1000 Names of Krishna (Krishna Sahasranamavali)
श्री कृष्ण सहस्रनामावली
What is the Krishna Sahasranamavali?
The Krishna Sahasranamavali is a devotional garland of 1000 names of Lord Krishna, each one chanted in the form Om followed by the name and Namah. The names move through his whole story, the cowherd boy of Vrindavana, the beloved of Radha and the gopis, and the charioteer who spoke the Bhagavad Gita at Kurukshetra. Reciting the full list at an even, unhurried pace usually takes 45 to 60 minutes.
Among the many ways devotees address Krishna, the Sahasranamavali is unusual for its sheer breadth: a thousand names threaded together like a garland, each one a small window into a different memory of him. Some recall the butter thief of Gokul, others the flute player beneath the kadamba tree, still others the counselor who steadied Arjuna on the battlefield. Reciting all thousand feels less like a single prayer and more like walking through Krishna’s whole life, one name at a time.
All 1000 Names of Krishna with Meaning
Chant each line as it appears: Om, the name, then Namah. The Devanagari mantra sits under every English line, with its meaning below.
Om Krishnaya Namah
ॐ कृष्णाय नमः।
The dark-hued one, of blissful, all-attracting form
Om Shrivallabhaya Namah
ॐ श्रीवल्लभाय नमः।
Beloved consort of Shri, goddess of fortune
Om Sharngine Namah
ॐ शार्ङ्गिणे नमः।
He who wields the bow Sharnga
Om Vishvaksenaya Namah
ॐ विष्वक्सेनाय नमः।
Leader of hosts, commander of all beings
Om Svasiddhidaya Namah
ॐ स्वसिद्धिदाय नमः।
Bestower of one’s own spiritual perfection
Om Kshirodadhamne Namah
ॐ क्षीरोदधाम्ने नमः।
Whose abode is the ocean of milk
Om Vyuheshaya Namah
ॐ व्यूहेशाय नमः।
Lord of the fourfold divine emanations
Om Sheshashayine Namah
ॐ शेषशायिने नमः।
He who reclines upon the serpent Shesha
Om Jaganmayaya Namah
ॐ जगन्मयाय नमः।
Whose being pervades the entire universe
Om Bhaktigamyaya Namah
ॐ भक्तिगम्याय नमः।
Attainable only through devotion and love
Om Trayimurtaye Namah
ॐ त्रयीमूर्तये नमः।
Personified form of the three Vedas
Om Bharartavasudhastutaya Namah
ॐ भारार्तवसुधास्तुताय नमः।
Praised by the earth-goddess when burdens grew heavy
Om Devadevaya Namah
ॐ देवदेवाय नमः।
The god of gods, supreme among the celestials
Om Dayasindhave Namah
ॐ दयासिन्धवे नमः।
An ocean of compassion for suffering souls
Om Devaya Namah
ॐ देवाय नमः।
The radiant, effulgent divine one
Om Devashikhamanaye Namah
ॐ देवशिखामणये नमः।
Crest-jewel adorning the heads of the gods
Om Sukhabhavaya Namah
ॐ सुखभावाय नमः।
Whose very nature is joy itself
Om Sukhadharaya Namah
ॐ सुखाधाराय नमः।
The foundation upon which happiness rests
Om Mukundaya Namah
ॐ मुकुन्दाय नमः।
Bestower of liberation to devoted souls
Om Muditashayaya Namah
ॐ मुदिताशयाय नमः।
Whose heart is ever filled with delight
Om Avikriyaya Namah
ॐ अविक्रियाय नमः।
He who remains unchanging amid all action
Om Kriyamurtaye Namah
ॐ क्रियामूर्तये नमः।
One whose form is virtuous ritual action
Om Adhyatmasvasvarupavate Namah
ॐ अध्यात्मस्वस्वरूपवते नमः।
Whose true form is the inmost self
Om Shishtabhilakshyaya Namah
ॐ शिष्टाभिलक्ष्याय नमः।
Object of contemplation for the virtuous
Om Bhutatmane Namah
ॐ भूतात्मने नमः।
The soul dwelling within all creatures
