Sri Guru Ashtakam with English translation

This beautiful chant was written by Adi Shankaracharya, one of the greatest beings of Light who was born in medieval times.  He emphasizes our need for humility in life.  It does not matter who we are, without humility --life is meaningless because our ego will always run out of control.

The song goes on to emphasize that we need to respect and honor those of enlightenment, realization, wisdom ---those whose kundalini is awake and ones who can bestow this to others like a candle lighting another candle.

The refrain is "what is the use, when we cannot bow before a teacher of enlightenment?"  Meaning,  what is the use of us when we do not have the humility to honor ourselves by honoring those who are there to guide and uplift us in the Light?"-----

The only purpose of real Guru like Mataji---Nirmala Devi is to Selflesslessly awaken others so that their lives can manifest inner Light.....

This song is truly worth contemplating,,,particularly those who know they are supposed to be in Light but find themselves in the Dark.  Those who have a noble mission but have wandered away from their original blueprint.

Dr. R