SADGURU PADUKA PUJA - Anga Puja word-to-word translation

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Jaya Guru Datta.

A devotee requested me for word to word translation of the "Anga Puja" portion of the Sadguru Paaduka Puja. For every one's benefit, here I submit the same with humble pranams to the Lotus feet of Appaji.

Sri Guru Datta.

Raveendra

 

 

 

 

 

ATHA ANGA POOJA

Om Bhakta kantaka haarine namaha Gurupaduke Poojayami

1.

Poojayami = I am praying to those

Gurupaduke Poojayami = Divine feet of SadGuru

(that have the power to )

haarine = wards off

Bhakta = the devotee’s

kantaka = difficulties and obstacles

namaha = I am doing namaskaram (pray with folded hands humbly).

2.

Om Shruti seemanta sancharaya namaha Paadatale Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Tale = surface

Paada = of the (lotus) feet

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly. [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

sancharaya = has His divine presence (wanders) in the (Chara = to move)

seemanta = (divine) garden (of)

Shruti = the Vedas

3.

Om Shishyaanuraktaya namaha Padaangulih Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Padaangulih = Paada (feet) + Angulihi (fingers) = fingers of the divine feet (of Sadguru).

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly. [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

(Shishyaanuraktaya = Sishya + Anuraktaya)

Anuraktaya = is most fond of

Sishya = His (devotees)/disciples

4.

Om Jagatpujyaaya namaha Padou Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Padou = feet (of Sadguru).

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly. [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

(Jagatpujyaaya = Jagat + Pujyaya)

Pujyaya = is worshipped (by all in the )

Jagat = Ja (births) + ga (deaths) = the one that has arrival and departure as its core nature= i.e. the world (loka)

5.

Om Jagadguruve namaha Janghe Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Janghe = shank (of Sadguru).

{ Jangha - Anatomy. the part of the lower limb in humans between the knee and the ankle; leg.

the lower limb in humans, including both the leg and the thigh. }

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

Jagadguruve = Jagat + Gurave = is the divine teacher for the whole world / all worlds.

6.

Om Jayalakshmi sutaaya namaha Janunee Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Janunee = knees (of Sadguru).

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

sutaaya = is the (divine) son of

Jayalakshmi = the divine mother Jayalakshmi.

7.

Om Narasimha tanoojaaya namaha Ooroo Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Ooroo = thighs.

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

tanoojaaya = tanu (body) + ja (birth) = I sthe (divine) son of

Narasimha = Sri Narasimha Teertha (HH Sri Swamiji’s father).

8.

Om Jaganmoolaaya namaha Mooladharam Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Mooladharam = the ‘Moolaadhara Chakra’ of Sadguru Deva.

{

(the very first Chakra in the 6 divine charkas in human body where through a Yogi manages to traverse the Jundalini Saksti. Conquering of each chakra i.e. Siddhi - releases specific energies and powers for the Yogi who attains them. In human body, each chakra is also contemplate to be the confluence of 12,000 nerves, causing it to be a junction point powerhouse of great enegry. Ashram’s book called “the serpent power” explains this in detail. HH Sri Swamiji’s Kundalini keertanalu in Telugu and His Sree Chakra literature and the Navaavarana Bhajans (CD Tripura] beautifully explain these charkas and this process of how Kundalini travels through these 6 chakras. Also the video VHS tape Yoga Brahma clearly describes in detail this process of 6 Chakras. Ashram’s Datta Darsanam video demonstrates how Lord Datta manifested the 6 Chakra powers through tapas when He submerges to the bottom surface of the lake as a small boy in His childhood. )

Mooladhaara is at the base of lotus posture of human body. Ganapti is the presiding deity.

}

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

Jaganmoolaaya = Jagat+ Moolaya = is the pivot/root/base for the whole world / all worlds in the universe.

9.

Om Dattatreya swaroopaaya namaha Katim Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Katim = the waist (of Sadguru)

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

swaroopaaya = is a form of (incarnation of )

Dattatreya = Lord Dattatreya himself!.

