Samadhi daan Vrat dikshitabhyam - initiated with the vow of charity & self settledness, Ramadhava - A husband of Rama i.e. Vishnu, Anghri - feet, Sthir bhaktidabhyam bless with permanent devotion at. Namo Namah Shri Guru Padukabhyam - My prostrations to holy sandals of my guru. My prostrations to those Padukas of my guru which endows us with the glorious six qualities beginning with Shama, which have as though taken a vow to bless the intiated ones with the ability to go into the state of Samadhi, and which blesses the devotees with permanent devotion for the feet of Lord Vishnu the all-pervasive God. 8. Swarchaparanam - who are parayan for sewa, Akhileshtadabhyam - bestows all the wishies of them, Swahaabsorbed, Swantachchhabhav Prad Poojanabhyam - which grace ones own hidden real nature, Namo Namah Shri Guru Padukabhyam - My prostrations to holy sandals of my guru. I again and again prostrate to those Padukas of my Poojya Gurudev, which help fulfill all the wishes of those devoted disciples who are ever-available & dedicated for Sewa, and which awakens the sincere aspirants to the divine state of self-realisation.

9. Kamadisarpvraj - to the serpant of desires, Garudabhyam like an eagle, Vivek Vairagyanidhi Pradabhyam - bless with the valuable treasure of discrimination & renunciation, Bodh Pradabhyam - enlighted with true knowledge, Drut Mokshdabhyam - bless with instant liberation from the shackles of the world, Namo Namah Shri Guru Padukabhyam - My prostrations to holy sandals of my guru. My prostrations to those holy Padukas of my Guru, which are like an eagle for all the serpants of desires, which bless us with the valuable treasure of discrimination, renunciation, & knowledge, and which blesses us with instant liberation from the shackles of the life. ______________________________ Hear the Chanting of the stotra in Poojya Gurujis voice Visit: http://www.vmission/mission/podcasts.htm A beautiful rendering of it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F_fopReJaA

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Along with that, there is Guru Astakam which given below. However, I wonder how can it be astakam when it has ten stanzas. Never the less enjoy it.

Shri Adi Sankaracharyas Guru Ashtakam 1 , , , Sareeram suroopam thadha va kalathram, Yasacharu chithram dhanam meru thulyam, Gurorangri padme manaschenna lagnam, Thatha kim Thatha Kim, Thatha kim Thatha kim. 1

Even if you have a pretty body, a beautiful wife, Great fame and mountain like money, If your mind does not bow at the Gurus feet, What is the use? What is the use? And What is the use? 2 , , -, - ? Kalathram Dhanam puthrapothradhi sarvam, Gruham Bandhavam Sarvamethadhi jatham, Gurorangri padme manaschenna lagnam, Thatha kim Thatha Kim, Thatha kim Thatha kim. 2 Even if you have a wife, wealth, children grand children. House , relations and are born in a great family, If your mind does not bow at the Gurus feet, What is the use? What is the use? And What is the use?

 3 , - , ? Shadangadhi vedo Mukhe sasra vidhya , Kavithwadhi gadhyam , supadhyam karothi, Gurorangri padme manaschenna lagnam, Thatha kim Thatha Kim, Thatha kim Thatha kim. 3 Even if you are an expert in six angas and the four Vedas, And an expert in writing good prose and poems, If your mind does not bow at the Gurus feet, What is the use? What is the use? And What is the use? 4 , - - , ? Videseshu manya, swadeseshu danya, Sadachara vrutheshu matho na cha anya, Gurorangri padme manaschenna lagnam,

Thatha kim Thatha Kim, Thatha kim Thatha kim. 4 Even if you are considered great abroad, rich in your own place, And greatly regarded in virtues and life, If your mind does not bow at the Gurus feet, What is the use? What is the use? And What is the use? 5 - , ? Kshma mandale bhoopa bhoopala vrundai, Sada sevitham yasya padaravindam, Gurorangri padme manaschenna lagnam, Thatha kim Thatha Kim, Thatha kim Thatha kim. 5 Even if you are a king of a great region, And is served by kings and great kings, If your mind does not bow at the Gurus feet, What is the use? What is the use? And What is the use?

 6 , - , ? Yaso me gatham bikshu dana prathapa, Jagadwathu sarvam kare yah prasdath, Gurorangri padme manaschenna lagnam, Thatha kim Thatha Kim, Thatha kim Thatha kim. 6 Even if your fame has spread all over, And the entire world is with you because of charity and fame, If your mind does not bow at the Gurus feet, What is the use? What is the use? And What is the use? 7 , , , , , ? Na Bhoge, na yoge, Na vaa vajirajou,

Na kantha sukhe naiva vitheshu chitham, Gurorangri padme manaschenna lagnam, Thatha kim Thatha Kim, Thatha kim Thatha kim. 7 Even if you do not concentrate your mind, On passion, Yoga, fire sacrifice, Or in the pleasure from the wife Or in the affairs of wealth, If your mind does not bow at the Gurus feet, What is the use? What is the use? And What is the use? 8 , , ? Aranye na vaa swasya gehe na karye, Na dehe mano varthathemath vanarghye, Gurorangri padme manaschenna lagnam, Thatha kim Thatha Kim, Thatha kim Thatha kim. 8.1 Even if your mind stays away in the forest,

Or in the house, Or In duties or in great thoughts If your mind does not bow at the Gurus feet, What is the use? What is the use? And What is the use? 9 , - - , ? Anarghani rathnani mukthani samyak, Samalingitha kamini yamineeshu, Gurorangri padme manaschenna lagnam, Thatha kim Thatha Kim, Thatha kim Thatha kim. 8.2 Even if you have priceless jewel collection, Even if you have an embracing passionate wife, If your mind does not bow at the Gurus feet, What is the use? What is the use? And What is the use?

 10 , , - - , Phalasruthi: Guror ashtakam ya padeth punya dehi, Yathir bhoopathir , brahmacharee cha gehi, Labeth vanchithartham padam brahma samgnam, Guruor uktha vakye,mano yasya lagnam Result of reading: That blessed one who reads this octet to the Guru, Be he a saint, king, bachelor or householder If his mind gets attached to the words of the Guru, He would get the great gift of attainment of Brahman.

enjoy it further here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqCji-oDTlA

In recital , one odd stanza has been omitted. I am just pointing it out and do not desire to enquire into it as I enjoyed it.

Oum Guruve Namah.