Sri Guru Stotram (Guru Vandanam)
Sri Guru Stotram (Guru Vandanam)
श्री गुरु स्तोत्रम् (गुरु वन्दनम्)
अखण्डमण्डलाकारं व्याप्तं येन चराचरम् ।
तत्पदं दर्शितं येन तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः ॥ 1 ॥
अज्ञानतिमिरान्धस्य ज्ञानाञ्जनशलाकया ।
चक्षुरुन्मीलितं येन तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः ॥ 2 ॥
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः ।
गुरुरेव परम्ब्रह्म तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः ॥ 3 ॥
स्थावरं जङ्गमं व्याप्तं यत्किञ्चित्सचराचरम् ।
तत्पदं दर्शितं येन तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः ॥ 4 ॥
चिन्मयं व्यापियत्सर्वं त्रैलोक्यं सचराचरम् ।
तत्पदं दर्शितं येन तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः ॥ 5 ॥
त्सर्वश्रुतिशिरोरत्नविराजित पदाम्बुजः ।
वेदान्ताम्बुजसूर्योयः तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः ॥ 6 ॥
चैतन्यः शाश्वतःशान्तो व्योमातीतो निरञ्जनः ।
बिन्दुनाद कलातीतः तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः ॥ 7 ॥
ज्ञानशक्तिसमारूढः तत्त्वमालाविभूषितः ।
भुक्तिमुक्तिप्रदाता च तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः ॥ 8 ॥
अनेकजन्मसम्प्राप्त कर्मबन्धविदाहिने ।
आत्मज्ञानप्रदानेन तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः ॥ 9 ॥
शोषणं भवसिन्धोश्च ज्ञापणं सारसम्पदः ।
गुरोः पादोदकं सम्यक् तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः ॥ 10 ॥
न गुरोरधिकं तत्त्वं न गुरोरधिकं तपः ।
तत्त्वज्ञानात्परं नास्ति तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः ॥ 11 ॥
मन्नाथः श्रीजगन्नाथः मद्गुरुः श्रीजगद्गुरुः ।
मदात्मा सर्वभूतात्मा तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः ॥ 12 ॥
गुरुरादिरनादिश्च गुरुः परमदैवतम् ।
गुरोः परतरं नास्ति तस्मै श्रीगुरवे नमः ॥ 13 ॥
त्वमेव माता च पिता त्वमेव
त्वमेव बन्धुश्च सखा त्वमेव ।
त्वमेव विद्या द्रविणं त्वमेव
त्वमेव सर्वं मम देव देव ॥ 14 ॥
About This Stotram
Sri Guru Stotram (Guru Vandanam)
Sanskrit Title: श्री गुरु स्तोत्रम् (गुरु वन्दनम्)
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Sri Guru Stotram (Guru Vandanam) is of immense spiritual significance in Hinduism. It emphasizes the paramount importance of the Guru in the spiritual journey. The Guru is revered as the embodiment of the divine trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshwara) and the ultimate reality (Param Brahma). The stotram highlights the Guru's role in dispelling the darkness of ignorance ('ajñānatimirāndhasya') with the lamp of divine knowledge ('jñānāñjanaśalākayā'), thereby opening the disciple's inner vision ('cakṣurunmīlitaṁ yena'). Reciting this stotram is an act of gratitude and surrender to the Guru, acknowledging their role as the guide who leads one from darkness to light, from the unreal to the real, and from mortality to immortality.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Guru |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Stotram |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 14 |
| Origin | This stotram is a widely known and recited hymn dedicated to the Guru. While its exact scriptural origin is not definitively established within a single major Purana or Upanishad, it is a popular devotional piece found in various collections of spiritual literature. It is often attributed to the lineage of Advaita Vedanta and is a staple in the practice of many spiritual aspirants seeking guidance and enlightenment. Its composition likely evolved over time, becoming a standard invocation for Guru Purnima and daily spiritual practice. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Removes ignorance and bestows spiritual knowledge.
- Opens the inner eye to the truth.
- Leads to liberation (Moksha).
- Fosters devotion and reverence for the Guru.
- Provides protection and guidance on the spiritual path.
Best Time to Recite
Morning, Evening, Guru Purnima, any day one feels the need for guidance or wishes to express gratitude to their Guru.
Historical Context
The exact historical context and date of composition for this specific Sri Guru Stotram are not precisely documented. However, the concept of Guru worship and the reverence for spiritual preceptors is ancient and deeply ingrained in Hindu tradition, dating back to the Vedic period. Hymns and prayers dedicated to the Guru are found in various scriptures and are a vital part of the Guru-Shishya parampara (lineage). This particular stotram, with its clear Advaitic undertones (equating Guru with Brahman), likely gained prominence during or after the era of Adi Shankaracharya and the flourishing of Advaita Vedanta, though it is not directly attributed to him. Its widespread adoption suggests it has been a part of devotional practices for centuries.
Alternate Names
- Guru Vandanam
- Guru Stotra
Related Stotrams
- Guru Ashtakam
- Dakshinamurti Stotram
Last Updated: 2025-12-01