Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
ध्यानमूलं गुरोर्मूर्तिः पूजामूलं गुरोः पदम् ।
मन्त्रमूलं गुरोर्वाक्यं मोक्षमूलं गुरोः कृपा ॥
Transliteration:
dhyānamūlaṃ gurormūrtiḥ pūjāmūlaṃ guroḥ padam ।
mantramūlaṃ gurorvākyaṃ mokṣamūlaṃ guroḥ kṛpā ॥
Meaning of the subhAShita:
The form of a guru is the root of meditation; the feet of a guru are the source of worship; the words of a guru are the origins of mantras (guidance); the grace of a guru is the basis of (attaining) liberation.
Commentary:
A guru is exalted as God. He is revered as divine, placed at par with one’s mother and father. The Sanskrit expression गुरुत्वात् गुरुः (gurutvāt guruḥ) translates to: “One is called a guru due to the weight of his profound qualities.” Here, a guru is not just someone who imparts a few lessons or skills. In the truest sense, a guru is the one who leads us to Self-knowledge, the realization of our true essence beyond body, mind, and intellect.
In the presence of such a guru, one experiences an unshakable peace of mind, free from fear and anxiety. Such a master, capable of dissolving ignorance and guiding us toward the Self, deserves the title—Guru.
Self-knowledge offers the deepest understanding of who we truly are. One can access this wisdom only through the grace and guidance of a guru. By ourselves, we remain entangled in the illusion of samsāra, the cycle of worldly sorrows. Our habitual identification with the body, mind, and intellect binds us to suffering. However, the guru's teachings break these shackles, leading us toward inner freedom. The knowledge he imparts frees us from ignorance, thereby dissolving our attachments and illusions.
There is no adequate way to express our gratitude to a guru. All question marks bow down in front of the exclamatory experience of a Guru! His wisdom transforms our lives, pointing us to the ultimate Truth.
It is said, "When the disciple is ready, the guru appears. When the disciple is truly ready, the guru disappears." This reflects the selfless nature of a guru. A true teacher never fosters dependence but instead empowers the disciple to become independent in his quest for Truth. A guru gives the right knowledge, guiding the student to awaken to the Truth on his own.
Hence, the verse rightly proclaims that the very form of a guru is a focal point enough for meditation. His feet are the perfect place to offer our worship, symbolizing surrender and reverence. His words are the very source of mantras (Vedic words that give us ultimate knowledge). We would not be able to understand the mantras without a guru's counsel. Finally, with his divine grace, we can attain liberation, realizing our oneness with the Absolute. He is not merely a teacher but the bridge between ignorance and realization, bondage and freedom.
Thus, a guru is the one who shows us the way beyond worldly illusions, guiding us toward the Truth of our being, where all separation dissolves. Through his guidance, we awaken to the truth of who we are, and through his grace, we achieve liberation.
May the guru help us cross the ocean of samsāra with ease!
ध्यान-मूलं गुरोः मूर्तिः पूजा-मूलं गुरोः पदम् ।
dhyāna-mūlaṃ guroḥ mūrtiḥ pūjā-mūlaṃ guroḥ padam ।
मन्त्र-मूलं गुरोः वाक्यं मोक्ष-मूलं गुरोः कृपा ॥
mantra-mūlaṃ guroḥ vākyaṃ mokṣa-mūlaṃ guroḥ kṛpā ॥
dhyaanamUlaM gurormUrtiH pUjaamUlaM guroH padam |
mantramUlaM gurorvaakyaM mokShamUlaM guroH kRupaa ||
dhyaana-mUlaM guroH mUrtiH pUjaa-mUlaM guroH padam |
mantra-mUlaM guroH vaakyaM mokSha-mUlaM guroH kRupaa ||
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