Thursday 20 September 2018

Sri Gokulanatha Ashtakam – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||










I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Krishna who eradicates the miseries and perils of worldly existence, he is worshiped by Lord Hara, he was born as beloved son of Nandhagopa, he is always surrounded by elderly preceptors, twice born, and attendants, he imparts the knowledge of self which is difficult to achieve,  he elevated mount Govardhana with his lotus like hand, he is well known for his virtues and asceticism, he is ocean of virtues, he is the destroyer of enemies, he is the source of renunciation/abandonment, he is attired in supremely gorgeous garments, he has personified as little Krishna who took immense pleasure in the association of cows, cowherds, young maidens of cowherds, and relatives, his lotus face is the source of welfare and happiness, his lotus face is eulogized with the glorious pastimes of Krishna, he has endless virtues and glorious myths, his lotus feet is worshiped by Lord Kubera and Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, his lotus feet are the safest asylum for the intellectuals, wise and learned people, he symbolizes supreme intellect, he is Vittalanatha who symbolizes four fold, he is ocean of mercy, he is store house of virtues, he is adorned in various gem decorated ornaments on the pure and attractive body, he is beloved son of Nandhagopa, his attractive limbs are adorned in gem decorated ornaments, his lotus feet are worshiped by sons, companions, and wives, his lotus feet has the purifying effect on the intellectuals, learned, wise, distressed and desolate people, he is divine personified on Earth for the welfare of living beings, he has great effulgence excels the beauty of Kamadeva, he is the protector of people who are surrendered at his lotus feet, he is most promising, pleasing, gratifying, nourishing and cherishing, he is Ramana who has stolen the hearts of young maiden of cowherds in the sacred land of Vraja, above are the glorious verses praising the splendor of Lord Krishna who is unblemished, his endless glorious myths are nectar which provides immense bliss, he is highly sought after precious gem which fulfills all the desires of the worshiper, he is Universal preceptor who is adorned in endless virtues, he is highly admirable, he is worshiped by the illustrious Rishis, Sages, pious and preceptors.  Whoever reads or listens to the above verses of Gokulashtakam would attain intense devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Krishna who is Gokulesha/ Lord of Gokulam.


Bhavabeethi Janakhila Bheethiharam | Hara Vandhitha Nandhathanoojaratham | Ratha Vridhdhaguru Dhvija Bhrithyajanam | Jana Dhurllabha Margasubodhakaram ||

Kara Padma Su Sevitha Shailadharam | Dharanithala Vishrutha Sadhu Gunam | Gunasindhu Vimardhitha Dhushtamukham | Mukhakalpitha  Marga Nivriththiparam ||

Paramapriya Mangala Veshadharam | Vara Bandhu Suhrith Suthalabdha Sukham | Sukhasagaram Ambhuja Charumukham | Mukhapankaja Keerthitha Krishnakatham ||

Kathaneeya Gunamritha Varinidhim | Nidhi  Sevitham Arcchithapadmapadham | Padhapankaja Samshrithavijjabudham | Budha Vittalanatha Chathurththasutham ||

Sutharam Karunabdhim Ananthagunam | Gunarathna Virajitha Shudhdhathanum | Thanurathnavasheekritha Nandhasutham | Sutha Mithra Kalathra Su Sevyapadham ||

Padhapankaja Pavitha Sadhujanam | Janahethu Griheetha Manshyathanum | Thanukanthi Thiraskritha Panchasharam | Sharanagatharakshitha Bhakthajanam ||

Janathoshanaposhana Dhaththa Hridham | Hridhayarpitha Gopavadhooramanam | Ramaneeyatharmala Bhakthikritham| Kritha Krishnakathamritha Thripthajanam ||

Janavanchitha  Kamadha Rathnagunam | Gunabhooshana  Bhooshitha Lokagurum | Guru Gokulanatham Upasyamaham | Mahatham  Parisevithamakalaye ||

||Srimath Gokulanathashtakam Ya Paden Nara: | Gokulesha Padhambhoja Bhakthim Sa Labathe  Param ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||