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I Worship Acyuta, The Infallible One, Who Is Rāmacandra, Keśava, Rāma, Nārāyaṇa, Kṛṣṇa, Dāmodara, Vāsudeva, Hari, Śrīdhara,Mādhava, Who Is Dear To Gopikā, And Who Is The Consort Of Jānakī.

I Offer My Obeisances To Lord Keśava, Who Is Infallible (Acyuta), Who Is The Consort Of Satyabhāmā, Mādhava, Śrīdhara, Who Is Longed-For By Rādhikā, Who Is The Temple Of Lakṣmī (Indirā), Who Is Beautiful By Thought, Who Is Dear To Devakī, And Who Is Dear To All.

Salutations For Viṣṇu, Who Conquers Everyone, Who Holds A Conch-Shell And A Discus, Who Is Dear To Rukmiṇī, Who Is The Consort Ofjānakī, Who Is Dear To Gopi Girls, Who Is Offered [In Sacrifices], The Supersoul Who Destroyed Kaṁsa, And Who Plays The Flute.

O Kṛṣṇa! O Govinda! O Rāma! O Nārāyaṇa, Who Is The Consort Of Lakṣmī! O Vāsudeva, Who Attained The Treasure Of Lakṣmī! O Acyuta, Who Is Immeasurable! O Mādhava, O Adhokṣaja, Who Is The Leader Of Dvārakā, And Who Is The Protector Of Draupadī!

May Rāghava — Who Disturbed The Atheistic Practices Of The Demons, Who Adorned Sītā, Who Is Danḍaka-Forest Purification Cause, Who Is Accompanied By Lakṣmaṇa, Who Was Served By Monkeys, And Who Is Revered By Sage Agastya — O Lord, Please Protect Me.

May Baby Gopāla (Kṛṣṇa) — Who Was Unfavorable To Dhenukāsura And Ariṣṭāsura, Who Destroyed Keśī, Who Killed Kaṁsa, Who Plays The Flute, And Who Got Angry On Pūtanā — Always Protect Me.

I Sing Praise Of Acyuta, Who Is Adorned By A Lightening Like Shining Yellow Robe, Whose Body Is Resplendent Like A Cloud Of The Rainy-Season, Who Is Adorned By A Wild-Flower Garland At His Chest, Whose Twin-Feet Are Of Copper-Red Color, And Who Has Lotus-Like Eyes.

I Sing Praise Of That Śyāma, Whose Face Is Adorned By Falling Locks Of Curly Tresses, Who Has Jewels At Forehead, Who Has Shining Ear-Rings On The Cheeks, Who Is Adorned With A Keyūra (Flower) Garland, Who Has A Resplendent Bracelet, And Who Has A Melodious Anklet.

* Achyuta Ashtakam Sridhara Venkatesavirachitam

Abhilapananisargadacyutakhye Bhaje Tvam

Harasi Madaghabrndam Tvadbhubuksavasat Tvam ।

Aghahrditi Tavamba Pratyuta Khyatido’ham

Tvayi Mama Vada Ka Va Samgatirdainyavacam ॥ 1॥

Ciratita Sandipanitanubhuvah Kalabhavana-

Prapattistam Pitroh Punaragamayat Sannidhimiti ।

Yasah Krsnasyedam Kathamahaha Na Tvam Rasanaya

Yadi Srikrsnakhye Bhajati Sa Tadanim Munisutah ॥ 2॥

Hareryaccoratvam Yadapi Ca Tatha Jaracaritam

Tadetat Sarvamhastatikrte Samkathanatah ।

Itidam Mahatmyam Madhumathana Te Dipitamidam

Vadantyah Krsnakhye Tavahi Vicarantya Vilasitam ॥ 3॥

Sabhayam Draupatya’msukasrtibhiya Tadrasanaya

Dhrta Tasyascelam Pratanu Tadavastham Vidadhati ।

Vyatanissailabham Vasanavisaram Camba Harata-

Miyan Govindakhye Vada Vasanarasistava Kutah ॥ 4॥

Adhirasanamayi Tvamacyutakhye Dadhanam

Vanajabhavamukhanam Vandyamahurmahantah ।

Satu Vinamati Matascasvagosvadanadin

Bhavati Nanu Vicitra Paddhatistavakanam ॥ 5॥

Janani Murabhidakhye Jahnavinimnagaika

Samajani Padapadmaccakrinastvasritanam ।

Parinamati Samastah Padavarghindureko

Jagati Nanu Tatinyo Jahnavisahyajadyah ॥ 6॥

Samavahitamapasyan Sannidhau Vainateyam

Prasabhavidhutapadmapaniriso’cyutakhye ।

Samavitumupanitah Sagajendram Tvaya Drak

Vada Janani Vina Tvam Kena Va Kim Tadabhut ॥ 7॥

Yadesa Staumi Tvam Triyugacaranatrayini Tato

Mahimnah Ka Hanistavatu Mama Sampanniravadhih ।

Suna Lilakamam Bhavati Surasindhurbhagavati

Tadesa Kimbhuta Satu Sapadi Santapabharitah ॥ 8॥

Iti Srisridharavemkatesaryakrtau Acyutastakam Sampurnam ॥

Life Of Shridhara Venkatesa:

Srikanthamiva Bhasvantam Sivanamaparayanam ।

Sridharam Venkatesaryaṃ Sreyase Gurumasraye ॥

Shridhara Venkatesa Lived About 300 Years Ago In Tiruvisanallur, A Village In Tanjavur District In Tamilnadu. He Was Called Tiruvisanallur Ayyaval (Deeply Respected Person) Out Of Great Respect People Held For Him. Even Today He Is Known By That Name Only. He Was The Son Of Lingayaryar Who Was A Minister To The Maharaja Of Mysore. Even As A Young Boy Ayyaval Was Deeply Religious And In Particular Had Great Devotion To Shiva But He Made No Distinction Between Shiva And Vishnu. He Studied Vedas, Shastras And Puranas And Had A Great Desire To Travel And Spread The Message Of The Puranas And In Particular The Glory Of Lord’s Name Among The People. After His Father’s Death The Maharaja Wanted Him To Take His Father’s Job But He Politely Declined And Left Mysore State With His Wife And Mother. He Came To Tiruchirapalli In Tamilnadu And Stayed For Some Time Giving Talks. He Was Supposed To Have Brought Back To Life A Woman Who Had Died By Praying To The Lord. This Attracted People Who Wanted Him To Solve Their Problems. Ayyaval Did Not Like This And Left The Place. He Proceeded To Tanjavur. It Seems That King Shahaji (1684-1710.Ad) Who Was Ruling At That Time In Tanjavur Wanted Him To Stay In Tanjavur But Ayyaval Wanted To Lead A Quiet Life. King Shahaji

Was Inviting Scholarly Brahmins To Stay In His Kingdom. He Renamed The Village Tiruvisanallur As Shahajirajapuram. One Street Was Allotted For Their Stay. Ayyaval Also Stayed In A House There. Ayyaval Was A Proponent Of The View That In This Dark Age Kali Chanting The Lord’s Name Will Ward Off Its Evil Effects. He Was The Senior Contemporary Of Bodhendra Swami Who Was The 59th Pontiff Of The Shankara Math At Kanchipuram And Who Was An Ardent Advocate Of The Glory Of The Lord’s Name. Ayyaval Wrote A Book Bhagavannamabhusanam (Bagavannamabhushanam) On The Subject Which Is Sadly Not Available Now.

Bodhendra Swami Had Also Written A Book Namamrtarasayanam (Namamritarasayanam)On The Subject Wherein He Had Made References To The Work Of Ayyaval. Once Ayyaval Had To Perform A Sraddha Ceremony In His House. Therein Food Is Prepared And Offered To The Departed Forefathers Who Are Invoked In Three Brahmins Invited For The Occasion. When Every Thing Was Getting Ready Ayyaval Saw An Outcaste With His Family In A Famished Condition Begging For Food. His Heart Melted With Compassion At Their Condition. Without Any Hesitation He Offered Them The Food That Was Being Prepared For The Ceremony.He Then Had The House Washed And Prepared To Conduct The Ceremony Again. But The Brahmins In The Village Considered This Act Reprehensible And Refused To Conduct The Ceremony Again. Ayyaval Pleaded With Them Quoting Texts From The Scriptures To Support His Action But The Brahmins Were Not Convinced. He Asked Them What He Should Do To Remedy The Situation. They Said That The Only Atonement Was Having A Bath In The Ganges. But There Was No Time To Go To Varanasi And Return. So He Prayed To Lord Shiva (In Gangashtakam) To Release The Waters Of Ganga From His Matted Hair As He Did On An Earlier Occasion For Bhagiratha.

Water Started Flowing Out Of The Well In His House And Flooded The Streets Of The Village. The Villagers Got Scared And Prayed To Ayyaval To Forgive Them And Stop The Flood That Was Threatening The Village. He Accordingly Prayed Again To Stop The Flooding And Requested Her To Appear In The Well Every Year On That Day. Even Now People Flock To That Place Every Year On That Day And Take Bath In The Waters Of The Well In The Belief That Ganga Is Present In The Well On That Day. Ayyaval Had Composed A Number Of Works Some Of Which Are Not Yet Been Printed And Some Not Available.

