Sri Yamunashtakam III – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall meditate upon Goddess Yamuna who is the daughter of Lord Surya, she is compassionate, she is the destroyer of sorrows and grief, she is dearest darling of Lord Murari, she destroys the sorrows and perils of Samsara, she is the provider of abundance of boons like Goddess Mahalakshmi to her devotees, she is constantly venerated by intellectuals.  She gracefully flows through the Madhuvanam, she is the daughter of Bhaskara/soorya, she merrily confluences with Jahnukanya, she is the daughter of ocean, she is the delight of Madhuripu, she destroys the fears of the cow herds of Gokulam, she is the destroyer of sins of living beings, she is the cause for the amorous sport of Lord Krishna with the cow herds, Victory to Yamuna! Who is the destroyer of sorrows and fears I shall earnestly pray to purify me.  She is gorgeous with her frivolous nature, she flows swiftly through the peaks, she protects the virtuous people and destroys the wicked,  she has attractive movements, she destroys the sins and perils of the people of Vraja, she shower grace on righteous people,  Victory to Goddess Yamuna ! Who is the destroyer of sorrows and fears I shall earnestly pray to purify me. She protects the people who are surrendered to her and the people who are besieged with intense sorrows, un intellect, people surrounded by constant dangers, people who are not aware of their responsibilities, people besieged with Runabhayam and people over burdened with the sins that are impossible to get rid off.  Victory to Yamuna! Who is the destroyer of sorrows and fears I shall earnestly pray to purify me.  She has the complexion of dark clouds, decked in various precious jewels, attired in majestic yellow garments that spread intense brilliance which is capable to conquer the radiance of Adithya, Victory to Yamuna! Who is capable to destroy all the sorrows and perils, I shall earnestly pray to purify me.  Her river banks are highly auspicious, she has become significant part of the amorous sport of Lord Krishna, her high raised bosom is decked in attractive pearl and gem studded garlands that spread superior luster all around, Victory to Yamuna ! Who is the destroyer of sorrows and fears I shall earnestly pray to purify me.   She is decked in precious nose ring which is made of the pearl from the forehead of elephant, her attractive face reveals intense luster that attracts the pack of honey bees, her whole face is luminous in the luster of gem studded ear rings, Victory to Yamuna ! Who is the destroyer of sorrows and fears I shall earnestly pray to purify me.  Her lotus feet is decked in magnificent anklets that spread intense shine and  makes jingling noises as well, she makes attractive noise while walking  which is extremely pleasing, she destroys all the sins of worshiper whoever surrendered to her lotus feet, Victory to Yamuna ! Who is the destroyer of all kinds of fear and sorrows, I shall earnestly pray to purify me.

Kripapara Varam Thapana Thanayam Thapashamaneem | Murari Preyasam Bhavabhayadhavam  Bhakthavaradham | Vipajjvalanmuktham Shriyamapi Sukhapthe: Prathidhinam  Sadha Dheero Noonam Bhajathi Yamunam Nithya Phaladham ||

Madhuvanacharini Bhaskara Vahini Jahnavi Sangini Sindhusuthe | Madhuripu Bhooshini Madhava Thoshini Gokula Bheethi Vinashakrithe | Jagadha Mochini Manasadhayini Keshava Kelini Nidhanagathe | Japa Yamune Jaya Bheethinivarini Sangadanashini Pavaya Mam ||

Ayi Madhure Madhumodha Vilasini Shailaviharini Vegabhare | Parijana Palini Dhushtanishoodini Vanchitha Kama Vilasadhare | Vrajapura Vasini Janarjjitha Pathaka Harini Vishwajanodharike | Jaya Yamune Bheethinivarini Sangadanashini Pavaya Mam ||

Athi Vipadhambudhimagna Janam Bhavathapashatha Kula Manasakam |Gathi Mathi Heenam Ashesha Bhayakulam Agatha Padha Sarojayugam | Rinabhaya Bheetham Anishkrithi Pathaka Kodi Shathayutha Punjatharam ||

