Shri Krishna Ashtakam - Lyrics, Meaning, Benefits, Download

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rejuvenates your mind

The Shri Krishna Ashtakam Mantra is one of the most powerful chants that rejuvenates the mind and promotes positivity.

Through this mantra, we can raise our consciousness and awareness. It helps you to invite positivity in your mind and achieve your life goals.

The Shri Krishna Ashtakam is part of the Soulful Krishna Mantras - Volume 1 album.

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History of the mantra

Krishna is one of the most popular deities in Hinduism. He is the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and brightens up the lives of everyone while uprooting evil.

Krishna is known for guiding the good and punishing the wicked. He is a prodigy with an immense intellect. He became an object of worship and admiration right from his birth in Mathura.

This octet mantra praises the supreme qualities of Lord Krishna. It is chanted to raise your consciousness and attune with the powers that reside within you.

Lyrics of the Mantra

Vasudeva Sutam Devam Kamsa Chaanoora Mardhanam |
Devaki Paramaanandam Krishnam Vande Jagatgurum ||

Atasee Pushpa Sankaasham Haara Noopura Shobhitam |
Rathna Kangana Keyooram Krishnam Vande Jagatgurum ||

Kutilaalaka Samyuktam Poorna Chandra Nibhaananam |
Vilasat Kundala Taram Krishnam Vande Jagatgurum ||

Mandaara Gandha Samyuktam Chaaruhaasam Chaturbhujam |
Barhipinchhaava Choodaangam Krishnam Vande Jagatgurum ||

Utphulla Padma Patraaksham Neelajimuta Sannibham |
Yaadavaanaam Shiroratnam Krishnam Vande Jagatgurum ||

Rukmini Keli Samyuktam, Peetambara Sushobhitam |
Avaapta Tulasi Gandham, Krishnam Vande Jagatgurum ||

Gopikaanaam Kuchaadvandva Kunkumaankita Vakshasam |
Shriniketham Maheshvaasam Krishnam Vande Jagatgurum ||

Shrivatsaankam, Mahoraskam, Vanamaala Viraajitam |
Shankha-Chakra-Dharam Devam, Krishnam Vande Jagatgurum ||

Krishnaashtakam Idam Punyam Praata Ruththaaya Yaha Padeth |
Koti Janma Krutam Paapam Smaranena Vinashyati ||

॥ Iti Shri Krishnaashtakam Sampurnam ॥

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Meaning of the Mantra

Verse 1 :
Kutilaalaka Samyuktam Poorna Chandra Nibhaananam |
Vilasat Kundala Taram Krishnam Vande Jagatgurum ||
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Meaning :
To the son of Vasudeva, who killed Kamsa and Chanura,
The greatest joy of Devaki,
I bow to that Lord Krishna, the Guru of the Universe.

Verse 2 :
Atasee Pushpa Sankaasham Haara Noopura Shobhitam |
Rathna Kangana Keyooram Krishnam Vande Jagatgurum ||
~
Meaning :
The one surrounded by hemp flowers,
adorned in gems and resplendent jewels,
I bow to that Lord Krishna, the Guru of the Universe.

Verse 3 :
Kutilaalaka Samyuktam Poorna Chandra Nibhaananam |
Vilasat Kundala Taram Krishnam Vande Jagatgurum ||
~
Meaning :
The one who has curly locks of hair,
Who resembles the beautiful full moon,
I bow to that Lord Krishna, the Guru of the Universe.

Verse 4 :
Mandaara Gandha Samyuktam Chaaruhaasam Chaturbhujam |
Barhipinchhaava Choodaangam Krishnam Vande Jagatgurum ||
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Meaning :
Who smells as sweet as the Mandhara flowers,
Who bears four hands and a divine smile, and wears peacock feathers,
I bow to that Lord Krishna, the Guru of the Universe.

Verse 5 :
Utphulla Padma Patraaksham Neelajimuta Sannibham |
Yaadavaanaam Shiroratnam Krishnam Vande Jagatgurum ||
~
Meaning :
Whose eyes resemble the petals of a blossomed lotus
Who is as vast as the great blue cloud, and the greatest of the Yadavas,
I bow to that Lord Krishna, the Guru of the Universe.

Verse 6 :
Rukmini Keli Samyuktam, Peetambara Sushobhitam |
Avaapta Tulasi Gandham, Krishnam Vande Jagatgurum ||
~
Meaning :
The beloved of Rukmini, shimmering in bright silks,
Who carries the sacred scent of basil,
I bow to that Lord Krishna, the Guru of the Universe.

Verse 7 :
Gopikaanaam Kuchaadvandva Kunkumaankita Vakshasam |
Shriniketham Maheshvaasam Krishnam Vande Jagatgurum ||
~
Meaning :
Smeared in saffron, the haven of Goddess Lakshmi,
and home to all divine beings.
I bow to that Lord Krishna, the Guru of the Universe.

