Achyuthashtakam Mantra
Achyuthashtakam Mantra

Achyuthashtakam Mantra

Achyuthashtakam Mantra Lyrics, Meaning, Benefits, Download

Learn everything about this Krishna mantra that brings calm to an overactive mind
 
 
The Achyuthashtakam enchants the heart with the divine charm of Krishna Leela, where every line paints his playful, compassionate form.
Chanted with devotion, it soothes restlessness and draws the mind inward, away from worldly agitation.
Each name of Krishna radiates joy, reminding us of his eternal, blissful presence. This ashtakam is not just praise, it's a melodic journey into serenity through Krishna's divine play.
The Achyuthashtakam Mantra is the latest addition to our library of mantras that includes Ganesha, Shiva, Buddha, and Krishna mantras.
 

Lyrics of the Mantra

Verse 1 :
|| achyutam keshavam ramanarayanam
krishnadamodaram vasudevam harim
shridharam madhavam gopikavallabham
janakinayakam ramachandram bhaje ||
 
Verse 2 :
|| achyutam keshavam satyabhamadhavam
madhavam shridharam radhikaradhitam
indiramandiram chetasa sundaram
devakinandanam nandajam sandadhe ||
 
Verse 3 :
|| vishnave jishnave shankhine chakrine
rukminiragine janakijanaye
ballavivallabhayarchitayatmane
kansavidhvansine vanshine te namah ||
 
Verse 4 :
|| krishna govinda he rama narayana
shripate vasudevajita shrinidhe
achyutananta he madhavadhokshaja
dvarakanayaka draupadirakshaka ||
 
Verse 5 :
|| rakshasakshobhitah sitaya shobhito
dandakaranyabhupunyatakaranah
lakshmanenanvito vanarauh sevitogastasampujito
raghava patu mam ||
 
Verse 6 :
|| dhenukarishtakanishtakriddveshiha
keshiha kansahridvanshikavadakah
putanakopakahsurajakhelano
balagopalakah patu mam sarvada ||
 
Verse 7 :
|| vidyududyotavatprasphuradvasasam
pravrudambhodavatprollasadvigraham
vanyaya malaya shobhitorahsthalam
lohitanghridvayam varijaksham bhaje ||
 
Verse 8 :
|| kunchitaih kuntalairbhrajamanananam
ratnamaulim lasatkundalam gandayoh
harakeyurakam kankanaprojjvalam
kinkinimanjulam shyamalam tam bhaje ||
 
Concluding Verse :
|| achyutasyashtakam yah pathedishtadam
prematah pratyaham purushah saspriham
vrittatah sundaram kartruvishvambharas-
tasya vashyo harirjayate satvaram ||
 
|| shri shankaracharya kritam ||
 

Meaning of the Mantra

Verse 1 :
|| achyutam keshavam ramanarayanam
krishnadamodaram vasudevam harim
shridharam madhavam gopikavallabham
janakinayakam ramachandram bhaje ||
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Meaning :
O Lord, the Infallible, the dense-haired, the Lord of Devi Sita, the pure eternal Man,
O Krishna, the Uncontainable, the Son of Vasudeva, the remover of sin,
O Consort of Lakshmi, O Pleasing One, the Beloved of the Gopikas,
O Lord of Janaki, O Rama, who glows like the moon, I worship you.
 
Verse 2 :
|| achyutam keshavam satyabhamadhavam
madhavam shridharam radhikaradhitam
indiramandiram chetasa sundaram
devakinandanam nandajam sandadhe ||
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Meaning :
O Lord, the infallible, the dense-haired, the Lord of Satyabhama,
O Pleasing One, Consort of Lakshmi, O Dearest of Radhika,
O Dweller of the Indira’s Temple, O Radiant and beautiful Being,
O Son of Devaki, I worship you.
 
Verse 3 :
|| vishnave jishnave shankhine chakrine
rukminiragine janakijanaye
ballavivallabhayarchitayatmane
kansavidhvansine vanshine te namah ||
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Meaning :
O Master of the Universe, the Victorious, Holder of the conch and discus,
O Beloved of Rukmini, O Spouse of Devi Janaki,
O Sweetheart and Lord of the cowherdesses,
O Slayer of Kamsa, O Exponent of the Flute, I worship you.
 
Verse 4 :
|| krishna govinda he rama narayana
shripate vasudevajita shrinidhe
achyutananta he madhavadhokshaja
dvarakanayaka draupadirakshaka ||
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Meaning :
O Krishna, the Cowherd, the pure eternal Man,
O Consort of Sri, the Son of Vasu, the Undefeated, the Beacon of prosperity,
O Infallible and Infinite One, O Divine Incarnation of Adhokshaja,
O Hero of Dwaraka, O Savior of Draupadi, I worship you.
 
