Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu
By Guru Gita (Skanda Purana) · संस्कृत
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Guru Brahma Guru Vishnu
By Guru Gita (Skanda Purana)
संस्कृत · Ancient · Shloka
The central verse revering the Guru as the Supreme.
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गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः। गुरुः साक्षात् परब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः॥
The Guru is Brahma, the Guru is Vishnu, the Guru is the great lord Maheshvara; the Guru is verily the Supreme Brahman itself — to that revered Guru I bow. The central verse honouring the teacher.
The central verse revering the Guru as the Supreme.
The central verse revering the Guru as the Supreme.
In depth
The Guru is Brahma, the Guru is Vishnu, the Guru is the great lord Maheshvara; the Guru is verily the Supreme Brahman itself — to that revered Guru I bow. The central verse honouring the teacher.
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Adi Shankaracharya · 8th century
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The student's prayer to Saraswati before study.
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The classic invocation of Saraswati, remover of ignorance.
Traditional (Vishnu Dhyana) · Ancient
The serene meditation verse on Vishnu reclining on Shesha.
Traditional (Mangala shloka) · Ancient
A benedictory verse invoking the auspiciousness of Vishnu.
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