Shri Krishnashtakam Stotram
Shri Krishnashtakam Stotram composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Complete 8 verses praising Lord Sri Krishna in IAST English transliteration, Phalashruti, and English meaning.
Shri Krishnashtakam Stotram
Stotram (English Transliteration)
Verse 1
Vasudeva-Sutaṃ Devaṃ Kaṃsa-Cāṇūra-Mardanam ।
Devakī-Paramānandaṃ Kṛṣṇaṃ Vande Jagad-Gurum ॥ 1 ॥
Verse 2
Atasī-Puṣpa-Saṅkāśaṃ Hāra-Nūpura-Śobhitam ।
Ratna-Kaṅkaṇa-Keyūraṃ Kṛṣṇaṃ Vande Jagad-Gurum ॥ 2 ॥
Verse 3
Kuṭilālaka-Samyuktaṃ Pūrṇacandra-Nibhānanam ।
Vilasat-Kuṇḍala-Dharaṃ Kṛṣṇaṃ Vande Jagad-Gurum ॥ 3 ॥
Verse 4
Mandāra-Gandha-Samyuktaṃ Cāru-Hāsaṃ Catur-Bhujam ।
Barhi-Piñchāvataṃsaṅgaṃ Kṛṣṇaṃ Vande Jagad-Gurum ॥ 4 ॥
Shri Krishnashtakam Stotram
Introduction
Shri Krishnashtakam Stotram (literally meaning "Eight Verses to Lord Krishna") is an 8-verse devotional hymn composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya.
This stotram begins with the immortal verse: "Vasudeva-Sutaṃ Devaṃ Kaṃsa-Cāṇūra-Mardanam | Devakī-Paramānandaṃ Kṛṣṇaṃ Vande Jagad-Gurum" ("I bow to Lord Krishna, the son of Vasudeva, slayer of Kamsa and Chanura, the supreme joy of Devaki, and the Guru of the entire universe!").
Each verse praises Krishna's divine form, peacock feather crown (Barhapidabhiramangam), flute playing, slaying of demons (Kamsa, Chanura, Pootana), and protection of the Pandavas. Each verse concludes with the sacred refrain: "Kṛṣṇaṃ Vande Jagad-Gurum" ("I bow to Lord Krishna, the World Teacher!").
Benefits of Recitation (Phalashruti)
According to scriptural tradition and verse 9 of this stotram, daily recitation of Shri Krishnashtakam grants the following blessings:
- Eradication of Sins of Million Births (Koti-Janma-Kritam-Papam): Destroys sins accumulated over millions of past births.
- Grant of Wisdom and Intellect: Enhances memory, focus, and spiritual clarity.
- Freedom from Sorrows and Diseases: Brings physical health and emotional joy.
- Attainment of Vaikuntha Abode: Grants eternal devotion and liberation (Moksha).
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Q1When should Krishnashtakam be chanted?
Every morning upon waking up (Pratar Utthaya), Janmashtami, and Saturdays/Wednesdays.