Who is the deity being praised in the Govardhanadharashtakam?

The Govardhanadharashtakam praises Lord Krishna, specifically in his form as the one who lifted Govardhan Hill.

What are some of the qualities of Govardhanadhara (Krishna) highlighted in the verses?

Krishna is described as the beloved of the milkmaids, the abode of rasa, the destroyer of fear for his servants, and one who fulfills the desires of his devotees. He delights Yashoda.

What is the benefit of reciting the Govardhanadharashtakam with devotion?

Reciting the Govardhanadharashtakam with unwavering devotion is said to grant one love and devotion for Krishna and lead to liberation for all beings.

What imagery is used to describe Krishna's beauty in the Govardhanadharashtakam?

Krishna's beauty is described using images such as his lotus-like eyes, his dark complexion like a great emerald, his yellow garments, and his presence in the center of the Rasa dance.

Who is credited with composing the Govardhanadharashtakam?

The Govardhanadharashtakam is attributed to Shri Gokulachandra.

śrī gōvardhanadharāṣṭakam

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Krishna Stotra

gōpanārī mukhāmbhōjabhāskaraṁ vēṇuvādyakam |
rādhikārasabhōktāraṁ gōvardhanadharaṁ bhajē || 1 ||

ābhīranagarīprāṇapriyaṁ satyaparākramam |
svabhr̥tyabhayabhēttāraṁ gōvardhanadharaṁ bhajē || 2 ||

vrajastrī viprayōgāgni nivārakamaharniśam |
mahāmarakataśyāmaṁ gōvardhanadharaṁ bhajē || 3 ||

navakañjanibhākṣaṁ ca gōpījanamanōharam |
vanamālādharaṁ śaśvadgōvardhanadharaṁ bhajē || 4 ||

bhaktavāñchākalpavr̥kṣaṁ navanītapayōmukham |
yaśōdāmātr̥sānandaṁ gōvardhanadharaṁ bhajē || 5 ||

ananyakr̥tahr̥dbhāvapūrakaṁ pītavāsasam |
rāsamaṇḍalamadhyasthaṁ gōvardhanadharaṁ bhajē || 6 ||

dhvajavajrādisaccihna rājaccaraṇapaṅkajam |
śr̥ṅgārarasamarmajñaṁ gōvardhanadharaṁ bhajē || 7 ||

puruhūtamahāvr̥ṣṭīrnāśakaṁ gōgaṇāvr̥tam |
bhaktanētracakōrēnduṁ gōvardhanadharaṁ bhajē || 8 ||

gōvardhanadharāṣṭakamidaṁ yaḥ prapaṭhēt sudhīḥ |
sarvadā:’nanyabhāvēna sa kr̥ṣṇō ratimāpnuyāt || 9 ||

racitaṁ bhaktilābhāya dhārakānāṁ sanātanam |
muktidaṁ sarvajantūnāṁ gōvardhanadharāṣṭakam || 10 ||

iti śrīgōkulacandra kr̥taṁ gōvardhanadharāṣṭakam ||

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