What is the meaning of 'Mama Dehi Dasyam' in the context of the Shri Krishnashtakam?

'Mama Dehi Dasyam' translates to 'Grant me servitude' or 'Give me the grace to serve you,' expressing a devotee's desire to dedicate themselves to Lord Krishna.

Who is the author of the Shri Krishnashtakam?

The Shri Krishnashtakam is composed by Shri Vallabhacharya, a revered philosopher and founder of the Pushtimarg tradition within Vaishnavism.

What are some of the names used to address Lord Krishna in the Shri Krishnashtakam?

The Krishnashtakam uses names like Govinda, Gokulapati, Damodara, Radhapati, and Madhava to address Lord Krishna, highlighting his various aspects and relationships.

What is the benefit of reciting or listening to the Shri Krishnashtakam?

Reciting or listening to the Shri Krishnashtakam is believed to grant all desires and is pleasing to Lord Hari. It bestows unparalleled devotion at his lotus feet.

What aspects of Krishna's life and qualities are celebrated in the Shri Krishnashtakam?

The Krishnashtakam celebrates Krishna's role as the caretaker of Gokula, his relationship with Radha, his lifting of Govardhana hill, and his compassionate nature towards his devotees.

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śrīgōpagōkulavivardhananandasūnō
rādhāpatē vrajajanārtiharāvatāra |
mitrātmajātaṭavihāraṇadīnabandhō
dāmōdarācyuta vibhō mama dēhi dāsyam || 1 ||

śrīrādhikāramaṇa mādhava gōkulēndra-
-sūnō yadūttama ramārcitapādapadma |
śrīśrīnivāsa puruṣōttama viśvamūrtē
gōvinda yādavapatē mama dēhi dāsyam || 2 ||

gōvardhanōddharaṇa gōkulavallabhādya-
-vaṁśōdbhaṭālaya harē:’khilalōkanātha |
śrīvāsudēva madhusūdana viśvanātha
viśvēśa gōkulapatē mama dēhi dāsyam || 3 ||

rāsōtsavapriyabalānuja sattvarāśē
bhaktānukampitabhavārtiharādhinātha |
vijñānadhāma guṇadhāma kiśōramūrtē
sarvēśa maṅgalatanō mama dēhi dāsyam || 4 ||

saddharmapāla garuḍāsana yādavēndra
brahmaṇyadēva yadunandana bhaktidāna |
saṅkarṣaṇapriya kr̥pālaya dēva viṣṇō
satyapratijña bhagavan mama dēhi dāsyam || 5 ||

gōpījanapriyatama kriyayaikalabhya
rādhāvarapriya varēṇya śaraṇyanātha |
āścaryabāla varadēśvara pūrṇakāma
vidvattamāśraya prabhō mama dēhi dāsyam || 6 ||

kandarpakōṭimadahāraṇa tīrthakīrtē
viśvaikavandya karuṇārṇavatīrthapāda |
sarvajña sarvavaradāśrayakalpavr̥kṣa
nārāyaṇākhilagurō mama dēhi dāsyam || 7 ||

vr̥ndāvanēśvara mukunda manōjñavēṣa
vaṁśīvibhūṣitakarāmbuja padmanētra |
viśvēśa kēśava vrajōtsava bhaktivaśya
dēvēśa pāṇḍavapatē mama dēhi dāsyam || 8 ||

śrīkr̥ṣṇastavaratnamaṣṭakamidaṁ sarvārthadaṁ śr̥ṇvatāṁ
bhaktānāṁ ca priyaṁ harēśca nitarāṁ yō vai paṭhētpāvanam |
tasyāsau vrajarājasūnuratulāṁ bhaktiṁ svapādāmbujē
satsēvyē pradadāti gōkulapatiḥ śrīrādhikāvallabhaḥ || 9 ||

iti śrīmadvallabhācārya viracitaṁ śrī kr̥ṣṇāṣṭakam ||

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