What is the meaning of 'svāminīcintayā cittakhēdakhinna mukhāmbujaḥ' in the context of Krishna?

It describes Krishna with a lotus-like face, saddened by thoughts of his beloved, suggesting longing and separation.

What does 'muralīnādanirataḥ śrīkr̥ṣṇaśśaraṇaṁ mama' imply about Krishna?

It signifies Krishna's absorption in the music of his flute, indicating a deep connection to divine sound and blissful expression.

According to the text, where is Krishna located when he is awaiting his beloved ('nikuñjamandirāntastha')?

Krishna is located inside a bower temple, on a bed made of flowers and leaves, awaiting the arrival of his beloved.

How is Krishna described as reacting to separation ('viyōgabhāvavihasa-dvadanāmbujasundaraḥ')?

Krishna's beautiful lotus-like face expresses the emotions of separation, while he listens to the sounds of the bees (or nature).

What activities is Krishna described as engaging in while immersed in 'rasa' ('rasāsaktamanāḥ')?

Krishna is described as shedding tears, rolling around, singing as if intoxicated, and dancing with a mind absorbed in the essence of divine love.

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Krishna Stotra

svāminīcintayā cittakhēdakhinna mukhāmbujaḥ |
nimīlannētrayugalaḥ śrīkr̥ṣṇaśśaraṇaṁ mama || 1 ||

manōjabhāvabharitō bhāvayanmanasā ratim |
mīlanavyākulamanāḥ śrīkr̥ṣṇaśśaraṇaṁ mama || 2 ||

niśśvāsaśuṣyadvadanō madhurādharapallavaḥ |
muralīnādanirataḥ śrīkr̥ṣṇaśśaraṇaṁ mama || 3 ||

nikuñjamandirāntastha-ssumapallavatalpakr̥t |
pratīkṣamāṇassvaprāptiṁ śrīkr̥ṣṇaśśaraṇaṁ mama || 4 ||

viyōgabhāvavihasa-dvadanāmbujasundaraḥ |
ākarṇayannalirutaṁ śrīkr̥ṣṇaśśaraṇaṁ mama || 5 ||

muñcannaśrūṇi viluṭhan gāyanmatta iva kvacit |
nr̥tyan rasāsaktamanāḥ śrīkr̥ṣṇaśśaraṇaṁ mama || 6 ||

śayāna ēkatastalpē svapnasambandhasiddhayē |
prabōdhapaścāttaptō yaḥ śrīkr̥ṣṇaśśaraṇaṁ mama || 7 ||

rasātmarasarītijñō rasalīlāparāyaṇaḥ |
rasātmagōpīrasikaḥ śrīkr̥ṣṇaśśaraṇaṁ mama || 8 ||

iti śrīhatirāyācāryaviracitaṁ śrīkr̥ṣṇaśaraṇāṣṭakam |

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