Sri Krishna Ashtakam

!Sri Krishna Ashtakam!

Vasudeva Sutham Devam Kamsa Chaanoora Mardhanam | 

Devaki Paramaanandham Krishnam Vande' Jagathgurum || 

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. 

Adhasee Pushpa Sankaasam Haara Noopura Sobhitham | Rathna Kangana keyooram Krishnam Vandhe' Jagathgurum || 

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. 

Kutilaalaka Samyuktham Poorna Chandra Nibhaananam | 

Vilasath Kundala tharam Krishnam Vandhe' Jagathgurum || 

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. 

Mandhara Gandha Samyuktham Chaaru-haasam Chathur-bhujam; | 

Parhipinjaa Vasoodaangam Krishnam Vandhe' Jagathgurum || 

Salutations to the teacher of the world, Krishna.Who has the sweet scent of mandara flowers,Who has pretty smile and four arms,And who decorates is hair with peacock feathers. 

Uthpulla Padma Patraksham Nilajimutha Sannibham. | 

Yaadhavaanaam Sirorathnam Krishnam Vandhe' Jagathgurum || 

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. 

Rukmini Ke'li Samyuktham, Peethambara Su Sobitham; | 

Avaaptha Thulasi Gaandharam, Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum. || 

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. 

Gopikaanaam Kusathvanthva Kunkumaangitha Vakshasam | 

Srinike'tham Maheshvaasam Krishnam Vandhe' Jagathgurum || 

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. 

Srivatsaankam, Mahoraskam, Vana Maala Virayitham; | Sanka Chakra Dharam, Devam, Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum. || 

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. 

Krishnaashtakam itham Punyam Praatha Ruththaaya Ya:pade'th| Ko'ti Janma Krutham Papam Smaranaath Thasya Nachyathi. || 

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.

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