Verse 8 :
Shrivatsaankam, Mahoraskam, Vanamaala Viraajitam |
Shankha-Chakra-Dharam Devam, Krishnam Vande Jagatgurum ||
~
Meaning :
Who has Sri Vathsa on his chest,
Who is adorned with forest garland,
The one who holds the sacred conch and wheel.
I bow to that Lord Krishna, the Guru of the Universe.

Verse 9 :
Krishnaashtakam Idam Punyam Praata Ruththaaya Yaha Padeth |
Koti Janma Krutam Paapam Smaranena Vinashyati ||
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Meaning :
The one who recites this octet of Lord Krishna
with devotion, upon waking up in the morning,
All sins of his past will be washed away.

Verse 10 :
॥ Iti Shri Krishnaashtakam Sampurnam ॥
~
Meaning :
Thus concludes the Krishna Ashtakam

Benefits of listening to Shri Krishna Ashtakam

The Shri Krishna Ashtakam holds several benefits for the mind of both the chanter and the listener.

Listening to this mantra along with meditation helps you in the following ways.

Benefit 1 - Raises self-awareness
Practicing this mantra helps raise the sense of self-awareness

Benefit 2 - More positivity
This powerful chant allows the mind to consciously create more positive thoughts

Benefit 3 - More opportunities
The mantra helps you attract more opportunities of joy, love, and prosperity

Benefit 4 - Find your purpose
With regular practice, you will be able to achieve clarity of thought and pave a path towards your life's true purpose

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FAQ about Mantras

We answered some of the important questions that
can help you get started with mantra meditation

What is a mantra?

A mantra is an ancient rhythmic chant that is practiced for mental, spiritual or emotional healing. The powerful sounds of a mantra are composed to fulfil a certain intention, both for the chanter and the listener.
The oldest mantra is said to be more than 3000 years old, and mantras are found in various cultures across the world, including Hinduism and Buddhism.

What is mantra meditation?

Mantra meditation is the practice of deep focused listening to a mantra in a meditative state to fulfil a certain intention. Mantra meditation is an excellent tool to raise one's vibrations, overcome suffering and strengthen one's powers of attraction.

How does a mantra heal?

The healing power of a mantra lies in its sounds. Each mantra has been composed in order to create a certain response from the mind, body and spirit.
A mantra, when practiced repeatedly with complete surrender, has the ability to heal in the following ways:
* It swiftly detaches the mind from all current overwhelming thoughts and emotions.
* It elevates one's vibrations, creating a vibrational shield of positivity and clarity.
* It strengthens the powers of intuition and attraction.
* It soothes all pain and suffering with its deep sounds.
* It improves mental faculties like memory, concentration and creativity.
* It is an enhancing additional tool that can deepen the experience of most other spiritual practices.
* It grants these benefits to both the chanter and the listener of the mantra

Do I have to know the words and chant along?

Chanting a mantra is one way of receiving the benefits of that mantra.
However, it might be quite a difficult task to master the pronunciation of a mantra, especially if it is in a language that is foreign to you.
In that case, you can always gain the same benefits of a mantra by practicing mantra meditation. Simply put, mantra meditation is the practice of focused listening to a mantra while being in a meditative state.

Comparing the two, chanting and meditation, you should choose mantra meditation if you are at all in doubt or in difficulty regarding the pronunciation.
That's because not pronouncing the mantra right hampers its power drastically.
That said, even though it can at times be complicated to learn chanting, it is worth the effort.
Chanting a mantra is an intensely satisfying, liberating experience that you must try to gain.

Will the mantra healing really work for me?

You only have to answer three important question to figure out if mantras and mantra meditation will work for you:
Are you ready to move past your suffering and conflicts?
Are you ready to set a strong intention of well-being and give it your sincerest focus?
Are you ready to devote some time and attention to the practice of raising your vibrations every day?
If your answer to these questions is 'Yes,' then mantras will certainly work for you, and guide you on the path of your desired life.

Does the mantra provide healing for medical issues?

Although a mantra is an excellent tool for soothing our suffering and uplifting our lives, it is not an alternative for any medical treatment or therapy.
It is important to remember that while medication, treatment and medical therapy support our physical healing, mantras do the job of aligning our mind and our consciousness to derive the most from such healing.

Why do you charge for mantras?

We love mantras, and we want them to soothe as many lives across the world as possible.
While mantras have been around since as early as 3000 years ago, we bring them to the world in a new, enhanced, and easy-to-practice way.
Mahakatha offers all of these mantras on YouTube for patrons to listen and enjoy for free. However, for our listeners who feel inspired to make these mantras a part of their daily lives, we offer the complete, uninterrupted audios.
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