* Achyuta Ashtakam Vamana Puranam

Shri Ganeshaya Namah

Achyutam Keshavam Vishnum Harim Satyam Janardanam
Hamsam Narayanam Chaivametannamashtakam Pathet

Trisandhyam Yah Pathennityam Daridryam Tasya Nashyati
Shatrusainyam Kshayam Yati Duhsvapnah Sukhado Bhavet

Gangayam Maranam Chaiva Drudha Bhaktistu Keshave
Brahmavidyaprabodhashcha Tasmannityam Pathennarah

Iti Shrivamanapurane Vishnornamashtakastotram Sampurnam

* Advaya Krishna Sthava

Mookam Karothi Vaachalam, Pangum Langayathe Girim,

Yath Krupa Thamaham Vandhe, Paramananda Madhavam. !! 1 !!

Aadharam Sarva Bhuthaanam, Jagad Vyaktha Roopinam,

Sri Krishnam Paramathmaanam Dhyayeth Aham Jnana Sidhaye. !! 2 !!

Krishnam Omkara Lakshyartham Jagat Parama Karanam,

Nithyam Sarva Gatham, Shantham, Dhyayeth Aham Jnana Sidhaye. !! 3 !!

Akhanda Sathchithananda Aakaaram, Paripoornamivambaram,

Sri Krishnam Paramathmanam, Dhyayeth Aham Jnana Sidhaye. !! 4 !!

Svathmabinnam Paramajyothi Prajnanam Sarva Sthitham,

Sri Krishnam Paramathmanam, Dhyayeth Aham Jnana Sidhaye. !! 5 !!

Sarvasya Prabhavam Krishnam, Jnana Mathra Swaroopatha,

Saakaaram Bhajatham Krishnam Yaavathsathvam Praseedathi. !! 6 !!

Param Jyothi Paramathmaanam Svathma Bhinnam Parathparam,

Krishnam Hrudhi Sthitham Dhyayeth Svathma Labha Parayana. !! 7 !!

Nirakaram Cha Saakaaram Krishnam Vande Jagat Gurum,

Thathwa Jnanartha Sidhyartham Bhakthya Nithyam Hrudhi Sthitham. !! 8 !!

Krishna Kamala Pathraksham, Shanka Chakra Gadha Dharam,

Paramathmanam Sada Dhyayeth, Pitambaradaram Harim. !! 9 !!

Sri Krishnam Paramathmanam, Koti Surya Sama Prabham,

Nithyam Sarva Gatham, Shantham Vandeham Jnana Sidhaye. !! 10 !!

Sri Krishnam Paramathmanam, Guru Vayu Pura Sthitham,

Bhakhabheeshta Pradam Vandhe Artha Trana Parayanam !! 11 !!

Krishna Storam Idham Punyam, Mohana Rama Bodhitham,

Yah Padeth Sathatham Bhakthya Sarvabheeshtamavapnuyath. !! 12 !!

Ithi Brahmasri Kautha Mohana Rama Sastri Krutha Krishna Stotram Sampoornam.

Meaning

I Salute That Divinely Joyous Madhava By Whose Grace,

The Dumb Becomes Eloquent And The Lame Crosses The Mountain.

I Meditate On That Divine Krishna, Who Is The Foundation Of All Beings,

Whose Clear Form Is This Universe Itself, For Getting Wisdom.

For Getting Wisdom, I Meditate On That Divine Krishna, Who Is The Real Meaning Of "Om",

Who Is The Divine Cause Of The Universe, Who Goes Daily Everywhere And Is Peaceful.

For Getting Wisdom I Meditate On Krishna Who Is The Divine Soul,

Who Has A Limitless Form Of True Divine Joy Filing The Entire Atmosphere.

For Getting Wisdom I Meditate On Krishna Who Is The Divine Soul,

Who Is Not Different From His Soul, Who Is The Divine Light Of Wisdom Which Is Everywhere.

I Actively Sing About Lord Krishna, Who Is The Cause Of All Strength Of Beings,

And Who Has The Form Which Is Only Wisdom, So That He Would Be Pleased With This Being.

I Meditate The Krishna In My Heart, Who Is Studying My Mind,

Who Is The Divine Soul With Divine Light And The Divine Among Divine Who Is Not Different From His Soul.

I Salute That Universal Teacher Krishna, Who Does Not Have A Form And Who Has One,

Who Is Within Mind, Daily With Devotion So That I Get Wisdom Of Realty.

I Always Meditate On The Lotus Eyed Krishna, Who Holds Conch, Mace And Wheel,

Who Is The Divine Soul, Who Is Hari And One Who Wears Yellw Silk.

I Salute That Krishna, Who Is The Divine Soul, Who Has Luster Like One Crore Suns,

Who Is Stable, Who Goes Everywhere M Who Is Peaceful So That I Get Wisdom.

I Salute Krishna, Who Is The Divine Soul, Who Is In Guruvayur,

Who Fulfill Desires Of Devotees And Who Leads To The Saving Of The Distressed.

This Prayer To Lord Rishna Which Is Blessed, Has Been Taught By Mohanarama,

And If Is Always Read With Devotion Would Lead To Fulfillment Of All Desires.

Ithi Brahmasri Kautha Mohana Rama Sastri Krutha Krishna Stotram Sampoornam.

* Ambadi Paithal

Ambadi Thannil Oru Unniyundangine,

Unnikku Oru Unni Kuzhal Undangine,

Uniiku Peru Unni Krishnan Ennangine,

Unni Vayathathu Cheru Mundangine,

Unni Kai Rendilum Vennayundangine,

Unni Kkal Kondoru Nruthamundangine,

Unni Thalagal Chilambumundangine,

Unni Kkal Rendum Thudu Thudeyennangine, !!

There Was A Child In The Cowherd’ss House Like That,

That Child Had A Very Small Flute Like That,

That Child Was Called Baby Krishna Like That,

That Child Had Marks Of Mud On His Belly Like That,

That Child Had Butter In Both His Hands Like That,

That Child Danced With Both His Feet Like That,

That Child’ss Anklets Had Bells Like That,

That Child’ss Feet Were Red And Active Like That !!

Unnikkuarugil Oru Yettan Undangine,

Changathi Maraya Pillarundangine,

Sankaran Koode Pugazhthunnangine,

Vrundavanthil Oragosham Angine,

Peeli Thiru Mudi Ketti Kondangine,

Pichaka Malagal Charthi Kondangine,

Perthumodakkuzhal Minnumarangine, !!

That Child Had His Elder Brother Nearby Like That,

That Child Had Several Boys As Friends Like That,

That Child Was Even Praised By Lord Shiva Like That,

There Was A Great Festival In Brindavan Like That,

That Child Had Tied A Peacock Feather In His Hair Like That,

That Child Was Wearing Several Jasmine Garlands Like That,

That Child Was Having A Shining Flute Like That, !!

Omanayaya Thiru Nethiyangine,

Thoomeyil Nalla Kurigalundangine,

Chitham Mayakkum Purigangalundangine,

Anjana Kannuma Nasayumangine,

Chenthondi Vaay Malar Danthangalundangine,

Konjal Thulumbum Kavilinayangine,

Kundalam Melle Ilagumarangine,

Rathna Kuzhalam Vilichukondangine, !!

That Child Had A Darling Forehead Like That,

That Child Had Good Marks On His Body Like That,

That Child Had Black Eyes And Pretty Nose Like That,

That Child Had A Very Dark Red Lips And Teeth Like Popped Rice Like That,

That Child Had A Pair Of Cheeks Which Were Bubbling With His Lisp Like That,

That Child’ss Ear Studs Were Slowly Shaking Like That,

That Child Was Playing On His Gem Studded Flute Like That, !!

Kande Vilasunna Kousthubamangine,

Visthruthamam Thiru Marumangine,

Oda Kuzhal Keli Pongumarangine,

Kodakkal Varnande Eedugalangine,

Koodi Kalichappol Moodathayangine,

Peedichu Pinne Thiriyumarangine,

Gopikamarude Geethangalangine,

Gopalakrishnande Karunyamangine,

Aananda Krishnane Kanu Marangine, !!

The Child Has A Bright Kousthubha On His Neck Like That,

He Also Has A Very Broad Chest Like That,

He Raises Playful Tunes In His Flute Like That,

The Tunes Of The Boy Who Is Of The Colour Of Black Cloud Is Like That,

When He Played Together He Showed Foolishness Like That,

When Affected And Later Take A Round About Change Like That,

The Songs Of The Gopis Are Like That,

The Mercy Of Gopalakrishna Is Like That,

Seeing Of The Happy Krishna Is Like That, !!

Mohana Moorthiye Kanumarangine,

Kandu Kandullathum Theliyumarangine,

Kondal Ner Varnande Leelagal Aangine,

Vatta Kalikku Thuniyumarangine,

Vattathil Ninnu Sruthi Pidichathangine,

Soothravum Chodum Pizhayatheyangine,

Nethrangal Kondulla Abhinayamangine,

Kanninnu Kouthugam Thonnumarangine,

Kannande Poo Mey Ideyideyangine,

Thithithai Yenna Nruthangal Aangine, !!

