KRISHNA ASHTAKAM

Krishna Ashtakam sung by #Bombaysisters Vasudeva sutam devam kamsachanura mardhanam Devaki paramanandam krishnam vande jagadgurum (1) O Lord, the son of Vasudeva, who killed the Kamsa(Maternal uncle) and Chanura (Wrestler in the Kamsa’s court) (for their wicked actions) Who is the immense joy of Devaki (Krishna’s Mother), O Krishna I bow to you, the guru of the world. Aathasipushpa samkaasam haaranupura sobhitam Ratnakankana keyuram krisham vande jagadgurum (2) The one who is looks great with Aathasi flowers (blue flax flowers), who shines resplendent with the jewels like harams and anklets Who wears a bracelet (like Kankana) made with precious gems, I bow to you Lord Krishna, the teacher of the world. Kutilalaka samyuktham purnachandra-nibhananam Vilasatkundala-dharam krisham vande jagadgurum (3) The one with the curly hair, whose face looks like the full moon Who is adorned with great looking earrings, I bow to you, Lord Krishna, the Guru of the world. Mandaragandha samyuktam charuhasam chaturbhujam Barhipinchava chudamgam krisham vande jagadgurum (4) The one who has fragrance of the pastes of Mandara flowers, with a gentle smile and four hands Wearing the peacock feather on his head, I bow to you O lord Krishna, the guru of the world. Utphalla padma patraksham Neelajeemuta sannibham Yadavaanaam siro-ratnam krisham vande jagadgurum (5) O the one whose eyes look like bloomed lotus petals, whose body resembles the dark blue clouds Who is the crest gem (greatest one) among the Yadava clan, Lord Krishna, I bow to you, the guru of the world. Rukminikeli samyuktam peetambhara susobbhitam Avaapta tulasi gandham krisham vande jagadgurum (6) The Lord who is engaged in playing with Rukmini, adorned and resplendent with peetambaras (silk garments woven with gold) Who attracts to the scent of Tulasi (Ocimum), I bow to you, Lord Krishna, Guru of the World. Gopikaanam kuchadwandwa kumkumamkita vakshasam Sri niketham maheshvasam krisham vande jagadgurum (7) One who is embraced with the Gopikas by which whose body is smeared the Kumkum (vermilion) The Lord in whom the Lakshmi resides, the one who has a big bow, O Krishna, I bow to you, the guru of the world. Srivatsankam mahoraskam vanamala virajitam Sankhachakra-dharam devam krisham vande jagadgurum (8) Having the marks of Sri Vasta (mark of devi Lakshmi), Who gristly enjoys (in himself), looking great with the garlands of flowers O Lord Krishna, holding the conch and a discus, I bow to you, the Guru of the world. Phalastuti – Benefits of this Hymn Krishnashtam idam punyam prataruthaya yah pateth Kotijanma krutam papam smaranena vinasyati The one who recites this Krishna ashtakam early in the mornings will get immense Punya And the sins done in his previous births will also be destroyed by reciting (understanding the meaning). Ithi sri Krishnashtakam sampoornam