Guru Paduka Panchakam: A Short Guru Invocation to Learn Online
Not everyone has hours to spare for a long practice. The Guru Paduka Panchakam is a compact invocation of five stanzas that you can learn in a few sittings.
The Guru Paduka Panchakam is a five-stanza hymn that honours the Guru’s sandals, the padukas, as the seat of grace. This short online course teaches it with Dr. Mekhala V Jois, so a busy learner can chant it correctly and daily. It costs Rs 1,000 with lifetime access.
By Dr. Mekhala V Jois · Last updated: 3 November 2026
Guru Paduka Panchakam at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Course | Sri Guru Paduka Panchakam |
| Taught by | Dr. Mekhala V Jois |
| Text | Guru Paduka Panchakam, five stanzas |
| Format | Recorded video lessons, self-paced (2 lesson items) |
| Level | Beginners welcome |
| Access | Lifetime |
| Price | Rs 1,000 (one-time, in INR) |
What Is the Guru Paduka Panchakam?
Paduka means sandals, and panchakam means a set of five. The hymn bows to the Guru’s feet, which in Indian tradition stand for the Guru’s grace and the ground on which a student’s progress rests.
Its length is the point. It is short enough to be said every morning, yet it carries the central idea of the guru-shishya path: humility before the teacher.
Why learn the Guru Paduka Panchakam first
It is the gentlest entry into the Guru chants taught here. Learners who later take the Guru Gita find the Paduka Panchakam a useful opening invocation, and it can be chanted before astrology study or any other sadhana.
What Devotees Seek From This Chant
Guru tattva
The course describes the chant as an invocation of the universal Guru tattva, the principle of the teacher, which is said to guide and protect even a seeker who does not yet have a physical Guru.
Traditionally, devotees chant it to ask for clarity, to soften ego and to strengthen devotion. These are devotional intentions and not guaranteed outcomes.
What You Will Learn
The five stanzas. Taught with correct pronunciation, so you can chant them confidently.
Why the Guru is honoured. The idea behind the padukas and the Guru tattva.
A habit you can keep. A chant short enough to sit inside a busy morning.
Humility and focus. The reflective side of the practice, as described in the course.
Course Curriculum
The curriculum is a single block, “Sri Guru Paduka Panchakam”, with two lesson items.
| Part | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Lesson block | Sri Guru Paduka Panchakam, the five-stanza chant, taught for learning and daily practice |
Who Is the Guru Paduka Panchakam Course For?
Beginners in spirituality
A simple first chant that builds devotion and receptivity.
Students of mantra, shloka or astrology
Invoking the Guru’s blessings before study is a long tradition.
People without a Guru
Those yearning for guidance and wanting to chant toward the Guru tattva.
Busy people
Anyone who wants a meaningful chant that takes only a few minutes.
How Learning Works
Recorded and self-paced. Classes are pre-recorded, so you can begin when you enrol and learn on your own schedule.
Delivered on the Skanda Vel Vidyalaya learning platform. After you enrol you sign in at courses.poojas.in to watch your lessons.
Lifetime access. Return to any lesson whenever you wish.
Practice notes. Learn one stanza at a time, then chant all five together.
Questions before you enrol. WhatsApp the Poojas.in team on +91 9880139091.
Your Teacher
Dr. Mekhala V Jois holds an MA and PhD in Vedanga Jyotisha, has trained in the Guru Parampara, is the founder of Poojas.in and a certified Theta healer, and has 14+ years of experience. She is an expert in Parashara Hora Shastra and Prashna Jatakam.
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Guru Paduka Panchakam: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Guru Paduka Panchakam?
It is a hymn of five stanzas that honours the Guru’s sandals, the padukas, as a symbol of the Guru’s grace. Devotees chant it to invoke the Guru tattva and to cultivate humility.
How long does it take to learn the Guru Paduka Panchakam?
Because it has only five stanzas, most learners can learn it in a few short sittings. The recordings let you repeat each stanza as many times as you need.
Can I chant it without having a Guru?
The course describes the chant as an invocation of the universal Guru tattva, which tradition says supports even a seeker who has not yet found a physical Guru.
Is the Guru Paduka Panchakam suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is described as a simple and powerful stotram to begin with, and the lessons teach pronunciation from the start.
What are the benefits of the Guru Paduka Panchakam?
Tradition links it to humility, inner stillness, devotion and clarity on the path. Treat these as devotional belief and not as a promised result.
How much does the course cost?
The course costs Rs 1,000 as a one-time payment in Indian rupees, with lifetime access.
Which chanting course should I take after this one?
Many learners go on to the Shri Guru Gita, which is longer, or the Devi Khadgamala Stotra. Both are taught by Dr. Mekhala V Jois.
Enrol in Guru Paduka Panchakam
Rs 1,000 one-time. You enrol and learn on the Skanda Vel Vidyalaya platform, courses.poojas.in.