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Sri Guru Pranama

Song_Śrī Guru Praṇāma

2 recordings
oṁ ajñāna-timirāndhasya jñānāñjana-śalākayā cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ
Word for word
oṁ address; ajñāna (of) ignorance; timira (by) the darkness; andhasya of one who was blinded; jñāna-añjana (by) the ointment of spiritual knowledge; śalākayā by a medical instrument called a śalākā, which is used to apply medical ointment to eyes afflicted with cataracts; cakṣuḥ eyes; unmīlitam were opened; yena by whom; tasmai unto him; śrī-gurave unto my spiritual master; namaḥ obeisances
Translation

I offer my respectful obeisances unto my spiritual master, who has opened my eyes, which were blinded by the darkness of ignorance, with the torchlight of knowledge.

About Sri Guru Pranama

The well-known guru pranama mantra — 'om ajnana-timirandhasya' — offered before one's spiritual master's picture each morning, describing the guru as one who opens eyes blinded by ignorance with the torchlight of knowledge.

Verses
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Recordings
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Frequently asked

What is the meaning of Sri Guru Pranama?

I offer my respectful obeisances unto my spiritual master, who has opened my eyes, which were blinded by the darkness of ignorance, with the torchlight of knowledge.

Where can I listen to Sri Guru Pranama?

You can listen to 2 recordings of Sri Guru Pranama on this page, including versions sung by HG Jai Sachinandana Prabhu, HG Vaiyasaki Prabhu.

How many verses does Sri Guru Pranama have?

Sri Guru Pranama has 1 verse.

Can I download Sri Guru Pranama as a PPT or PDF?

Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Sri Guru Pranama — verse and translation on each slide — is available to download in both PowerPoint (.pptx) and PDF formats from this page, for use in kirtan or temple programs.

Audio courtesy of ISKCON Desire Tree. All glories to the devotee singers.