What is the main mantra discussed in the verses?

The primary mantra repeatedly chanted is 'Govinda Damodara Madhaveti,' a hymn dedicated to Lord Krishna.

Who is often depicted chanting the Govinda Damodara Madhaveti mantra?

Gopis, or cowherd women, are often depicted chanting this mantra with devotion, their minds focused on Lord Krishna.

What benefit is said to come from chanting 'Govinda Damodara Madhaveti'?

Chanting this mantra is believed to lead to spiritual fulfillment and unity with the divine, ultimately liberating one from suffering.

When is it most crucial to chant 'Govinda Damodara Madhaveti'?

It's considered essential to chant this mantra during times of happiness, sorrow, and especially at the end of life (dehavasane) for spiritual solace.

Who are some of the deities invoked alongside Krishna in the verses?

Besides Krishna (Govinda, Damodara, Madhava), the verses also invoke Radha, Gokulesha, Gopala, Govardhananatha, and Vishnu, showing the multifaceted nature of the divine.

śrī gōvinda dāmōdara stōtram

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Krishna Stotra

śrīkr̥ṣṇa gōvinda harē murārē
hē nātha nārāyaṇa vāsudēva |
jihvē pibasvāmr̥tamētadēva
gōvinda dāmōdara mādhavēti || 1

vikrētukāmākhilagōpakanyā
murāripādārpitacittavr̥ttiḥ |
dadhyādikaṁ mōhavaśādavōcat
gōvinda dāmōdara mādhavēti || 2

gr̥hē gr̥hē gōpavadhūkadambāḥ
sarvē militvā samavāpya yōgam |
puṇyāni nāmāni paṭhanti nityaṁ
gōvinda dāmōdara mādhavēti || 3

sukhaṁ śayānā nilayē nijē:’pi
nāmāni viṣṇōḥ pravadanti martyāḥ |
tē niścitaṁ tanmayatāṁ vrajanti
gōvinda dāmōdara mādhavēti || 4

jihvē sadaivaṁ bhaja sundarāṇi
nāmāni kr̥ṣṇasya manōharāṇi |
samasta bhaktārtivināśanāni
gōvinda dāmōdara mādhavēti || 5

sukhāvasānē idamēva sāraṁ
duḥkhāvasānē idamēva jñēyam |
dēhāvasānē idamēva jāpyaṁ
gōvinda dāmōdara mādhavēti || 6

jihvē rasajñē madhurapriyē tvaṁ
satyaṁ hitaṁ tvāṁ paramaṁ vadāmi |
avarṇayēthā madhurākṣarāṇi
gōvinda dāmōdara mādhavēti || 7

tvāmēva yācē mama dēhi jihvē
samāgatē daṇḍadharē kr̥tāntē |
vaktavyamēvaṁ madhuraṁ subhaktyā
gōvinda dāmōdara mādhavēti || 8

śrīkr̥ṣṇa rādhāvara gōkulēśa
gōpāla gōvardhananātha viṣṇō |
jihvē pibasvāmr̥tamētadēva
gōvinda dāmōdara mādhavēti || 9

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