What does 'bhaktābhilāṣācaritānusārī' mean in the context of Girirajdhari?

It means 'one who acts according to the desires of his devotees,' highlighting Girirajdhari's responsiveness to his followers' wishes.

What is the significance of 'dugdhādicauryēṇa yaśōvisārī' in the poem?

It refers to Girirajdhari's spreading of fame through stealing milk and other things, emphasizing his playful and endearing nature.

Who composed the 'Shri Girirajdharyashtakam'?

The 'Shri Girirajdharyashtakam' was composed by Shri Vallabhacharya.

What does 'vrajāṅganāvr̥ndasadāvihārī' signify about Girirajdhari?

It means 'one who always plays with the group of Vraja women,' indicating his close connection and joyful interactions with the women of Vraja.

What is the meaning of 'govardhane kandaphalōpahārī' in relation to Girirajdhari?

It describes Girirajdhari as 'one who offers roots and fruits on Govardhan,' illustrating his association with the sacred Govardhan hill and his offerings there.

śrī girirājadhāryaṣṭakam

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Krishna Stotra

bhaktābhilāṣācaritānusārī
dugdhādicauryēṇa yaśōvisārī |
kumāratānanditaghōṣanārī
mama prabhuḥ śrīgirirājadhārī || 1 ||

vrajāṅganāvr̥ndasadāvihārī
aṅgairguhāṅgāratamō:’pahārī |
krīḍārasāvēśatamōbhisārī
mama prabhuḥ śrīgirirājadhārī || 2 ||

vēṇusvanānanditapannagārī
rasātalānr̥tyapadapracārī |
krīḍan vayasyākr̥tidaityamārī
mama prabhuḥ śrīgirirājadhārī || 3 ||

pulindadārāhitaśambarārī
ramāsadōdāradayāprakārī |
gōvardhanē kandaphalōpahārī
mama prabhuḥ śrīgirirājadhārī || 4 ||

kalindajākūladukūlahārī
kumārikākāmakalāvitārī |
vr̥ndāvanē gōdhanavr̥ndacārī
mama prabhuḥ śrīgirirājadhārī || 5 ||

vrajēndrasarvādhikaśarmakārī
mahēndragarvādhikagarvahārī |
vr̥ndāvanē kandaphalōpahārī
mama prabhuḥ śrīgirirājadhārī || 6 ||

manaḥkalānāthatamōvidārī
vaṁśīravākāritatatkumāriḥ |
rāsōtsavōdvēllarasābdhisārī
mama prabhuḥ śrīgirirājadhārī || 7 ||

mattadvipōddāmagatānukārī
luṭhatprasūnāprapadīnahārī |
rāmārasasparśakaraprasārī
mama prabhuḥ śrīgirirājadhārī || 8 ||

iti śrīvallabhācārya viracitaṁ śrī girirājadhāryaṣṭakam |

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