Guru Paduka Mantra (गुरु पादुका मन्त्र) · Tantric Mahavidyas

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Origin & Tradition

About this mantra

Mantra for the Guru Paduka (sandals of the guru), representing the guru's grace and protection. Chanted for the blessings of the guru, the removal of obstacles, and the attainment of spiritual progress. Considered highly potent for seeking the guru's guidance.

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The Sacred Sound

Mantra in Sanskrit

ॐ गुरुपादुकाभ्यां नमः

Oṁ Gurupādukābhyāṃ namaḥ

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Meaning & Word Analysis

What the words convey

Salutations to the sandals of the guru.

Oṁ

Primordial cosmic sound.

Gurupādukābhyāṃ

To the sandals of the guru (dual dative case).

namaḥ

Salutation, bowing.

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Benefits & Purpose

Why this mantra is chanted

Spiritual

Bestows the grace and blessings of the guru.

Obstacles

Removes obstacles on the spiritual path.

Guidance

Attracts the guru's guidance and protection.

Progress

Accelerates spiritual progress and self-realization.

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How to Chant

Method & traditional guidance

Count

108 daily

Best time

Brahma muhūrta or guru's day (Thursday)

Facing

East or facing the guru's image

Posture

Sukhāsana with japa-mālā

Duration

40 days for visible effect

Notes

Chant with devotion and visualization of guru's feet.

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Sources

Where this mantra appears

Guru Gita

Contains verses praising the guru's sandals.

c. 12th C

Guru Paduka Stotram

A hymn dedicated to the guru's sandals.

c. 15th C

Tantras

Various tantric texts mention the paduka mantra.

c. 10th-14th C

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Associated Deity

Mantra-devatā

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Guru गुरु

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Mantra in Sanskrit

What the words convey

Why this mantra is chanted

Method & traditional guidance

Where this mantra appears

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