Seeing That Bewitching Form Like That,

Seeing And Seeing The Truth Clearly Like That,

The Playful Acts Of That One With Black Colour Like That,

The Child Preparing For Round Game Like That,

Standing Round And Keeping Tune Like That,

Without Loosing His Tricks And Steps Like That,

The Acting He Did With His Eyes Like That,

Which Provided Happiness To Our Eyes Like That,

Seeing Of Flower Like Body Of Krishna Like That,

The Dances Were Jumping Hither And Thither Like That, !!

Trikkal Chilabugal Ocha Poonadangine,

Manja Poovada Njori Virichangine,

Kilu Kile Yenna Aranjanangal Angine,

Muthelum Malakalodu Marangine,

Trikkaigal Rendum Abhinayichangine,

Omal Thiru Mey Ulayumar Angine,

Kundalamadum Kavil Thadamangine,

Thoomadhuvolunna Vaythiramangine,

Thooviyrapathoru Nasigayangine,

Manikya Kannum Chuzhattikondangine, !!

The Holy Anklets Making Sound Like That,

The Yellow Flower Garment Tucked Properly Like That,

The Kilu Kilu Sound Of Bells Of The Waist Belt Like That,

The Chains In The Waist With Lot Of Pearls Like That,

The Two Holy Hands Showing A Pose Like That,

The Very Dear Body Very Tired Like That,

The Two Ear Drops Touching The Cheeks Like That,

The Mouth Which Is Wet By Purest Of Honey Like That,

The Nose Without Any Holy Sweat Like That,

The Pearl Like Eyes Rotating Like That, !!

Muthukulagal Uthirumarangine,

Peeli Thirumudi Kettazhznjangine,

Pichaka Thoomalar Thoogumarangine,

Devakal Thoogunna Poo Mazhayangine,

Devagal Thakkum Perum Para Yangine,

Kinkini Ochayum Thalathil Angine,

Changathimarude Pattugal Angine,

Akasa Marge Vimanangal Angine,

Chandranumuchayayi Nilkumarangine, !!

He Standing With Pearls Falling All Round Like That,

The Tied Hair With Peacock Feather Getting Untied Like That,

The Jasmine Flowers Being Offered To Him Like That,

The Flower Rain Being Created By Devas Like That,

The Big Drums Being Played By Devas Like That,

The Sound Of Bells Keeping Music Like That,

The Songs Of His Friends Like That,

The Planes Flying On The Skies Like That,

The Moon Standing On The Top Like That, !!

Lokangal Okke Vilangumarangine,

Lokaika Nadande Geethangal Aangine,

Aanada Nrutham Jayikkumarangine,

Vama Pureswaran Vazhgayennagine,

That Swaroopam May Thonnumarangine,

Thath Pada Yugme Namaskarichudunnen Angine. !!

All The Worlds Well Lighted Like That,

The Songs Of The Lord Of The World Like That,

The Dance Of Joy Becoming Victorious Like That,

Let The Great God Be Always Victorious Like That,

Let That Form Come In To My Mind Like That,

And I Salute Both His Feet Like That. !!

* Anjana Sridhara

Anjana Sridhara Charu Moorthe Krishna,

Anjali Koopi Vanangidunnen,

Ananda Alangara Vasudeva Krishna,

Athangam Yellam Agathidenam. !!1 !!

Indiranadha Jagan Nivasa Krishna,

Innu Ende Mumbil Vilangidenam,

Erezhu Ulaginum Eka Nadha Krishna,

Eeranju Dikkum Niranja Roopa !!2!!

Unni Gopala Kamala Nethra Krishna,

Ullil Ne Vannu Vasichidenam,

Oozhiyil Vannu Piranna Nadha Krishna,

Oonam Koodathe Thunachidenam. !!3!!

Yennulile Thapamellam Krishna,

Yennuni Krishna Samippikkenam,

Edalalar Banannu Thulya Murthe Krishna,

Yeriya Modhena Kai Thozhunnen. !!4!!

Iyhika Maam Sukhathilaho Krishna,

Ayyo Namakkoru Mohamille,

Ottalla Kouthugamantharange Krishna,

Omal Thirmeni Bangi Kaanaan. !!5!!

Odakkuzhal Vili Melamode Krishna,

Odi Varugende Gopa Bala,

Oudharya Komala Keli Sheela Krishna,

Oupamyamilla Gunangal Kkethum. !!6!!

Ambuja Lochana, Nin Pada Pankajam,

Ambodu Gnan Idha Kumbidunnen,

Athyanda Sundara, Nandana Soono Krishna,

Athal Kalanju Yenna Palikkenam. !!7!!

Krishna Mukil Varna, Vrushnee Kuleshwara,

Krishnambuje Krishana, Kai Thozhunnen,

Krishna Hare Jaya, Krishna Hare Jaya,

Krishna Hare Jaya, Krishna Hare. !!8!!

Meaning

Hey, Pretty Krishna, Who Is Black And Who Carries Lakshmi,

Salutations To You With Folded Hands,

Hey Happy Krishna, Who Is Decorated And Who Is Vasudeva,

Be Pleased To Remove All My Sorrows.

Hey Krishna Who Lives All Over The World And Who Is Consort Of Lakshmi,

Please Come And Appear Before Me,

Hey Krishna Who Is The Only Lord Of Fourteen Worlds,

Hey God Who Fills All The Ten Directions Fully,

Oh Lotus Eyed Krishna, Who Is The Baby Cowherd,

Be Pleased To Come And Live Inside Me,

Oh Krishna Who Has Taken Birth On This Earth,

Please Help Me To Live Without Any Problems.

Oh Krishna, You Should Put Out The Raging,

Problems Of My Heart, Oh My Baby Krishna,

Oh Krishna Who Is Equal To The Formidable Banasura,

I Salute You With Greatest Happiness.

Oh Krishna I Do Not Have Any Desire,

And Alas I Do Not Have Any Desire,

And Oh Krishna The Curiosity With In Me Is Great,

To See The Beauty Of Your Body, Oh Krishna.

Oh Krishna, Along With The Music Of Your Flute With Drum Beats,

Oh Lad Of The Cowherds, Please Come Running To Me,

Oh Pretty And Charitable Krishna, Who Is Playful,

There Is No Comparison At All For Your Qualities.

I Salute Your Lotus Like Feet With Love For You,

Oh Lord With Lotus Like Eyes,

Oh Most Pretty One, Ok Krishna, Oh Son Of Nanda,

Please Drive Away My Problems And Take Care Of Me.

Oh Cloud Coloured Krishna, Oh Star Of The Clan Of Vrushnees,

Oh Krishna With Lotus Like Eyes, I Salute You,

Victory To Krishna Who Is Hari, Victory To Krishna Who Is Hari,

Victory To Krishna Who Is Hari, Krishna Who Is Hari.

* Ashtakshara Keerthana

Krishnambuja Nethra Krishna, Nruhare, Padmanabha,

Krishnachyutha Krupanasraya Karunamrutha Jaladhe,

Krishnanandha Jaya Govinda Jagadeaswara Krishnu, Mukunda,

Ashtakshara Parikeerthana Bhagwan Thava Saranam. !! 1 !!

Narayana, Nalinekshana, Narakardhana, Murali,

Nadhamrutha Tharali Krutha Naga Jangama Vithathe,

Nana Jana Hrudayambuja Nilayachyutha Vishno,

Ashtakshara Parikeerthana Bhagwan Thava Saranam. !! 2 !!

Athimohana Sarasiruha Dala Komala Nayanaa,

Athasi Kusuma Sushmadhara Parimoshana Nipuna,

Athi Sithala Karunamrutha Vaivasi Krutha Hrudaya,

Ashtakshara Parikeerthana Bhagwan Thava Saranam. !! 3 !!

Kamalakara Paralalitha Kamalanvitha Kamalodhara Sushama,

Parimelitha Charanambuja Yugal Aanatha Bhuvana,

Samalayutha Viphaleekrutha Kusalamrutha Charitha,

Ashtakshara Parikeerthana Bhagwan Thava Saranam. !! 4 !!

Kala Bhashana, Chala Bhooshana Mathi Dhooshana Harana,

Vidhi Naipuna Vishami Krutha Janaduraga Nruhare,

Hela Krutha Halaamadaneelambara Sahaja,

Velathiga Jana Kaalana Kalanala Sadrusa,

Ashtakshara Parikeerthana Bhagwan Thava Saranam. !! 5 !!

Leelakrutha Hey Vama Mahesa Jana Subaga,

Mandhara Suma Mandhira Vara Thulasi Vana Maalaa,

Mandhee Krutha Madhu Kaidaba Madanopama Sushamaa,

Santhapitha Santhathyarchanasandheepani Charana.

Ashtakshara Parikeerthana Bhagwan Thava Saranam. !! 6 !!

Indhindhira Varnaa Kundalaanolitha Karnaa,

Vrundavana Vasaa, Pasu Vrundhavana Sheelaa,

Vrundharaka Vrundharchitha Padambuja Vishno,

Ashtakshara Parikeerthana Bhagwan Thava Saranam. !! 7 !!

