गुरु वंदना in Punjabi (Gurmukhi)
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Origin & Story
Guru Gita (Skanda Purana) · Attributed to Lord Shiva (taught to Parvati) · Ancient (Puranic era)
The Guru Gita is a dialogue between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in the Skanda Purana. Parvati asks Shiva about the nature and importance of the Guru. Shiva responds with these verses, declaring that the Guru embodies the entire trinity — Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara — because the Guru creates knowledge, preserves wisdom, and destroys ignorance. The 'Tvameva Mata' verse is from a different source and is a universal prayer of surrender.
✦ As told in scripture
The Chandogya Upanishad tells the story of Satyakama Jabala, a boy of unknown parentage who approached Sage Haridrumata Gautama seeking knowledge. Because of his truthfulness, the guru accepted him. After years of humble service, the guru transmitted supreme knowledge to him. Satyakama became one of the greatest sages — demonstrating that the guru-disciple relationship transcends all social barriers and transforms ordinary humans into enlightened beings.
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Complete Text with Meaning
किसी भी पंक्ति या ▶ बटन पर टैप कर सुनें
ਗੁਰੁਰ੍ਬ੍ਰਹ੍ਮਾ ਗੁਰੁਰ੍ਵਿष੍ਣੁਃ ਗੁਰੁਰ੍ਦੇਵੋ ਮਹੇਸ਼੍ਵਰਃ। ਗੁਰੁਰ੍ਸਾਕ੍षਾਤ੍ ਪਰਂ ਬ੍ਰਹ੍ਮ ਤਸ੍ਮੈ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰਵੇ ਨਮਃ॥
Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu Gurur Devo Maheshwarah Gurur Sakshat Param Brahma Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah
Meaning:गुरु ब्रह्मा हैं, गुरु विष्णु हैं, गुरु ही साक्षात् महेश्वर (शिव) हैं; गुरु ही साक्षात् परब्रह्म हैं — उन श्रीगुरु को नमस्कार।
ਅਖਣ੍ਡਮਣ੍ਡਲਾਕਾਰਂ ਵ੍ਯਾਪ੍ਤਂ ਯੇਨ ਚਰਾਚਰਮ੍। ਤਤ੍ਪਦਂ ਦਰ੍ਸ਼ਿਤਂ ਯੇਨ ਤਸ੍ਮੈ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰਵੇ ਨਮਃ॥
Akhandamandalakaram Vyaptam Yena Characharam Tatpadam Darshitam Yena Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah
Meaning:जो अखण्ड मण्डलाकार रूप में समस्त चराचर जगत् में व्याप्त हैं — उस (ब्रह्मरूप) पद को दिखाने वाले श्रीगुरु को नमस्कार।
ਅਜ੍ਞਾਨਤਿਮਿਰਾਨ੍ਧਸ੍ਯ ਜ੍ਞਾਨਾਞ੍ਜਨਸ਼ਲਾਕਯਾ। ਚਕ੍षੁਰੁਨ੍ਮੀਲਿਤਂ ਯੇਨ ਤਸ੍ਮੈ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰਵੇ ਨਮਃ॥
Agyaana Timirandhasya Gyananjana Shalakaya Chakshur Unmilitam Yena Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah
Meaning:अज्ञान के अन्धकार से अन्धे (मुझ) के नेत्रों को ज्ञान-अंजन की शलाका से खोलने वाले श्रीगुरु को नमस्कार।
ਤ੍ਵਮੇਵ ਮਾਤਾ ਚ ਪਿਤਾ ਤ੍ਵਮੇਵ ਤ੍ਵਮੇਵ ਬਨ੍ਧੁਸ਼੍ਚ ਸਖਾ ਤ੍ਵਮੇਵ। ਤ੍ਵਮੇਵ ਵਿਦ੍ਯਾ ਦ੍ਰਵਿਣਂ ਤ੍ਵਮੇਵ ਤ੍ਵਮੇਵ ਸਰ੍ਵਂ ਮਮ ਦੇਵ ਦੇਵ॥
Tvameva Mata Cha Pita Tvameva Tvameva Bandhush Cha Sakha Tvameva Tvameva Vidya Dravinam Tvameva Tvameva Sarvam Mama Deva Deva
Meaning:तुम ही माता हो, तुम ही पिता; तुम ही बन्धु और सखा हो; तुम ही विद्या और धन हो; हे देवदेव! तुम ही मेरा सर्वस्व हो।
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Benefits of Chanting गुरु वंदना
Fundamental prayer recited before all learning and spiritual practice
Cultivates humility, gratitude and respect for teachers
Opens the mind to receive knowledge and wisdom
Chanted daily in millions of schools, ashrams and spiritual centers across India
The Guru principle represents the light that dispels ignorance
Universal — applicable to all teachers, mentors and guides in life
How to Chant गुरु वंदना
Recite with folded hands and genuine reverence. Traditionally chanted at the beginning of any class, lecture, or spiritual gathering. On Guru Purnima (July full moon), this mantra is chanted with special devotion. Touch the feet of your guru or bow mentally while reciting. The mantra can also be chanted 108 times as a dedicated practice.
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