DAY 3 - GITA WEEK - KRISHNAYA VASUDEVAYA DEVAKI NANDANAYA CHA by Prerana Paatashaala
The mantra "Krishnaya Vasudevaya Devaki Nandanaya Cha" originates from the revered Srimad Bhagavatam, also known as the Bhagavata Purana, one of the most important and beloved scriptures in Hindu tradition. This mantra is a powerful invocation of Lord Krishna, acknowledging His divine identity as the son of Vasudeva and Devaki. It encapsulates the essence of devotion, calling upon Krishna, the protector of the universe, to bestow His grace. The Bhagavata Purana, through its rich narratives and teachings, celebrates Krishna's divine play (Leela) and His role as the Supreme Being who upholds righteousness and dharma.
కృష్ణాయ వాసుదేవాయ
దేవకీ నందనాయ చ |
నందగోప కుమారాయ
గోవిందాయ నమో నమః ||
Krishnaaya Vaasudhevaaya
Dhevaki Nandhanaaya Cha
NandhagOpa Kumaaraaya
GOvindhaaya Namo Namaha
- Krishnaaya: To Krishna
- Vaasudhevaaya: Son of Vasudeva
- Dhevaki Nandhanaaya: Son of Devaki
- Cha: And
- NandhagOpa Kumaaraaya: Son of Nanda (a cowherd)
- GOvindhaaya: Govinda (another name of
Krishna, meaning protector of cows)
- Namo Namaha: I bow repeatedly
“To Krishna, the son of Vasudheva, the beloved son of Devaki, the son of Nandha, and Govindha, I offer my salutations repeatedly.”
The mantra "Krishnaya Vasudevaya Devaki Nandanaya Cha" holds deep spiritual significance for devotees, as it venerates Lord Krishna’s divine presence and His human incarnation as the beloved child of Vasudeva and Devaki. Reciting this mantra is a means of connecting with Krishna's eternal, compassionate, and protective nature. The Srimad Bhagavatam, from which this mantra originates, continues to inspire countless devotees with its timeless teachings and profound stories of Krishna's divine pastimes. By chanting this mantra, one seeks Krishna’s blessings, guidance, and the ultimate realization of the divine truth that He embodies.
To commemorate Krishna Janmashtami on 26 August 2024, Prerana will unveil a special program titled 'SRI KRISHNALILA TARANGINI,' featuring Dr. Ramakrishnan PA from Bengaluru, India.
𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘦𝘭𝘶𝘨𝘶 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦. 𝘞𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘦𝘭𝘶𝘨𝘶 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘤𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘮𝘢, 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦, 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘦𝘭𝘶𝘨𝘶 𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦𝘥. 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘢 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘦𝘭𝘶𝘨𝘶 𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨.

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