Vamalaya Vaasaa Drutha Hemangadhe Vibhavaa,

Bhama Kucha Kalasarchitha Damodhara Deva,

Somabharanaaswadhitha Namamrutha Vishno,

Ashtakshara Parikeerthana Bhagwan Thava Saranam. !! 8 !!

Meaning

Oh Krishna With Black Lotus Like Eye, Oh Narasimha, Oh Padmanabha,

Oh Krishna, Oh Achyutha, Oh God Who Becomes Indebted To Those Who Surrender, Oh Sea Of Nectar Of Mercy,

Hail Oh Joyful Krishna, Govinda, God Of Universe, Krishna, Mukunda,

Oh God Who Is Sung By Eight Letters, I Surrender To You.

Oh Narayana, Oh Lotus Eyed One, Oh Killer Of Naraka,

Oh God Who With Nectar Like Music Of His Flute, Melted Our Mind,

Oh God Who Made The Snake Move Out, Oh Vishnu Who Lives,

In The Lotus Like Mind Of Various People As Achyutha,

Oh God Who Is Sung By Eight Letters, I Surrender To You.

Oh Bewitching Pretty God With Lotus Like Eyes,

Oh Expert In Taking Away Our Mind Wearing Very Pretty Flower Of Flax,

Oh God Who Using The Very Cold Nectar Of Mercy Makes Us Helpless,

Oh God Who Is Sung By Eight Letters, I Surrender To You.

Oh God Holding A Lotus Flower, With A Lotus Like Navel And Served By Crowd Of Lotus Flowers,

Oh God Who Is The Universe With Roaring Lotus Like Pair Of Feet,

Oh God Who Has A Nectar Like Happy Story Of Blemish And Wantonness,

Oh God Who Is Sung By Eight Letters, I Surrender To You.

Oh Stealer Of False Speech, Fraud Acts And Sinning Thoughts,

Oh Lord Narasimha, Expert In Fate Who Removed People Of Mischief Far Away,

Oh Lord Wearing Blue Cloths, Who Is The Friend Those Intoxicated Amorous Dalliance

Oh Lord Who Is Like Forest Fire Which Is The God Of Death To Very Bad People,

Oh God Who Is Sung By Eight Letters, I Surrender To You.

Oh Good Fortune Of People Who Is The God Of Vamapura, Who Is Fond Of Sports,

Oh Garland Of Forest Of Thulasi, Who Has Perfume Of Mandhara Flowers And Is The Divine One Of The Temple,

Oh God Similar To God Of Love With Great Prettiness, Who Was Slowed Down By Madhu And Kaidabha,

Oh God, Who Offered His Children At The Feet Of His Teacher Sandheepini Who Was Sorrowing,

Oh God Who Is Sung By Eight Letters, I Surrender To You.

Oh God With The Colour Of A Large Bee, Whose Ears Are Decorated By Ear Globes,

Oh God Who Lives In Vrindavana, Who Used To Graze The Cows There,

Oh Eminent Lord Vishnu Whose Lotus Like Feet Are Worshipped By Thulasi Leaves,

Oh God Who Is Sung By Eight Letters, I Surrender To You.

Oh Lord Who Lives In Vamapura, Who Wears Golden Ornaments,

Oh God Who Worships The Pot Like Breasts Of Bhama, Oh God Damodara,

Oh Vishnu Whose Nectar Like Name Is Appreciated By Lord Shiva Wearing The Moon,

Oh God Who Is Sung By Eight Letters, I Surrender To You.

* Bala Mukunda Ashtakam

Kararavindena Padaravindham,

Mukharavinde Vinivesayantham,

Vatasya Pathrasya Pute Sayanam,

Balam Mukundam Mansa Smarami. !!1!!

Samhruthya Lokaan Vatapathramadhye,

Sayanamadhyantha Viheena Roopam,

Sarveshwaram Sarva Hithavatharam,

Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami. !!2!!

Indeevara Shyamala Komalangam,

Indrathi Devarchitha Pada Padmam,

Santhana Kalpa Druma Masrithanaam,

Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami. !!3!!

Lambhalakam Lambhitha Harayashtim,

Srungara Leelangitha Dantha Panktheem,

Bimbadaram Charu Vilasa Nethram,

Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami. !!4!!

Sikhye Nithayadhya Payothatheeni,

Bahirgadayam Vraja Naykayam,

Bukthwa Yadeshtam Kapatena Suptham,

Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami. !!5!!

Kalindajantha Sthitha Kaiyasya,

Phanagrange Natana Priyantham,

Thath Pucha Hastham Saradindu Vakthram,

Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami. !!6!!

Ulookhale Badha Mudhara Souryam,

Uthunga Padmarjuna Bhanga Leelam,

Uthphulla Padmayatha Charu Nethram,

Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami. !!7!!

Alokhya Maadur Mukha Madarena,

Sthanyam Pibhantham Sasareehuaksham,

Sachinmayam, Devamanantharoopam,

Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami. !!8!!

Meaning

With My Mind I Think Of That Child Mukunda*,

Who With His Lotus Like Hand Catches His Lotus Like Feet,

And Brings It Near His Lotus Like Face And Steals Our Heart,

And Sleeps Peacefully On A Banyan Leaf.

*He Who Gives Immortal Bliss.

With My Mind I Think Of That Child Mukunda,

Who After Dissolution Of The Earth,

Sleeps On The Middle Of Leaf Of A Banyan Tree,

Whose Form Has Neither End Nor Beginning,

Who Is The God Of All,

And Who Is The Incarnation Of Good For All.

With My Mind I Think Of That Child Mukunda,

Who Has A Pretty Dark Mien ,

With The Colour Of A Blue Lotus,

Whose Lotus Like Feet Is Worshipped,

By All Devas And Indra Their King,

And Who Is The Wish Giving Tree,

Blessing Progeny To Those Who Pray For It.

With My Mind I Think Of That Child Mukunda,

Who Has Locks Of His Hair Falling All Over His Face,

Who Wears Long Pretty Hanging Chains,

Who Has Rows Of Nectar Like Teeth That Shine With Love,

Who Has Reddish Lips Like The Bimba Fruit,

And Who Has Very Pretty Captivating Eyes.

With My Mind I Think Of That Child Mukunda,

Who Acts As If He Is Sleeping, After Eating,

Butter Sufficient To Meet His Desire,

When Yasoda Had Gone Out,

After Keeping Milk, And Curd In A Pot.

With My Mind I Think Of That Child Mukunda,

Who Has Got A Face Like The Autumn Moon,

And Who While He Was On The Stone In River Kalindhi,

Desires To Dance On The Hood Of The Snake Kaalinga,

Holding His Tail By One Of His Hands.

With My Mind I Think Of That Child Mukunda,

Who Is Tied To A Mortar,

Who Is Charitable And Heroic,

Who Broke The Twin Arjuna Trees Playfully,

And Whose Eyes Are Like Fully Open Red Lotus.

With My Mind I Think Of That Child Mukunda,

Who Lovingly Looks At His Mother’s Face,

When He Drinks Milk From Her,

Who Is Having Eyes Like The Lotus Flower,

Who Is The Unalloyed Form Of Truth,

And Who Is The God With Limitless Form.

* Bala Mukundashtakam

Kararavindena Padaravindham,

Mukharavinde Vinivesayantham,

Vatasya Pathrasya Pute Sayanam,

Balam Mukundam Mansa Smarami. || 1 ||

Samhruthya Lokaan Vatapathramadhye,

Sayanamadhyantha Viheena Roopam,

Sarveshwaram Sarva Hithavatharam,

Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami. || 2 ||

Indeevara Shyamala Komalangam,

Indrathi Devarchitha Pada Padmam,

Santhana Kalpa Druma Masrithanaam,

Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami. || 3 ||

Lambhalakam Lambhitha Harayashtim,

Srungara Leelangitha Dantha Panktheem,

Bimbadaram Charu Vilasa Nethram,

Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami. || 4 ||

Sikhye Nithayadhya Payothatheeni,

Bahirgadayam Vraja Naykayam,

Bukthwa Yadeshtam Kapatena Suptham,

Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami. || 5 ||

Kalindajantha Sthitha Kaiyasya,

Phanagrange Natana Priyantham,

Thath Pucha Hastham Saradindu Vakthram,

Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami. || 6 ||

Ulookhale Badha Mudhara Souryam,

Uthunga Padmarjuna Bhanga Leelam,

Uthphulla Padmayatha Charu Nethram,

Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami. || 7 ||

Alokhya Maadur Mukha Madarena,

Sthanyam Pibhantham Sasareehuaksham,

Sachinmayam, Devamanantharoopam,

Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami. || 8 ||

Meaning

Bala Mukundashtakam Meaning:

With My Mind I Think Of That Child Mukunda*,

Who With His Lotus-Like Hand Catches His Lotus Like Feet,

And Brings It Near His Lotus-Like Face And Steals Our Heart,

And Sleeps Peacefully On A Banyan Leaf.

*He Who Gives Immortal Bliss.

With My Mind I Think Of That Child Mukunda,

Who After Dissolution Of The Earth,

Sleeps On The Middle Of Leaf Of A Banyan Tree,

Whose Form Has Neither End Nor Beginning,

Who Is The God Of All,

And Who Is The Incarnation Of Good For All.

