His dwelling is the sacred (city of) Kashi. The water of his
feet
is the (holy river) Ganga. The Guru himself is Vishveshvara
(the Shiva of Kashi). He is certainly the liberating mantra.
Interpretatie
Verse 17
= 10
guroh paado dakam yat tu
gayaa sau sau kshayo vataha
tirtha raaja prayaagash cha
gurumurte namo namaha
Devanaagari
Interpretation
The water of the Guru's feet (is the holiest water). He is
Gaya
(a holy center), he is the holy Bayan tree ‘Akshaya’, and he
is
the most sacred Prayaga (the confluence of three holy rivers).
Salutations again and again to the Guru.
Interpretatie
Verse 18
= 11
guru murtim smaren nityam
guru naama
sadaajapet
guror aajñaam prakurvita
guror anyan na bhaavayet
Devanaagari
Interpretation
Always remember the Guru's form. Constantly repeat the
divine
name given by the Guru. (Always) follow the Guru's
commands. Think
of nothing other than the Guru.