Dhyana Mulam Gurur Murti

ध्यानमूलं गुरुर्मूर्तिः
पूजामूलं गुरुर्पदम् ।
मन्त्रमूलं गुरुर्वाक्यं
मोक्षमूलं गुरूर्कृपा ॥
Dhyaana-Muulam Gurur-Muurtih
Puujaa-Muulam Gurur-Padam |
Mantra-Muulam Gurur-Vaakyam
Mokssa-Muulam Guruur-Krpaa ||

Meaning:
1: The Root of Meditation is the Form of the Guru,
2: The Root of Worship is the Feet of the Guru,
3: The Root of Mantra is the Word of the Guru,
4: The Root of Liberation is the Grace of the Guru.

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