sha 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2002 <center>Namaste. Good wishes of Sri Krishna Jayanti to all. Here is the English translation of 'Sri Krishnashtakam' composed by Sri Shankara from: http://www.hindunet.org <big>shrii kR^ishhNaashhTaka sha.nkara bhaagavatapaada</big> <font color="red">bhaje vrajaikamaNDanaM samastapApakhaNDanaM svabhaktachittara.njanaM sadaiva nandanandanam.h . supichchhaguchchhamastakaM sunAdaveNuhastakaM ana.ngara.ngasAgaraM namAmi kR^ishhNanAgaram.h .. 1.. I worship the naughty Krishna, the sole ornament of Vraja, Who destroys all the sins (of His devotees), Who delights the minds of His devotees, the joy of Nanda, Whose head is adorned with peacock feathers, Who holds a sweet-sounding flute in His hand, and Who is the ocean of the art of love.</font color> <font color="blue">manojagarvamochanaM vishaalalolalochanaM vidhUtagopashochanaM namAmi padmalochanam.h . karAravindabhUdharaM smitAvalokasundaraM mahendramAnadAraNaM namAmi kR^ishhNAvAraNam.h .. 2.. I bow to Krishna Who rid Kama deva of his pride, Who has beautiful, large eyes, Who takes away the sorrows of the Gopas (cowherds), the lotus-eyed One . I bow to Krishna Who lifted the (Govardhana) hill with His hand, Whose smile and glance are extremely attractive, Who destroyed the pride of Indra, and Who is like the King of elephants.</font color> <font color="green">kadambasUnakuNDalaM suchArugaNDamaNDalaM vrajA.nganaikavallabhaM namAmi kR^ishhNadurlabham.h . yashodayA samodayA sagopayA sanandayA yutaM sukhaikadAyakaM namAmi gopanAyakam.h .. 3.. I bow to that Krishna Who wears earrings made of Kadamba flowers, Who has beautiful cheeks, Who is the only darling of the Gopikas of Vraja, and Who is very difficult to attain (by any means other than Bhakti). I bow to Krishna Who is accompanied by Gopas (cowherds), Nanda, and an overjoyed Yashoda,Who gives (His devotees) nothing but happiness, and Who is the Lord of the Gopas.</font color> <font color="red">sadaiva pAdapa.nkajaM madIya mAnase nijaM dadhAnamuktamAlakaM namAmi nandabAlakam.h . samastadoshhashoshhaNaM samastalokaposhhaNaM samastagopamAnasaM namAmi nandalAlasam.h .. 4.. I bow to the son of Nanda, Who has placed His lotus feet in my mind and Who has beautiful curls of hair . I adore Krishna Who removes all defects, Who nourishes all the worlds and Who is desired by all the Gopas and Nanda.</font color> <font color="blue">bhuvo bharAvatArakaM bhavAbdhikarNadhArakaM yashomatIkishorakaM namAmi chittachorakam.h . dR^igantakAntabha.nginaM sadA sadAlisa.nginaM dine dine navaM navaM namAmi nandasambhavam.h .. 5.. I bow to Krishna Who relieves the burden of the earth (by vanquishing innumerable demons and other evil forces), Who helps us cross the ocean of miseries, Who is the son of Yasoda, and Who steals the hearts of everyone . I bow to Nanda's son Who has extremely attractive eyes, Who is always accompanied by saintly devotees, and Whose (pastimes and form) appear newer and newer, day by day.</font color> <font color="green">guNAkaraM sukhAkaraM kR^ipAkaraM kR^ipAparaM suradvishhannikandanaM namAmi gopanandanam.h . navInagopanAgaraM navInakelilampaTaM namAmi meghasundaraM taDitprabhAlasatpaTam.h .. 6.. Krishna is the repository of all good qualities, all happiness, and grace . He destroys the enemies of the gods and delights the Gopas . I bow to the mischievous cowherd Krishna, Who is attached to His exploits, which (appear) new (every day), Who has the handsome complexion of a dark cloud, and Who wears a yellow garment (pItAmbara) that shines likes lightning.</font color> <font color="red">samastagopanandanaM hR^idambujaikamodanaM namAmi ku.njamadhyagaM prasannabhAnushobhanam.h . nikAmakAmadAyakaM dR^igantachArusAyakaM rasAlaveNugAyakaM namAmi ku.njanAyakam.h .. 7.. Krishna delights all the Gopas and (plays with them) in the center of the grove (kunja). He is appears as resplendent and pleasing as the sun and causes the lotus that is the heart (of the devotee) to blossom with joy . I bow to that Lord of the grove of creepers Who completely fulfills the desires (of the devotees), Whose beautiful glances are like arrows, and Who plays melodious tunes on the flute.</font color> <font color="blue">vidagdhagopikAmanomanoGYatalpashaayinaM namAmi ku.njakAnane pravraddhavanhipAyinam.h . kishorakAntira.njitaM dR^iaga.njanaM sushobhitaM gajendramokshakAriNaM namAmi shriivihAriNam.h .. 8.. Krishna lies down on the bed that is the minds of the intelligent Gopis who always think of Him . I adore Him Who drank the spreading forest-fire (in order to protect the cowherd community). I bow to Krishna Who has eyes which are made attractive by His boyhood charm and a black unguent (anjan), Who liberated the elephant Gajendra (from the jaws of the crocodile), and Who is the consort of Lakshmi (shrii).</font color> yadA tadA yathA tathA tathaiva kR^ishhNasatkathA mayA sadaiva gIyatAM tathA kR^ipA vidhIyatAm.h . pramANikAshhTakadvayaM japatyadhItya yaH pumAna bhavetsa nandanandane bhave bhave subhaktimAna .. 9.. O Lord Krishna! Please bless me so that I may sing your glories and pastimes, regardless of the position I am in. Anyone who studies or recites these two authoritative ashtakas will be blessed with devotion to Krishna in every rebirth. <font color="green">iti shriimachchha.nkarAchAryakR^itaM shriikR^ishhNAshhTakaM sampUrNam.h .. shrii kR^ishhNArpaNamastu ..