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Shri Guru Gita is a hymn to the greatness of the divine Guru. It is a part of the Skanda Purana in the form of mantras or mystical verses. Shri Guru Gita is also called Mantra Raja ? the king of mantras. `Gu?, the first syllable of the word `Guru?, symbolizes darkness or ignorance and the second syllable `Ru? means light or knowledge. `Guru? is assuredly the Brahma, the divine entity, who can destroy ignorance. Thus Self-Realization is possible only through the gift of the guru?s grace. In this concise text, written as a dialogue between Lord Shiva and Parvati, special emphasis has been laid on the essential nature of the guru, the greatness of the guru, devotion to the guru, guru-seva [service to the guru] and the guru-shishya [disciple] relationship.
About the Author
Swami Shivom Tirth was born in 1924, in a village in Punjab (now in Pakistan), as Om Prakash. He pursued higher studies in Lahore, but was compelled by the partition of India to return to Punjab (in India) with his family. There, as a householder, he aspired to lead an ideal way of life, devoted to the pursuit of higher objectives. After coming to know about the spiritual attainments of Swami Vishnu Tirthji Maharaj, he sought permission to spend time with him. He received Shaktipat initiation in 1959. Swami Vishnu Tirthji Maharaj arranged for his disciple to meet many distinguished spiritual personalities and visit important religious centers. After receiving Sanyas [vows of renunciation into the monastic order] in 1965, Om Prakash was given the name Swami Shivom Tirth. Swami Vishnu Tirthji Maharaj authorized Swami Shivom Tirth to succeed him and propagate the system of Shaktipat for the welfare of the people. Since then Swami Shivom Tirth Maharaj has traveled to many countries including the United States. He has authored numerous books in Hindi and his works published in English are : Churning of the Heart trilogy, The Second Dawn, A Guide to Shaktipat, Trek of Spirituality, Rays of Ancient Wisdom and Shivom Vani - The Songs of Shivom. For more information please visit Swami Shivom Tirth Ashram on the Web. Or send an email to : swamiji@shivomtirthashram.org Or write to : Swami Shiv Mangal Tirth Swami Shivom Tirth Ashram 26 High Road, P.O. Box #16 Pond Eddy, NY 12770, USA
