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.
mahaprabhoh kirtana-nrtya-gita
vaditra-madyan-manaso
rasena
romanca-kampasru-taranga-bhajo
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
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.
sri-vigraharadhana-nitya-nana-
srngara-tan-mandira-marjanadau
yuktasya bhaktams ca
niyunjato 'pi
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
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.
catur-vidha-sri-bhagavat-prasada
svadv-anna-trptan hari-bhakta-sanghan
krtvaiva trptim bhajatah
sadaiva
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
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 devottes are
satisfied by eating bhagavat-prasada, he is satisfied. I offer my
respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.
sri-radhika-madhavayor apara-
madhurya-lila-guna-rupa-namnam
prati-ksanasvadana-lolupasya
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
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.
nikunja-yuno rati-keli-siddhyai
ya yalibhir yuktir
apeksaniya
tatrati-daksyad ati-vallabhasya
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
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.
saksad-dharitvena samasta-sastrair
uktas tatha bhavyata
eva sadbhih
kintu prabhor yah priya
eva tasya
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
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 bona fide representative
of Sri Hari (Krsna).
yasya prasadad bhagavat-prasado
yasyaprasadan na gatih
kuto 'pi
dhyayan stuvams tasya
yasas tri-sandhyam
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
By the mercy of the spiritual master
on 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.
