Shri Guru Ashtakam
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Sharlram Surupam Tatha Va Kalatram
Yashashcaru Citram Dhanam Merutulyam ।
Manashcenna Lagnam Guroranghripadme
Tatah Kim Tatah Kim Tatah Kim Tatah Kim ॥
Kalatram Dhanam Putrapautradi Sarvam
Griham Bandhavah Sarvametaddhi Jatam ।
Masashcenna Lagnam Guroranghripadme
Tatah Kim Tatah Kim Tatah Kim Tatah Kim ॥
Sadangadivedo Mukhe Shastravidya
Kavitvadi Gadyam Supadyam Karoti ।
Manashcenna Lagnam Guroranghripadme
Tatah Kim Tatah Kim Tatah Kim Tatah Kim ॥
Videsheshu Manyah Svadesheshu Dhanyah
Sadaccaravritteshu Matto Na Canyah ।
Manashcenna Lagnam Guroranghripadme
Tatah Kim Tatah Kim Tatah Kim Tatah Kim ॥
Kshamamandale Bhupabhupalavrindaih
Sada Sevitam Yasya Padaravindam ।
Manashcenna Lagnam Guroranghripadme
Tatah Kim Tatah Kim Tatah Kim Tatah Kim ॥
Yasho Me Gatam Dikshu Danapratapaj-
Jagadvastu Sarvam Kare Yatprasadat ।
Manashcenna Lagnam Guroranghripadme
Tatah Kim Tatah Kim Tatah Kim Tatah Kim ||
Na Bhoge Na Yoge Na Va Vadirajau
Na Kantamukhe Naiva Vitteshu Cittam ।
Manashcenna Lagnam Guroranghripadme
Tatah Kim Tatah Kim Tatah Kim Tatah Kim ॥
Aranye Na Va Svasya Gehe Na Karye
Na Dehe Mano Vartate Me Tvanarghye ।
Manashcenna Lagnam Guroranghripadme
Tatah Kim Tatah Kim Tatah Kim Tatah Kim ॥
Aranye Na Va Devasy Gehe Na Kaary,
Na Dehi Mano Vartate Me Tvanarghye ।
Manashcenna Lagnam Guroranghripadme
Tatah Kim Tatah Kim Tatah Kim Tatah Kim ॥
Gurorashtakam Yah Pathet-punyadehi
Yatir-bhupatir-brahmacari Ca Gehi ।
Labhedvanchitartham Padam Brahmasamjnam
Guroruktavakye Mano Yasya Lagnam ॥
- By Shri Adi Shankaracharya
Shri Guru Ashtakam About
Shri Guru Ashtakam is a revered Sanskrit hymn composed by Adi Shankaracharya in praise of the Guru, the spiritual teacher. This eight-verse hymn emphasizes the supreme importance of the Guru in the spiritual journey, declaring that all worldly achievements are meaningless without devotion to the Guru’s lotus feet.
Meaning
The hymn systematically highlights how physical beauty, wealth, family, scholarly knowledge, fame, power, and renunciation all become insignificant if the mind is not devoted to the Guru. It culminates in the praise of detachment from worldly attachments and the realization that only surrender to the Guru leads to true peace and liberation.
Benefits
- Instills deep devotion and faith in the Guru
- Removes obstacles in spiritual growth
- Purifies the mind and heart
- Guides towards self-realization and liberation
- Brings lasting peace and fulfillment
Significance
Shri Guru Ashtakam is widely recited by spiritual seekers to honor their Gurus and invoke divine grace. It is considered a powerful prayer that fosters the disciple's dedication, uplifts spiritual consciousness, and paves the way to enlightenment.