Shri Yamunashtakam
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Namami Yamunamahan Sakal Siddhi Hetun Muda
Murari Pad Pankaj Sfuradamand Renutkatam.
Tatasth Nav Kanan Prakatamod Pushpambuna
Surasurasupoojit Smarapituh Shriyan Bibhrateem ॥ 1 ॥
Kalind Giri Mastake Patadamandapoorojjvala
Vilasagamanollasatprakatagandshailonnta.
Saghoshagati Dantura Samadhiroodhadolottama
Mukundarativarddhini Jayati Padmabandhoh Suta ॥ 2 ॥
Bhuvan Bhuvanapavanimadhigatamanekasvanaih
Priyabhiriv Sevitan Shukamayoorahansadibhih.
Tarangabhujakankan Prakatamuktikavakuka-
Nitanbatatasundarin Namat Krshnturyapriyam ॥ 3 ॥
Anant Gun Bhooshite Shiv Viranchi Devastute
Ghanaghananibhe Sada Dhruvaparashara Bhishtade.
Vishuddh Mathuratate Sakalagopagopivrte
Krpa Jaladhi Sanshrit E Mam Manah Sukhan Bhavay ॥ 4 ॥
Yaya Charanapadmaja Muraripoh Priyan Bhavuka
Samagamanato Bhavatsakalasiddhida Sevatam.
Taya Sahshatamiyatkamalaja Sapatnivay-
Haripriyakalindaya Manasi Me Sada Stheeyatam ॥ 5 ॥
Namostu Yamune Sada Tav Charitr Matyadbhutan
Na Jatu Yamayatana Bhavati Te Payah Panatah.
Yamopi Bhaginisutan Kathamuhanti Dushtanapi
Priyo Bhavati Sevanattav Hareryatha Gopikah ॥ 6 ॥
Mamastu Tav Sannidhau Tanunavatvametavata
Na Durlabhatamaratirmuraripau Mukundapriye.
Atostu Tav Lalana Suradhuni Paran Sungama-
Ttavaiv Bhuvi Keertita Na Tu Kadapi Pushtisthitaih ॥ 7 ॥
Stuti Tav Karoti Kah Kamalajasapatni Priye
Hareryadanusevaya Bhavati Saukhyamamokshatah.
Iyan Tav Kathadhika Sakal Gopika Sangam-
Smarashramajalanubhih Sakal Gatrajaih Sangamah ॥ 8 ॥
Tavashtakamidan Muda Pathati Soorasoote Sada
Samastaduritakshayo Bhavati Vai Mukunde Ratih.
Taya Sakalasiddhayo Muraripushch Santushyati
Svabhavavijayo Bhavet Vadati Vallabhah Shri Hareh ॥ 9 ॥
॥ Iti Shri Vallabhachary Virachitan Yamunashtakan Sampoornam ॥
Shri Yamunashtakam About
Shri Yamunashtakam is a revered Sanskrit hymn composed by Shri Vallabhacharya in praise of the divine river goddess Yamuna, known for her spiritual purity and significance. It describes the river's divine qualities, her role in purifying souls, removing obstacles on the spiritual path, and her connection with Lord Krishna and the residents of Vraja.
Meaning
The hymn beautifully portrays Yamuna as the daughter of the Sun God, with her fragrant waters flowing through the gardens near Mathura, blessed with divine powers and worshipped by devotees including eminent sages. It highlights her ability to purify devotees, grant spiritual accomplishments, and facilitate the loving pastimes between Krishna and the Vraj devotees.
Benefits
- Purifies the soul and mind
- Removes sins and obstacles
- Brings peace, spiritual growth, and blessings
- Enhances devotion towards Lord Krishna
- Protects and uplifts devotees
Significance
Shri Yamunashtakam is highly regarded among followers of the Pushtimarg tradition and Vaishnavas, especially during pilgrimages to Vraj and on auspicious occasions dedicated to Yamuna and Krishna. Its recitation is believed to bestow divine grace, spiritual purification, and fulfillment of desires.