(1)
samsara-davanala-lidha-loka
tranaya karunya-ghanaghanatvam
praptasya kalyana-gunarnavasya
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
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.
(2)
mahaprabhoh kirtana-nritya-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.
(3)
sri-vigraharadhana-nitya-nana
sringara-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 Krishna. 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.
(4)
catur-vidha-sri-bhagavat-prasada
svadv-anna-triptan hari-bhakta-sanghan
kritvaiva triptim bhajatah sadaiva
vande guroh sri-caranaravindam
The spiritual master is always offering Krishna four kinds of delicious food [analyzed as that which is licked, chewed, drunk, and sucked]. When the spiritual master sees that the devotees are satisfied by eating bhagavat-prasada, he is satisfied. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.
(5)
sri-radhika-madhavayor apara
madhurya-lila guna-rupa-namnam
prati-kshanasvadana-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.
(6)
nikunja-yuno rati-keli-siddhyai
ya yalibhir yuktir apekshaniya
tatrati-dakshyad 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 Krishna’s conjugal loving affairs within the groves of Vrindavana. I offer my most humble obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.
(7)
sakshad-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 [Krishna].
(8)
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 one receives the benediction of Krishna. 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.
संसार-दावानल-लीढ-लोक
त्राणाय कारुण्य-घनाघनत्वम्।
प्राप्तस्य कल्याण-गुणार्णवस्य
वन्दे गुरोःश्रीचरणारविन्दम्॥1॥
महाप्रभोः कीर्तन-नृत्यगीत
वादित्रमाद्यन्‌-मनसो-रसेन।
रोमाञ्च-कम्पाश्रु-तरंग-भाजो
वन्दे गुरोः श्रीचरणारविन्दम्॥2॥
श्रीविग्रहाराधन-नित्य-नाना।
श्रृंगार-तन्‌-मन्दिर-मार्जनादौ।
युक्तस्य भक्तांश्च नियुञ्जतोऽपि
वन्दे गुरोः श्रीचरणारविन्दम्॥3॥
चतुर्विधा-श्री भगवत्‌-प्रसाद-
स्वाद्वन्न-तृप्तान्‌ हरि-भक्त-संङ्घान्।
कृत्वैव तृप्तिं भजतः सदैव
वन्दे गुरोः श्रीचरणारविन्दम्॥4॥
श्रीराधिका-माधवयोर्‌अपार-
माधुर्य-लीला-गुण-रूप-नाम्नाम्।
प्रतिक्षणाऽऽस्वादन-लोलुपस्य
वन्दे गुरोः श्रीचरणारविन्दम्॥5॥
निकुञ्ज-युनो रति-केलि-सिद्धयै
या यालिभिर्‌ युक्तिर्‌ अपेक्षणीया।
तत्राति-दक्ष्याद्‌ अतिवल्लभस्य
वन्दे गुरोः श्रीचरणारविन्दम्॥6॥
साक्षाद्‌-धरित्वेन समस्त शास्त्रैः
उक्तस्तथा भावयत एव सद्भिः।
किन्तु प्रभोर्यः प्रिय एव तस्य
वन्दे गुरोः श्रीचरणारविन्दम्॥7॥
यस्यप्रसादाद्‌ भगवदप्रसादो
यस्याऽप्रसादन्न्‌ न गति कुतोऽपि।
ध्यायंस्तुवंस्तस्य यशस्त्रि-सन्ध्यं
वन्दे गुरोः श्रीचरणारविन्दम्॥8॥