Om Dharmatranarthacheshtitaya Namah
ॐ धर्मत्राणार्थचेष्टिताय नमः।
Whose efforts protect righteousness and dharma
Om Antaryamine Namah
ॐ अन्तर्यामिणे नमः।
The inner controller seated within every heart
Om Kalarupaya Namah
ॐ कालरूपाय नमः।
He whose form is time itself
Om Kalavayavasakshikaya Namah
ॐ कालावयवसाक्षिकाय नमः।
Witness to every division and measure of time
Om Vasudhayasaharanaya Namah
ॐ वसुधायासहरणाय नमः।
Reliever of the earth’s heavy burden
Om Naradapreranonmukhaya Namah
ॐ नारदप्रेरणोन्मुखाय नमः।
Roused to action by the sage Narada’s plea
Om Prabhushnave Namah
ॐ प्रभूष्णवे नमः।
The ever-capable, all-powerful lord
Om Naradodgitaya Namah
ॐ नारदोद्गीताय नमः।
Glorified in song by the sage Narada
Om Lokarakshaparayanaya Namah
ॐ लोकरक्षापरायणाय नमः।
Ever devoted to protecting the worlds
Om Rauhineyakritanandaya Namah
ॐ रौहिणेयकृतानन्दाय नमः।
He who brought joy to Balarama, son of Rohini
Om Yogajnananiyojakaya Namah
ॐ योगज्ञाननियोजकाय नमः।
He who unites seekers with knowledge and yoga
Om Mahaguhantarnikshiptaya Namah
ॐ महागुहान्तर्निक्षिप्ताय नमः।
Hidden within the great secret cave of the heart
Om Puranavapushe Namah
ॐ पुराणवपुषे नमः।
Bearer of the ancient, timeless divine form
Om Atmavate Namah
ॐ आत्मवते नमः।
He who is established firmly in the self
Om Shuravamshaikadhiye Namah
ॐ शूरवंशैकधिये नमः।
Sole glory and thought of the Shura lineage
Om Shauraye Namah
ॐ शौरये नमः।
Descendant of the valiant Shura dynasty
Om Kamsashankavishadakrite Namah
ॐ कंसशङ्काविषादकृते नमः।
He who struck fear and dread into Kamsa
Om Vasudevollasachchhaktaye Namah
ॐ वसुदेवोल्लसच्छक्तये नमः।
Power that shone forth through Vasudeva
Om Devakyashtamagarbhagaya Namah
ॐ देवक्यष्टमगर्भगाय नमः।
Born as the eighth child in Devaki’s womb
Om Vasudevastutaya Namah
ॐ वसुदेवस्तुताय नमः।
Praised in adoration by his father Vasudeva
Om Shrimate Namah
ॐ श्रीमते नमः।
The glorious one, ever accompanied by fortune
Om Devakinandanaya Namah
ॐ देवकीनन्दनाय नमः।
Beloved son who delighted mother Devaki
Om Haraye Namah
ॐ हरये नमः।
Remover of sins, the destroyer of evil
Om Ashcharyabalaya Namah
ॐ आश्चर्यबालाय नमः।
The wondrous child of astonishing deeds
Om Shrivatsalakshmavakshase Namah
ॐ श्रीवत्सलक्ष्मवक्षसे नमः।
Whose chest bears the mark of Shrivatsa
Om Chaturbhujaya Namah
ॐ चतुर्भुजाय नमः।
He who bears four arms, holding the divine emblems of Vishnu
Om Svabhavotkrishtasadbhavaya Namah
ॐ स्वभावोत्कृष्टसद्भावाय नमः।
Whose innate nature surpasses all goodness
Om Krishnashtamyantasambhavaya Namah
ॐ कृष्णाष्टम्यन्तसम्भवाय नमः।
Born at the end of Krishna paksha’s eighth day
Om Prajapatyarkshasambhutaya Namah
ॐ प्राजापत्यर्क्षसम्भूताय नमः।
Born under the lunar mansion belonging to Prajapati’s line
Om Nishithasamayoditaya Namah
ॐ निशीथसमयोदिताय नमः।
He who rose at the stroke of midnight
Om Shankhachakragada Namah
ॐ शङ्खचक्रगदा नमः।
Bearer of the conch and mace, wielder of divine weapons
Om Padmapanaye Namah
ॐ पद्मपाणये नमः।
Whose hand is soft and radiant as a lotus
Om Padmanibhekshanaya Namah
ॐ पद्मनिभेक्षणाय नमः।
Whose eyes resemble the petals of a lotus
Om Kiritine Namah
ॐ किरीटिने नमः।
He who wears the crown of sovereignty
Om Kaustubhoraskaya Namah
ॐ कौस्तुभोरस्काय नमः।
Whose chest is adorned with the Kaustubha gem