</font color> <font color="red">nityAnandaikarasaM sachchinmAtraM svayaMjyotiH . purushhottamamajamIshaM vande shriiyAdavAdhIsham.h .. I adore Krishna, the Supreme Person, the Unborn Lord, the Self-effulgent One, the Supreme Lord of the descendents of Yadu, Whose nature is that of existence and consciousness, and Whose essence is entirely that of eternal bliss.</font color> (from Prabodha sudhAkara of shrii shankarAchArya) ****** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sha 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2002 For listening to this sublime 'Sri Krishnashtakam' melodiously sung by the famous vocal artist Smt. Anuradha Paduval, click on 'Krishnashtakam' at this link: http://www.bhaktisangeet.com/bhajan/bhajgovindam/bhajgovindam.html Also available Sanskrit Bhajans in praise of Lord Krishna are 'Govindashtakam' and 'Bhaja Govindam' on the same page. For listening more devotional Bhajans go to: http://www.bhaktisangeet.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sha 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2002 <center> Namaste. Happy Krishna Jayanti celebrations to all devotees of the Lord! Sarvamargashu nashteshu, kaloucha khaladharmini, Pasandaprachura lokae, Krishna eva gatirmama. (1) <font color="red">In this malignant age of Kaliyuga, when all the paths leading to God are obscured, and people are hypocrites, Lord Shri Krshna alone is my eternal refuge.</font color> Mlechakranteshu deshashu, papaikanilayashucha, Satpidavyagralokaeshu, Krshna eva gatirmama. (2) <font color="blue">When the country is afflicted by the "Melachhas" (non-Hindus) and has become an abode of sinners, the good amongst them suffer a great deal. At such a time, Lord Shri Krshna alone is my eternal refuge.</font color> Gangaditirthavaryashu, dushtairavavrutashvih, Tirohitadhidaiveshu, Krishna eva gatirmama. (3) <font color="red">When holy places, such as the Ganges are surrounded by wicked people, and the gods that reside in such places have abandoned them, Lord Shri Krshna alone is my eternal refuge.</font color> Ahankaravimudhashu, satsu papanivartishu, Labhapujarthayatneshu, Krishna eva gatirmama. (4) <font color="blue">When even the intelligent people are full of pride and are following the path of wickedness, and when all worship of the Gods is done purely for selfish benefit, let Lord Shri Krshna be my only eternal refuge.</font color> Aprijayananashtashu, mantrashvavratayogishu, Tirohitarthadaiveshu, Krishna eva gatirmama. (5) <font color="red">When the true knowledge of the Vedas and other scriptures has been forgotten, when, by chanting great mantras we are unable to invoke the Gods of the respective mantras*, at such a time, Lord Shri Krshna is my only eternal refuge.</font color> ( * Gods will only answer mantras and prayers when the devotee prays with true devotion, devoid of all hypocrisy, false pride and selfishness. As stated in the shlokas above, this has already occurred amongst the best of us. As a direct result of this, the Gods have abandoned their respective abodes (holy places, temples, rivers, lakes etc.) and mantras. This is all due to the evil effects of the Kali Yuga and how that has affected the minds of all people.) Nanavadavinashtashu, sarvakarmavratadishu, Pashandaika prayatneshu, Krishna eva gatirmama. (6) <font color="blue">When sectarian ideas are splitting us apart, when all good and pious karmas are also done with hypocrisy at their heart, let Lord Shri Krshna be my only eternal refuge.</font color> Ajamiladhidoshanam, nashakonubhave sthitah, Jyapitakhilamahatmyah, Krishna eva gatirmama. (7) <font color="red">Lord Shri Krshna is kind and benevolent. Out of infinite kindness, He has destroyed a multitude of sins of such evil sinners as Ajamil ! And all this for accidentally reciting His holy name ! Let such great Lord Shri Krshna be my only eternal refuge.</font color> Prakrutahsakala deva, ganitanandakam bruhat, Purnanado haristasmat, Krishna eva gatirmama. (8) <font color="blue">All lesser deities are embodiment of the prakriti, and are hence limited in their power. Even the greater devas and celestial gods can only bestow limited amount of bliss and happiness. Only the Lord Hari is capable of bestowing infinite bliss. Hence, let Lord Shri Krshna be my only eternal refuge.</font color> Vivekadhirayabhatyadi rahitasya vishashatah, Papasaktasya dinasya, Krishna eva gatirmama. (9) <font color="red">My Lord, I am bereft of "vivek", i.e. power of discrimination, and I have no "dhairya" ie patience. I am addicted to sinful actions and am a wretch beyond description. Yet, with a sincere heart I request the Lord Shri Krshna to be my only eternal refuge.</font color> Sarvasamarthyasahitah, sarvatraivakhilarthakrut, Sharanasthasamudharam, Krishna eva gatirmama. (10) <font color="blue">Lord Krshna, who is omnipotent, omnipresent and saviour of all those who seek His protection, unto that great Lord, I submit this request for my "ashraya" i.e. refuge.</font color> Krishnashryamidam stotram, yah pathete Krishnasannidhau, Tasyashrayo bhavet Krishna, ite Shri Vallabhobravit. (11) <font color="red">He who recites this Krshnashraya (prayer seeking refuge of the Lord Shri Krshna) in the presence of the Lord, will be graced with divine protection, so sayeth Shri Vallabhacharya.</font color> - Mahaprabhu Sri Vallabhacarya of Pushti Marga ***** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
