Krishnashtakam - Bhaje Vrajaik Maṇḍanam
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Bhaje Vrajaik Maṇḍanam, Samasta Papa Khaṇḍanam,
Swabhakta Chitta Ranjanam, Sadaiv Nand Nandanam,
Supincha Guccha Mastakam, Sunad Veṇu Hastakam,
Anang Rang Sagaram, Nammmi Kriṣṇa Nagaram ॥ 1 ॥
Manoj Garv Mochnam Visal Lola Lochanam,
Vidhut Gop Sochnam Namami Padma Lochanam,
Kararavind Bhudharam Smitavalok Sundaram,
Mahendra Nama Daraṇam, Namami Kr̥iṣṇa Varanam ॥ 2 ॥
Kadamb Sun Kuṇḍalam Sucharu Gaṇḍa Maṇḍalam,
Vrajagnaika Ballabham Namami Kr̥iṣṇa Durlabham.
Yasodaya Samodaya Sagopaya Sanandaya,
Yutam Sukhaik Daykam Namami Gop Nayakam ॥ 3 ॥
Sadaiv Pada Pankajam Madiya Manase Nijam,
Dadhanamuttamalakam, Namami Nanda Balakam,
Samasta Doṣa Soṣaṇam, Samasta Loka Poṣaṇam,
Samasta Gopa Manasam, Namami Nanda Lalasam ॥ 4 ॥
Bhuvo Bharavatarakam Bhavabdi Karṇa Dharakam,
Yasomati Kisorakam, Namami Chitta Chorakam.
Dr̥ganta Kanta Bhanginam, Sada Sadalasanginam,
Dine Dine Navam Navam Namami Nanda Sambhavam ॥ 5 ॥
Gunakaram Sukhakaram Krupakaram Krripaparam,
Suradviṣannikandanam, Namami Gopa Nandanam.
Navīnagōpa Nāgarama Navīna Kēli Lampaṭam,
Namāmi Mēgha Sundaram Tathita Prabhālasathpatam ॥ 6 ॥
Samasta Gōpa Nandanam, Hrudambujaika Mōdanam,
Namāmi Kuñja Madhyagam, Prasanna Bhānu Śōbhanam.
Nikamakamadayakam Dr̥ganta Charu Sayakam,
Rasalavenu Gayakam, Namami Kunja Nayakam ॥ 7 ॥
Vidagdha Gopika Mano Manojna Talpasayinam,
Namami Kunja Kanane Pravr̥ddha Vahni Payinam.
Kisorakanti Ranjitama, Druganjanam Susobhitam,
Gajendra Mokṣa Kariṇama, Namami Srivihariṇam ॥ 8 ॥
Yatha Tatha Yatha Tatha Tadaiva Kr̥iṣṇ Satkatha,
Maya Sadaiv Giyatam Tatha Kripa Vidhiyatam.
Pramanikasṭakadvayam Japatyadhitya Yaḥ Puman,
Bhavet Sa Nanda Nandane Bhave Bhave Subhaktiman ॥ 9 ॥
Om Namo Srikriṣṇaya Namah ॥
Om Namo Narayaṇaya Namah ॥
Krishnashtakam - Bhaje Vrajaik Maṇḍanam About
Krishnashtakam Bhaje Vrajaika Mandanam is a devotional hymn composed by Adi Shankaracharya in praise of Lord Krishna. The hymn vividly describes Krishna's divine attributes, his enchanting beauty, his playful pastimes in the land of Vraja, and his role as the destroyer of all sins.
Meaning
The hymn describes Krishna as the only ornament of Vraja, the son of Nanda, whose head is adorned with peacock feathers, and who holds a melodious flute. It celebrates his ability to destroy all sins, delight his devotees, and embody the ocean of all pleasurable pastimes, inspiring deep devotion among his followers.
Benefits
- Enhances devotion and spiritual connection to Krishna
- Removes sins and obstacles in life
- Brings peace, joy, and mental clarity
- Provides protection and blessings
- Leads to spiritual growth and liberation
Significance
Krishnashtakam Bhaje Vrajaika Mandanam is widely recited by devotees seeking the blessings of Lord Krishna. Its regular chanting is believed to purify the heart, strengthen faith, and deepen the devotee's love and surrender to the divine.