Achyutashtakam Acyutam Keshavam Ramanarayanam
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Acyutam Keshavam Raama Naaraayannam
Krssnna Daamodaram Vaasudevam Harim।
Shrii Dharam Maadhavam Gopikaa Vallabham
Jaanakii Naayakam Raamacamdram Bhaje॥
Acyutam Keshavam Satyabhaamaa Dhavam
Maadhavam Shrii Dharam Raadhika Aaraadhitam।
Indiraa Mandiram Cetasaa Sundaram
Devakii Nandanam Nanda Jam San Dadhe॥
Vissnnave Jissnnave Shaangkhine Cakrinne
Rukminni Raaginne Jaanakii Jaanaye।
Ballavii Vallabhaay Aarcitaay Aatmane
Kamsa Vidhvamsine Vamshine Te Namah॥
Krssnna Govinda He Raama Naaraayanna
Shrii Pate Vaasudeva Ajita Shrii Nidhe।
Acyuta Ananta He Maadhava Adhokssaja
Dvaarakaa Naayaka Draupadii Rakssaka॥
Raakssasa Kssobhitah Siitayaa Shobhito
Dannddakaarannya Bhuu Punnyataa Kaarannah।
Lakssmannen Aanvito Vaanarauh Sevito Rasta Sampuujito
Raaghava Paatu Maam॥
Dhenuka Arissttaka Anisstta Krd Dvessihaa
Keshihaa Kamsa Hrd Vamshikaa Vaadakah।
Puutanaa Kopakah Suura Jaa Khelano
Baala Gopaalakah Paatu Maam Sarvadaa॥
Vidyud Udyota Vat Prasphurad Vaasasam
Praavrdd Ambhoda Vat Prollasad Vigraham।
Vanyayaa Maalayaa Shobhito Urahsthalam
Lohita Angghri Dvayam Vaarija Akssam Bhaje॥
Kun.citaih Kuntalair Bhraajamaana Ananam
Ratna Maulim Lasat Kunnddalam Gannddayoh।
Haara Keyuurakam Kangkanna Projjvalam
Kingkinnii Man.julam Shyaamalam Tam Bhaje॥
Acyutasyaassttakam Yah Patthed Isstta Dam
Prematah Pratyaham Puurussah Sasprham।
Vrttatah Sundaram Kartr Vvishvambharas Tasya
Vashyo Harirjaayate Satvaram॥
Achyutashtakam Acyutam Keshavam Ramanarayanam About
Achyutashtakam is an eight-verse hymn composed by Adi Shankaracharya in praise of Lord Krishna, also called Achyuta (the infallible) and Keshava. The hymn beautifully extols the divine qualities, names, incarnations, and compassionate nature of Lord Krishna as the supreme being who controls creation, preservation, and destruction.
Meaning
The hymn praises Lord Krishna’s many names such as Achyuta, Keshava, Rama, Narayana, Damodara, Vasudeva, Hari, Shreedhara, Madhava, Gopikavallabha, Janakinayaka, and Ramachandra. It highlights Krishna's eternal nature and his role as the creator, sustainer, and ultimate refuge for devotees. Reciting this stotram aligns the devotee's consciousness with divine consciousness and brings peace, wisdom, and fulfillment of desires.
Benefits
- Brings spiritual growth and enlightenment
- Removes obstacles and adversities
- Fulfills desires and brings success
- Provides peace of mind and mental clarity
- Aligns individual consciousness with cosmic consciousness
Significance
Achyutashtakam is a revered hymn for devotees of Lord Krishna and Vishnu, often recited in daily prayers and during special occasions like Janmashtami. It serves as a powerful spiritual tool for overcoming difficulties, deepening devotion, and connecting with the divine essence of Krishna. This stotram exemplifies the Bhakti philosophy emphasizing love, surrender, and faith in God.