What is the meaning of 'sarōjanētrāya kr̥pāyutāya' in the context of the Gopijanavallabhastakam?

It means 'He who has lotus-like eyes and is full of compassion,' referring to Lord Krishna's merciful and beautiful nature in the hymn.

Who is the 'Gopijanavallabhaya' to whom the hymn 'Gopijanavallabhastakam' is dedicated?

'Gopijanavallabhaya' refers to Lord Krishna, the beloved of the Gopis, highlighting his endearing relationship with his devotees.

What does the phrase 'ānandanandādikadāyakāya' signify about Krishna in the Gopijanavallabhastakam?

It signifies Krishna as the giver of joy and happiness, indicating his role in bestowing bliss upon his devotees and all beings.

In the Gopijanavallabhastakam, what does 'manthānabhāṇḍākhilabhañjanāya' describe about Krishna's childhood?

It describes Krishna's mischievous childhood act of breaking all the churning pots, highlighting his playful and endearing nature.

Who is the author of the 'Shri Gopijanavallabhastakam'?

The 'Shri Gopijanavallabhastakam' was written by Shri Haridas, as indicated at the end of the hymn.

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sarōjanētrāya kr̥pāyutāya
mandāramālāparibhūṣitāya |
udārahāsāya lasanmukhāya
namō:’stu gōpījanavallabhāya || 1 ||

ānandanandādikadāyakāya
bakībakaprāṇavināśakāya |
mr̥gēndrahastāgrajabhūṣaṇāya
namō:’stu gōpījanavallabhāya || 2 ||

gōpālalīlākr̥takautukāya
gōpālakājīvanajīvanāya |
bhaktaikagamyāya navapriyāya
namō:’stu gōpījanavallabhāya || 3 ||

manthānabhāṇḍākhilabhañjanāya
haiyyaṅgavīnāśanarañjanāya |
gōsvādudugdhāmr̥tapōṣitāya
namō:’stu gōpījanavallabhāya || 4 ||

kalindajākūlakutūhalāya
kiśōrarūpāya manōharāya |
piśaṅgavastrāya narōttamāya
namō:’stu gōpījanavallabhāya || 5 ||

dhārādharābhāya dharādharāya
śr̥ṅgārahārāvaliśōbhitāya |
samastagargōktisulakṣaṇāya
namō:’stu gōpījanavallabhāya || 6 ||

ibhēndrakumbhasthalakhaṇḍanāya
vidēśabr̥ndāvanamaṇḍanāya |
haṁsāya kaṁsāsuramardanāya
namō:’stu gōpījanavallabhāya || 7 ||

śrīdēvakīsūnuvimōkṣaṇāya
kṣattōddhavākrūravarapradāya |
gadāsiśaṅkhābjacaturbhujāya
namō:’stu gōpījanavallabhāya || 8 ||

iti śrīharidāsa kr̥ta śrī gōpījanavallabhāṣṭakam ||

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