Samsara Davanala ~ Srila Prabhupada:

His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada performs Sri Gurv-astakam. A prayer glorifying the transendental qualities of the bona-fide Spiritual Master. The prayer is accompanied by a devotional slideshow featuring artwork of Srila Prabupada. The English translation of the prayer follows........ SRI GURV-ASTAKAM The spiritual master is receiving benediction from the ocean of mercy. Just as a cloud pours water on a forest fire to extinguish it, so the spiritual master delivers the materially afflicted world by extinguishing the blazing fire of material existence. I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master, who is an ocean of auspicious qualities. Chanting the holy name, dancing in ecstasy, singing, and playing musical instruments, the spiritual master is always gladdened by the sańkīrtana movement of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Because he is relishing the mellows of pure devotion within his mind, sometimes his hair stands on end, he feel