ध्यानमूलं गुरुर्मूर्तिः पूजामूलं गुरुर्पदम् ।
मन्त्रमूलं गुरुर्वाक्यं मोक्षमूलं गुरूर्कृपा ॥

Dhyaana-muulam gurur-muurtih
Puujaa-muulam gurur-padam |
Mantra-muulam gurur-vaakyam
Mokssa-muulam guruur-krpaa ||

Form of the Guru is the Root of Meditation,
Worship is the Feet of the Guru is the Root of Worship
Word of the Guru is the Root of Mantra
The grace of the Guru is the Root of Liberation.