Srila Prabhupada, Jagat Guru, Spritual Master of the Entire Universe
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Sri Guru-vandana
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(1)
sri-guru-carana-padma, kevala-bhakati-sadma,
bando mui savadhana mate
jahara prasade bhai, e bhava toriya jai,
krsna-prapti hoy jaha ha'te
"The lotus feet of our spiritual master are the only way by which we can attain pure devotional service. I bow down to his lotus feet with great awe and reverence. By his grace we can cross over the ocean of material suffering and obtain the mercy of Krishna."
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guru-mukha-padma-vakya, cittete koriya aikya,
ar na koriho mane asa
sri-guru-carane-rati, ei se uttama-gati,
je prasade pure sarva asa
"My only wish is to have my consciousness purified by the words emanating from his lotus mouth. Attachment to his lotus feet is the perfection that fulfills all desires."
(3)
cakhu-dan dilo jei, janme janme prabhu sei
divya-jnana hrde prokasito
prema-bhakti jaha hoite, avidya vinasa jate,
vede gay jahara carito
"He opens my darkened eyes and fills my heart with transcendental knowledge. He is my lord birth after birth. From him ecstatic prema emanates; by him ignorance is destroyed. The Vedic scriptures sing of his character."
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sri-guru karuna-sindhu, adhama janara bandhu
lokanath lokera jivana
ha ha prabhu kora doya, deho more pada chaya
ebe jasa ghusuk tribhuvana
"Our spiritual master is the ocean of mercy, the friend of the poor, and the lord and master of the devotees. O master! Be merciful unto me. Give me the shade of your lotus feet. Your fame is spread all over the three worlds."
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All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
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