Verse 5 :
|| rakshasakshobhitah sitaya shobhito
dandakaranyabhupunyatakaranah
lakshmanenanvito vanarauh sevito
Agastasampujito raghava patu mam ||
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Meaning :
O Dread of demons, the One standing beside Devi Sita,
O Cause that purified the land of Dandakaranya,
O Guide to Lakshmana, O Lord of the Vanaras,
O Lord of Sage Agastya; O descendant of King Raghu, protect me.
 
Verse 6 :
|| dhenukarishtakanishtakriddveshiha
keshiha kansahridvanshikavadakah
putanakopakahsurajakhelano
balagopalakah patu mam sarvada ||
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Meaning :
O Slayer of the demons Dhenuka and Arishtaka,
Of the demon Keshi and of Kamsa, O divine exponent of the flute,
O Punisher of Putana, O Little One playing by the Sun god’s river, Yamuna,
O Balagopala, protect me at all times.
 
Verse 7 :
|| vidyududyotavatprasphuradvasasam
pravrudambhodavatprollasadvigraham
vanyaya malaya shobhitorahsthalam
lohitanghridvayam varijaksham bhaje ||
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Meaning :
O Radiant One, wearing clothes that flash and shine light lightning,
O Pleasing One, gliding gracefully like dark clouds,
O Krishna, adorning a wild flower garland on the chest,
O Lord with iron-hued feet and lotus eyes, I worship you.
 
Verse 8 :
|| kunchitaih kuntalairbhrajamanananam
ratnamaulim lasatkundalam gandayoh
harakeyurakam kankanaprojjvalam
kinkinimanjulam shyamalam tam bhaje ||
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Meaning :
O Divine beauty, with a glowing face and beautiful curly locks,
O Lord wearing a radiant gem upon the head, and earrings on the ears,
O Divine Form bearing shining bracelets on the arms and the waist,
O Lord adorned with sweet tinkering bells on the body, I worship you.
 
Concluding Verse :
|| achyutasyashtakam yah pathedishtadam
prematah pratyaham purushah saspriham
vrittatah sundaram kartruvishvambharas-
tasya vashyo harirjayate satvaram ||
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Meaning :
Anyone who recites this wish-fulfilling Achyutashtakam,
With devotion and longing for the Supreme Lord every day,
That chanter of this divine description of the All-Pervading Lord,
Will swiftly find a place in His loving refuge.
 
|| shri shankaracharya kritam ||
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Meaning :
Written by Shri Shankaracharya.
 

Variations of the Mantra

The Achyutashtakam mantra is also called the Achyutam Keshavam Mantra, Adi Shankara’s Krishna Stotra or Krishna Bhakti Ashtakam.
This mantra is seen as a concentrated praise of Vishnu/Krishna’s avatars, reaffirming their divinity and how accessible that divinity is to the devotee.
It is also seen as pure praise of Krishna’s divine form and playful nature (Leela), focusing on cultivating love and surrender.
Some versions like this one adds a ninth verse as a phalaśruti (benefits of recitation), which may vary across traditions.
 

Benefits of the Mantra

The Achyuthashtakam Mantra holds several benefits for the mind of both the chanter and the listener.
Listening to this calming Krishna mantra along with meditation helps you in the following ways.
 
Benefit 1 - Slows down thoughts
Practicing this mantra helps you slow your mind down, if you suffer from bouts of overthinking
 
Benefit 2 - Inner serenity
This chant makes it so that you can always return to a place of balance and calmness
 
Benefit 3 - Releases negativity
Play this mantra to help you release unaddressed negative emotions
 

History of the Mantra

The Achyuthashtakam mantra is a beautiful devotional hymn composed by Adi Shankaracharya in praise of Lord Vishnu, particularly in his form as Achyuta (the infallible one).
It praises various incarnations and attributes of the Lord - like Krishna, Rama, Madhava, and Keshava - highlighting his beauty, kindness, and divine play (Leela).
Krishna Leela is the divine play of Lord Krishna - an unfolding of miracles, wisdom, joy, and love that touches the soul and melts away worldly burdens.
It isn’t just a story; it’s an experience. To receive Krishna Leela is to feel your heart unburdened, your spirit lightened, and your mind stilled in wonder.
In the quiet village of Gokul, Krishna was famed for stealing butter from the homes of the gopis (cowherd women).
One day, caught red-handed with butter smeared across his face, he smiled and said, “I only steal what is most dear to you, so I may fill it with love.”
In that moment, the gopis saw beyond the child. They felt their hearts overflow with joy, and all complaints vanished.
That is Krishna Leela - when a simple moment becomes filled with divine delight, and your soul knows it's been touched by the eternal.