Guru Paduka Stotram 06/07 - Talk in English by Pujya Swami Aparajitananda ji, Chinmaya Mission Chicago-Yamunotri
Hari Om !!
Guru Paduka Stotram 06/07 - Talk in English by Pujya Swami Aparajitananda ji, Chinmaya Mission Chicago-Yamunotri.
Verse 4 (contd.): Swami Aparajitananda elaborates on ABHISHTA TATI - desired things (4 Purushārthas); their true meaning and purpose in life; how to live with them; the results that follow; importance of purity of mind and how to guarantee Moksha.Verse 5: Poetic magnificence and climax of imagination mark the middle (locket like) verse of the Stotram. Swamiji simplifies and explains the metaphors of mermaid and river of brilliance and how it all creatively suggests that in front of Gurupādukās, kings (the great ones) bow down. It is discussed *why Gurupādukās are called kingmakers; *for what things kingship is desired; *whether these things give real happiness; *who has real happiness; *what is real ruling; *who rules hearts; *what Gurubhakti can do.Examples of Mata Amritanandamayi, Hanumān, Vibhīshan, Yudhishthira convince us. Verse 6: The content of Spirituality begins here. What is real purpose of life and how devotion to Guru takes to Moksha is discussed. Poet compares Gurupādukās with suns, Garuda and ocean fire. Swamiji simplifies the imagination and explains what happens to ignorance, tri-tāpas and ego when Gurupādukās do the magic. Swamiji discusses "crossing over the ocean" and "drying up of ocean" in this context. Also, how devotion to Gurupādukās can take to the state of Samādhi.Story of Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada emphasises serving Guru's sankalpa and unimaginable transformation by chanting the Lord's name. (Next: How this ocean is dried up and qualifications for it) (Shrī Gurupādukā Stotram - Talk 6 of 7 - Verses 4 to 6)
8 Oct 2026
Guru Paduka Stotram 05/07 - Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda ji, Chinmaya Mission Chicago-Yamunotri
Hari Om !!
Guru Paduka Stotram 05/07 - Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda ji, Chinmaya Mission Chicago-Yamunotri.
Verse 3: Description of Glory and Grace of Gurupādukās to bless the beginners in spirituality with worldly fulfillments too, continues. The verse states in beautiful, poetic terms that if only a seeker prostrates with devotion, these Pādukās can do wonders (with the examples of the poorest and the dumb fool).Swami Aparajitananda, simplifying the figurative words, points out the proofs and suggests to test and trust Lord in this respect with the attitude of karmaphala-tyāga and Ishvaraprasāda-buddhi. It is also explained in steps how Lord gives Vairāgya also.Stories of Kanakadhārā stotra, Sudāmā, Kālidāsa, Shrīharsha and examples of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and Narendra Modi confirm it.Verse 4 glorifies Gurupādukās as they carry and serve lotus feet of Guru, dispel delusions and sufferings and bless with desired things (4 Purushārthas). Swamiji expands on concept of lotus, its usage, glory and characteristics; lotus feet as support; the Ultimate Support of life; lotus eyes; lotus heart and lotus life.How delusion (vimoha) is destroyed by devotion is pointed out by examples. Definition of Dharma and how by tuning with God, one can intuitively know the purpose of life, what Ultimate protection of God can do, etc. in depth.Story of Jayadeva shows how to live and what is lotus life.(to be continued)(Shrī Gurupādukā Stotram - Talk 5 of 7 - Verse 3 & 4)
1 Oct 2026
Guru Paduka Stotram 04/07 - Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda ji, Chinmaya Mission Chicago-Yamunotri
Hari Om !!
Guru Paduka Stotram 04/07 - Talk in English by Swami Aparajitananda ji, Chinmaya Mission Chicago-Yamunotri.
The content (2), viz. that devotion to Gurupādukās can fulfill worldly desires too, is most poetically expressed in the verse. Beautiful similes state and emphasize what Gurupādukās are and what they can do for the devotees.Swami Aparajitananda expands on and simplifies the poetic imagination, pointing out that Pādukās are like mother blessing each according to needs and evolution. How and why God fulfills worldly desires/environment is logically explained.But FIRST STEP of a seeker should be to prepare the mind. Most precious ways to prepare mind are discussed in great depth. Definition of "Āchārya" and the term "luck" are explained. Aspect of practical application, viz. doing simple meditation on four-fold realities of life, is discussed.The FORMULA: "momentum of past + present efforts will decide future happenings" and the PHRASE: "kartum, akartum, anyathākartum shakyate" are discussed in the context of the verse.Swamiji also suggests that fulfillment of worldly desires should lead us to turn attention to God, to convert calamities into blessings for intuitive experience of God's Grace.We benefit by the shower of stories of - Eklavya, Totakāchārya, Jñāneshvara, Brahmāji, Mārkandeya, Srinivasa Ramanujam and Padmashri Sindhutai Sapkal. These stories remove all doubts and confirm the importance of attitude, devotion and sankalpa.(Shrī Gurupādukā Stotram - Talk 4 of 7 - Verse 2)
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