Samsara Davanala-Guru Astakam With Meaning
Samsara Davanala-Guru Astakam With Meaning
Samsara Davanala-Guru Astakam With Meaning
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Vaisnava Songs
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Standard Prayers
2) Sri Sri Gurv-astaka
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Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura, who appeared in the middle of the sev- enteenth
century, is a great spiritual master in the Krsna conscious chain of gurus and disciples. He
says, "One who, with great care and alteration, loudly recites this beautiful prayer to the
spiritual master during the Brahma-muhurta obtains direct service to Krsna, the Lord of
Vrndavana, at the time of his death."
1
samsara-davanala-lidha-loka-
tranaya Karunya-ghanaghanatvam
praptasya kalyana-gunarnavasya
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
TRANSLATION
The spiritual master is receiving benediction from the ocean of mercy. Just as a
cloud pours water on a forest fire to extinguish it, so the spiritual master delivers
the materially afflicted world by extinguishing the blazing fire of material
existence. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual
master, who is an ocean of auspicious qualities.
2
mahapraboh kirtana-nrtya-gita-
vaditra-madyan-manaso rasena
romanca-kampasru-taranga-bhajo
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
TRANSLATION
Chanting the holy name, dancing in ecstasy, singing, and playing musical
instruments, the spiritual master is always glad dened by the sankirtana
movement of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Because he is relishing the mellows of
pure devotion within his mind, sometimes his hair stands on end, he feels
quivering in his body, and tears flow from his eyes like waves. I offer my
respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.
3
sri- vigraharadhana-nitya-nana
srngaira-tan-mandira-marjanadau
yuktasya bhaktams ca niyunjato pi
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
TRANSLATION
The spiritual master is always engaged in the temple worship of Sri Sri Radha and
Krsna. He also engages his disciples in such worship. They dress the Deities in
beautiful clothes and ornaments, clean Their temple, and perform other similar
worship of the Lord. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a
spiritual master.
4
catur- vidha-sri-bhagavat-prasada-
svadv-anna-trptan hari-bhakta-sanghan
krtvaiva trptim bhajatah sadaiva
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
TRANSLATION
The spiritual master is always offering Krsna four kinds of delicious food
[analyzed as that which is licked, chewed, drunk, and sucked]. When the spiritual
master sees that the devotees are satisfied by eating bhagavat-prasada, he is
satisfied. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual
master.
5
sri-radhika-madhavayor apara-
madhurya-lila-guna-rupa-namnam
prati-ksanasvadana-lolupasya
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
TRANSLATION
The spiritual master is always eager to hear and chant about the unlimited
conjugal pastimes of Radhika and Madhava, and Their qualities, names, and
forms. The spiritual master aspires to relish these at every moment. I offer my
respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.
6
nikunja-yuno rati-keli-siddhyai
ya yalibhir yuktir apeksaniya
tatrati-daksyad ati-vallabhasya
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
nikunja-yunah--of Radha and Krsna; rati-- (of) conjugal love; keli--(of) pastimes; siddhyai--
for the perfection; ya ya-- whatever, alibhih--by the gopis; yuktih--arrangements;
apeksanya--desirable; tatra--in that connection; ati-daksyat--because of being very expert;
ati-vallabhasya--who is very dear; vande--I offer obeisances; guroh--of my spiritual master;
sri-carana-aravindam--unto the lotus feet.
TRANSLATION
The spiritual master is very dear, because he is expert in assisting the gopis, who
at different times make different tasteful arrangements for the perfection of
Radha and Krsna's conjugal loving affairs within the groves of Vrndavana. I offer
my most humble obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.
7
saksad-dharitvena samasta-sastrair
uktas tatha bhavyata eva sadbhih
kintu prabhor yah priya eva tasya
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
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yasya prasadad bhagavat-prasado
yasyaprasadan na gatih kuto 'pi
dhyayan stuvams tasya yasas tri-sandhyam
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
yasya--of whom (the spiritual master); prasadat--by the grace; bhagavat--(of) Krsna;
prasadah--the mercy; yasya--of whom; aprasadat--without the grace; na--not; gatih--means
of advancement ; kutah api--from anywhere; dhyayan--meditating upon; stuvan--praising;
tasya--of him (the spiritual master); yasah--the glory; tri-sandhyam--three times a day
(sunrise, noon, and sunset); vande--I offer obeisances; guroh--of my spiritual master; sri-
carana-aravindam--unto the lotus feet.
TRANSLATION
By the mercy of the spiritual master one receives the benediction of Krsna.
Without the grace of the spiritual master, one cannot make any advancement.
Therefore, I should always remember and praise the spiritual master. At least
three times a day I should offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of
my spiritual master.
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