Guru Mantra (Gurur Brahma)गुरुर्ब्रह्मा
Devoted to Guru (universal teacher)
Source: Guru Gita; Skanda Purana
Transliteration
Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnuh Gurur Devo Maheshvarah | Guruh Sakshat Parabrahma Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah
Meaning (English)
The Guru is Brahma (creator), the Guru is Vishnu (sustainer), the Guru is Maheshvara (Shiva, transformer). The Guru is the supreme Brahman itself made manifest. Salutations to that revered Guru.
Benefits (Phal)
Invokes guru-tattva — the principle that liberates. Chanted before any learning, sadhana, or important spiritual decision. Especially powerful on Guru Purnima. Brings the right teacher into one's life when sincere. Daily chanting deepens devotion and dispels intellectual pride.
When to Chant
Guru Purnima (Ashada Purnima), Thursdays, at start of any study or sadhana, before meeting teachers.
How to Chant
Face north or east. Visualize your teacher or any realized master. Three repetitions before sadhana sufficient; 108 on Guru Purnima.
Book a pandit for Guru Mantra (Gurur Brahma) jaap
Major sankalp (1.25 lakh count or more) traditionally requires a trained pandit. Verified pandits perform on your behalf with full video proof + sankalpa with your gotra/nakshatra.