Om Sphuranmakarakundalaya Namah
ॐ स्फुरन्मकरकुण्डलाय नमः।
Whose makara-shaped earrings glisten and sway
Om Pitavasase Namah
ॐ पीतवाससे नमः।
He who is clothed in garments of yellow
Om Ghanashyamaya Namah
ॐ घनश्यामाय नमः।
Dark as a monsoon cloud in complexion
Om Kunchitanchitakuntalaya Namah
ॐ कुञ्चिताञ्चितकुन्तलाय नमः।
Whose curling locks fall gracefully about his face
Om Suvyaktavyaktabharanaya Namah
ॐ सुव्यक्तव्यक्ताभरणाय नमः।
Whose ornaments shine forth, both seen and unseen
Om Sutikagrihabhushanaya Namah
ॐ सूतिकागृहभूषणाय नमः।
He who adorned the humble birth-chamber with his glory
Om Karagarandhakaraghnaya Namah
ॐ कारागारान्धकारघ्नाय नमः।
Destroyer of the darkness that filled the prison cell
Om Pitripragjanmasuchakaya Namah
ॐ पितृप्राग्जन्मसूचकाय नमः।
He who revealed to his father the truth of a former birth
Om Vasudevastutaya Namah
ॐ वसुदेवस्तुताय नमः।
He whom Vasudeva praised in reverent hymn
Om Stotraya Namah
ॐ स्तोत्राय नमः।
He who is the very object of sacred praise
Om Tapatrayanivaranaya Namah
ॐ तापत्रयनिवारणाय नमः।
Remover of the three kinds of worldly suffering
Om Niravadyaya Namah
ॐ निरवद्याय नमः।
He who is flawless and beyond all blame
Om Kriyamurtaye Namah
ॐ क्रियामूर्तये नमः।
One whose form is virtuous action
Om Nyayavakyaniyojakaya Namah
ॐ न्यायवाक्यनियोजकाय नमः।
He who ordains the words of justice and law
Om Adrishtacheshtaya Namah
ॐ अदृष्टचेष्टाय नमः।
Whose movements and deeds remain unseen by ordinary sight
Om Kutasthaya Namah
ॐ कूटस्थाय नमः।
The unchanging witness standing apart from all change
Om Dhritalaukikavigrahaya Namah
ॐ धृतलौकिकविग्रहाय नमः।
He who assumed a worldly form for the sake of the world
Om Maharshimanasollasaya Namah
ॐ महर्षिमानसोल्लसाय नमः।
He who delights the minds of the great sages
Om Mahimangaladayakaya Namah
ॐ महीमङ्गलदायकाय नमः।
Bestower of auspiciousness upon the whole earth
Om Santoshitasuravrataya Namah
ॐ सन्तोषितसुरव्राताय नमः।
He who gladdened the assembled hosts of gods
Om Sadhuchittaprasadakaya Namah
ॐ साधुचित्तप्रसादकाय नमः।
He who brings contentment to the hearts of the virtuous
Om Janakopayanirdeshtre Namah
ॐ जनकोपायनिर्देष्ट्रे नमः।
He who guided his father toward the right course of action
Om Devakinayanotsavaya Namah
ॐ देवकीनयनोत्सवाय नमः।
He who was the festival of joy to Devaki’s eyes
Om Pitripaniparishkaraya Namah
ॐ पितृपाणिपरिष्काराय नमः।
He who loosened the bonds gripping his father’s hands
Om Mohitagararakshakaya Namah
ॐ मोहितागाररक्षकाय नमः।
Guardian of the chamber cast into slumber by his own power
Om Svashaktyuddhatitasheshakavataya Namah
ॐ स्वशक्त्युद्धाटिताशेषकवाटाय नमः।
He who threw open every bolted door by his own might
Om Pitrivahakaya Namah
ॐ पितृवाहकाय नमः।
He who was borne across the river by his father
Om Sheshoragaphanachchhatraya Namah
ॐ शेषोरगफणाच्छत्राय नमः।
Sheltered by the hood of the serpent Shesha as an umbrella
Om Sheshoktakhyasahasrakaya Namah
ॐ शेषोक्ताख्यासहस्रकाय नमः।
He who bears the thousand names declared by Shesha
Om Yamunapuravidhvamsine Namah
ॐ यमुनापूरविध्वंसिने नमः।
He who calmed the swollen floodwaters of the Yamuna
Om Svabhasodbhasitavrajaya Namah
ॐ स्वभासोद्भासितव्रजाय नमः।
He whose own radiance lit up the whole of Vraja
Om Kritatmavidyavinyasaya Namah
