Shri Achyutashtakam Stotram

Verse 1

Acyutaṃ Keśavaṃ Rāma-Nārāyaṇaṃ
Kṛṣṇa-Dāmodaraṃ Vāsudevaṃ Harim ।
Śrīdharaṃ Mādhavaṃ Gopikā-Vallabhaṃ
Jānakī-Nāyakaṃ Rāmacandraṃ Bhaje ॥ 1 ॥

Verse 2

Acyutaṃ Keśavaṃ Satyabhāmādhavaṃ
Mādhavaṃ Śrīdharaṃ Rādhikārādhitam ।
Indirāmandiraṃ Cārunetrāmbujaṃ
Kāliyāgūḍhaghātīnaketanaṃ Bhaje ॥ 2 ॥

Verse 3

Viṣṇave Jiṣṇave Śaṅkhine Cakraṇe
Rukmiṇī-Rāgiṇe Jānaki-Jānaye ।
Vallavī-Vallabhāyārcitāyātmane
Kaṃsa-Vidhvaṃsine Vaṃśine Te Namaḥ ॥ 3 ॥

Verse 4

Balibhadrapriyāyālu-Gopāla-Yā- Kaṃsa-Kālīya-Phāṇī-Maṇi-Hāriṇe । Devakīnandanāyāsuradvāriṇe Kālindī-Keli-Lolāya Kṛṣṇāya Te ॥ 4 ॥

Shri Achyutashtakam Stotram is a sweet, melodious 8-verse hymn composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya in praise of Lord Achyuta (Lord Krishna / Vishnu).

The word Achyuta literally means "The Infallible One", "He who never slips from His divine glory", or "He who never forsakes His devotees".

This hymn celebrates Lord Krishna's divine forms, childhood sports in Vrindavan, slaying of demons (Kamsa, Kaliya, Pootana), and protection of Draupadi and the Pandavas. Each verse flows with deep Madhurya Bhakti (sweet devotion).

According to traditional belief and verse 9 of this stotram, daily recitation of Shri Achyutashtakam grants the following blessings:

Eradication of All Sins and Sorrows: Cleanses past sins and brings mental peace.
Freedom from Rebirth Cycle: Grants eternal devotion and liberation (Moksha).
Attainment of Bliss and Joy: Fills the heart with divine joy and emotional balance.
Protection from Enemies and Calamities: Shields against negative energies.

Daily during morning or evening prayers, Janmashtami, Gokulashtami, and Saturdays.

Yes! It has a very sweet, simple meter that children can easily sing.

"Achyuta" means infallible, unchangeable, and one who never lets down His devotees.

Sri Adi Shankaracharya composed Achyutashtakam expressing pure, sweet devotion (Madhurya Bhakti) to Lord Krishna.

Achyutashtakam weaves together the divine names and deeds of Vishnu, Rama, and Krishna:

Famous Opening Verse: Verse 1 is one of the most widely sung Vishnu bhajans across India.
Infallible Refuge: The name Achyuta assures devotees that God never fails those who take refuge in Him.
Synthesis of Avatars: Praises Krishna (Gopikavallabha), Rama (Janakinayaka), and Vishnu (Sridhara) as one Supreme Being.

Acyutasyāṣṭakaṃ Yaḥ Paṭhed-Iṣṭadaṃ
Bhaktimān-Yaḥ Sadā Cettasā Sundaram ।
Vitta-Gehe Sunītiṃ Labhet Saṃtatāṃ
Viṣṇu-Lokaṃ Sa Gacched-Anante Stutaḥ ॥ 9 ॥

Meaning of Phalashruti

Whoever recites this beautiful Achyutashtakam with devotion and meditates on Lord Achyuta in their heart will be blessed with righteous wealth, family prosperity, and eventually attain the eternal realm of Lord Vishnu (Vishnuloka).

Om Shri Krishnaya Namah!
Achyutam Keshavam Rama Narayanam Krishna Damodaram Vasudevam Harim |
Sridharam Madhavam Gopikavallabham Janakinayakam Ramachandram Bhaje ||

O Lord Achyuta, Keshava, Rama, Narayana, Krishna, Damodara, Vasudeva, Hari, Madhava, Lord of Gopikas, Lord of Sita! We bow to You.

Om Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!

