(adi Sankara) 06 A Guru Was Found

Sankara knew where to go Yet he walked miles to go. He reached Narmada River, That overflowed with water. He controlled its force And directed its course To flow inside the river With his divine power. Govind Bhagawadpada, a sage, Saw this boy of young age, Doing such a miracle, Was fit to be his disciple. Sankara had his head Then neatly shaved. After taking river-bath, He wore a saffron cloth. In this sacred dress His look did impress With his face so bright Like that of sun light. This showed a sign, Of a Sanyasi divine, Who came as a savior There at the right hour. From Guru, he learnt well The words of Vedas all. With Guru’s permission, He started his mission. “Everything is so divine. That’s God’s reflection. So is every being, As a part of His living.” This salient principle Vedas’ words in simple, A lesson from his Master, He preached everywhere. He went to Kasi first, Pilgrim center, the best, Where many Pundits lived And there he stayed. He felt it was a fit place, To start with his cause, And win those Pundits In the religious debates. Seeing his debating skill, Many became his disciples. Promoted then as a teacher, He became a good preacher. As bees fly around a flower Many pundits came to hear. Sankarachariar he became, Later with this new name.