Shri Santana Gopala Stotram

Shri Santana Gopala Stotram is a divine hymn dedicated to Lord Santana Gopala (the baby/child form of Lord Sri Krishna).

In Sanatana Dharma, having healthy, virtuous, and long-lived children (Santana) is considered a major blessing for fulfilling family Dharma. This stotram incorporates the sacred Santana Gopala Mantra: "Devakī-Suta Govinda Vāsudeva Jagatpate | Dehi Me Tanayaṃ Kṛṣṇa Tvām-Ahaṃ Śaraṇaṃ Gataḥ" ("O Krishna, son of Devaki, Govinda, Lord of the universe! Please bless me with a child; I take refuge in You!").

Couples seeking progeny chant this stotram daily with faith, invoking Mother Yashoda's divine infant Krishna to grace their home.

Concluding Prayer

Om Shri Santana Gopalakrishnaya Namah!
Devaki-Suta Govinda Vasudeva Jagatpate |
Dehi Me Tanayam Krishna Tvam-Aham Saranam Gatah ||

O Lord Santana Gopala! Son of Devaki, Vasudeva, Lord of the universe! We take refuge in You. Bless our family with virtuous children.

Om Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!

• Mantra: O Devaki's son, Govinda, Vasudeva, Lord of universe! Give me a child; I take refuge in You.
• Verse 1: Salutations to great God Krishna, the light of Yashoda's lap, in child form.
• Verse 2: O Padmanabha, Sadananda, Vasudeva! Give me a child; I take refuge in You.
• Verses 3–5: Salutations to child Krishna who played in Vrindavan, with butter-stained face, granting children to devotees.
• Verse 6 (Phalashruti): Reciting with devotion grants children, grandchildren, and family prosperity.

Spiritual Significance

Santana Gopala Stotram invokes Lord Krishna as an infant:

1. Devaki Suta Mantra: Incorporates the ancient 32-syllable Santana Gopala Mantra.
2. Mother Yashoda's Joy: Praises Krishna as the lap-lamp of Mother Yashoda (Yashoda-Anka-Pradipaya).
3. Butter-faced Child: Visualizes baby Krishna with fresh butter smeared on His face (Navanita-Viraji-Mukha-Padmaya).

According to scriptural tradition and Phalashruti verses of this stotram, daily recitation of Shri Santana Gopala Stotram grants the following blessings:

• Blessing of Virtuous Children (Santana Prapti): Removes obstacles to conception and blesses couples with healthy, righteous children.
• Protection of Unborn & Infant Children: Shields pregnant mothers and infants from diseases, evil eyes, and complications.
• Domestic Joy and Family Harmony: Fills the household with laughter, peace, and prosperity.
• Eradication of Past Karma: Cleanses past sins preventing progeny.

Santāna-Gopāla-Stotraṃ Yaḥ Paṭhed-Bhakti-Samyuktaḥ ।
Sa Labhet Putra-Pautrādi-Samṛddhiṃ Śraddha-Vardhitām ॥ 6 ॥

Meaning of Phalashruti

Whoever recites this Santana Gopala Stotram with faith and devotion will be blessed with sons, daughters, and grandchildren (Putra-Pautradi Samriddhim), leading a long, prosperous family life.

1. How should Santana Gopala Stotram be chanted for progeny blessings?

Both husband and wife should chant it together in the morning after taking a bath, offering butter or milk to Child Krishna picture/idol.

2. How many times should Santana Gopala Mantra be recited daily?

Chanting the Santana Gopala Mantra 108 times daily along with the stotram is traditionally recommended for 48 days (one Mandala).