Agyan Timirandhasya Shloka Meaning In English
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Meaning
Agyan Timirandhasya is a Sanskrit shloka that is a prayer to the guru, or spiritual teacher. It is often uttered as part of a guru mantra, or a set of mantras dedicated to the teacher. The sloka means that I offer my salutations to the holy guru, who has opened the eyes of the blind (unenlightened) with the ointment of wisdom.
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Here is a more detailed explanation of the shloka meaning.
1. Agyan (ignorance)- All suffering stems from ignorance
2. Timir (darkness)- Timir, or darkness, serves as a metaphor for the universal experience of ignorance.
3. Andha (blind)- Andha refers to someone who lacks the ability to perceive visual stimuli.
4. Jnana (knowledge)- Jnana, acts as the illuminating light that dispels darkness.
5. Anjana (ointment)- Anjana, metaphorically represents the profound teachings of the guru.
6. Shalaaka (medicinal tool)- Shalaaka, serves as a metaphor for the guru's transformative method of teaching.
7. Chaksu (eye)- Chaksu, metaphorically signifies our spiritual vision—a profound ability to perceive and comprehend the truth.
8. Unmilitam (opened)- Unmilitam signifies the awakened state or the opening of our spiritual eyes.
9. Yena (by whom)- refers to the guru
10. Tasmai (unto him/her)- denotes a gesture of reverence or respect towards the person
11. Sri (holy, respected)- is a means of demonstrating utmost respect and reverence towards the guru
12. Guru (dispeller of darkness)- It signifies the guru pivotal role as a guiding light.
13. Namaha (salutations)- It is a way of showing respect.
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