ॐ कृतात्मविद्याविन्यासाय नमः।
He who arranged the illusion of self-knowledge for the world
Om Yogamayagrasambhavaya Namah
ॐ योगमायाग्रसम्भवाय नमः।
He who arose first from the power of Yogamaya
Om Durganiveditodbhavaya Namah
ॐ दुर्गानिवेदितोद्भावाय नमः।
Whose true nature was revealed and declared by the goddess Durga
Om Yashodatalpashayakaya Namah
ॐ यशोदातल्पशायकाय नमः।
He who lay resting upon Yashoda’s bed
Om Nandagopotsavasphurtaye Namah
ॐ नन्दगोपोत्सवस्फूर्तये नमः।
He whose birth stirred Nanda the cowherd to joyous celebration
Om Vrajanandakarodayaya Namah
ॐ व्रजानन्दकरोदयाय नमः।
He whose rising brought delight to all of Vraja
Om Sujatajatakarmashriye Namah
ॐ सुजातजातकर्मश्रिये नमः।
He whose birth rites were performed with noble splendor
Om Gopibhadroktinirvritaya Namah
ॐ गोपीभद्रोक्तिनिर्वृताय नमः।
He who was soothed by the gentle words of the gopis
Om Alikanidropagamaya Namah
ॐ अलीकनिद्रोपगमाय नमः।
He who feigned a deceptive sleep to conceal himself
Om Putanastanapidanaya Namah
ॐ पूतनास्तनपीडनाय नमः।
He who pressed and crushed the demoness Putana’s breast
Om Stanyattaputanapranaya Namah
ॐ स्तन्यात्तपूतनाप्राणाय नमः।
He who drained Putana’s very life through her poisoned milk
Om Putanakroshakarakaya Namah
ॐ पूतनाक्रोशकारकाय नमः।
He who provoked Putana’s terrible dying shriek
Om Vinyastarakshagodhulaye Namah
ॐ विन्यस्तरक्षागोधूलये नमः।
Whose protective charms include cow-dust smeared for warding evil
Om Yashodakaralalitaya Namah
ॐ यशोदाकरलालिताय नमः।
Fondled and cradled tenderly in mother Yashoda’s arms
Om Nandaghratashiromadhyaya Namah
ॐ नन्दाघ्रातशिरोमध्याय नमः।
Whose head Nanda kissed and smelled with fatherly joy
Om Putanasugatipradaya Namah
ॐ पूतनासुगतिप्रदाय नमः।
Granter of liberation even to the demoness Putana
Om Balaya Namah
ॐ बालाय नमः।
The eternal divine child
Om Paryankanidralave Namah
ॐ पर्यङ्कनिद्रालवे नमः।
He who slept lightly, stirring on his little cradle
Om Mukharpitapadangulaye Namah
ॐ मुखार्पितपदाङ्गुलये नमः।
Whose toes he playfully placed into his own mouth
Om Anjanasnigdhanayanaya Namah
ॐ अञ्जनस्निग्धनयनाय नमः।
Whose eyes were darkened with soft kohl collyrium
Om Paryayankuritasmitaya Namah
ॐ पर्यायाङ्कुरितस्मिताय नमः।
Whose smile blossomed again and again like a bud unfolding
Om Lilakshaya Namah
ॐ लीलाक्षाय नमः।
Whose eyes sparkled with playful, mischievous delight
Om Taralalokaya Namah
ॐ तरलालोकाय नमः।
Whose gaze wandered restlessly, bright and unsteady
Om Shakatasurabhanjanaya Namah
ॐ शकटासुरभञ्जनाय नमः।
Destroyer of the cart-demon Shakatasura
Om Dvijoditasvastyayanaya Namah
ॐ द्विजोदितस्वस्त्ययनाय नमः।
He for whom Brahmins chanted blessings of auspicious welfare
Om Mantraputajalaplutaya Namah
ॐ मन्त्रपूतजलाप्लुताय नमः।
He who was bathed in water sanctified by holy mantras
Om Yashodotsangaparyankaya Namah
ॐ यशोदोत्सङ्गपर्यङ्काय नमः।
Resting in the cradle of Yashoda’s loving lap
Om Yashodamukhavikshakaya Namah
ॐ यशोदामुखवीक्षकाय नमः।
He who gazed up steadily into his mother’s face
Om Yashodastanyamuditaya Namah
ॐ यशोदास्तन्यमुदिताय नमः।
He who rejoiced drinking at Yashoda’s breast
Om Trinavartadidussahaya Namah
ॐ तृणावर्तादिदुस्सहाय नमः।
He who endured the fierce whirlwind demon Trinavarta unharmed
Om Trinavartasuradhvamsine Namah
