What is the main subject of the 'Bhaja Nandasunum Sadananda Rupam' verses?

The verses are devoted to praising Nandasunu, who is always in a state of bliss, deeply involved in delightful dances and the source of all pastimes.

What are some of the characteristics attributed to Nandasunu in these verses?

Nandasunu is described as being fond of the joy of the women of Vraja, captivated by the sound of Krishna's flute, assuming a three-fold bending form, and being accessible to devotees.

What kind of activities is Nandasunu depicted as engaging in within the verses?

Nandasunu is shown participating in the enchanting Rasa Lila dance, making his various pastimes known, and engaging in playful acts of stealing butter, among other things.

Who composed the 'Bhaja Nandasunum Sadananda Rupam' verses?

These verses were composed by Shri Harirayacharya.

What qualities of Krishna are highlighted in the 'Bhaja Nandasunum Sadananda Rupam' verses?

These verses highlight Krishna's beauty, his love for his devotees, his involvement in delightful pastimes, and his role as the protector of cows, cowherds, and gopis.

śrī kr̥ṣṇa bhujaṅgaprayātāṣṭakam

1279
Krishna Stotra

sadā gōpikāmaṇḍalē rājamānaṁ
lasannr̥tyabandhādilīlānidānam |
galaddarpakandarpaśōbhābhidānaṁ
bhajē nandasūnuṁ sadānandarūpam || 1 ||

vrajastrījanānandasandōhasaktaṁ
sudhāvarṣivaṁśīninādānuraktam |
tribhaṅgākr̥ti svīkr̥tasvīyabhaktaṁ
bhajē nandasūnuṁ sadānandarūpam || 2 ||

sphuradrāsalīlāvilāsātiramyaṁ
parityaktagēhādidāsaikagamyam |
vimānasthitāśēṣadēvādinamyaṁ
bhajē nandasūnuṁ sadānandarūpam || 3 ||

svalīlārasānandadugdhōdamagnaṁ
priyasvāminībāhukaṇṭhaikalagnam |
rasātmaikarūpā:’vabōdhaṁ tribhaṅgaṁ
bhajē nandasūnuṁ sadānandarūpam || 4 ||

rasāmōdasampādakaṁ mandahāsaṁ
kr̥tābhīranārīvihāraikarāsam |
prakāśīkr̥tasvīyanānāvilāsaṁ
bhajē nandasūnuṁ sadānandarūpam || 5 ||

jitā:’naṅgasarvāṅgaśōbhābhirāmaṁ
kṣapāpūritasvāminīvr̥ndakāmam |
nijādhīnatāvartirāmātivāmaṁ
bhajē nandasūnuṁ sadānandarūpam || 6 ||

svasaṅgīkr̥tānantagōpālabālaṁ
vr̥tasvīyagōpīmanōvr̥ttipālam |
kr̥tānantacauryādilīlārasālaṁ
bhajē nandasūnuṁ sadānandarūpam || 7 ||

dhr̥tādrīśagōvardhanādhārahastaṁ
paritrātagōgōpagōpīsamastam |
surādhīśasarvādidēvapraśastaṁ
bhajē nandasūnuṁ sadānandarūpam || 8 ||

iti śrīharirāyācārya viracitaṁ śrī kr̥ṣṇa bhujaṅgaprayātāṣṭakam |

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