Shri Govinda Damodara Stotram
Shri Govinda Damodara Stotram composed by Sri Bilvamangala Thakura (Lilasuka). Complete 12 verses with the sweet refrain 'Govinda Damodara Madhaveti' in IAST English transliteration, Phalashruti, and English meaning.
Verses
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Stotram Name | Shri Govinda Damodara Stotram |
| Primary Deity | Lord Sri Krishna (Govinda Damodara Madhava) |
| Composer | Sri Bilvamangala Thakura (Lilasuka) |
| Language | IAST English Transliteration |
| Tradition | Vaishnava / Gaudiya |
Introduction
Shri Govinda Damodara Stotram is an enchanting 12-verse devotional poem composed by the celebrated Vaishnava saint-poet Sri Bilvamangala Thakura (also known as Lilasuka), author of the Krishna Karnamritam.
This stotram captures the sweet, ecstatic mood of Vrindavan Bhakti. It depicts various scenes where devotees and residents of Vraja—Draupadi in the Kuru assembly, the Gopis selling milk and yogurt, Mother Yashoda tying baby Krishna to the grinding mortar, and birds in the groves—cannot utter any ordinary worldly words, but instead sing involuntarily: "Govinda Dāmodara Mādhaveti!" ("O Govinda! O Damodara! O Madhava!").
The poet concludes by passionately instructing his own tongue (Jihve Rasajne) to abandon trivial worldly talk and drink the sweet nectar of Lord Krishna's holy names.
Verses
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Stotram Name | Shri Govinda Damodara Stotram |
| Primary Deity | Lord Sri Krishna (Govinda Damodara Madhava) |
| Composer | Sri Bilvamangala Thakura (Lilasuka) |
| Language | IAST English Transliteration |
| Tradition | Vaishnava / Gaudiya |
Benefits
According to Vaishnava tradition, daily recitation of Shri Govinda Damodara Stotram grants:
- Awakening of Pure Devotional Love (Prema Bhakti): Dissolves worldly attachment and fills the heart with longing for Sri Krishna.
- Purity of Tongue and Speech (Jihva Shuddhi): Trains the mind and tongue to constantly vibrate with divine names.
- Instant Relief in Calamity: Just as Lord Krishna saved Draupadi upon hearing Her cry, He protects all surrendered souls.
- Destruction of Sins & Peace of Mind: Washes away karmic impressions and calms anxiety.
- Attainment of Goloka Vrindavan: Grants eternal shelter at Lord Krishna's lotus feet.
Iti Śrī-Bilvamaṅgala-Ṭhākura-Viracitaṃ Śrī-Govinda-Dāmodara-Stotraṃ Saṃpūrṇam ॥
Meaning of Phalashruti
Thus concludes the nectar-like Govinda Damodara Stotram composed by Sri Bilvamangala Thakura. Whoever recites these 12 verses daily will have their tongue sanctified, their fears destroyed, and their soul established in eternal Krishna-prema.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does 'Govinda Damodara Madhaveti' mean?
It is the triple divine name of Lord Krishna: Govinda (pleaser of cows and senses), Damodara (bound by love around His waist), and Madhava (husband of Goddess Lakshmi).