gurvastakam

Guru Ashtakam or Gurvashtakam by Adi Shankara at Stutimandal

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Sample: The body is beautiful and also the consort. The glory is variegated and beautiful. The wealth is comparable to Mount Meru. But if there is no mental devotion in the lotus-feet of preceptor, then what, then what, then what, then what?[1]

adisankaracaryastakam

Adi Shankaracharya Ashtakam by Latha at Stutimandal

Sample: O Guru! I adore again and again, the prints of Your lotus feet (i.e., Your footprints) inside my heart. They bestow wealth. They show the way. They give strength (to walk on the way). They bestow fearlessness (in the journey).[1]