10.

Om Anaadi brahmachaarine namaha Swadhishtaanam Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Swadhishtaanam = Swadhishtaana Chakra (of Sadguru Deva) – the 2nd from the bottom - out of the 6 Chakras in human body.

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

brahmachaarine = brahma (in the ultimate divine tattva/ state) + chaarine (moving in) = practices celibacy

Anaadi = Na (that has no) + Aadi (beginning) = times immemorial.

i.e. who has been a bachelor from times immemorial.

Anagha Maata, the divine consort of Lord Dattatreya is perceived as the “divine energy” within the lord, one with him – but not a separate embodiment! Thus Lord Datta, though in married form has Anagha maata as His divine consort, yogically is considered to be a bachelor. Please note that culmination of Yoga has profound link to celibacy according to scriptures. Whne the Yogi attains Siddhi – fulfillment, tremendous energy manifests – and that is the feminine form personified.

So when chanting this Mantra, one should meditate and reflect on the divine mother as the ‘subtle’ form of the energy inside the Yogi Dattatreya in Swaroopa of our beleoved Sadguru Deva.

11.

Om Ganapatyavataraaya namaha Udaram Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Udaram = stomach (of Sadguru).

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

Ganapatyavataaraaya = Ganapati (Lord Ganapati)+ avataaraaya (form of) = is the divine form of Lord Ganapati

12.

Om Bhakta chintaamanaye namaha Manipooram Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Manipooram = the 3rd Chakra from the bottom of the human body out of the total 6 Chakras

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

chintaamanaye = Chinta (wanted) + mani (divine precious stone that has powers to give) = is like the divine precious stone that has the powers to give what ever wants that

Bhakta = the devotee has.

i.e. Sadguru bestows the boons and gives His devotees whatever they want!

13.

Om Dayaa samudraaya namaha Hridayam Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Hridayam = heart (of Sadguru Deva)

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

samudraaya = is the ocean (of)

Daya = mercy.

14.

Om Pranava swaroopaya namaha Anaahatam Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Anaahatam = the 4th Chakra from the bottom of the human body in lotus posture - out of the total 6 Chakras

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

swaroopaaya = is a form of (embodment of )

Pranava = the primordial divine sound syllable ‘OM’, also known as Pranava. (the sound that is supposed to be permeating the whole universe inherently since times immemorial.)

{

Literature:

Aum is also called the Pranava, a sanskrit word which means both controller of life force (prana) and life-giver (infuser of prana). “That which causes all the pranas to prostrate themselves before and get merged in the Paramatman, so as to attain identity with Him, is for that reason known as the Pranava.”

}

15.

Om Aashritaneeka bhaaradhrute namaha Skandou Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Skandou = shoulders (of Sadguru Deva).

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

bhaaradhrute = Bhara (burden or load/weight) + Dhurte (bearing) = is bearing the burden of (i.e. who is warding off all evils, burdens and difficulties of His devotees)

Aashritaneeka = Ashrita (those who surrendered) + Aneka (many) = many who surrendered to Him seeking refuge (in His lotus feet).

16.

Om Mohaachide namaha Baahoo Poojayaami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Baahoo = hands (of Sadguru)

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

Mohaachide = moha (lust) + chhide (banishing) = destroys the lust of the devotees (and liberates them)

17.

Om Abhayapradaya namaha Hastou Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Hastou = palms (of the hands) (of Sadguru Deva)

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

Abhayapradaaya = Abhaya (assurance of removing fear) + pradaaya giver = gives the assurance of removing fear (to all His devotees).

18.

Om Sankeertana paraaya namaha Kantham Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Kantham = neck (of Sadguru Deva).

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

paraaya = is immersed in

Sankeertana = divine singing of God’s glory

19.

