GURU VANDANA ()
We are given the lyrics and translation to the great guru vandana shloka. These are
indeed a great source of information and learning that will help us gain a deeper
insight into this traditions and their significance in the modern day.
Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu
Guru Devo Maheshwara
Guru Saakshat Para Brahma
Tasmai Shri Guruve Namaha
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The true meaning of the word ‘Guru’ is “one who dispels the darkness of
ignotance”. “Gu’ means ‘darkness’ and ‘Ru’ means ‘ one who removes’. The
Guru resembles the trinity Brahma,Vishnu and Mahesh.
Guru is like Brahma the creator. He creates or inculcates knowledge in the
minds of the students. Guru is like Vishnu – the preserver. He maintains or
preserves the knowledge in the students. Guru is like Shiva – the destroyer.
Guru removes the darkness of ignorance from the students mind. Guru is
hence the manifestation of the Para Brahma (the supreme essence) within all
of us. I offer respects ti the Guru.
