Sri Gurugeeta – Shlok 1 to 8
Shlok 1 –
Sri Suta says that Kailas shikhre, the top of an ice-clad mountain symbolising that one can only understand Sri Guru tattva in a peaceful environment (both internally & externally), an environment which awakens or enhances the devotion within (Bhaktisandhan) the presence of the ‘Nayak’, i.e., the leader of such place, with complete faith and devotion, which is a sign of total and unconditional surrender towards Sri Guru while seeking knowledge.
Sri Devi Uvach :
Shlok – 2&3:-
We should note here the addresses made to address Sri Guru, i.e. ‘Devdevesh, Paratpar Jagadguru, Sadashiv, Mahadev’
The disciple understands that this indeed is my ‘Paratpar Guru’, my parmeshwar who has incarnated in the form of Sri Guru, alone can uplift me and guide me through self-knowledge!
This shows the immense faith and devotion towards one’s Guru while seeking dnyaan, i.e. Gurudiksha.
Sri Devi here, surrendering in Sri Gurucharan is seeking dnyaan about how an embodied soul (Dehi) can become ‘Bhramamay’.
Here we can also refer to Shlok 4.34 from Srimad Bhagwad Gita which shows the importance of how the knowledge should be sought by the disciples, by surrendering completely in Sri Gurucharn, without holding back and asking the right kind of questions.
Ishwar Uvach:
Shlok 4 –
The very first words that we see here can be looked upon as the primary reason for the blessings and grace of Sri Guru on his disciples, i.e. ‘Mamrupasi, Tvatprityartham’, Sri Guru feels this immense love towards the disciple reciprocating the faith and devotion of the disciple.
And also because this question is ‘Lokopkarak’ i.e. for the benefit of everyone which was never asked before and not just a question for some worldly deeds for selfish wants. This symbolizes that Sri Shiva is not just the one who is found in the temples or one particular place, but everywhere there is a disciple like Parvati (who wants to go ‘Paar’ of this world), Sri Shiva appears there assuming the form of the Guru. But prayatna is what is important. Because bhakti does not only mean doing bhajan, it is something that requires dedication and commitment and hence anyone can achieve this with prayatna and understand the importance of time.
Shlok 5–
‘Durlabham trishu lokeshu’ & ‘Gurum vina bhrama nanyat’
Sri Guru explains that how this dnyaan is durlabh in all the 3 worlds as we could rarely find a Guru who would give guidance on the true knowledge on the path of self-realization and that what lies at the very core or base of it is that, there is absolutely nothing without Sri Guru tattva, which is all pervading (Srisadguruvachun vegle ase dusre bhram naahi)
And this is indeed a fact! ‘Satyam, satyam.’
(Refer to all shlokas with words ‘Satya Satyam’ as these are important shlokas)
Shlok 6,7,8–
People who read various vedas, scriptures, mantras, recitations,doing pilgrimage without knowing Sri Guru tattva will be getting pushed into adnyaan again & again.
For eg. before becoming a CA if one keeps on roaming here n there instead of preparing, one won’t be able to achieve his goals. But once he understands, gets degree , den he can, as now he is fulfilled with required knowledge.
Refer to shlok 2.41 from Srimad Bhagwad Gita, ‘Vyavasayatmika Buddhi Ekeha Kurunandan’
Similarly, if we keep bouncing back again & again into unimportant things instead of focusing on the things being guided by Sri Guru, it will not help us or will take us anywhere.
Hence it is important to first surrender fully with complete faith that this ‘only’ is my Guru who will be able to give me knowledge about my own self, i.e. understanding ur ownself very naturally!