Guru Vandana means "Reverence for the Teacher", or the Spiritual Master. The texts were originally composed by Narottama Das Thakura more than 500 years back describing the qualities of a genuine Spiritual Master or Guru, therefore entitled Pure Souls. lyrics (1) shri-guru-charana-padma, kevala-bhakati-sadma bando mui savadhana mate jahara prasade bhai, e bhava toriya jai, krishna-prapti hoy jaha ha'te
(1) The lotus feet of our spiritual master are the only way by which we can attain pure devotional service. I bow to his lotus feet with great awe and reverence. By his grace one can cross the ocean of material suffering and obtain the mercy of Krishna.
(2) guru-mukha-padma-vakya, chittete koriya aikya ar na koriho mane asha shri-guru-charane rati, ei se uttama-gati je prasade pure sarva asha
(2) My only wish is to have my consciousness purified by the words emanating from his lotus mouth. Attachment to his lotus feet is the perfection that fulfills all desires.
(3) He opens my darkened eyes and fills my heart with transcendental knowledge. He is my Lord birth after birth. From him ecstatic prema emanates; by him ignorance is destroyed. The Vedic scriptures sing of his character.
(4) shri-guru karuna-sindhu, adhama janara bandhu lokanath lokera jivana ha ha prabhu koro doya, deho more pada-chaya ebe jasha ghushuk tribhavana
(4) Our spiritual master is the ocean of mercy, the friend of the poor, and the lord and master of the devotees. O master! Be merciful unto me. Give me the shade of your lotus feet. Your fame is spread all over the three worlds. We take shelter of your lotus feet. You are the friend of the most fallen.
jaya jaya prabhupada! jaya jaya prabhupada!
All glories to Srila Prabhupada! credits from Illuminize, released 09 September 2009 Vocals: Shabda Hari Das Music & Mixing: Shabda Hari Das