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This blog is an humble attempt to bring together a collection of devotional and delightful songs in praise of the LORD. It is said that when these mantras or stotras are recited and chanted with a full understanding of the meaning , they are more effective and potent. It also helps us appreciate and understand the LORD more significantly and subtly. All these are already available on the internet and my heartfelt thanks to all the authors and contributors. I have started this blog with a few of my choice and while the list can never be exhaustive I will try and add more time permitting . Where possible, download links have been provided.



Thursday 27 January 2011

Achyutashtakam

Achyutam Keshavam Rama Narayanam
Krishna Damodaram Vasudevam Hari
Shri Dharam Madhavam Gopika Vallabham
Janaki Nayakam Ramachandram Bhaje (1)

Meaning: I sing praise of Ramachandra, Who is known as Achyuta (infallible), Keshav, Raam, Narayan, Krishna, Damodara, Vasudeva, Hari, Shridhara (possessing Lakshmi), Madhava, Gopikavallabha (Dearest of Gopika), and Janakinayaka (Lord of Janaki or Sita).


Achyutam Keshavam Satyabha Madhavam
Madhavam Shri Dharam Radhika Radhitam
Indira Mandiram Chetasa Sundaram
Devakinandanam Nandajam Sandadhe (2)

Meaning: I offer a salute with my hands together to Achyuta, Who is known as Keshav, Who is the consort of Satyabhama (Krishna), Who is known as Madhav and Shridhar, Who is longed-for by Radhika, Who is the temple of Lakshmi (Indira), Who is beautiful by thought, Who is dear to Devaki, and Who is the Dear to all.


Vishnave Jishnave Sankhine Chakrine
Rukmini raagine Janaki janaye
Vallavi vallabha yarchita yatmane
Kamsavi dhvansine Vansine Te Namah (3)

Meaning: Salutations for Vishnu, Who conquers everyone, Who holds a conch-shell and a discus, Who is the affectionate of Rukmini (Krishna), Who is the consort of  Janaki (Raam), Who is the Dear to cowherdesses, Who is offered [in sacrifices], Who is the Atman, Who is the destroyer of Kansa, and Who plays the flute (Krishna).


Krishna Govinda He Rama Narayana
Shripate Vasudev aachyuta Shrinidhe
Achyutananda He Madhavaa dhokshajam
Dvarakanayaka Draupadi rakshaka (4)

Meaning: O Krishna! O Govinda! O Raam! O Narayan! O Shripati! O Vasudeva, Who attained the Lakshmi! O Achyuta, Who is immeasurable! O Madhava! O Adhokshaja! O Leader of Dwarika! O the protector of Draupadi!


Rakshasa sobhitah Siitaya Sobhito
Dandakaa ranyabhu Punyata Kaaranah
Lakshmane naanvito Vaanarai Sevito
Agastya Sam pujito radhava Paatu Maam (5)

Meaning: Raghav, Who upset the demons, Who adorned Sita, Who is the cause of purification of the forest called Dandaka, Who was accompanied by Lakshman, Who was served by monkeys, and Who was revered by Agastya, save me.



Dhenuka ristaka nista kri ddveshiha
Keshiha Kansahru dvansikavadakah
Putanakopakah Surajakhelano
Balagopalaka Paatu Maam Sarvada (6)

Meaning: Baby Gopal (Krishna), Who destroyed the disguised Dhenuka and Arishtak demons, Who slayed Keshi, Who killed Kansa, Who plays the flute, and Who got angry on Putana , save me always.



Vidyudu dyotavat Prasphurad vaasasam
Pravidam bhodavat Prollasad vigraham
Vanyayaa Malaya Sobhito rahsthalam
Lohitan ghridvayam Varijaksham Bhaje (7)

Meaning: I sing praise of Achyuta, 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.



Kunchitaih Kuntalairbh raajamaanaananam
Ratnamau lim Lasat kundalam Gandayoh
Harakey urakam Kankanaaprojjvalam
Kinkini manjulam Shyamalam Tam Bhaje (8)

Meaning: I sing praise of that Shyama, 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 Keyura (flower) garland, Who has a resplendent bracelet, and Who has a melodious anklet.


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