Navajaladha Dhyuthi Kodilasath Thanu Hemamaya Bhara Rajjithake | Thadidhava Heli Padhanjala Chanchala Shobhitha Peetha Sucheladhare | Manimaya Bhooshana Chithra Padasana Ranjitha Ganjitha Bhanukare | Jaya Yamune Jaya Bheethinivarini Sankada Nashini Pavaya Mam ||

Shubhapulinema Dhumaththaya Dhoothbhava Rasa Mahothsava Kelibhare | Uccha Kulachala Rajitha Mouthika Haramaya Bhara Rodhasike |Navamani Kodika Bhaskara Kanchuli Shobhitha Tharaka Harayuthe | Jaya Yamune Jaya Bheethinivarini Sangadanashini Pavaya Mam ||

Karivara Mouthika Nasika Bhooshana Vatha Chamalkritha Chanchalake | Mukha Kamalamala Sourabha Chanchala Maththa Madhuvratha Lochanake | Manigana Kundala Lola Parispuradhakula Ganda Yugamalake | Jaya Yamune Jaya Bheethinivarini Sangadanashini Pavaya Mam ||

Kalarava Noopura Hemamayachitha Padha Saroruha Sarunike | Dhimi Dhimi Dhimi Dhimi Thala Vinodhitha Manasa Manjula Padhagathe | Thava Padha Pankaja Mashritha Manava Chittha Sadhakhila Thapahare | Jaya Yamune Jaya Bheethi Nivarini Sangada Nashini Pavaya Mam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Yamunashtakam II – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

My humble salutation to the sacred waters of Yamuna which has the resemblance to dark clouds and bluish complexion of Lord Krishna, she is the provider of immense pleasure superior to the opulence of heavenly abode, she is the destroyer of the sorrows and grief of the three worlds, she is the destroyer of wicked and evil minded people, her river banks are packed with various hermitages, I shall earnestly pray to Kalindhanandhini to remove the impurities in my heart.  Her sacred waters are capable to destroy awful impurities, she is serene, her water currents are capable to destroy the sins of living beings, she is most desirable to Lord Krishna, she carries the vermilion from his body and incessantly flows, I shall earnestly pray to Kalindhanandhini to remove the impurities in my heart.  She destroys the highest of the sins of the living being with the touch of her sacred water, she provides immense pleasure and auspiciousness to the swans and hermits settled on her river banks, I shall earnestly pray to Kalindhanandhini to remove the impurities in my heart. Her river banks are fortunate to witness the amorous sport of Lord Krishna with the cowherds, she is marvelous and beyond description with her beautiful water current, she makes the land sacred and the rivers absorbed by her, I shall earnestly pray to Kalindhanandhini to remove the impurities in my heart.  Her sacred water creates attractive waves that merrily rushes towards the river banks where the hermits are settled, she is worshiped by the luster of autumn moon, she is capable to destroy the sorrows and grief of Samsara, I shall earnestly pray to Kalindhanandhini to remove the impurities in my heart.  Her sacred waters are blended with the fragrance from the attractive body of Radharani, she is devoted to her husband, she is flourished with the union of other rivers, she lure ocean who is her consort, I shall earnestly pray to Kalindhanandhini to remove the impurities in my heart.  She drains the honey bees that are greedily packed on the attractive body of Lord Krishna, she carries the Champaka flower garlands that were released from the hair locks of Radharani during their amorous sport, she provides salvation to the pious and devotees, I shall earnestly pray to Kalindhanandhini to remove the impurities in my heart.  Her sacred waters are the dwelling place of Lord Krishna, her river banks are decked in magnificent hermitages and flowering plants, her waters are packed with the fragrances of fresh alluring jasmine flowers, she guides to cross the ocean of Samsara to whoever takes holy dip in her water, I shall earnestly pray to Kalindhanandhini to remove the impurities in my heart.

