Great fame and wealth as large as Mount Meru, Then he dismisses it all, saying, “If one’s mind does not surrender before the feet of the Guru, what is the point?” Guruvashtakam English LyricsĮven if you have a superb physique, a beautiful wife,
In this octet, Adi Shankara lists the various aspects of life that human beings generally prize: fame, power, riches, beauty, intelligence, talent, possessions, a wonderful family. The Gurvashtakam exemplifies this cultural tenet. In the Indian tradition, great importance is attached to having a Guru in one’s life.
