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Hamsa Ashramam

Guru Prarthana

This little book, titled 'Guru Prarthana' is a collection of classic prayers to the Guru. It has verses in Sanskrit and Kannada, as well as meanings in English and Kannada. This book is divided into two parts, 'Nitya Stuti' a collection of four classic stotras, viz., Sri Gurustotram, Sri Gurvastakam, Sri Guru Paduka Stotram, and Sri Guruvandana which are meant for daily recitation; and 'Guru Mahatmyam', comprising of two parts, viz., Glimpses of Guru Gita and Gurutatva from various scriptures. Glimpses of Guru Gita is a beautiful narration of various types of Gurus. Gurutatva is a collection of various Upanishadic and other scriptural shlokas on the Guru. 

This little book will help spiritual aspirants to understand the pivotal role of the Guru to guide us on the spiritual path, and to offer daily prayers to the Guru to seek his continued blessings and grace.