Murarikaya Kalimalalama Varidharini | Thrinikritha Thrivishtapa Thriloka Shokaharini |

Manonukoola Koolakunjapunja Dhootha Dhurmadha | Dhunothu Me Manomalam Kalindhanandhini Sadha ||

Malapahari Varipoora Bhoori Mandithamritha | Bhrusham Prapathaka Prapanchanathi Pandithanisha | Sunandhananga Sanga Ragarangitha Hitha | Dhunothu Me Manomalam Kalindhanandhini Sadha ||

Lasath Tharanga Sanga Dhootha Bhootha Jatha Pathaka | Naveena Madhuri Dhureena Bhaktha Jatha Chathaka | Thadantha Vasa Dhasa Hamsa Samsrithahni Kamadha | Thadantha Vasadhasa Hamsa Samsrithahni Kamadha | Dhunothu Me Manomalam Kalindhanandhini Sadha ||

Vihara Rasa Ghedhabhedha Dheeratheera Marutha | Gatha Giramagochare Yadheeaneera Charutha | Pravaha Sahacharya Pootha Medhini Nadhinadha | Dhunothume Manomalam Kalindhanandhini Sadha ||

Tharanga Sanga Saikathantharanthikam Sadhasitha | Sharannishamkuramshu Manju Manjarisabajitha | Bhavardhana Pracharunambu Nadhuna Visharadha | Dhunothume Manomalam Kalindhanandhini Sadha ||

Jalantha Kelikari Charu Radhikanga Ragini |Swa Bharthranya Dhurllabhangatham Gathamsha Bhagini | Swa Dhaththa Hastha Suptha Sindhu Bhedhanathi Kovidha | Dhunothume Manomalam Kalindhanandhini Sadha ||

Jalachyuthachyuthanga Ragalambadali Shalini | Vilola Radhika Kachanth Chamba Kalimalini | Sadhavagahanavatheernna Bharthru Bhruthyanaradha | Dhunothume Manomalam Kalindhanandhini Sadha ||

Sadhaiva Nandha Nandha Kelishali Kunjamanjula | Thadoththa Phulla Mallika Kadamba Renu Soojwala | Jalavagahinam Nrunam Bhavabdhi Sindhuparadha | Dhunothu Me Manomalam Kalindhanandhini Sadha ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Yamunashtakam by Sri Vallabhacharya – Lyrics & meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before the sacred river Yamuna ! who is the provider of all the auspiciousness, the widespread sands on the river banks shines like the lotus feet of Lord Murari, fresh alluring flowers on the woods close to the river banks makes her waters aromatic, she is venerated by Sura and Asuras as well, she is capable to provide all the auspiciousness to whoever remember her glories.  She dwells on the peak of Kalindhigiri, and descends gracefully through the peaks with waters streaming down elegantly; she enhances amorous sport of Lord Mukunda, Victory to Yamuna!  Who is Daughter of Lord Surya.   I shall prostrate before the sacred river Yamuna! who is most beloved to Lord Krishna, she descended to earth for the purification of the Universe, parrots, peacocks and swans relentlessly serves her streaming waters like the cowherds who fervently served their beloved Lord Krishna, her waves are gorgeous hands which is decked in magnificent sand bed as bangles and the river bank is her attractive hip.  She has endless virtues, she is venerated by Lord Shiva, Lord Bhrama and deities, she has the shade of dark clouds, she fulfilled the wishes of Dhruva and Sage Parasara, she is situated on the sacred lands of Mathura which is surrounded by cow herds, and she is the manifestation of compassion, Oh! Yamuna, kindly blesses us with eternal happiness.  Oh! Padmaja, you are most desirable to Lord Murari, your confluence with other sacred rivers multiplied its auspiciousness, you are resembles to Kamalaja, who is the consort of Lord Hari, Oh! Kalindi you are most beloved to Lord Hari, hence I shall pray for your eternal presence in my heart.  I shall prostrate before the sacred river Yamuna!  Your myths are marvelous, and therefore whoever consumes your sacred waters would remain your most beloved and freed from the hellish tortures of Lord Yama.   Oh! Yamuna, even a sinner would remain purified after consuming your sacred waters, like cowherds to Lord Krishna, Oh! Yamopi Bhagini/sister of Lord Yama, how could Lord Yama harm your children after consuming your sacred waters?  Oh! Mukundapriye, I have realized a great transformation in me before your divine presence, therefore it will not be difficult to attain the grace of Lord Muraripu as well, and I shall praise your glories of confluence with other sacred rivers which is eulogized by the whole Universe.  Oh! Yamuna, who is beloved to Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, whoever venerates you and Lord Hari would be blessed with happiness and liberation from the cycles of birth and death, your glorious myth is eternal, your sacred waters represents the perspiration of cowherds while their glorious amorous sport with Lord Krishna.