With My Mind I Think Of That Child Mukunda,

Who Has A Pretty Dark Mien,

With The Color Of A Blue Lotus,

Whose Lotus Like Feet Is Worshipped,

By All Devas And Indra Their King,

And Who Is The Wish Giving Tree,

Blessing Progeny To Those Who Pray For It.

With My Mind I Think Of That Child Mukunda,

Who Has Locks Of His Hair Falling All Over His Face,

Who Wears Long Pretty Hanging Chains,

Who Has Rows Of Nectar Like Teeth That Shine With Love,

Who Has Reddish Lips Like The Bimba Fruit,

And Who Has Very Pretty Captivating Eyes.

With My Mind I Think Of That Child Mukunda,

Who Acts As If He Is Sleeping, After Eating,

Butter Sufficient To Meet His Desire,

When Yasoda Had Gone Out,

After Keeping Milk, And Curd In A Pot.

With My Mind I Think Of That Child Mukunda,

Who Has Got A Face Like The Autumn Moon,

And Who While He Was On The Stone In River Kalindhi,

Desires To Dance On The Hood Of The Snake Kaalinga,

Holding His Tail By One Of His Hands.

With My Mind I Think Of That Child Mukunda,

Who Is Tied To A Mortar,

Who Is Charitable And Heroic,

Who Broke The Twin Arjuna Trees Playfully,

And Whose Eyes Are Like Fully Open Red Lotus.

With My Mind I Think Of That Child Mukunda,

Who Lovingly Looks At His Mother’s Face,

When He Drinks Milk From Her,

Who Is Having Eyes Like The Lotus Flower,

Who Is The Unalloyed Form Of Truth,

And Who Is The God With Limitless Form.

* Bala Raksha Stotram

1.Avyadha Jongri Maniman Sthava Jaavadhoru,

Yajnochyutha Katithatam Jataram Hayasya,

Hrudkesavastha Dhoora Eesa Inasthu Kandam,

Vishnubujam Mukhamurukrama Eesawarakam. !!

2.Chakrayagratha Sahagadho Harirasthu Paschad ,

Thwath Parswayordhanuraseemadhuha Janascha,

Koneshu Sankha Urugaya Upayupendra,

Stharkshya Kshithou Hala Dhara Purusha Samanthath, !!

3.Indriyani Hrishikesa, Prana Narayanoavathu ,

Swetha Dweepa Pathi Schitham , Mano Yogeswara Avathu !!

4.Prussigarbhasthe Budhi, Mathmanam Bhagawan Para,

Keedantham Pathu Govinda, Sayanam Pathu Madhava !!

5.Dhrujam Thama Vyadhai Kunta Aaseenam Thwam Sriya Pathi,

Bunjanam Yajna Buktha Pathu Sarva Graha Bhayankara !!

6.Dakinyo Yathu Dhanyascha, Koosmandayer Baka Graham,

Bhootha Pretha Pisachaschayaksharaksho Vinayaka. !!

7.Kotaraa Revathi Jyeshtaa , Poothana Mathrukadhaya,

Unmadha Yehyaparasmara Deha Pranendrriya Druha, !!

8.Swapna Drushta Mahothpathaa Vrudha Bala Grahaschaye,

Sarve Nasyanthu They Vishnor Nama Grahana Bheerava. !!

Ithi Srimad Bhagawathe Dasama Skande Gopi Krutha,

Meaning

1.Let Without Any Pretension God Who Was Not Born Protect Your Foot , Let The God With Kausthubha Gem Protect Your Knee Caps,

Let Your Thigh Be Protected By Yajna And Hip By Achyutha, Belly By Lord Vishnu In The Form Of A Horse

Let Your Heart Be Protected By Kesava, Let Your Breasts Be Protected By The Great God,

Let Your Hands Be Protected By Vishnu, Let Your Face Be Protected By God With Wide Steps And Head By Iswara.

2.Let The Lord Holding The Divine Wheel Protect The Baby In Front And Hari Protect Him From The Back,

And Let Both His Sides Be Protected By The Bow Wielding Killer Of Madhu And The Birth Less Lord Holding The Bow And The Sword,

Let His Four Corners Be Protected By God Sung By Many Holding The Conch, Let His Top Be Protected By Lord Vamana,

Let His Side Below Be Protected By Rider Of Garuda And All Sides By The Supreme One Holding The Plough.

3.Let Hrishikesa Protect Your Organs And Let Lord Narayana Protect Your Soul,

Let Vasudeva The Lord Of White Island Protect Your Intellect And Let Your Mind Be Protected By Lord Of Yogas. !!

4-5. Let Lord Pradhyumna Protect Your Intelligence And The Divine God Protect Your Soul,

Let Govinda Protect Him While Playing, Let Madhava Protect Him While Sleeping,

Let Vaikunta Protect Him While Walking And The Consort Of Lakshmi While He Is Sitting,

Let The Enjoyer Of Sacrifices Who Is Fearsome To All Planets Protect You While You Are Taking Food.

6-8 .Let Yathu Dhani ,Dakini And Koosmandas Which Seize Their Victims

The Ghosts , Corpses And Devils Yakshas, Rakshasas And Vinayakas,

Kotara, Revathi , Jyesta, Puthana , Matrukas And Others,

Which Are Evil Spirits Causing Madness , Causing Epilepsy ,

Ana All Of Which Torment The Body And Organs ,

And Interfere With Vital Functions And Those Evil Events In The Dreams,

Indicating Grave Portents, And Catch Hold Of The Young And The Old Ones Alike,

Get Terrified At The Name Of Vishnu And Let Them All Die.

Baala Rakshaa Stotram Sampoornam.

Thus Ends The Prayer To Protect The Child Composed,By The Gopis In The Tenth Canto Of Bhagawatham.

* Balarama Sthava Raja

Devadhi deva bhagavan kamapala namosthuthe,

Namo ananthaya seshaya sakshad Ramaya they nama.!!1!!

Salutations to the god of gods who fulfills our wishes,

Salutations to Anantha and Adhi Sesha who, salutations to Balarama himself.

Dharadharaya poornaaya swadhamne seera paanaye,

Sahasra sirase nithyam nama sankarshanaaya they !!2!!

I salute you daily Oh Sankarshana, who lifts the earth, who is complete

Who is self powered, who holds a plough and has thousand heads.

Revathi Ramana thwam Baladevaa achyuthaagraja,

Halayudha pralambhagna pahi maam Purushothama !!3!!

Please protect me Oh Purushothama, who is darling of Revathi.

You are Baladeva, elder brother of Krishna, holder of plough and killer of Pralambha.

Balaya bala bhadraya thalaangaya namo nama,

Neelambaraya gouraya Rouhineyaya they nama !!4!!

Salutations to the strong one, Balarama, and one having auspicious marks,

Salutations to the white coloured one who wears blue cloths and one born in star Rohini.

Dhenukarir srushtikari kutarir balvalanthaka,

Rugmayari koopakarnari Khumbandaris thvameva hi

You are the enemy of Dhenuka, the creator, one who holds an axe and killer of Balwala,

You are the killer of Rugmi, Koopakarna and Khumbanda. !!5!!

Kalindhi bhedanosi thwam Hasthinapura karshaka,

Dhavividharir Yadhavendro Vruja mandala mandana !!6!!

You are the one who caused flow of river Yamuna and one who vexed Hasthinapura,

You are the killer of Dwividha, king of Yadavas, one who shined in the land of Vruja

Kamsa brathrur prahanthosi Theertha yathra kara Prabhu,

Duryuodhana guru saakshath pahi pahi prabho thwatha. !!7!!

You are the killer of brother of Kamsa, and the lord who goes to Pilgrimages,

You are the Guru of Duryodhana and so please protect me.

Jaya jayachyutha deva parathpara -swayam anantha digantha gatha srutha,

Sura muneendra phaneendra varaya they -musaline baline halane nama. !!8!!

Hail, hail The God Achyutha who is divine among divines,

Who is well known and famous all over the world as Anantha,

The devas and great sages are your devotees, oh king of snakes,

Salutations to him who holds a club, who is strong and holds a plough

Phala Sruthi

Ya padeth sathatham sthavanam nara - sa thu hare paramam padamaavrajeth,

Jagadhi sarva balam thwari mardanam - bhavathi thasya dhanam swajanam dhanam

Ithi Sri Garga samhithaayaam Bala Badra khande Bala Bhadra sthava raja sampoornam.

Results of Reading

If man reads this always,

He would march towards the feet of Lord Hari,

He would get all strength in the world to fight with his enemies,

He would have all the wealth of his people as his.

Thus ends the king of prayers addressed to Bala Rama,

Which occurs in Garga Samhitha in the chapter on Bala Bhadra.

* Bhagawan Manasa Pooja

Hrudambhoje Krishna Sakala Jala Shyamala Thanu,
Sarojaksha Sragweemukuta Kadagath Aabharanavan,
Saradraka Nadha Prathima Vadana Sri Muralikam,
Vahan Dhyeyo Gopi Gana Parivrutha Kumkumachitha. !!1!!

