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samsara-davanala-lidha-lokatranaya
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.
karunya-ghanaghanatwam praptasya kalyana-gunarnavasya vande guroh sri-charanaravindam |
mahapraboh kirtana-nritya-gita
Chanting the holy name, dancing in ecstasy, singing, and playing musical
instruments, the spiritual master is always gladdened 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.
vaditra- madyan-manaso rasena romancha-kampashru-taranga-bhajo vande guroh sri-charanaravindam |
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sri- vigraharadhana-nitya-nana
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.
shringaira-tan-mandira-marjanadau yuktasya bhaktamsh cha niyunjato pi vande guroh sri-charanaravindam |
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chatur-vidha-sri-bhagavat-prasada
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.
swadv- anna-triptan hari-bhakta-sanghan kritwaiva triptim bhajatah sadaiva vande guroh sri-charanaravindam |
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sri-radhika-madhavayor apara
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.
madhurya- lila-guna-rupa-namnam prati-kshanaswadana-lolupasya vande guroh sri-charanaravindam |
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nikunja-yuno rati-keli-siddhyai
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.
ya yalibhir yuktir apekshaniya tatrati-dakshyad ati-vallabhasya vande guroh sri-charanaravindam |
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sakshad-dharitvena samasta-shastrair
The spiritual master is to be honored as much as the Supreme Lord, because
he is the most confidential servitor of the Lord. This is acknowledged in all
revealed scriptures and followed by all authorities. Therefore I offer my
respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master, who is a
bonafide representative of Sri Hari [Krsna].
uktas tatha bhavyata eva sadbhihi kintu prabhor yah priya eva tasya vande guroh sri-charanaravindam |
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yasya prasadad bhagavat-prasado
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.
yasyaprasadan na gatih kuto 'pi dhyayan stuvams tasya yashas trisandhyam vande guroh sri-charanaravindam |