Guru bina kaun batave / गुरु बिन कौन बतावे बाट

गुरु बिन कौन बतावे बाट

गुरु बिन कौन बतावे बाट

बड़ा विकिट यम घाट

भ्रान्ति की पहाड़ी, नदिया बीच में
अहंकार की लाट ।
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काम क्रोध दो पर्वत ठाड़े,
लोभ चोर संघात ।
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मद मक्षर का मेधा बरसत
माया पवन बह जाए
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कहत कबीर सुनो भाई साधो,
क्यों तरना यह घाट
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स्वर

पण्डित भीमसेन जोशी

English Lyrics

Guru bin kaun batave baat
Bada vikrit yam ghat

Bhranti ki pahadi, nadiya beech mein
Ahankar ki lat
Bada vikrit yam ghat

Kaam krodh do parvat thaade
Lobh chor sanghaat
Bada vikrit yam ghat

Mad makshar ka medha barsat
Maya pawan bah jaaye
Bada vikrit yam ghat

Kahat Kabir suno bhai sadho
Kyon tarna yah ghat
Bada vikrit yam ghat

English Meaning

Without the Guru, who can show the way?
The journey to the realm of Yama (death) is perilous.

The mountain of confusion, with the river in between,
The path is filled with the walls of ego.
The journey to the realm of Yama is perilous.

Lust and anger are two mountains standing tall,
Greed is the thief that attacks.
The journey to the realm of Yama is perilous.

The intoxication of pride and ignorance showers down,
The winds of illusion blow it away.
The journey to the realm of Yama is perilous.

Says Kabir, listen, O wise ones,
Why try to cross this dangerous path?
The journey to the realm of Yama is perilous.

This poem by Kabir emphasizes the difficulties of life and the challenges one faces without the guidance of a true Guru. It illustrates the obstacles such as ego, anger, greed, and ignorance that hinder spiritual progress.

https://youtu.be/lQMw_BXhdA8?si=JEMGvtQQmraZMFLI

Mangalam chant

 The Mangalam Chant

Here is, the Mangalam chant and meaning. This is a beautiful chant for your daily prayers. What better way to start (or end) your day than naming and blessing each and every aspect of creation!

भूमि-मंगलम्, उदक-मंगलम्, अग्नि-मंगलम्, वायु-मंगलम्, गगन-मंगलम्, सूर्य-मंगलम्,

चंद्र-मंगलम्, जगत-मंगलम्, जीव-मंगलम्, देह-मंगलम्, मनो-मंगलम्, आत्म-मंगलम्,

सर्व-मंगलम्-भवतु-भवतु-भवतु… 

Bhumi-Mangalam,  Udaka-Mangalam,  Agni-Mangalam, Vayu-Mangalam,  Gagana-Mangalam,  Surya-Mangalam,
Chandra-Mangalam,  Jagat-Mangalam,  Jiva-Mangalam, Deha-Mangalam,  Mano-Mangalam, Atma-Mangalam,
Sarva-Mangalam-Bhavatu-Bhavatu-Bhavtu…

May there be peace in earth, water, fire, and air, the sun, moon, and planet, in all living beings, in body, mind and heart. May that peace be everywhere and in everyone.

Mangala is an adjective meaning auspicious, lucky, fortunate, etc. With the suffix “m,” it becomes a noun: auspiciousness, luck, etc. It is also related to the goddess Durga suggesting, “one whose touch brings ecstasy.”

Guru Maharaj Guru | गुरु महाराज गुरु जय जय परब्रम्ह सतगुरु

गुरु महाराज गुरु जय जय परब्रम्ह सतगुरु

 गुरु महाराज गुरु जय जय परब्रम्ह सतगुरु ।।

चारी मुक्ती दायक दाता उदार कल्पतरु ।। रुप जयाचे मन बुद्धी परावाचे अगोचरु ।। अलक्ष अनाम अरुप अद्वय अक्षय परात्परु ।। आत्मारामी रामदास गोपाल करुणाकरु ।। गुरु महाराज गुरु जय जय परब्रम्ह सतगुरु ।।

रचना : समर्थ रामदास

English Transliteration

Guru Maharaj Guru Jai Jai Parabrahma Satguru

Chari Mukti Dayak Data Udar Kalpataru
Roop Jayache Man Buddhi Paravache Agocharu
Alaksh Anam Arup Advay Akshay Paratparu
Atmarami Ramdas Gopal Karunakaru
Guru Maharaj Guru Jai Jai Parabrahma Satguru

Composed by : Samarath Ramadas

English Meaning

Guru Maharaj, Guru, Victory, Victory, Supreme Brahman, Satguru.

Bestower of the four liberations, the generous wish-fulfilling tree.
Whose form transcends the mind, intellect, and speech.
Invisible, nameless, formless, non-dual, eternal, and supreme.
The indwelling Lord, Ramdas, the protector, full of compassion.
Guru Maharaj, Guru, Victory, Victory, Supreme Brahman, Satguru

Reflection

This bhajan is a heartfelt praise to the Guru—not just as a teacher, but as the formless, infinite Parabrahma, the source of all liberation and compassion. The Guru is described as beyond the reach of mind, words, and intellect, yet ever-present as grace and wisdom. Like a wish-fulfilling tree, the Guru gives without asking, guiding seekers across the ocean of ignorance. Names like Ramdas, Gopal, and Karunakar show the Guru’s loving, playful, and merciful nature. In calling out “Guru Maharaj, Jai Jai,” the devotee is not merely chanting a name, but surrendering to that inner light which is eternal, silent, and freeing.

Youtube Link

Singer : Pt.Bhimsen Joshi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6JKYiz3zWs