We are indebted to Shri Thotakaacharyaa for showing us the easy way to attain the blessings of Shri Shankaraachaarya in these eight Slokaas (sanskrit word meaning stanzas). We are in a time when we don't have the intellect and the time to analyze philosophy or practise yoga to taste Advaitha (the state of oneness with God). But If we pray at Shri Shankaraa's feet, He will shower his grace on us and guide us in every step till the ultimate goal of Advaitha is reached.

Vidithaakila shaastra sudhaa jaladhe Mahithopanishat kathiththaarththa nidhe |
Hridaye kalaye vimalam charanam Bhava Shankara Deshikamae sharanam ||

Karunaa varunaalaya paalaya maam Bhava saagara dukhkka vidhoona hrudam |
Rachayaakkhila darshana thathva vidam Bhava Shankara Deshikamae sharanam ||

Bhavathaa janathaa suhithaa bhavithaa Nijabodha vichaarana chaarumathe |
Kalayeshwara jeeva viveka vidam Bhava Shankara Deshikamae sharanam ||

Bhava aeva bhavaaniti mae nitharaam samajaayatha chaethasi kauthukitha |
mama vaaraya moha mahaa jaladhim Bhava Shankara Deshikamae sharanam ||

Sukruthedhikruthe bahudhaa bhavatho bhavithaa samadarshana laalasatha |
Athideenamimam paripaalaya maam Bhava Shankara Deshikamae sharanam ||

Jagatheemavithum kalithaakruthayo vicharanthi mahaamahasash chalatahah |
Ahimaamsurivaathra vibhaasi gurao Bhava Shankara Deshikamae sharanam ||

Gurupungava pungavakethana thae samathaamayathaam nahi kopi sudhee |
Sharanaagatha vatsala thatvanidhe Bhava Shankara Deshikamae sharanam ||

Vidithaa namayaa vishadaikakalaa nacha kinchana kaanchanamasthi Gurao |
Druthamaeva vidhehi krupaam sahajaam Bhava Shankara Deshikamae sharanam ||

The last verse means "I don't know any art or science well enough to please you. Neither do I have even a penny to give you. Compassion is your inborn quality. Please show that towards me. I salute and take sanctuary in thee, Shri Shankara my teacher."