What is a Gurumantra?

The Guru imparts a Gurumantra for the disciples so that they realise that the Guru has bestowed His grace upon them. This article explains importance of chanting the Name given by the Guru, misconceptions about Gurumantra and why it needs to be kept secret.

Namsankirtanyoga

Uniting the embodied soul with Supreme God through the medium of chanting the Name of the Deity is known as Namsankirtanyoga.

Gurukrupayoga

The word krupa has been derived from the root ‘krup’, which means to have mercy. Union of a jiva (Embodied soul) with Shiv (God Principle) by Guru’s grace is known as ‘Gurukrupayoga’.