(Glories of the Spiritual Master)
by Srila Narottama Dasa Thakura
sri-guru-carana-padma, kebala-bhakati-sadma
bando mui sabadhana mate
jahara prasade bhai, e bhava tariya jai
krsna-prapti haya jaha hate
The lotus feet of the spiritual master are the abode of pure devotional service. I bow down to those lotus feet with great care and attention. My dear brother (my dear mind)! It is through the grace of the spiritual master that we cross over this material existence and obtain Krsna.(1)
guru-mukha-padma-vakya, cittete kariya aikya
ar na kariha mane asa
sri-guru-carane rati, ei se uttama-gati
je prasade pure sarba asa
Make the teachings from the lotus mouth of the spiritual master one with your heart, and do not desire anything else. Attachment to the lotus feet of the spiritual master is the best means of spiritual advancement. By his
mercy all desires for spiritual perfection are fulfilled.(2)
cakhu-dana dila jei, janme janme prabhu sei
divya-jnana hrde prakasita
prema-bhakti jaha haite, abidya binasa jate
bede gaya jahara carita
He who has given me the gift of transcendental vision is my lord, birth after birth. By his mercy, divine knowledge is revealed within the heart, bestowing prema-bhakti and destroying ignorance. The Vedic scriptures sing of his character.(3)
sri-guru karuna-sindhu, adhama janara bandhu
lokanatha lokera jibana
ha ha prabhu kara daya, deha mora pada-chaya
ebe jasa ghusuk tribhuvana
O spiritual master, ocean of mercy and friend of the fallen souls, you are the teacher of everyone and the life of all people. O master! Be merciful unto me, and give me the shade of your lotus feet. May your glories now be proclaimed throughout the three worlds.(4)
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