Gurur Namna Mahima (The greatness of the name of Guru)

Gurur  Namna  Mahima (The greatness  of the name of Guru) 

Ragam-Ragamalika

Thalam Aadhi

Sung by  Smt  Sudha Raghnathan

The  song starts with Sloka  written by  Maha Periyava

On  Adhi Sankara (Indebted   for this info https://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=16625 )

gurur nAmnA mahimnA ca SankarO yO virAjatE
tadIyAnghri-galad-rENu-kaNAyAstu namO mama

With Name as Sankara, the one grants divine jo

That   SAnkara  also  shines  in greatness  of a guru,

Salutation and salutations to the dust falling from his  feet.

And this is followed by  Thotakashtakam  (enjoy hearing it  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXhVkLvWm7o

Thodakashtakam By Ananda Giri (Thodagacharya) Disciple of Adhi Sankara
Translated by P.R.Ramachander

Vidhithakhila sasthra sudha Jaladhe
Mahithopanishath kadithartha nidhe,
Hrudaye kalaye vimalam charanam,
Bhava Sankara dEsika mE saranam. 1

I praise and seek the protection of Sankara, Who is the ocean of nectar of our great holy books, And who is like the Treasure Of the essence of the great Upanishads, And I meditate on his clear holy feet in my heart.

Karuna varunalaya palaya mama,
Bhava sagara dukha vidhua mridham,
Rachayakhila darsana Thathwa vidham,
Bhava Sankara dEsika mE saranam. 2

I praise and seek the protection of Sankara, Who is the great ocean of mercy, And seek protection for me , who has suffered deep sorrow, In the ocean of day to day life, And also request to make me, Know all the schools of our philosophy.

Bhavatha janatha suhitha bhavitha,
Nija bodha vicharana charumathe,
Kalayeshwara jeeva viveka vidham,
Bhava Sankara dEsika mE saranam. 3

I praise and seek the protection of Sankara, Because of whom the world has a pleasant life, Oh great soul who can teach the great knowledge, Make me understand the knowledge of the soul.

Bhava eva bhavanihi may nitharam,
Samajayatha chethasi kauthukitha,
Mama vaaraya moha maha jaladhim,
Bhava Sankara dEsika mE saranam. 4

I praise and seek the protection of Sankara, When I understood it is him, I became ecstasic with happiness, And requested, please dry the ocean of passion in me.

Sukruthe adhikruthe bahudha bhavatha,
Bhavitha sama darshana lalasatha,
Athi deenamimam paripalaya maam,
Bhava Sankara dEsika mE saranam. 5

I praise and seek the protection of Sankara, When the good deeds accumulate and become more, Like you, my mind would see everything as equal, Please give protection to this very lowly me.

Jagathi avithum kalitha kruthayo,
Vicharanthi mahaa maha saschalatha,
Ahimmsurivathra vibhasi pura,
Bhava Sankara dEsika mE saranam. 6

I praise and seek the protection of Sankara, Those who are born to protect this world, And who are like a burning flame, Roam everywhere without any one’s knowledge, But you shine before me like the Sun God

Guru pungava pungava kethana they,
Samayamayatham nahi ko api sudhi,
Saranagatha vathsala Thathwa nidhe,
Bhava Sankara dEsika mE saranam. 7

I praise and seek the protection of Sankara, Who is the teacher among teachers Who does not have any equal, Who is the treasure house of Philosophy And who is merciful to those who seek his blessings.

Vidhitha na maya visadhaika kala,
Na cha kinchana kanchanamasthi guro,
Dhruthameva videhi krupaam sahajam,
Bhava Sankara dEsika mE saranam. 8

I praise and seek the protection of Sankara, And request him to shower his natural grace fast on me, Who does not possess expertise in any branch, And who does not even a small piece of wealth(gold?)