Sookti Manjari

Lessons from Bhagavadgita - 74

Sri Swamiji's North India & Surat Tour

Tvam svaartha nissvaartha samasta karma
Kramaatiyaatopi paraartha saktah
Tvamartha saaropi paraartha saaro
Datto gurustvam paramaartha roopah

Karmas (deeds) are of two types ­ Svaartha (selfish) and Nissvaartha (unselfish). O! Lord, although you have transcended both, you are still inclined in Paraartha (the word Paraartha has two meanings - welfare of others and ultimate purpose). You are the Saara (essence) of all purposes. Your essence is also Paraartha (welfare of others). O! Lord! You are such a unique Guru.