In My Mind I Am Able To See Lord Krishna,
As The One Who Is Black Like A Water Rich Cloud,
One With Lotus Eyes, One Who Wears Garlands,
Crown And Bangles, One Who Is Like The Autumn Moon,
One Who Holds The Flute, One Who Is Surrounded By Gopis,
And One Who Wears The Saffron Tilaka In His Forehead,

Payombhodher Dwepan Mama Hrudaya Mayahi Bhagawan,
Mani Vrathabrajath Kanaka Vara Peetam Bhaja Hare,
Suchinhou The Padou Yadu Kula Jane Nejmi Sujalair,
Grahanedham Dhoorva Dala Jaladarghyam Mura Ripo. !!2!!

Hey God From The Ocean Of Milk, Be Pleased To Come In To My Mind,
And Oh Hari, Please Be Seated On The Golden Seat Studded With Gems,
And Hey Chief Of Yadavas, I Would Be Washing Your Feet With Clean Water,
And Hey Enemy Of Mura, Please Receive These Drops Of Water Of Worship,
Dripping From The Tips Of The Leaves Of Dhoorva Grass.

Thwachamopendra Tridasa Saridha Ambothi Sisiram,
Bhajaswemam Panchamrutha Rachithamaplawamaghahan,
Dhyunadhya Kalindya Aapi Kanaka Kumbha Sthithamidham,
Jalam Thena Snanam Kuru Kuru Kuurushwaachamanakam. !!3!!

Hey, Remover Of Sins Please Sips The Coldest Water From The Divine Ganga,
And Please Accept The Bath Made With Five Nectars Like Ghee And Jaggery,
And Please Use The Water Of Yamuna Filled In Golden Pots,
And Take Your Bath And Also Wash Your Face Again And Again.

Thadid Varne Vasthre Bhaya Vibhaya Kanthadhi Haranam,
Pralambhari Brathar Mrudula Upaveetham Kuru Gale,
Lalate Pateerm Mrugamadhayutham Dharaya Hare,
Grahanedham Malyam Satha Dala Thulasyadhi Rachitham. !!4!!

Wear The Cloths Which Are Like A Streak Of Lightning,
And Wear That Holy Thread Which Destroys,
Fear And Passion In Your Neck, Oh Brother Of Bala Rama,
Wear The Dot In The Forehead With Musk And Also,
Receive From Me The Garland Made Of Thulasi* And Lotus.
*Basil

Dasangam Dhoopam Sadvadanacharanogrerpithamaye,
Mukham Deepenanduprabhavarajasa Deva Kalaye,
Emou Pane Vaneepathinuthasa Karpoora Rajasa,
Vishodhyagre Datham Salilamidhamachama Nru Hare. !!5!!

I Offer At Your Feet The Scented Smoke From Ten Different Herbs,
And I Wave The Light Lit On Camphor Over Your Face,
And Oh God Who Is Being Saluted By Lord Brahma,
Please Receive This Water From My Hands,
Which Have Been Cleaned With Camphor And Gargle It.

Sada Thrupthannam Shad Rasa Vadakhila Vynjana Yutham,
Suvarna Mathre Go Krutha Chashaka Yukthe Sthithamidham,
Yasoda Soono Thalparamadhayayasanasakhibhi,
Prasadam Vanchadbhi Saha Thadanu Neeram Pibha Vibho. !!6!!

Oh Son Of Yasodha, Along With Your Friends Partake,
This Food Which Has All The Six Known Tastes,
To Which Ghee Is Added And Which Is Kept In A Small Golden Cup,
And Become Pleased And Also Drink The Perfumed Water That I Offer.

Sachandram Thamboolam Mukharuchikaram Bakshaya Hare,
Phalam Swadhu Preethya Parimalavadaswadhaya Chiram,
Saparya Paryapthai Kanaka Mani Thala Sthithamidam,
Pradheepai Raratheem Jaladhi Thanayaslishta Rachaye. !!7!!

Please Eat The Tasty Thamboola* Laced With Camphor, Oh Hari,
Please Eat The Very Tasty And Scented Fruits Which Are Liked By You,
And Which Are Being Offered In A Golden Plate Studded With Gems,
And I Am Worshipping You With Lighted Lamps To Please You,
Who Is Being Embraced By The Daughter Of The Ocean.
* Mixture Of Betel Leaf, Betel Nut, Lime

Vijatheeyai Pushpai Rabhibhirvilwa Thulasi,
Yuthaischemam Pushpanjalimajithathey Moordhni Nidhadhe,
Thava Pradakshinya Kramanamakha Vidhwamsi Rajitham,
Chaturvaram Vishno Jani Padha Gathi Sranthi Vidhusha. !!8!!

With Great Sweet Smelling Flowers Like The Thulasi And Bilwa,
I Worship Your Head, Oh God Who Can Never Be Defeated,
And Oh Vishnu Who Has Never Been Born,
I Perambulate You Four Times, To Take Away All My Sins.

Namaskaro Ashtanga Sakala Duritha Dwamsana Patu,
Krutham Nithyam Geetham Sthuthirapi Ramakantha Tha Imam,
Thava Preethyai Bhooyadaham Api Cha Dasasthava Vibho,
Krutham Chidram Poornam Kuru Kuru Namasthesthu Bhagawan.!! 9!!

I Offer Prostrations With Eight Body Parts Touching The Earth,
Which Is Capable Of Destroying All Sorts Of Miseries,
And Oh Consort Of Lakshmi, I Pray You, Sing About You,
And Dance Before You To Please You As I Am Your Slave,
And Please Correct The Faults Done By Me In Your Worship.

Sada Sevya Krishnasajala Ghana Leelakarathale,
Dadano Dadhyannam Thadanu Nava Neetham Muralikam,
Kadachith Kanthanamkucha Kalasapathralirachana,
Samasaktham Snighdhai Saha Shishu Viharam Virachayan. !!10!!

I Am Always At The Service Of Krishna, Who Is Black Like A Cloud,
Who Holds Curd Rice, Butter And Flute In His Hands,
And Who Sometimes Is Busy In Drawing Lines On The Busts Of His Wives,
And Some Other Times Is Busy In Playing Childish Pranks With His Friends.

Mani Karnee Chaya Jathamidham Manasa Poojanam,
Ya Kurvee Thoshasi Pragnasthasya Krishna Praseedathi. !!11!!

This Worship With Mind Which Originated In The Holy Waters Of Ganges,
If Done By A Learned Man In The Dawn, Would Make Lord Krishna Pleased With Him.

Ithi Sri Shankaracharya Virachitham Bhagwan Manasa Pooja Sampoornam.

Thus Ends The Mental Worship To Lord Krishna Composed By Adi Shankara.

Meaning

In My Mind I Am Able To See Lord Krishna,
As The One Who Is Black Like A Water Rich Cloud,
One With Lotus Eyes, One Who Wears Garlands,
Crown And Bangles, One Who Is Like The Autumn Moon,
One Who Holds The Flute, One Who Is Surrounded By Gopis,
And One Who Wears The Saffron Tilaka In His Forehead,

Hey God From The Ocean Of Milk, Be Pleased To Come In To My Mind,
And Oh Hari, Please Be Seated On The Golden Seat Studded With Gems,
And Hey Chief Of Yadavas, I Would Be Washing Your Feet With Clean Water,
And Hey Enemy Of Mura, Please Receive These Drops Of Water Of Worship,
Dripping From The Tips Of The Leaves Of Dhoorva Grass.

Hey, Remover Of Sins Please Sips The Coldest Water From The Divine Ganga,
And Please Accept The Bath Made With Five Nectars Like Ghee And Jaggery,
And Please Use The Water Of Yamuna Filled In Golden Pots,
And Take Your Bath And Also Wash Your Face Again And Again.

Wear The Cloths Which Are Like A Streak Of Lightning,
And Wear That Holy Thread Which Destroys,
Fear And Passion In Your Neck, Oh Brother Of Bala Rama,
Wear The Dot In The Forehead With Musk And Also,
Receive From Me The Garland Made Of Thulasi* And Lotus.
*Basil

I Offer At Your Feet The Scented Smoke From Ten Different Herbs,
And I Wave The Light Lit On Camphor Over Your Face,
And Oh God Who Is Being Saluted By Lord Brahma,
Please Receive This Water From My Hands,
Which Have Been Cleaned With Camphor And Gargle It.

Oh Son Of Yasodha, Along With Your Friends Partake,
This Food Which Has All The Six Known Tastes,
To Which Ghee Is Added And Which Is Kept In A Small Golden Cup,
And Become Pleased And Also Drink The Perfumed Water That I Offer.

Please Eat The Tasty Thamboola* Laced With Camphor, Oh Hari,
Please Eat The Very Tasty And Scented Fruits Which Are Liked By You,
And Which Are Being Offered In A Golden Plate Studded With Gems,
And I Am Worshipping You With Lighted Lamps To Please You,
Who Is Being Embraced By The Daughter Of The Ocean.
* Mixture Of Betel Leaf, Betel Nut, Lime

With Great Sweet Smelling Flowers Like The Thulasi And Bilwa,
I Worship Your Head, Oh God Who Can Never Be Defeated,
And Oh Vishnu Who Has Never Been Born,
I Perambulate You Four Times, To Take Away All My Sins.

