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.

• 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. : Praises Krishna as the lap-lamp of Mother Yashoda ().

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).