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Guru Gorakhnath Temple
- Tehri Garhwal,Uttarakhand
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Guru Gorakhnath Temple is situated opposite to the Shankar Mutt at Srinagar in Pauri Garhwal District of Uttaranchal. This temple is located inside a cave. This site is believed to be the place where a saint named Guru Gorakhnath meditated and preached. The rock on which he meditated is situated at the mouth of the cave. The path leading to the temple is very narrow. One has to literally crawl through it.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Peace of mind
Shlokas
Tribhirgunamayairbhavairebhih Sarvamidam Jagat Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam
Meaning -According to this sloka, the entire world doesn't recognize the eternal God beyond them, because they are consumed by the elements of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obssessive and dark).
Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te
Meaning -According to this sloka, the heavenly maya of God is very complicated, but those who worship God will be able to overcome it.
Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha
Meaning -According to this sloka, God is the isolated and aloof strength of the controlling and virtuous craving in men.
Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi
Meaning -According to this sloka, though the only source of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obsessive and dark) elements is God, they are not present within the God or the deity.