Om Panktipaavana paavanaaya namaha Vishuddham Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Vishuddham = the 4th Chakra from the bottom of the human body when in lotus posture, out of the total 6 Chakras

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

Panktipaavana paavanaaya = glorifies the ‘pankti paavana’. Pankti means line or row.

[Honestly I do not know the figurative meaning of this mantra. This kind of mantras will have some mythological story significance behind them wher ethey relate to an incident in epic etc.]

I can try to say that He glorfies groups of His devotees. He removes sins of His devotees. In essence He is the sin-remover.

I searched internet and found this definition:

atha.ced.vedavit.sarvaih.pankti.doSair.vivarjitah.

na.ca.syaat.patito.raajan.pankti.paavana;eva.sah.

20.

Om Pranavaakaara keshaagraaya namaha Koorcham Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Koorcham = beard (of Sadguru)

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

keshaagraaya = kesa (hair) + agraaya (tip of the)= has the edge of the hair of His beard

Pranavaakaara = Pranava + Aakara = in the form of OMkara.

21.

Om Sookti Piyoosha varshine namaha Vaktram Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Vaktram = mouth (of Sadguru).

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

varshine = is showering

Piyoosha = divine nectar (amruta) (of)

Sookti = su(good) + ukti(saying/preaching) = virtue preaching

22.

Om Jaganmohanaaya namaha Mandasmitam Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Mandasmitam = manda (gently) + smitam(smiling) = gentle smile (of Sadguru).

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

Jaganmohanaaya = jagat + mohanaaya = has the greatest charm that is attracting and overwhelming/mesmerizing the entire world.

23.

Om Prapancha vishrutaaya namaha Karnou Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Karnou = ears (of Sadguru)

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

vishrutaaya = vi + shrutaaya = listens greatly to

prapancha = pra + pancha = the one that is perceived by 5 senses – the world

i.e. He has the capability to greatly listen to His devotees all over the world.

24.

Om Saakshimaatraya namaha Netre Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Netre = eyes (of Sadguru)

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

maatraya = is subtle enough just as a

Saakshi = witness (to what is going on in the world, but does not Himself part take in any activity or attach to it in the worldly affairs).

25.

Om Vignaana nidhaye namaha Aagnaa chakram Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Aagnaa chakram = the 5th Chakra from the bottom of the human body when in lotus posture, out of the total 6 Chakras

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

nidhaye = is the abode of

Vignaana = wisdome and knowledge

26.

Om Bhasmoushada pradaaya namaha Phaalam Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Phaalam = forehead (of Sadguru)

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

pradaaya = gives the

Bhasmoushada = Bhasma(divine ash) + aushadha(medicine) = medicine of divine ash.

27.

Om Ananda shikaraaya namaha Shirah Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Shirah = head (of Sadguru)

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

shikaraaya = is the pinnacle/tip of the

Ananda = divine eternal bliss

28.

Om Sahasra sheershaya namaha Sahasraaram Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Sahasraaram = the 6th Chakra from the bottom of the human body when in lotus posture, out of the total 6 Chakras – this is the last chakra. As a yogi does saadhana this is the LAST chakra that gets released with immense energy. This the ultimate goal of a yogi as this certifies/signifies TRUE and COMPLETE liberation -- Mukti.

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, who]

Sahasra = has thousand

Sheershaya = heads.

i.e. thousand here is just a signifying token representative of infinite. This means Sadguru is witnessing all brainwaves of innumerable humans all over the globe.

We can interpret this as, Sadguru resides in every living being across the world.

29.

Om Sachchidanandaaya namaha Sarvaanyangaani Poojayami

Poojayami = I am praying to the divine

Sarvaanyangaani = sarvaani(all)+ angaani (body parts) = all body parts of (Sadguru Deva)

namaha = I am doing namaskaram – i.e. praying with folded hands humbly [to that divine embodiment of Sadguru, ]

Sachchidanandaaya = whose name is Sachchidananda

i.e. I am meditating on the complete bodily form of my beloved Sadguru Deva – Sri Sri Sri Ganapati Sachchidaananda Swamiji.