Guru Vandanam

Gurur-Brahmaa Gurur-Vishnuh
Gurur-Devo Maheshwarah
Gurur Saakshaat Param Brahma
Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah


Word-to-word meaning:
Guruh(Teacher) Brahmaa(is Brahma) Guruh(Teacher) Vishnuh(is Lord Vishnu) Guruh(Teacher) Devo Maheshwarah(Lord Parameshwara). Guruh(Teacher) Saakshaat(real) Param Brahma(is the Supreme Brahman) Tasmai(to that) Shri Gurave(noble Teacher) Namah(salutations)


Meaning:
Salutations to that noble teacher who is Brahma, Vishnu and Lord Parameshwara; and who is verily the Supreme Brahman.