ॐ तृणावर्तासुरध्वंसिने नमः।
Destroyer of the whirlwind demon Trinavarta
Om Matrivismayakarakaya Namah
ॐ मातृविस्मयकारकाय नमः।
He who filled his mother with wonder at his deeds
Om Prashastanamakaranaya Namah
ॐ प्रशस्तनामकरणाय नमः।
He for whom auspicious sacred names were formally given
Om Januchankramanotsukaya Namah
ॐ जानुचङ्क्रमणोत्सुकाय नमः।
Eager to crawl about on his own little knees
Om Vyalambichulikaratnaya Namah
ॐ व्यालम्बिचूलिकारत्नाय नमः।
Whose hanging hair-lock bore a jeweled ornament
Om Ghoshagopapraharshanaya Namah
ॐ घोषगोपप्रहर्षणाय नमः।
Delighter of the cowherd folk of Vraja’s hamlet
Om Svamukhapratibimbarthine Namah
ॐ स्वमुखप्रतिबिम्बार्थिने नमः।
He who sought his own reflection with childlike wonder
Om Grivavyaghranakhojjvalaya Namah
ॐ ग्रीवाव्याघ्रनखोज्ज्वलाय नमः।
Adorned with a bright tiger-claw amulet at his neck
Om Pankanuleparuchiraya Namah
ॐ पङ्कानुलेपरुचिराय नमः।
Charming when smeared with soft protective clay or turmeric paste
Om Mamsalorukatitataya Namah
ॐ मांसलोरुकटीतटाय नमः।
Possessed of plump, fleshy hips and rounded thighs
Om Ghrishtajanukaradvandvaya Namah
ॐ घृष्टजानुकरद्वन्द्वाय नमः।
He whose hands and knees grew callused from crawling
Om Pratibimbanukarakrite Namah
ॐ प्रतिबिम्बानुकारकृते नमः।
He who mimicked his own image back at himself
Om Avyaktavarnavagvrittaye Namah
ॐ अव्यक्तवर्णवाग्वृत्तये नमः।
He whose infant babble formed unclear, half-shaped words
Om Chankramaya Namah
ॐ चङ्क्रमाय नमः।
The little one taking his first crawling steps
Om Anurupavayasyadhyaya Namah
ॐ अनुरूपवयस्याढ्याय नमः।
Rich in the company of playmates his own age
Om Charukaumarachapalaya Namah
ॐ चारुकौमारचापलाय नमः।
Whose boyhood restlessness was itself endearing and lovely
Om Vatsapuchchhasamakrishtaya Namah
ॐ वत्सपुच्छसमाकृष्टाय नमः।
He who was pulled along holding a calf’s tail
Om Vatsapuchchhavikarshanaya Namah
ॐ वत्सपुच्छविकर्षणाय नमः।
He who tugged and dragged at a calf’s tail in play
Om Vismaritanyavyaparaya Namah
ॐ विस्मारितान्यव्यापाराय नमः।
He whose play made others forget all their own tasks
Om Gopagopimudavahaya Namah
ॐ गोपगोपीमुदावहाय नमः।
Bringer of joy to the cowherd men and women
Om Akalavatsanirmoktre Namah
ॐ अकालवत्सनिर्मोक्त्रे नमः।
Releaser of calves tied up before their proper time
Om Vajravyakroshasusmitaya Namah
ॐ वज्रव्याक्रोशसुस्मिताय नमः।
He whose sweet smile met Indra’s thunderous rage
Om Navanitamahachoraya Namah
ॐ नवनीतमहाचोराय नमः।
The great and beloved thief of fresh butter
Om Darakaharadayakaya Namah
ॐ दारकाहारदायकाय नमः।
Giver of food and treats to his young companions
Om Pitholukhalasopanaya Namah
ॐ पीठोलूखलसोपानाय नमः।
He who stacked stool upon mortar as a climbing step
Om Kshirabhandavibhedanaya Namah
ॐ क्षीरभाण्डविभेदनाय नमः।
He who broke open the pots of stored milk and curd
Om Shikyabhandasamakarshine Namah
ॐ शिक्यभाण्डसमाकर्षिणे नमः।
He who pulled down butter-pots hung high on ropes
Om Dhvantagarapraveshakrite Namah
ॐ ध्वान्तागारप्रवेशकृते नमः।
He who slipped into the darkened storeroom for butter
Om Bhusharatnaprakashadhyaya Namah
ॐ भूषारत्नप्रकाशाढ्याय नमः।
Richly adorned with gleaming jeweled ornaments
Om Gopyupalambhabhartsitaya Namah
ॐ गोप्युपालम्भभर्त्सिताय नमः।
He who was rebuked by the gopis for stealing butter
