Guru Paduka Stotram
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॥ Shri Guru Paduka Stotram ॥
Anantha Samsara Samudhra Thara Naukayithabhyam Guru Bhakthithabhyam ।
Vairagya Samrajyadha Poojanabhyam, Namo Nama Sri Guru Padukabhyam ॥
Kavithva Varahsini Sagarabhyam, Dourbhagya Davambudha Malikabhyam ।
Dhoorikrutha Namra Vipathithabhyam, Namo Nama Sri Guru Padukabhyam ॥
Natha Yayo Sripatitam Samiyu Kadachidapyashu Daridra Varya ।
Mookascha Vachaspathitham Hi Thabhyam, Namo Nama Sri Guru Padukabhyam ॥
Naleeka Neekasa Pada Hrithabhyam, Nana Vimohadhi Nivarikabyam ।
Nama Janabheeshtathathi Pradhabhyam Namo Nama Sri Guru Padukabhyam ॥
Nrupali Mouleebraja Rathna Kanthi Saridvi Raja Jjashakanyakabhyam ।
Nrupadvadhabhyam Nathaloka Pankhthe, Namo Nama Sri Guru Padukabhyam ॥
Papandhakara Arka Paramparabhyam, Thapathryaheendra Khageswarabhyam ।
Jadyabdhi Samsoshana Vadawabhyam Namo Nama Sri Guru Padukabhyam ॥
Shamadhi Shatka Pradha Vaibhavabhyam, Samadhi Dhana Vratha Deeksithabhyam ।
Ramadhavangri Sthira Bhakthidabhyam, Namo Nama Sri Guru Padukabhyam ॥
Swarchaparana Makhileshtathabhyam, Swaha Sahayaksha Durndarabhyam ।
Swanthacha Bhava Pradha Poojanabhyam, Namo Nama Sri Guru Padukabhyam ॥
Kaamadhi Sarpa Vraja Garudabhyam, Viveka Vairagya Nidhi Pradhabhyam ।
Bhodha Pradhabhyam Drutha Mokshathabhyam, Namo Nama Sri Guru Padukabhyam ॥
Guru Paduka Stotram About
Guru Paduka Stotram is a profound devotional hymn composed by Adi Shankaracharya that glorifies the sandals (padukas) of the Guru, symbolizing the pathway to spiritual liberation and self-realization. The stotram acknowledges the Guru's feet as the ultimate refuge that protects, guides, and purifies the disciple's life.
Meaning
The hymn praises the divine qualities of the Guru's feet which represent truth, self-knowledge, protection, and grace. It highlights how the Guru's feet awaken the disciple from ignorance, burning away negative tendencies and establishing the seeker in the state of supreme bliss and liberation. The stotram emphasizes humility, gratitude, and the transformative power of the Guru’s grace.
Benefits
- Provides spiritual protection and guidance
- Burns away ignorance and negative karmas
- Instills humility and gratitude
- Purifies the environment and the mind
- Leads to self-realization and liberation
Significance
The Guru Paduka Stotram is traditionally chanted to honor the Guru's role as the spiritual guide and protector. It is believed that regular chanting of this stotram invokes the Guru’s blessings, enabling the devotee to overcome obstacles, achieve spiritual growth, and ultimately attain liberation (moksha). The stotram underscores the symbolic importance of the Guru’s feet as the ultimate refuge and source of grace.