Tuesday 11 August 2020

Sri Krishna Kripa Kataksha Sthothram by Sri Adhishankaracharya

 


I shall prostrate before the supreme Lord Krishna who is beloved of the people of Vraja, and he is the source of happiness of the people of Vraja, he is the destroyer of accumulated sins of the Jeeva, he always resides in the intellect of his passionate devotees, he is the ocean of supreme bliss, adorned in feathers of the peacock on the curly hair locks, holds beautiful Venu/flute, he is the joy of Nandababa. I shall prostrate before the supreme Lord Krishna who excels the beauty of Kamadeva and in this way crushes his pride, he has beautiful wide eyes, he removes the miseries and grief of the cowherds of Vraja, I shall prostrate before that supreme Lord who has the attractive eyes resemble lotus flower petals, he hoisted the Mount Govardhana, has a pleasing smile always. He hoisted the Mahendhragiri and crushed the pride of Lord Indra.  I shall prostrate before the supreme Lord Krishna who is the leader of cowherds, adorned in marvelous Kadamba flowers on ears, he has beautiful cheeks and neck, he is the darling of the young maiden of cowherds, I shall prostrate before that supreme Lord Krishna who is difficult to attain, he is the joy of Yasodha, he is the source of the happiness and welfare of cowherds.  I shall prostrate before the supreme Lord Krishna who is the joy of Nandababa, kindly keep your lotus feet on my intellect and heart as well, I shall prostrate before the child of Nandababa, he destroys the miseries, sins, and sorrows of the Jeeva, protects the Universe and its living beings, he resides in the hearts of the cowherds of Vraja.  I shall prostrate before that Chiththachora who steals the intellects of the noble souls, I shall prostrate before the Supreme Lord Krishna who has personified to reduce the burden of the Earth, he is the safest ferry to cross the unfathomable ocean of worldly existence, and he is the lovely child of Yashomathi. I shall prostrate before the son of Nandababa, who performs various amusements, always accompanied by the noble souls.  I shall prostrate before the Supreme Lord Krishna who is the storehouse of virtues, bliss, and benevolence. He destroys the enemies of the deities, he is the source of happiness of cowherds of Vraja, I shall prostrate before that Gopanandha, who wanders with the cowherds of the Vraja and engages in various passionate sports, I shall prostrate before the supreme Lord who has dark cloud complexion, attired in majestic yellow silk garment resembles lightning.  I shall prostrate before that supreme Lord who resides in the creepers of Vrindavan, he is the source of happiness of cowherds of Vraja and take immense pleasure in the association of them in the creeper garden, I shall prostrate before that supreme Lord who is radiant like the Sun that causes to blossom the cluster of lotus flowers like the women of cowherds, I shall prostrate before the Lord of creepers, who play melodious music on the flute. I shall prostrate before that supreme Lord who constantly resides on the bed of intellect of the cowherds of Vraja, I shall prostrate before that supreme Lord who consumed the Dhavagni/forest fire and protected the cowherds, I shall prostrate before that supreme Lord who has assumed an attractive adolescent form, eyes smeared in black kajol. I shall prostrate before the supreme Lord Sri Hari who offered Moksha to the King of elephant/Gajendra. Oh! Prabho, kindly shower your compassionate grace on us, so that I would be able to recite your various pastimes, whoever read or listen to the glorious verses of Sri Krishna Kripa Kataksha Sthothra would attain intense devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Krishna in every birth.

 

 

Bhaje Vrajaika Mandanam Samastha Papakhandanam | Swa Bhaktha Chiththa Ranjjanam Sadhaiva  Nandanandhanam | Su Pincha Gunjja Masthakam Su Nandhavenu Hasthakam | Anandharaga Sagaram Namami Krishna  Nagaram ||

 

Manoja Garva Mochanam Vishalalola Lochanam | Vidhootha Gopa Shochanam Namami Padmalochanam| Kararavindha Bhoodharam Smithavaloka  Sundaram | Mahendramana Dharanam Namami Krishna Varanam ||

 

Kadhambasunakundalam Su Charu Gandamandalam | Vrajanganaika Vallabham Namami Krishna Dhurllabham | Yashodhaya Samodhaya Sa Gopaya  Sa Nandhaya Yutham |Sukhaikadhayakam Namami Gopanayakam ||

 

Sadhaiva Padha Pankajam Madheeya Manase Nijam | Dhadhanamukthamalakam Namami Nandabalakam | Samastha Dhosha Shoshanam Samasthaloka Poshanam | Samastha Gopamanasam  Namami Nandha Lalasam ||

 

 Bhuvo Bharavatharakam Bhavabdhikarna Dharakam | Yashomathi Kishorakam Namami Chiththachorakam | Dhrugantha Kantha Banginam Sadha Sadhalisanginam | Dhine Dhine Navam Navam Namami Nandhasambhavam ||

 

Gunakaram  Sukhakaram Kripakaram Kripaparam | Suradhvishnikandhanam Namami Gopanandhanam | Naveena Gopanagaram Naveena Keli Lampatam | Namami Megha Sundharam Thadith Prabha Lasath Patam ||

 

 Samastha Gopanandhanam Hridhambujaikamodhanam | Namami Kunjjamadhyagam Prasannamanushobhanam | Nikamakama Dhayakam Dhriganthacharu Sayakam | Rasala Venugayakam Namami Kunjjanayakam ||

 

 Vidhagdha Gopika Mano Manojjya Thalpashayinam | Namami Kunjjakanane Pravrudhdhahinapayinam | Kishorakanthi Ranjjitham Dhruganjanam Susbhobhitham | Gajendhra Mokshakarinam Namami Sri Viharinam ||

 

 Yadha Thadha  Yaya Thatha  Thadhaiva  Krishnasathkatha Maya Sadhaiva  Geeyatham Thadha Kripa Vidheeyatham | Pranamikashtaka Dhvayam Japathya Dhithya Ya: Puman Bhaveth Sa Nanda Nandhane  Bhave Bhave  Su Bhakthiman ||

 

||Ithi Srimath Shankaracharya Kritham Sri Krishnashtakam Sri Krishna Kripa Kataksha Sthothram Sampoornnam ||