Om Paragadhusarakaraya Namah
ॐ परागधूसराकाराय नमः।
Whose form was covered dust-grey from calf herding
Om Mridbhakshanakritekshanaya Namah
ॐ मृद्भक्षणकृतेक्षणाय नमः।
Whose eyes were fixed on him for eating clay
Om Baloktamritkatharambhaya Namah
ॐ बालोक्तमृत्कथारम्भाय नमः।
He whose clay-eating tale the playmates first told
Om Mitrantargudhavigrahaya Namah
ॐ मित्रान्तर्गूढविग्रहाय नमः।
Whose form hid deep within a friend’s account
Om Kritasantrasalolakshaya Namah
ॐ कृतसन्त्रासलोलाक्षाय नमः।
Whose restless eyes showed feigned fright at the charge
Om Jananipratyayavahaya Namah
ॐ जननीप्रत्ययावहाय नमः।
He who brought conviction to his own mother
Om Matridrishyattavadanaya Namah
ॐ मातृदृश्यात्तवदनाय नमः।
Whose mouth was seen wide open by his mother
Om Vaktralakshyacharacharaya Namah
ॐ वक्त्रलक्ष्यचराचराय नमः।
In whose open mouth all moving and still worlds were seen
Om Yashodalalitasvatmane Namah
ॐ यशोदालालितस्वात्मने नमः।
His own self, fondly cherished by Yashoda
Om Svayam Svachchhandyamohanaya Namah
ॐ स्वयं स्वाच्छन्द्यमोहनाय नमः।
He who bewilders others yet is master of his own will
Om Savitrisnehasamshlishtaya Namah
ॐ सवित्रीस्नेहसंश्लिष्टाय नमः।
Held close in the affection of Savitri
Om Savitristanalopaya Namah
ॐ सवित्रीस्तनलोपाय नमः।
He who slipped from Savitri’s nursing breast
Om Navanitarthanaprahvaya Namah
ॐ नवनीतार्थनाप्रह्वाय नमः।
Bowing low in eagerness for fresh butter
Om Navanitamahashanaya Namah
ॐ नवनीतमहाशनाय नमः।
The great devourer of fresh churned butter
Om Mrishakopaprakamposhthaya Namah
ॐ मृषाकोपप्रकम्पोष्ठाय नमः।
Whose lips trembled in feigned anger
Om Goshthanganavilokanaya Namah
ॐ गोष्ठाङ्गणविलोकनाय नमः।
He who gazed about the cowherd courtyard
Om Dadhimanthaghatibhettre Namah
ॐ दधिमन्थघटीभेत्त्रे नमः।
Breaker of the curd-churning pot
Om Kinkinikvanasuchitaya Namah
ॐ किङ्किणीक्वाणसूचिताय नमः।
Betrayed by the jingle of his own anklets
Om Haiyangavinasikaya Namah
ॐ हैयङ्गवीनासिकाय नमः।
Whose nose still bore traces of stolen cream
Om Mrishashrave Namah
ॐ मृषाश्रवे नमः।
He who was falsely reported for mischief
Om Chauryashankitaya Namah
ॐ चौर्यशङ्किताय नमः।
Suspected again and again of petty theft
Om Jananishramavijnatre Namah
ॐ जननीश्रमविज्ञात्रे नमः।
He whose mother read his weariness at a glance
Om Damabandhaniyantritaya Namah
ॐ दामबन्धनियन्त्रिताय नमः।
He who let himself be bound with a rope by his mother
Om Damakalpaya Namah
ॐ दामाकल्पाय नमः।
Fit only for a rope’s measure, feigning smallness
Om Chalapangaya Namah
ॐ चलापाङ्गाय नमः।
Whose glance wavered playfully to the side
Om Gadholukhalabandhanaya Namah
ॐ गाढोलूखलबन्धनाय नमः।
Bound tightly to the mortar in play
Om Akrishtolukhalaya Namah
ॐ आकृष्टोलूखलाय नमः।
He who dragged the mortar behind him
Om Anantaya Namah
ॐ अनन्ताय नमः।
The boundless one, without end
Om Kuberasutashapavide Namah
ॐ कुबेरसुतशापविदे नमः।
He who knew the curse laid upon Kubera’s sons
Om Naradoktiparamarshine Namah
ॐ नारदोक्तिपरामर्शिने नमः।
He who heeded the counsel spoken by Narada
Om Yamalarjunabhanjanaya Namah
ॐ यमलार्जुनभञ्जनाय नमः।
Breaker of the twin arjuna trees
Om Dhanadatmajasanghushtaya Namah
ॐ धनदात्मजसङ्घुष्टाय नमः।
Proclaimed by the released sons of the treasure-lord
Om Nandamochitabandhanaya Namah
