Shri Guru Gita ~
108 Sutras For Awakening

The recitation of the Shri Guru Gita is one of the practices of the Hard Light Center of Awakening for one simple reason... as Mark Griffin says: "I am teaching you this about the Guru because I believe it's your best chance for Awakening in this lifetime".

The Guru Gita is the core section of 352 sutras in the latter portion of the ancient Indian text known as the Skanda Purana. Gita means song, and indeed these sutras are a song in praise of the Guru, and in recognition of the power of contemplating the Guru's nature, especially through the vehicle of the repetition of these verses.

Mark Griffin has selected 108 of these verses for the use of serious seekers - those who are sincerely interested in spiritual training. This fresh, original translation from the Sanskrit is specifically designed for the contemporary seeker. It's important to note that the recitation is in English, as Mark feels that the meaning of these sutras is most important.

These 108 verses focus on the universal nature of the Guru. When the word Guru is used here, it is known to be more than an individual person. Rather, it is a universal principle, a catalyst for enlightenment like no other. It is referred to in the text as the Guru Tattva; tattva translating as principle.

The recitation is 30 minutes, and is followed by 50 minutes of music for meditation.

This audio recording is available in two formats - as a CD mailed to you, or as a digital download. Please choose your format below before adding it to your shopping cart.

Both formats include the text of the introduction to the daily practice of the recitation of the Guru Gita that Mark gave on October 12, 2008. If you would like to read this article now, please click here: INTRODUCTION TO THE GURU GITA

Mark also recommends reading the text and reciting it, either out loud or silently to yourself, as well as listening to it being recited. The text is available as a 4" x 6" 41 page Dharma Dip booklet (English verses only), or in a 5.5" x 8.5" 174 page perfect bound edition which includes the Sanskrit Devanagari, the Sanskrit transliteration, a guide to Sanskrit pronunciation, an in-depth glossary, and Mark's introduction. Please see below.