I Offer Prostrations With Eight Body Parts Touching The Earth,
Which Is Capable Of Destroying All Sorts Of Miseries,
And Oh Consort Of Lakshmi, I Pray You, Sing About You,
And Dance Before You To Please You As I Am Your Slave,
And Please Correct The Faults Done By Me In Your Worship.

I Am Always At The Service Of Krishna, Who Is Black Like A Cloud,
Who Holds Curd Rice, Butter And Flute In His Hands,
And Who Sometimes Is Busy In Drawing Lines On The Busts Of His Wives,
And Some Other Times Is Busy In Playing Childish Pranks With His Friends.

This Worship With Mind Which Originated In The Holy Waters Of Ganges,
If Done By A Learned Man In The Dawn, Would Make Lord Krishna Pleased With Him.

Ithi Sri Shankaracharya Virachitham Bhagwan Manasa Pooja Sampoornam.

* Bhagawatha Vandanam

Samasara sagare magnam dheenam mam karunanidhe,

Karmagraha graheethangam maam udhara avarnath !!1!!

Srimad bhagawathakhyoyam prathyaksha Krishna yeva hi,

Sweekruthosi maya nadhaa, mukthyartham bhava sagare !!2!!

Manoradaho madheeyoyam saphala sarvadhaa thwayaa,

Nirvighnenaiva karthavyo dasoham thava kesava. !!3 !!

Shuka roopa prabhodagna, sarva sasthra visaradhaa,

Yethad kadhaa prakasena madagnanam vinasya. !!4 !!

Vande Nanda vruja sthreenaam, pada renu maheekshanasa,

Yaasaam hari kadoth gheetham punathi huvanathrayam. !! 5 !!

Niseedhe thama udhhoothe jayamane janardhana,

Devakyam Deva roopinyaam Vishnu sarva grahasraya.!!6!!

Aaveerasee dhyadha prachyam disoondhireva pushkalaa. !!7!!

Meaning

Hey treasure of mercy, the poor me is deep inside the sea of domestic life,

For helping me do my correct duties, take me out of this sin of birth and death.

The story of Bhagwatha is really Lord Krishna in person,

So Lord receive me for freeing me from the sea of birth and death.

Always you have made all the wishes of my mind come true,

And please help me to do the duty of this slave without any road blocks, Oh Kesava.

The teller of the story, the sage Sukha, is an expert is all shastras,

And please destroy my ignorance by telling the story.

Salutations to the Nanda ladies of Vruja, who by taking the dust of your feet,

Made the story of Lord Vishnu known to the three worlds.

In the darkness when base qualities are born The God Vishnu wins over them,

And the God who is born to Devaki lives in all houses.

Continuously meditating would make one

Shine splendidly like a moon in the east.

* Bhaja Govindam

Bhajagovindam Bhajagovindam Govindam Bhajamudhamate
Samprapte Sannihite Kale Nahi Nahi Rakshati Dukrunkarane

Mudha Jahihi Dhanagamatrushnam Kuru Sadbuddhim Manasi Vitrushnam
Yallabhase Nijakarmopattam Vittam Tena Vinodaya Chittam

Naristanabhara Nabhidesham Drushtva Magamohavesham
Etanmamsavasadi Vikaram Manasi Vichintaya Varam Varam

Nalinidalagata Jalamatitaralam Tadvajjivitamatishayachapalam
Viddhi Vyadhyabhimanagrastam Lokam Shokahatam Cha Samastam

Yavadvittoparjana Sakta Stavannija Parivaro Raktah
Pashchajjivati Jarjara Dehe Vartam Kopi Na Pruchchati Gehe

Yavatpavano Nivasati Dehe Tavatpruchchati Kushalam Gehe
Gatavati Vayau Dehapaye Bharya Bibhyati Tasminkaye

Balastavatkridasaktah Tarunastavattarunisaktah
Vruddhastavachchintasaktah Parame Brahmani Kopi Na Saktah

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Pare Kate Kanta Kaste Putrah Samsaroyamativa Vichitrah
Kasya Tvam Kah Kuta Ayatah Tattvam Chintaya Tadiha Bhratah

Satsangatve Nissangatvam Nissangatve Nirmohatvam
Nirmohatve Nishchalatattvam Nishchalatattve Jivanmuktih

Vayasigate Kah Kamavikarah Shushke Nire Kah Kasarah
Kshinevitte Kah Parivarah Jnate Tattve Kah Samsarah

Ma Kuru Dhana Jana Yauvana Garvam Harati Nimeshatkalah Sarvam
Mayamayamidamakhilam HitvaBrahmapadam Tvam Pravisha Viditva

Dinayaminyau Sayam Pratah Shishiravasantau Punarayatah
Kalah Kridati Gachchatyayuh Tadapi Na Munchatyashavayuh

Kate Kanta Dhana Gatachinta Vatula Kim Tava Nasti Niyanta
Trijagati Sajjanasam Gatiraika Bhavati Bhavarnavatarane Nauka

Jatilo Mundi Lunchitakeshah Kashayambarabahukrutaveshah
Pashyannapi ChanaPashyati Mudhah Udaranimittam Bahukrutavesha

Angam Galitam Palitam Mundam Dashanavihinam Jatam Tundam
Vruddho Yati Gruhitva Dandam Tadapi Na Munchatyashapindam

Agre Vahnih Prushthebhanuh Ratrau Chubukasamarpitajanuh
Karatalabhikshastarutalavasah Tadapi Na Munchatyashapashah

Kurute Gangasagaragamanam Vrataparipalanamathava Danam
Jnanavihinah Sarvamatena Muktim Na Bhajati Janmashatena

Sura Ma.Ndira Taru Mula Nivasah Shayya Bhutala Majinam Vasah
Sarva Parigraha Bhoga Tyagah Kasya Sukham Na Karoti Viragah

Yogarato Vabhogaratova Sangarato Va Sangavihinah
Yasya Brahmani Ramate Chittam Nandati Nandati Nandatyeva

Bhagavad Gita Kinchidadhita Ganga Jalalava Kanikapita
Sakrudapi Yena Murari Samarcha Kriyate Tasya Yamena Na Charcha

Punarapi Jananam Punarapi Maranam Punarapi Janani Jathare Shayanam
Iha Samsare Bahudustare Krupayapare Pahi Murare

Rathya Charpata Virachita Kanthah Punyapunya Vivarjita Panthah
Yogi Yoganiyojita Chitto Ramate Balonmattavadeva

Kastvam Koham Kuta Ayatah Ka Me Janani Ko Me Tatah
Iti Paribhavaya Sarvamasaram Vishvam Tyaktva Svapna Vicharam

Tvayi Mayi Chanyatraiko Vishnuh Vyartham Kupyasi Mayyasahishnuh
Bhava Samachittah Sarvatra Tvam Vanchasyachiradyadi Vishnutvam

Shatrau Mitre Putre Bandhau Ma Kuru Yatnam Vigrahasandhau
Sarvasminnapi Pashyatmanam Sarvatrotsruja Bhedajnanam

Kamam Krodham Lobham Moham Tyaktvatmanam Bhavaya Koham Atmajnana Vihina Mudhah Te Pachyante Narakanigudhah

Geyam Gita Nama Sahasram Dhyeyam Shripati Rupamajasram
Neyam Sajjana Sange Chittam Deyam Dinajanaya Cha Vittam

Sukhatah Kriyate Ramabhogah Pashchaddhanta Sharire Rogah
Yadyapi Loke MaranamSharanamTadapi Na Munchati Papacharanam

Arthamanartham Bhavaya Nityam Nastitatah Sukhaleshah Satyam
Putradapi Dhana Bhajam Bhitih Sarvatraisha Vihita Ritih

Pranayamam Pratyaharam Nityanitya Vivekavicharam
Japyasameta Samadhividhanam Kurvavadhanam Mahadavadhanam

Gurucharanambuja Nirbhara Bhaktah Samsaradachiradbhava Muktah
Sendriyamanasa Niyamadevam Drakshyasi Nija Hrudayastham

Devam Mudhah Kashchana Vaiyakarano Dukrunkaranadhyayana Dhurinah
Shrimachchamkara Bhagavachchishyai Bodhita

Asichchodhitakaranah Bhajagovindam Bhajagovindam Govindam Bhajamudhamate
Namasmaranadanyamupayam Nahi Pashyamo Bhavatarane

* Bheeshma Sthuthi

Ithi Mathir Upakalpithaa Vithrushnaa,
Bhagawathe Sathwatha Pungave Vibhoomni,
Swasukhamupagathe Kwichidwiharthu,
Prakruthimupeeyushiyad Bhava Pravahaa. !!1!!

Tribhuvana Kamanam, Thamala Varnam,
Ravi Kara Gowrambharam Dhandaane,
Vapuralakakulavruthaana Naabhjam,
Vijya Sakhe Rathirasthu Metanavadhya. !!2!!

Yudhi Thuragarajo Vidhumra Vishya,
Khachaluleetha Srama Varyalam Kruthasye,
Mama Nisithasasairvibhidhyamana,
Thwachi Vilasad Kavachetasthu Krishna Athma. !!3!!