ॐ नन्दमोचितबन्धनाय नमः।
He who freed Nanda from his bondage
Om Balakodgitanirataya Namah
ॐ बालकोद्गीतनिरताय नमः।
Delighting in the songs sung by the cowherd boys
Om Bahukshepoditapriyaya Namah
ॐ बाहुक्षेपोदितप्रियाय नमः।
Dear one summoned by the wave of an arm
Om Atmajnaya Namah
ॐ आत्मज्ञाय नमः।
Knower of the true self
Om Mitravashyaya Namah
ॐ मित्रवश्याय नमः।
He who is won over by friendship
Om Gopigitagunodayaya Namah
ॐ गोपीगीतगुणोदयाय नमः।
Whose virtues rose in the songs of the gopis
Om Prasthanashakatarudhaya Namah
ॐ प्रस्थानशकटारूढाय नमः।
He who rode upon the departing cart
Om Vrindavanakritalayaya Namah
ॐ वृन्दावनकृतालयाय नमः।
He who made his dwelling in Vrindavana
Om Govatsapalanaikagraya Namah
ॐ गोवत्सपालनैकाग्राय नमः।
Intent solely on tending the calves
Om Nanakridaparichchhadaya Namah
ॐ नानाक्रीडापरिच्छदाय नमः।
Adorned with many playful pastimes
Om Kshepanikshepanapritaya Namah
ॐ क्षेपणीक्षेपणप्रीताय नमः।
Delighting in the game of the throwing ball
Om Venuvadyavisharadaya Namah
ॐ वेणुवाद्यविशारदाय नमः।
Skilled master of the flute’s music
Om Vrishavatsanukaranaya Namah
ॐ वृषवत्सानुकरणाय नमः।
He who mimicked the bull and its calf
Om Vrishadhvanavidambanaya Namah
ॐ वृषध्वानविडम्बनाय नमः।
He who mocked the bellow of the bull demon
Om Niyuddhalilasamhrishtaya Namah
ॐ नियुद्धलीलासंहृष्टाय नमः।
Thrilled by the sport of mock wrestling
Om Kujanukritakokilaya Namah
ॐ कूजानुकृतकोकिलाय नमः।
He who cooed in imitation of the cuckoo
Om Upattahamsagamanaya Namah
ॐ उपात्तहंसगमनाय नमः।
Whose gait took on the grace of a swan
Om Sarvajanturutanukrite Namah
ॐ सर्वजन्तुरुतानुकृते नमः।
He who mimics the cries of every creature
Om Bhringanukarine Namah
ॐ भृङ्गानुकारिणे नमः।
He who imitates the humming of bees
Om Dadhyannachoraya Namah
ॐ दध्यन्नचोराय नमः।
Playful thief of curd and butter
Om Vatsapurassaraya Namah
ॐ वत्सपुरस्सराय नमः।
He who leads the calves ahead of him
Om Baline Namah
ॐ बलिने नमः।
The mighty and powerful one
Om Bakasuragrahine Namah
ॐ बकासुरग्राहिणे नमः।
Seizer and slayer of the demon Baka
Om Bakatalupradahakaya Namah
ॐ बकतालुप्रदाहकाय नमः।
He who scorched the crane-demon’s beak and throat
Om Bhitagoparbhakahutaya Namah
ॐ भीतगोपार्भकाहूताय नमः।
He whom frightened cowherd children called out to
Om Bakachanchuvidaranaya Namah
ॐ बकचञ्चुविदारणाय नमः।
He who tore apart the beak of Baka
Om Bakasuraraye Namah
ॐ बकासुरारये नमः।
Enemy and destroyer of the demon Baka
Om Gopalaya Namah
ॐ गोपालाय नमः।
Beloved cowherd protector of the cattle
Om Balaya Namah
ॐ बालाय नमः।
The eternal divine child
Om Baladbhutavahaya Namah
ॐ बालाद्भुतावहाय नमः।
He whose childhood deeds astonish all
Om Balabhadrasamashlishtaya Namah
ॐ बलभद्रसमाश्लिष्टाय नमः।
He who stays close embraced with Balarama
Om Kritakridanilayanaya Namah
ॐ कृतक्रीडानिलायनाय नमः।
He who makes his playground his dwelling
Om Kridasetuvidhanajnaya Namah
ॐ क्रीडासेतुविधानज्ञाय नमः।
Knower of the rules devised for play
Om Plavangotplavanaya Namah
ॐ प्लवङ्गोत्प्लवनाय नमः।
He who leaps about like a monkey at sport
Om Adbhutaya Namah
ॐ अद्भुताय नमः।
The wondrous and marvelous one
Om Kandukakridanaya Namah
ॐ कन्दुकक्रीडनाय नमः।
He who delights in playing ball games
Om Luptanandadibhavavedanaya Namah
ॐ लुप्तनन्दादिभववेदनाय नमः।
