Padapuja of Sri Gurudeva Swami Sivananda

Under the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima (2005), The Divine Life Society released this video of Pada Puja performed by the closest disciples (Swami Venkatesananda, and Swami Chidananda, among others) of Sri Gurudeva Swami Sivananda. Following the rare footage of Padapuja, Video courtesy of The Divine Life Society (). Prayer to the Guru: Guru is the Creator (Brahma); Guru is the Preserver (Vishnu); Guru is the Destroyer (Mahesvara); Guru is verily the Supreme Absolute. Prostration to That Guru. The Guru’s Form is the root of meditation; The Guru’s Feet is the root of worship; The Guru’s Word is the root of Mantra; The Guru’s Grace is the root of Liberation. --- Deva Deva Sivananda (Bhajan): Deva Deva Sivananda Dinabandhu Pahima Deva Deva Sivananda Dinabandhu Pahima Chandra Vadana Mandehasa Premarupa Rakshyama Deva Deva Sivananda...