Verse 1

Acyutaṃ Keśavaṃ Rāma-Nārāyaṇaṃ
Kṛṣṇa-Dāmodaraṃ Vāsudevaṃ Harim ।
Śrīdharaṃ Mādhavaṃ Gopikā-Vallabhaṃ
Jānakī-Nāyakaṃ Rāmacandraṃ Bhaje ॥ 1 ॥

Verse 2

Acyutaṃ Keśavaṃ Satyabhāmādhavaṃ
Mādhavaṃ Śrīdharaṃ Rādhikārādhitam ।
Indirāmandiraṃ Cārunetrāmbujaṃ
Kāliyāgūḍhaghātīnaketanaṃ Bhaje ॥ 2 ॥

Verse 3

Viṣṇave Jiṣṇave Śaṅkhine Cakraṇe
Rukmiṇī-Rāgiṇe Jānaki-Jānaye ।
Vallavī-Vallabhāyārcitāyātmane
Kaṃsa-Vidhvaṃsine Vaṃśine Te Namaḥ ॥ 3 ॥

Verse 4

Balibhadrapriyāyālu-Gopāla-Yā-
Kaṃsa-Kālīya-Phāṇī-Maṇi-Hāriṇe ।
Devakīnandanāyāsuradvāriṇe
Kālindī-Keli-Lolāya Kṛṣṇāya Te ॥ 4 ॥

Verse 5

Rukmiṇī-Prāṇanāthāya Pūtānanā-
Pūtanājīvitāhāra-Kāri-Viṣṇave ।
Rāvaṇāntāya Rāmāya Rājīva-
Locanāyā-Cyutāyā-Cyutāya Te Namaḥ ॥ 5 ॥

Verse 6

Katsikā-Kaṃsa-Māniny-Anya-Dānavān
Kālīya-Mārdanāya Pāpanāśine ।
Gopikā-Gīta-Lolāya Lopāmudrā-
Patha-Gāya Kṛṣṇāya Te Namaḥ ॥ 6 ॥

Verse 7

Vanditāṅghri-Dvayāyābja-Hastāya Te
Koustubhol-Lāsinī-Vakṣase-Te Namaḥ ।
Bhāsamānāya Bhāsvān-Manī-Kaṅkaṇa-
Prāṇa-Nāthāya Kṛṣṇāya Te Namaḥ ॥ 7 ॥

Verse 8

Kaṃsa-Vamśāvināśāya Caṇḍāṃśave
Cāṇūrā-Mardanāyāsurā-Hāriṇe ।
Kāliyol-Lāsine Kaṃsa-Hantre Namaḥ
Pūtanā-Mārdanāyā-Cyutāyā-Namaḥ ॥ 8 ॥

Acyutasyāṣṭakaṃ Yaḥ Paṭhed-Iṣṭadaṃ
Bhaktimān-Yaḥ Sadā Cettasā Sundaram ।
Vitta-Gehe Sunītiṃ Labhet Saṃtatāṃ
Viṣṇu-Lokaṃ Sa Gacched-Anante Stutaḥ ॥ 9 ॥

Meaning of Phalashruti

Om Shri Krishnaya Namah!
Achyutam Keshavam Rama Narayanam Krishna Damodaram Vasudevam Harim |
Sridharam Madhavam Gopikavallabham Janakinayakam Ramachandram Bhaje ||

O Lord Achyuta, Keshava, Rama, Narayana, Krishna, Damodara, Vasudeva, Hari, Madhava, Lord of Gopikas, Lord of Sita! We bow to You.

Om Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!

Verse 1: I worship Achyuta, Keshava, Rama, Narayana, Krishna, Damodara, Vasudeva, Hari, Madhava, Lord of Gopis, and Ramachandra.
Verse 2: I worship Achyuta, husband of Satyabhama, worshipped by Radha, abode of Lakshmi, lotus-eyed slayer of Kaliya.
Verses 3–8: Salutations to Krishna who holds the Conch and Discus, beloved of Rukmini, brother of Balarama, slayer of Kamsa, Kaliya, and Pootana.
Verse 9 (Phalashruti): Reciting Achyutashtakam grants righteous wealth, family bliss, and Vishnuloka.

Stotram Name	Shri Achyutashtakam Stotram
Primary Deity	Lord Achyuta (Krishna / Vishnu)
Composer	Sri Adi Shankaracharya
Language	IAST English Transliteration
Tradition	Vaishnava / Advaita
Verse Count	8 Core Verses + 1 Phalashruti Sloka