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गुरूर्ब्रह्मा गुरूर्विष्णु गुरूर्देवो महेश्वरः। गुरुर साक्षात परम ब्रम्ह तस्मै श्री गुरुवे नमः॥
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गुरूर्ब्रह्मा गुरूर्विष्णु गुरूर्देवो महेश्वरः। गुरur साक्षात परम ब्रम्ह तस्मै श्री गुरुवे नमः॥
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गुरूर्ब्रह्मा गुरूर्विष्णु गुरूर्देवो महेश्वरः। गुरur साक्षात परम ब्रम्ह तस्मै श्री गुरुवे नमः॥
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गुरूर्ब्रह्मा गुरूर्विष्णु गुरूर्देवो महेश्वरः। गुरur साक्षात परम ब्रम्ह तस्मै श्री गुरुवे नमः॥
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गुरूर्ब्रह्मा गुरूर्विष्णु गुरूर्देवो महेश्वरः। गुरur साक्षात परम ब्रम्ह तस्मै श्री गुरुवे नमः॥
Meaning & Translation
Verse 1
The Guru is Brahma (the creator), the Guru is Vishnu (the preserver), the Guru is Lord Maheshwara (Shiva, the destroyer). The Guru is verily the supreme Brahman. Salutations to that Guru.
Verse 2
The Guru is Brahma (the creator), the Guru is Vishnu (the preserver), the Guru is Lord Maheshwara (Shiva, the destroyer). The Guru is verily the supreme Brahman. Salutations to that Guru.
Verse 3
The Guru is Brahma (the creator), the Guru is Vishnu (the preserver), the Guru is Lord Maheshwara (Shiva, the destroyer). The Guru is verily the supreme Brahman. Salutations to that Guru.
Verse 4
The Guru is Brahma (the creator), the Guru is Vishnu (the preserver), the Guru is Lord Maheshwara (Shiva, the destroyer). The Guru is verily the supreme Brahman. Salutations to that Guru.
Verse 5
The Guru is Brahma (the creator), the Guru is Vishnu (the preserver), the Guru is Lord Maheshwara (Shiva, the destroyer). The Guru is verily the supreme Brahman. Salutations to that Guru.
✨Spiritual Benefits
Chanting the Guru Mantra regularly helps in cultivating respect and devotion towards one's teacher, both spiritual and worldly. It is believed to bestow wisdom, clarity of thought, spiritual growth, and the removal of ignorance and obstacles. It strengthens the bond between the disciple and the Guru, leading to profound inner peace and guidance on the path of self-realization.
📜About this Mantra
The Guru Mantra is a revered Sanskrit chant that extols the virtues of the Guru, recognizing them as the ultimate source of knowledge, creation, preservation, and dissolution. It acknowledges the Guru as a direct manifestation of the divine, guiding disciples towards enlightenment and liberation. Chanting this mantra fosters humility, devotion, and a deep connection with the spiritual teacher.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Guru Mantra?
The Guru Mantra, 'Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu...', is a fundamental Hindu prayer dedicated to the Guru, recognizing them as the embodiment of the divine trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) and the supreme Brahman.
What is the meaning of Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu?
It means 'The Guru is Brahma (the creator), the Guru is Vishnu (the preserver), the Guru is Lord Maheshwara (Shiva, the destroyer). The Guru is verily the supreme Brahman. Salutations to that Guru.'
When is the best time to chant the Guru Mantra?
The Guru Mantra can be chanted daily, especially in the morning, during meditation, or on auspicious occasions like Guru Purnima, to express gratitude and seek blessings from one's spiritual teacher.