What is the Acyutashtakam a hymn dedicated to?

The Acyutashtakam is a sacred hymn dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his various incarnations, including Krishna and Rama, praising their divine qualities and deeds.

What qualities of Lord Krishna are highlighted in the Acyutashtakam?

The hymn emphasizes Krishna's roles as the destroyer of demons (like Kamsa and Putana), the protector of devotees (like Draupadi), and the enchanting flute player, showcasing his power and compassion.

Who composed the Acyutashtakam?

The Acyutashtakam is attributed to Sri Adi Shankaracharya, a revered philosopher and theologian in Hinduism, known for his Advaita Vedanta teachings.

What benefit is promised to those who recite the Acyutashtakam regularly?

It is believed that those who recite the Acyutashtakam with devotion and affection daily will gain the favor and blessings of Lord Hari (Vishnu), leading to spiritual growth and fulfillment.

Besides Krishna, which other incarnation of Vishnu is prominently praised in the Acyutashtakam?

Lord Rama is also prominently praised, highlighting his righteousness, his association with Sita, his travels in Dandakaranya forest, and his protection by Lakshmana and the monkeys.

śrī acyutāṣṭakam

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Krishna Stotra

acyutaṁ kēśavaṁ rāmanārāyaṇaṁ
kr̥ṣṇadāmōdaraṁ vāsudēvaṁ harim |
śrīdharaṁ mādhavaṁ gōpikāvallabhaṁ
jānakīnāyakaṁ rāmacandraṁ bhajē || 1 ||

acyutaṁ kēśavaṁ satyabhāmādhavaṁ
mādhavaṁ śrīdharaṁ rādhikārādhitam |
indirāmandiraṁ cētasā sundaraṁ
dēvakīnandanaṁ nandajaṁ sandadhē || 2 ||

viṣṇavē jiṣṇavē śaṅkhinē cakriṇē
rukmiṇīrāgiṇē jānakījānayē |
vallavīvallabhāyārcitāyātmanē
kaṁsavidhvaṁsinē vaṁśinē tē namaḥ || 3 ||

kr̥ṣṇa gōvinda hē rāma nārāyaṇa
śrīpatē vāsudēvājita śrīnidhē |
acyutānanta hē mādhavādhōkṣaja
dvārakānāyaka draupadīrakṣaka || 4 ||

rākṣasakṣōbhitaḥ sītayā śōbhitō
daṇḍakāraṇyabhūpuṇyatākāraṇam |
lakṣmaṇēnānvitō vānaraiḥ sēvitō-
-:’gastyasampūjitō rāghavaḥ pātu mām || 5 ||

dhēnukāriṣṭahā:’niṣṭakr̥ddvēṣiṇāṁ
kēśihā kaṁsahr̥dvaṁśikāvādakaḥ |
pūtanākōpakaḥ sūrajākhēlanō
bālagōpālakaḥ pātu māṁ sarvadā || 6 ||

vidyududyōtavatprasphuradvāsasaṁ
prāvr̥ḍambhōdavatprōllasadvigraham |
vanyayā mālayā śōbhitōraḥsthalaṁ
lōhitāṅghridvayaṁ vārijākṣaṁ bhajē || 7 ||

kuñcitaiḥ kuntalairbhrājamānānanaṁ
ratnamauliṁ lasatkuṇḍalaṁ gaṇḍayōḥ |
hārakēyūrakaṁ kaṅkaṇaprōjjvalaṁ
kiṅkiṇīmañjulaṁ śyāmalaṁ taṁ bhajē || 8 ||

acyutasyāṣṭakaṁ yaḥ paṭhēdiṣṭadaṁ
prēmataḥ pratyahaṁ pūruṣaḥ saspr̥ham |
vr̥ttataḥ sundaraṁ vēdyaviśvambharaṁ
tasya vaśyō harirjāyatē satvaram || 9 ||

iti śrīmatparamahaṁsaparivrājakācāryasya śrīgōvindabhagavatpūjyapādaśiṣyasya śrīmacchaṅkarabhagavataḥ kr̥tau śrī acyutāṣṭakam ||

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