The sacred period of Chaturmasya, commencing with Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi, is especially sanctifying for vrata, japa, parayana, and stotra-patha. The tradition of offering collective worship to the Guru-parampara through the recitation of stotras is an integral part of this holy observance.
In accordance with the injunctions of Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya and the noble tradition upheld at Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetham, devotees are encouraged to participate in the chanting of the Guru Saparya stotras during this period.
Constituents of Guru Saparya
- Deepaprajvalanam
- Guru Dhyanam
- Sankalpam
- Sri Dakshinamurti Ashtakam
- Sri Vishnu Shatpadi Stotram
- Sri Krishna Ashtottara Shatanamavali
- Sri Veda Vyasa Stuti
- Sri Veda Vyasa Ashtottara Shatanamavali
- Totakashtakam
- Sri Shankaracharya Ashtottara Shatanamavali
- Sringeri Guruparampara Stotram
- Sri Gurupaduka Stotram
- Mangalam
Guidelines for Devotees
- The chanting may be undertaken individually or in groups, preferably in the morning hours.
- Devotees are encouraged to recite with shraddha, following the text as per the authentic versions provided by the Peetham.
- Regular participation throughout the Chaturmasya period is especially meritorious.
📖 Lyrics and detailed guidelines are available here: Guru Poornima Parayana – Sringeri.net
🎧 Reference audios of the stotras may be accessed here: Guru Saparya Playlist – YouTube
Devotees are encouraged to contemplate on the glory of the Guru by participating in the chanting of Guru Saparya and be blessed with the benign grace of the revered Jagadgurus of Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetham.