Shri Krishnashtakam - Vasudaiv Sutam Daivam
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Vasudaiv Sutam Daivam Kans Chanoor Mardanam.
Daivaki Paramanandam Krishnam Vandai Jagadgurum ॥ 1 ॥
Atasi Pushp Sankasham Har Nupur Shobhitam.
Ratna Kankan Kaiyuram Krishnam Vandai Jagadgurum ॥ 2 ॥
Kutilalak Sayunktam Poornchandra Nibhananam.
Vilsat Kundaladharam Krishnam Vandai Jagadguram ॥ 3 ॥
Mandar Gand Sanyukta Charuhasam Chaturbhujam.
Barhi Pinchhava Chudangam Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum ॥ 4 ॥
Utphull Padmapatrakshan Neel Jimut Sannibham.
Yadavanam Shiroratnam Krishnam Vandai Jagadgurum ॥ 5 ॥
Rukmini Kaili Sanyuktam Peetambar Sushobhitam.
Avapt Tulasi Gandham Krishnam Vandai Jagadgurum ॥ 6 ॥
Gopikanam Kuchadvand Kunkumankit Vakshasam.
Shrinikaitam Mahaishvasam Krishnam Vandai Jagadgurum ॥ 7 ॥
Shrivatsankam Mahoraskam Vanamala Virajitam.
Shankhachakr Dharam Daivam Krishnam Vandai Jagadgurum ॥ 8 ॥
॥ Iti Shri Krishnashtakam ॥
Shri Krishnashtakam - Vasudaiv Sutam Daivam About
Shri Krishnashtakam, starting with 'Vasudeva Sutam Daivam', is a famous Sanskrit devotional hymn composed by Adi Shankaracharya in praise of Lord Krishna. This ashtakam comprising eight verses celebrates the divine qualities, pastimes, and supreme status of Lord Krishna as the Guru of the universe.
Meaning
The hymn begins by saluting Krishna as the son of Vasudeva, the destroyer of Kamsa and Chanura, and the supreme joy of mother Devaki. It describes his radiant form adorned with flowers and jewels, his curly hair, moon-like face, melodious voice, and his roles as the cosmic protector holding the conch and discus. Each verse ends with the reverential phrase expressing worship to Krishna as the universal teacher.
Benefits
- Purifies sins and negative karma
- Increases spiritual devotion and faith
- Brings mental peace, happiness, and spiritual upliftment
- Provides protection and guidance
- Leads to liberation and divine grace
Significance
Shri Krishnashtakam is widely recited, especially during Krishna Janmashtami and other devotional occasions, to invoke the blessings of Lord Krishna. Its chanting purifies the mind, deepens devotion, and strengthens the connection with Krishna as the supreme spiritual teacher and divine guide.