Oh! Yamuna/Surasuthe, whoever recites or listens to your glorious verses would be free from grief and miseries, and remain in eternal bliss with Lord Mukunda.  Whoever recites or listens to your magnificent verses would remain blessed with virtues and Lord Murari will be pleased to them.  Thus ends the glorious verses of Sri Vallabhacharya praising the sacred river Yamuna.

Namami Yamunam Aham Sakala Siddhim Hethum Mudha |

Murari  Padha Pankaja  Spuratha Mandha Renoothkatam |

Thathastha Nava Kanana Prakata Modha Pushpambuna |

Sura Asura  Supoojitha:  Smara Pithu: Shriyam Bhibhratheem ||

Kalindhi Girimasthake  Pathadha Mandhapoorojwala |

Vilasa Gamanollasath Prakata  Gandha Shailonnatha |

Saghosha  Gathi Dhanthura  Samadhirooda Dholoththama |

Mukunda Rathi Vardhini Jayathi Padma Bandho Sudha ||

Bhuvam Bhuvana Pavaneem  Adhigatham Aneka Svanai: |

Priya Abhiriva  Sevitham Shuka Mayur Hamsadhibi: |

Tharanga Bhuja Kankana Prakata  Mukthikavaluka |

Nithamba  Thada  Sundareem Namatha  Krishna Thurya  Priyam ||

Anantha Guna Bhooshithe  Shiva Viranchi Devasthuthe |

Dhana Dhananibhe Sadha  Dhruva Parasharabhishtadhe |

Vishuddha Mathura Thade Sakala Gopa Gopivruthe |

Krupa Jalanidhi Samshrithe  Mama Mana: Sukham Bhavaya: ||

Yaya Charana  Padmaja Muraripo: Priyam Bhavuka |

Samagamanatho Bhavath Sakala Siddhim Sevatham |

Dhaya  Sadhursha Thamiyath Kamalaja  Sa Pathni Va Yath |

Haripriya Kalindhaya  Manasi Me Sadha Stheeyatham ||

Namosthu Yamune Sadha  Thava Charithram Athyathbhudham |

Na Jathu Yamayathna Bhavathi The Paya: Panatha : |

Yamopi  Bhaginisutham Kathamuhanthi Dhushtanapi |

Priyo Bhavathi Sevanath Thava Harer Yatha Gopika : ||

Mamasthu Thava Sannidhou Thanu Navathvamethavatha |

Na Dhurlabhathma  Rathir  Muraripu Mukundapriye |

Athosthu Thava Lalana Suradhuni Param Sangamath |

Thvaiva  Bhuvi Keerthitha  Na Thu Kadhapi Pushtisthithai: ||

Sthuthim  Thava  Karothi Ka: Kamalajasa Pathni Priye |

Harer Yath Anusevaya  Bhavathi  Saukhya Ma  Mokshatha: |

Eyam Thava  Kathadhika Sakala Gopika Sangama: |

Smara  Shrama Jalanubhi: Sakala Gathrajai: Sangama: ||

Thava Ashtakam Idham Mudha Patathi Surasuthe Sadha |

Samastha Dhurithakshyo Bhavathi Vai Mukundhe Rathi: |

Thaya Sakala Siddhayo Muraripuscha Santhushyathi |

Svabhava Vijayo Bhaveth Vadhathi Vallabha Shrihare: ||

|| Ithi Sri Vallabhacharya Virachitham Yamunashtakam Sampoornam ||

 || Jai Sriman Narayana ||