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Text 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n sa\u1e3fs\u0101ra-d\u0101v\u0101nala-l\u012b\u1e0dha-loka- The spiritual master is receiving benediction from the ocean of mercy. Just as a cloud pours water on a forest fire to extinguish it, so the spiritual master delivers the materially afflicted world by extinguishing the blazing fire of material existence. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master, who is an ocean of auspicious qualities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Text 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n mah\u0101prabho\u1e25 k\u012brtana-n\u1e5btya-g\u012bta- Chanting the holy name, dancing in ecstasy, singing, and playing musical instruments, the spiritual master is always gladdened by the sankirtana movement of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Because he is relishing the mellows of pure devotion within his mind, sometimes his bodily hairs stand on end, he feels quivering in his body, and tears flow from his eyes like waves. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Text 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u015br\u012b-vigrah\u0101r\u0101dhana-nitya-n\u0101n\u0101- The spiritual master is always engaged in the temple worship of Sri Sri Radha and Krishna. He also engages his disciples in such worship. They dress the Deities in beautiful clothes and ornaments, clean Their temple, and perform other similar worship of the Lord. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Text 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n catur-vidha-\u015br\u012b-bhagavat-pras\u0101da- The spiritual master is always offering Krishna four kinds of delicious food [analyzed as that which is licked, chewed, drunk, and sucked]. When the spiritual master sees that the devotees are satisfied by eating bhagavat-prasada, he is satisfied. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Text 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u015br\u012b-r\u0101dhik\u0101-m\u0101dhavayor ap\u0101ra- The spiritual master is always eager to hear and chant about the unlimited conjugal pastimes of Sri Sri Radhika and Madhava, and about Their qualities, names, and forms. The spiritual master aspires to relish these at every moment. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Text 6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n niku\u00f1ja-y\u016bno rati-keli-siddhyai The spiritual master is very dear, because he is expert in assisting the gopis, who at different times make different tasteful arrangements for the perfection of Radha and Krishna\u2019s conjugal loving affairs within the groves of Vrindavana. I offer my most humble obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Text 7<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n s\u0101k\u1e63\u0101d-dharitvena samasta-\u015b\u0101strair The spiritual master is to be honored as much as the Supreme Lord because he is the most confidential servitor of the Lord. This is acknowledged in all revealed scriptures and followed by all authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Text 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n yasya pras\u0101d\u0101d bhagavat-pras\u0101do By the mercy of the spiritual master one receives the benediction of Krishna. Without the grace of the spiritual master, one cannot make any advancement. Therefore, I should always remember and praise the spiritual master. At least three times a day I should offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of my spiritual master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n
tr\u0101\u1e47\u0101ya k\u0101ru\u1e47ya-ghan\u0101ghanatvam
pr\u0101ptasya kaly\u0101\u1e47a-gu\u1e47\u0101r\u1e47avasya
vande guro\u1e25 \u015br\u012b-cara\u1e47\u0101ravindam<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
v\u0101ditra-m\u0101dyan-manaso rasena
rom\u0101\u00f1ca -kamp\u0101\u015bru-tara\u0144ga-bh\u0101jo
vande guro\u1e25 \u015br\u012b-cara\u1e47\u0101ravindam<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u015b\u1e5b\u0144g\u0101ra-tan-mandira-m\u0101rjan\u0101dau
yuktasya bhakt\u0101\u1e3f\u015b ca niyu\u00f1jato ‘pi
vande guro\u1e25 \u015br\u012b-cara\u1e47\u0101ravindam<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
sv\u0101dv-anna-t\u1e5bpt\u0101n hari-bhakta-sa\u0144gh\u0101n
k\u1e5btvaiva t\u1e5bpti\u1e3f bhajata\u1e25 sadaiva
vande guro\u1e25 \u015br\u012b-cara\u1e47\u0101ravindam<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
m\u0101dhurya-l\u012bl\u0101 gu\u1e47a-r\u016bpa-n\u0101mn\u0101m
prati-k\u1e63a\u1e47\u0101sv\u0101dana-lolupasya
vande guro\u1e25 \u015br\u012b-cara\u1e47\u0101ravindam<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
y\u0101 y\u0101libhir yuktir apek\u1e63a\u1e47\u012by\u0101
tatr\u0101ti-d\u0101k\u1e63y\u0101d ati-vallabhasya
vande guro\u1e25 \u015br\u012b-cara\u1e47\u0101ravindam<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
uktas tath\u0101 bh\u0101vyata eva sadbhi\u1e25
kintu prabhor ya\u1e25 priya eva tasya
vande guro\u1e25 \u015br\u012b-cara\u1e47\u0101ravindam<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
yasy\u0101pras\u0101d\u0101n na gati\u1e25 kuto ‘pi
dhy\u0101yan stuva\u1e3fs tasya ya\u015bas tri-sandhya\u1e3f
vande guro\u1e25 \u015br\u012b-cara\u1e47\u0101ravindam<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n