DAY 6 – GITA WEEK - LEARN SRI KRISHNA ASHTAKAM - శ్రీ కృష్ణాష్టకం
Sri Krishna Ashtakam composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya is a deeply revered and spiritually uplifting composition that extols the virtues and divine attributes of Lord Krishna, the supreme deity who serves as a guide and teacher to all of humanity. This sacred hymn, consisting of eight verses, beautifully captures the essence of Krishna's divine persona, his miraculous deeds, and his eternal presence in the lives of his devotees.
Each
verse of the Ashtakam celebrates a different aspect of Krishna's divine form,
from his enchanting physical appearance adorned with jewels and flowers to his
heroic acts of protecting the righteous and vanquishing evil. Reciting the
Krishna Ashtakam is believed to bring immense spiritual merit, purifying the
soul and erasing the sins accumulated over countless lifetimes.
For
devotees, it is a source of solace, inspiration, and a means to connect with
the boundless grace of Lord Krishna, the Jagadguru or the teacher of the world.
వసుదేవసుతం దేవం కంసచాణూరమర్దనం |
దేవకీపరమానందం కృష్ణం వందే జగద్గురుం || ౧ ||
Vasudhaevasuthaṃ Dhaevaṃ Kaṃsa Chaaṇoora Mardhanam
।
Dhaevakee Paramaanandhaṃ Kṛiṣhṇaṃ Vandhae Jagadhgurum ॥ 1 ॥
అతసీపుష్పసంకాశం హారనూపురశోభితం |
రత్నకంకణకేయూరం కృష్ణం వందే జగద్గురుం || ౨ ||
Athasee Puṣhpa Sankaashaṃ Haara Noopura
ShoabHitham ।
Rathna Kankaṇa Kaeyooraṃ Kṛiṣhṇaṃ Vandhae Jagadhgurum ॥ 2 ॥
కుటిలాలకసంయుక్తం పూర్ణచంద్రనిభాననం |
విలసత్కుండలధరం దేవం కృష్ణం వందే జగద్గురుం || ౩ ||
Kuṭilaalaka Saṃyukthaṃ Poorṇachandra
NibHaananam ।
Vilasath KuṇḍaladHaraṃ Dhaevam Kṛiṣhṇaṃ Vandhae Jagadhgurum ॥ 3 ॥
మందారగంధసంయుక్తం చారుహాసం చతుర్భుజం |
బర్హిపింఛావచూడాంగం కృష్ణం వందే జగద్గురుం || ౪ ||
Mandhaara GandHa Saṃyukthaṃ Chaaruhaasaṃ
ChathurbHujam ।
Barhi PincHaava Chooḍaangaṃ Kṛiṣhṇaṃ Vandhae Jagadhgurum ॥ 4 ॥
ఉత్ఫుల్లపద్మపత్రాక్షం నీలజీమూతసన్నిభం |
యాదవానాం శిరోరత్నం కృష్ణం వందే జగద్గురుం || ౫ ||
UthpHulla Padmapathraakṣhaṃ Neela Jeemootha
SannibHam ।
Yaadhavaanaaṃ Shiroarathnaṃ Kṛiṣhṇaṃ Vandhae Jagadhgurum ॥ 5 ॥
రుక్మిణీకేళిసంయుక్తం పీతాంబరసుశోభితం |
అవాప్తతులసీగంధం కృష్ణం వందే జగద్గురుం || ౬ ||
Rukmiṇee Kaeḻi Saṃyukthaṃ Peethaambara
SushoabHitham ।
Avaaptha Thulasee GandHaṃ Kṛiṣhṇaṃ Vandhae Jagadhgurum ॥ 6 ॥
గోపికానాం కుచద్వంద్వకుంకుమాంకితవక్షసం |
శ్రీనికేతం మహేష్వాసం కృష్ణం వందే జగద్గురుం || ౭ ||
Goapikaanaaṃ Kuchadhvandhva Kunkumaankitha
Vakṣhasam ।
Shreenikaethaṃ Mahaeṣhvaasaṃ Kṛiṣhṇaṃ Vandhae Jagadhgurum ॥ 7 ॥
శ్రీవత్సాంకం మహోరస్కం వనమాలావిరాజితం |
శంఖచక్రధరం దేవం కృష్ణం వందే జగద్గురుం || ౮ ||
Shreevatsaankaṃ Mahoaraskaṃ Vanamaalaa
Viraajitham ।
ShankHachakra dHaraṃ Dhaevaṃ Kṛiṣhṇaṃ Vandhae Jagadhgurum ॥ 8 ॥
కృష్ణాష్టకమిదం పుణ్యం ప్రాతరుత్థాయ యః పఠేత్ |
కోటిజన్మకృతం పాపం స్మరణేన వినశ్యతి ||
Kṛishnaaṣṭakamidhaṃ Puṇyaṃ PraataruttHaaya
Yaḥ PaTaeth ।
Koaṭijanma Kṛthaṃ Paapaṃ Smaraṇaena Vinashyathi ॥
ఇతి శ్రీ కృష్ణాష్టకం ||
Ithi Shree Krishnaashtakam
Meaning:
1.
Salutations to the teacher of the world,
Krishna,
Who is the God who is the son of Vasudeva,
Who killed Kamsa and Chanoora,
And who gave immense joy to Devaki.
2.
Salutations to the teacher of the world,
Krishna,
Who decorates himself with flowers of Athasee.
Who shines in garlands and anklets that he wears.
And who has a bangle made of jewels in his right hand.
3.
Salutations to the teacher of the world,
Krishna,
Who is blessed with black curly hair,
Who is very similar to the full moon,
And who shines in his ear drops.
4.
Salutations to the teacher of the world,
Krishna.
Who has the sweet scent of mandara flowers,
Who has a pretty smile and four arms,
And who decorates is hair with peacock feathers.
5.
Salutations to the teacher of the world,
Krishna,
Who has eyes resembling the fully open lotus flowers,
Who has the blue colour of rich clouds,
And who is the chief gem of the clan of Yadavas.
6.
Salutations to the teacher of the world,
Krishna,
Who is engaged in playing with Rukmani,
Who shines in yellow silks,
And who is attracted by scent of ocimum.
7.
Salutations to the teacher of the world,
Krishna.
Who is embraced by the two busts of Gopis,
Whose chest has the marks of saffron,
Who lives with Lakshmi and has a big bow.
8.
Salutations to the teacher of the world,
Krishna,
Who has the mole Sri Vathsa on his chest and greatly enjoys,
Who is decorated by garlands of forest flowers,
And who holds the conch and the holy wheel.
If one
reads this as soon as he awakes in the morning,
This divine octet of Lord Krishna without fail,
Sins committed in billions of lives,
Would be destroyed, if one thinks about him.
The recitation of Sri Krishna Ashtakam is not merely an act
of devotion but a profound spiritual practice that has the power to transform
the lives of those who embrace it with sincerity. The hymn encapsulates the
infinite love and compassion of Lord Krishna, who remains ever-present in the
hearts of his devotees, guiding them through the trials and tribulations of
life.
By meditating on the divine attributes of Krishna as
described in these verses, devotees can experience a deep sense of inner peace,
joy, and a closer connection with the divine. The promise of liberation from
the cycle of birth and death, as stated in the final verse, underscores the
immense spiritual potency of this hymn.
Whether chanted in the quiet solitude of early morning or
in the vibrant gatherings of devotional singing, the Sri Krishna Ashtakam
continues to resonate with devotees, offering them a path to divine grace and
eternal bliss.
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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