What does the Balakrsnashtakam describe?

The Balakrsnashtakam describes the beautiful form and qualities of Bala Krishna, seeking refuge in him.

What are some of the qualities attributed to Bala Krishna in the verses?

Qualities include being merciful, enchanting, having eyes like lotus petals, being the destroyer of enemies, and the protector of devotees.

Who are some of the figures mentioned as worshipping or being associated with Bala Krishna?

Figures mentioned include Nanda Gopa, Sanandana, Vibhishana, Hanuman, and Indra.

What benefits are said to come from reciting the Balakrsnashtakam?

Reciting the Balakrsnashtakam is said to bestow auspiciousness, prosperity, good fortune, and ultimately lead one to the eternal abode of Vishnu.

What imagery is used to describe Krishna's appearance in the Balakrsnashtakam?

Imagery includes descriptions of his blue complexion, lotus-like eyes, playful nature, and adornments such as jewels and a radiant face.

śrī bālakr̥ṣṇa aṣṭakam

1275
Krishna Stotra

līlayā kucēla mauni pālitaṁ kr̥pākaraṁ
nīla nīlamindranīla nīlakānti mōhanaṁ |
bālanīla cāru kōmalālakaṁ vilāsa
gōpāla bāla jāra cōra bālakr̥ṣṇamāśrayē || 1 ||

indukunda mandahāsamindirādharādharaṁ
nanda gōpa nandanaṁ sanandanādi vanditaṁ |
nanda gōdhanaṁ surāri mardanaṁ samasta
gōpāla bāla jāra cōra bālakr̥ṣṇamāśrayē || 2 ||

vāri hāra hīra cāru kīrtitaṁ virājitaṁ
dvārakā vihāramambujāri sūryalōcanaṁ |
bhūri mēru dhīramādi kāraṇaṁ susēvya
gōpāla bāla jāra cōra bālakr̥ṣṇamāśrayē || 3 ||

śēṣa bhōga śāyinaṁ viśēṣa bhūṣaṇōjjvalaṁ
ghōṣamāna kīṅkiṇī vibhīṣaṇādi pōṣaṇaṁ |
śōṣaṇā kr̥tāmbudhiṁ vibhīṣaṇārcitaṁ padaṁ
gōpāla bāla jāra cōra bālakr̥ṣṇamāśrayē || 4 ||

paṇḍitākhilastutaṁ puṇḍarīka bhāsvaraṁ
kuṇḍala prabhāsamāna tuṇḍa gaṇḍa maṇḍalaṁ |
puṇḍarīka sannutaṁ jagannutaṁ manōjñakaṁ
gōpāla bāla jāra cōra bālakr̥ṣṇamāśrayē || 5 ||

āñjanēya mukhyapāla vānarēndra kr̥ntanaṁ
kuñjarāri bhañjanaṁ nirañjanaṁ śubhākaraṁ |
mañju kañja patra nētra rājitaṁ virājitaṁ
gōpāla bāla jāra cōra bālakr̥ṣṇamāśrayē || 6 ||

rāmaṇīya yajñadhāma bhāminī varapradaṁ
manōharaṁ guṇābhirāma unnatōnnataṁ guruṁ |
sāmagāna vēṇunāda lōla majjitāstakaṁ
gōpāla bāla jāra cōra bālakr̥ṣṇamāśrayē || 7 ||

raṅga-dindhi-rāṅga-maṅgalāṅga śaurya bhāsadā
saṅgadā surōttamāṅga bhaṅgaka pradāyakaṁ |
tuṅgavaira vābhirāma maṅgalāmr̥taṁ sadā
gōpāla bāla jāra cōra bālakr̥ṣṇamāśrayē || 8 ||

bālakr̥ṣṇa puṇyanāma lālitaṁ śubhāṣṭakaṁ
yē paṭhanti sāttvikōttamā sadā mudācyutaṁ |
rājamāna putra sampadādi śōbhanānitē
sādhayanti viṣṇulōkamavyayaṁ narāścatē || 9 ||

iti bālakr̥ṣṇāṣṭakam |

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