Sampradaya and Guru Lineage
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Guru Vandana (Invocation)
Original
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः। गुरुः साक्षात् परब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः॥
Transliteration
Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu Gurur Devo Maheshwarah | Guruh Sakshat Parabrahma Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah ||
Meaning / Translation
The Guru is Brahma, the Guru is Vishnu, the Guru is Lord Maheshwara (Shiva). The Guru is truly the Supreme Brahman; salutations to that glorious Guru.
Parampara Mahima (Glory of Lineage)
Original
परंपरा जीवितं धर्मः, गुरुशिष्य प्रबोधिनी। ज्ञानधारा प्रवाहिती, संप्रदाय महिमानिनी॥
Transliteration
Parampara jeevitam dharmah, Guru-shishya prabodhini | Gyanadhara pravahiti, Sampradaya mahimanini ||
Meaning / Translation
Tradition is the lifeblood of Dharma, awakening both the teacher and the disciple. The continuous stream of knowledge flows, glorifying the sanctity of the Sampradaya.
Shishya Sankalpa (The Disciple's Resolve)
Original
आदि गुरु से आज्ञा पाकर, ज्ञान दीप प्रज्वलित करें। गुरु परंपरा के चरणों में, अपना जीवन समर्पित करें॥
Transliteration
Adi Guru se agya paakar, gyan deep prajwalit karein | Guru Parampara ke charnon mein, apna jeevan samarpit karein ||
Meaning / Translation
Receiving the command from the Primordial Guru, let us light the lamp of wisdom. At the lotus feet of the Guru lineage, let us dedicate our entire lives.
Moksha Marg (The Path to Liberation)
Original
अखंड ज्योति ज्ञान की, जो सदियों से बहती है। संप्रदाय की शक्ति ही, मोक्ष का मार्ग देती है॥
Transliteration
Akhand jyoti gyan ki, jo sadiyon se behti hai | Sampradaya ki shakti hi, moksha ka marg deti hai ||
Meaning / Translation
The unbroken flame of knowledge, which has flowed through the centuries. It is the power of the Sampradaya alone that reveals the path to liberation.