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Japas Tapo Vratam Teertham Yagyo Daanam Tathaiva Ca Guru Tattvam Avigyaaya Sarvam Vyartham Bhavet Priye Japas…which means repetition of mantra, sacred formulas, prayers...it says…Japas…austerities, observances, pilgrimage, sacrifice, charity, without understanding Guru Tattwa, all this...
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Gurur dhyaanam tathaa kritvaa Swayam Brahma mayo bhavet Pinde pade tathaa rope Muktaaste naatra samshayah (verse 119)...
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Guru Raadiranaadishca Guruh Param Daivatam Guru Mantra Samo Naasti Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah (verse 77 is almost the same, but talks about "Parataram"instead of "mantra samo" meaning the deity) ...