Sapadi Sakhivaco Nisamya Madhye,
Nija Parayor Balayo Radham Nivesya,
Sthithavathi Para Sainikayurakshana,
Hruthavathi Partha Sakhe Rather Mamasthu. !!4!!

Vyava Hitha Prathanaamukham Nireekshya,
Swajanavadha Dwimukhadya Dosha Budhya,
Kumathimaharadathma Vidhyayaa,
Scharanarathi Paramasya Thasya Me Asthu. !!5!!

Swanigama Mapahaya Math Prathigna,
Mruthamadhi Karthumavaplutho Radhastha,
Drutha Radhacharanotabhyachalad Gur-
Haririva Hanthumibham Gadothareeyam. !!6!!

Sithavishakhahatho Visirna Damsa,
Kshathaja Pariplutha Aatha Thayino May,
Prasabhamabhisasara Madwadhartham,
SA Bhavathu May Bhagawan Gather Mukunda. !!7!!

Vijaya Radha Kutumba Aathathoithre,
Dyatha Haya Rasminee Thachreye Kshaneeye,
Bhagawathi Rathirasthu May Mu Moorsho-
Ryahamiva Nireekshya Hathaa Gathaa Swaroopam. !!8!!

Lalitha Gathi Vilasavadhguhaasa-
Pranaya Nireekshana Kalpi Thoru Maanaa,
Krutha Manu Krutha Vathya Unmaa Daandhaa,
Prakruthi Magan Kila Yasya Gopa Vadhwa. !!9!!

Muni Gana Nrupa Varya Sangulteantha-
Sadasee Yudhishtra Raja Soya Yeshaam,
Arhanamupapeda Eekshaneeyo,
Mama Drusi Gochara Yesha Aaviraathma. !!10!!

Thami Mama Hamajam Sareerabhaajaam,
Hrudhi Hrudhi Dheesthitha Mathma Kalpithaanaam,
Prathi Drusamiva Naika Dharkamevam,
Samadhi Gatho Ta Smidhoothabhedha Moham. !!11!!

Meaning

That Brhamam Which Is Sunk Within Itself,
Some Times, With An Interest To Play,
Takes Some Form Of Nature Leading.
To The Effulgent Tide Of Samsara,
And I Believe It Has Taken The Form,
Of This Great One Of The Clan Of Yadus,
And I Submit It To Him, My Self,
Without Any Interests Or Desires.

Oh Friend Of Arjuna, Let My Mind,
Attach Without Any Expectations To You,
Who Is Prettiest In All Three Worlds,
Who Is Blue Coloured Like Thamala,
Who Wears Dresses That Are Yellow,
Similar To The Shine Of The Early Sun,
And Who Has A Pretty Lotus Like Face,
That Is Hidden By The Pretty Tresses,
Which Flow From The Top Of His Forehead.

Let My Mind And Soul Rest In That Krishna,
Who Is Covered By The Dust Raised By Hooves Of Horses,
Whose Hair Uncontrollably Moves Here And There,
Whose Lotus Like Face Is Covered By Sweat Of Exertion,
Whose Body Has Been Pierced By My Sharp Arrows,
And Whose Armour Shines With The Spread Of Blood.

Let My Heart Firmly Stay With The Friend Of Arjuna,
Who Positioned The Chariot In Between Armies,
As Per The Request Made By Arjuna.
And Killed All The Enemies Just By His Glance.

Let My Mind Rest Firmly On The Divine One,
Who Taught The Science Of Soul To Arjuna,
Whose Deluded Mind Lead Him To Take Recourse,
To The Argument That He Would Be Killing His Own People.

Not Caring For His Oath But Trying To Make My Oath Right,
He Took A Decision To Kill Me And Jumped From The Charriot,
Like A Lion Rushing To Kill An Elephant, Along With His Chakra,
Making The Earth Shake Unknowingly And Slipped His Upper Cloth Down.

His Armour Being Punctured By My Sharp Arrows,
And With His Bleeding Wounds, He Jumped To Kill Me,
As He Tried To Protect A Devotee.
And Make The Oath Of Another Devotee Come True
Showing His Partiality To His Devotees Twice,
And Let That Lord Mukunda Be My Refuge.

Vowing To Protect The Chariot And Family Of Arjuna,
And Holding In His Hand The Whip To Control The Horses,
Is The God Who Steals The Mind Of Onlookers,
And The One Who Grants Them A Place In His Heaven,
To All Those Who See Him And Die There.

For Have Not The Gopa Maidens, Blinded By Love,
Towards Him, Who Has Vary Pretty Gait,
Very Bewitching Smile And Movements,
That Indicates Love Towards Them,
Show The Great Respect To Him,
And Reached The Salvation Of His Heaven.

In The Rajasooya Performed By Yudishtra,
In The Assembly Of Great Kings And Sages,
You Were Worshipped By The Entire World,
And Your Coming Under My Sight,
Is Indeed A Matter Of Great Luck To Me.

After Divesting Myself Of My Ignorance Due To Desire And Differentiation,
I Have Now Realized That Lord Krishna Shines In The Heart Of All Beings,
Similar To The Sun Who Is Spread In The Eyes Of All Beings Of Earth,
But Appears As Different To Each According To His Experience,
And Having Realized This Truth, I Have Attained Fulfillment.

* Chatusloki Bhagavatam

Shribhagavanuvacha
Jnanam Paramaguhyam Me Yadvijnanasamanvitam
Sarahasyam Tadangam Cha Gruhana Gaditam Maya

Yavanaham Yathabhavo Yadrupagunakarmakah
Tathaiva Tattvavijnanamastu Te Madanugrahat

Ahamevasamevagre Nanyadyatsadasatparam
Pashchadaham Yadetachcha Yovashishyeta Sosmyaham

Rutertham Yatpratiyeta Na Pratiyeta Chatmani
Tadvidyadatmano Mayam Yathabhaso Yatha Tamah

Yatha Mahanti Bhutani Bhuteshuchchavacheshvanu
Pravishtanyapravishtani Tatha Teshu Na Teshvaham

Etavadeva Jijnasyam Tattvajijnasunatmanah
Anvayavyatirekabhyam Yatsyatsarvatra Sarvada

Etanmatam Samatishtha Paramena Samadhina
Bhavankalpavikalpeshu Na Vimuhyati Karhichit

Iti Shrimadbhagavate Mahapuraneshtadashasahasryam Samhitayam Vaiyasikyam Dvitiyaskandhe Bhagavadbrahmasamvade Chatuhshlokibhagavatam Samaptam

* Dainya Ashtakam

1. Sri Krishna Gokuladheesa, nanda gopa thanuthbhava,

Yasoda Garbha Samoothbhava, mayi dheene krupam kuru. !!1!!

2. Vrujananda, vrujavasa, Vruja sthree hrudhya sthitha,

Vruja leela krutha nithyam mayi dheene krupam kuru !!2!!

3. Sri Bhagwatha bhavartha rasathman Rasikathmaka,

Nama leela vilasartham, mayi dheene krupaam kuru. !!3!!

4. Yasoda hrudayananda vihithangana ringana,

Alkavrutha vakthrabja, mayi dheene krupaam kuru. !!4!!

5. Viraharthi vruthasthathma, anguna Ghana sruthi Priya,

Maha dainya dhayoth Bhootha, mayi dheene krupaam kuru. !!5!!

6. Athyasaktha janasakthaa, paroksha bhajana Priya,

Paramananda Sandoha, mayi dheene krupaam kuru. !!6!!

7. Nirodha Shuddha hrudaya dayitha, Geetha mohithaa,

Aathyanthika viyogathmana, mayi dheene krupaam kuru. !!7!!

8. Swachaarya hrudaya sthayi leelaa, Sathyudha prabho,

Sarvadhaa Saranam yathe, mayi dheene krupaam kuru.!!9 !!

Oh God who has permanently sport filled mind as a habit, Oh Lord with hundred weapons,

Meaning

Oh Krishna, Oh Lord of Gokula, of son of Nanda Gopa,

Oh Lord born to Yasodha, please show mercy on me who is pitiable.

Oh God who was happy in Vraja, who lived in Vraja, who was in the heart of Vraja maidens,

Oh God who played in Vraja country, daily show mercy on me who is pitiable.

Oh God who is learned in the divine meaning and one enjoys it and who is the soul of connoisseur

For the Sake of the sport attached to your name show mercy on me who is pitiable.

Oh God who made mind of Yasoda happy Oh God who was mischievous to the approved extent,

Oh God covered by his curly hair, Oh God with lotus like face, show mercy on me who is pitiable.

Oh God whose nature is being love sick, Oh God who is interested in hearing numerous songs with sruthi,

Oh God who has great pity on those who are pitiable, show mercy on me who is pitiable.

Oh good who has great desire, Oh God who likes people, Oh God Who likes singing about him,

Oh bundle of divine joy, show mercy on me who is pitiable.

Oh God who has commitment to give a good heart, Oh God who likes songs,

Oh God who has a soul of great separation, Show mercy on me who is pitiable.

Oh God who has permanently sport filled mind as a habit, Oh Lord with hundred weapons,

I am always surrendering to you, show mercy on me who is pitiable.