Guru 8 - I Bow Down To Touch The Feet Of My Guru Poem by Geeta Radhakrishna Menon

This couplet of Sant Kabir explores the idea of Guru. The idea of the Sant that it is Guru who introduced me to God and so Guru comes first, is a revelation. This couplet I had studied in the school. But, now that you have transliterated it so beautifully, I am able to fathom its profoundity, with more clarity. Thank you Geeta.

Among the SANT poets KABEER DAS has a prominent place. His teachings are abundant of Bhakti and philosophy. Thank you very much for quoting him for expressing your respect for the Guru. Guru deserves, certainly the first place than God for it is the Guru who teaches us about God. Your poem carries this message vividly

No doubt about that...Guru is the beacon and Guru is himself the God....surrendering to Guru is surrendering to God Himself....excellent rendition Geeta...God bless you

It signifies the status of a Guru who in a subtle way holds a higher place that God Himself because it is through the guidance of Guru, one can attain Him. Thanks for this wonderful explanation about the couplet in a very lucid and simple language and for the Notes, Dear Geeta ji. I don't know how I missed on this beautiful poem.

It is Guru who is showing me the path to God. (1) Without my Guru I do not know who God is! I know God only through the teachings of my Guru..... /..... There is hardly a student of Hindi literature who has not read it or is not familiar with this couplet of Sant Kabir.

Compelling exploration of how we need guidance through our understanding of God, each other and Guru. Very nice.

I am convinced that I should touch the feet of my Guru. It is Guru who is showing me the path to God. Without my Guru I do not know who God is! ........outstanding conceptualization. Really Guru alone can show the path to God. A brilliant poem on Guru has been hauntingly portrayed.10