What is the meaning of 'Anantakandarpakalāvilāsaṁ' in the context of Sri Krishna?

It refers to Sri Krishna as the embodiment of infinite beauty and artistry, captivating like countless Cupids.

What are some of the visual descriptions used to depict Sri Krishna in the verses?

He is described with radiant yellow garments, a form resembling a dark cloud, peacock feathers, and adorned with various jewels and ornaments.

What is the significance of Sri Krishna being referred to as 'Rasikendra Sekhara'?

It signifies Sri Krishna as the supreme enjoyer of divine love and the crest jewel among connoisseurs of rasa (divine emotions).

What activities is Sri Krishna described as engaging in within Vrindavana?

He is depicted playing music in the beautiful groves of Vrindavana, engaging in loving pastimes with Sri Radha, and being the embodiment of bliss.

How is Sri Radha's interaction with Sri Krishna described in the verses?

Sri Radha is depicted being held lovingly by Krishna, her face being kissed repeatedly, and adorned with various ornaments, highlighting their intimate and loving relationship.

śrī kr̥ṣṇa stavarājaḥ – 2 (kr̥ṣṇadāsa kr̥tam)

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Krishna Stotra

anantakandarpakalāvilāsaṁ
kiśōracandraṁ rasikēndraśēkharam |
śyāmaṁ mahāsundaratānidhānaṁ
śrīkr̥ṣṇacandraṁ śaraṇaṁ gatō:’smi || 1 ||

anantavidyuddyuticārupītaṁ
kauśēyasaṁvītanitambabimbam |
anantamēghacchavidivyamūrtiṁ
śrīkr̥ṣṇacandraṁ śaraṇaṁ gatō:’smi || 2 ||

mahēndracāpacchavipicchacūḍhaṁ
kastūrikācitrakaśōbhimālam |
mandādarōdghūrṇaviśālanētraṁ
śrīkr̥ṣṇacandraṁ śaraṇaṁ gatō:’smi || 3 ||

bhrājiṣṇugallaṁ makarāṅkitēna
vicitraratnōjjvalakuṇḍalēna |
kōṭīndulāvaṇyamukhāravindaṁ
śrīkr̥ṣṇacandraṁ śaraṇaṁ gatō:’smi || 4 ||

vr̥ndāṭavīmañjulakuñjavādyaṁ
śrīrādhayā sārthamudārakēlim |
ānandapuñjaṁ lalitādidr̥śyaṁ
śrīkr̥ṣṇacandraṁ śaraṇaṁ gatō:’smi || 5 ||

mahārhakēyūrakakaṅkaṇaśrī-
-graivēyahārāvalimudrikābhiḥ |
vibhūṣitaṁ kiṅkiṇinūpurābhyāṁ
śrīkr̥ṣṇacandraṁ śaraṇaṁ gatō:’smi || 6 ||

vicitraratnōjjvaladivyavāsā-
-pragītarāmāguṇarūpalīlam |
muhurmuhuḥ prōditarōmaharṣaṁ
śrīkr̥ṣṇacandraṁ śaraṇaṁ gatō:’smi || 7 ||

śrīrādhikēyādharasēvanēna
mādyantamuccai ratikēlilōlam |
smarōnmadāndhaṁ rasikēndramauliṁ
śrīkr̥ṣṇacandraṁ śaraṇaṁ gatō:’smi || 8 ||

aṅkē nidhāya praṇayēna rādhāṁ
muhurmuhuścumbitatanmukhēndum |
vicitravēṣaiḥ kr̥tatadvibhūṣaṇaṁ
śrīkr̥ṣṇacandraṁ śaraṇaṁ gatō:’smi || 9 ||

iti śrīkr̥ṣṇadāsa kr̥ta śrī kr̥ṣṇa stavarājaḥ |

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