Remover of Nanda and the cowherds’ sorrow
Om Sumanoalankritashirase Namah
ॐ सुमनोऽलङ्कृतशिरसे नमः।
Whose head is adorned with fair flowers
Om Svadusnigdhannashikyabhrite Namah
ॐ स्वादुस्निग्धान्नशिक्यभृते नमः।
Bearer of a basket of sweet rich food
Om Gunjapralambanachchhannaya Namah
ॐ गुञ्जाप्रालम्बनच्छन्नाय नमः।
Covered with strings of gunja berries
Om Pinchhairalakaveshakrite Namah
ॐ पिञ्छैरलकवेषकृते नमः।
He whose locks are dressed with peacock feathers
Om Vanyashanapriyaya Namah
ॐ वन्याशनप्रियाय नमः।
Lover of forest fruits and wild foods
Om Shringaravakaritavatsakaya Namah
ॐ शृङ्गरवाकारितवत्सकाय नमः।
He who calls the calves with a gentle cry
Om Manojnapallavottamsapushpasvechchhattashatpadaya Namah
ॐ मनोज्ञपल्लवोत्तंसपुष्पस्वेच्छात्तषट्पदाय नमः।
He who is like a bee freely drawn to lovely blossoms and buds
Om Manjushinjitamanjiracharanaya Namah
ॐ मञ्जुशिञ्जितमञ्जीरचरणाय नमः।
Whose feet ring sweetly with tinkling anklets
Om Karakankanaya Namah
ॐ करकङ्कणाय नमः।
He who wears bangles upon his wrists
Om Anyonyashasanaya Namah
ॐ अन्योन्यशासनाय नमः।
He who instructs and disciplines his playmates
Om Kridapatave Namah
ॐ क्रीडापटवे नमः।
The skillful and clever player
Om Paramakaitavaya Namah
ॐ परमकैतवाय नमः।
Master of the highest and subtlest tricks
Om Pratidhvanapramuditaya Namah
ॐ प्रतिध्वानप्रमुदिताय नमः।
He who delights in hearing his own echo
Om Shakhachaturachankramaya Namah
ॐ शाखाचतुरचङ्क्रमाय नमः।
Nimble climber skilled among the tree branches
Om Aghadanavasamhartre Namah
ॐ अघदानवसंहर्त्रे नमः।
Destroyer of the demon Agha
Om Vajravighnavinashanaya Namah
ॐ वज्रविघ्नविनाशनाय नमः।
He who dispels obstacles sharp as thunderbolts
Om Vrajasanjivanaya Namah
ॐ व्रजसञ्जीवनाय नमः।
The very life and breath of Vraja
Om Shreyonidhaye Namah
ॐ श्रेयोनिधये नमः।
Treasury of all auspicious blessing
Om Danavamuktidaya Namah
ॐ दानवमुक्तिदाय नमः।
Granter of liberation even to demons
Om Kalindipulinasinaya Namah
ॐ कालिन्दीपुलिनासीनाय नमः।
He who sits upon the banks of the Yamuna
Om Sahabhuktavrajarbhakaya Namah
ॐ सहभुक्तव्रजार्भकाय नमः।
He who dines together with the children of Vraja
Om Kakshajatharavinyastavenave Namah
ॐ कक्षाजठरविन्यस्तवेणवे नमः।
He who tucks his flute at his waist and side
Om Vallavacheshtitaya Namah
ॐ वल्लवचेष्टिताय नमः।
He whose manner is that of a simple cowherd
Om Bhujasandhyantaranyastashringavetraya Namah
ॐ भुजसन्ध्यन्तरन्यस्तशृङ्गवेत्राय नमः।
He who holds his herding staff in the crook of his arm
Om Shuchismitaya Namah
ॐ शुचिस्मिताय नमः।
He of the pure and radiant smile
Om Vamapanisthadadhyannakabalaya Namah
ॐ वामपाणिस्थदध्यन्नकबलाय नमः।
He who holds a morsel of curd in his left hand
Om Kalabhashanaya Namah
ॐ कलभाषणाय नमः।
He of sweet and childlike speech
Om Angulyantaravinyastaphalaya Namah
ॐ अङ्गुल्यन्तरविन्यस्तफलाय नमः।
He who holds fruit poised between his fingers
Om Paramapavanaya Namah
ॐ परमपावनाय नमः।
The supreme purifier of all
Om Adrishyatarnakanveshine Namah
ॐ अदृश्यतर्णकान्वेषिणे नमः।
He who searches for a hidden lost calf
Om Vallavarbhakabhitighne Namah
ॐ वल्लवार्भकभीतिघ्ने नमः।
He who dispelled the fear of the cowherd children
Om Adrishtavatsapavrataya Namah
ॐ अदृष्टवत्सपव्राताय नमः।
He whose stolen calves and cowherds none could perceive
Om Brahmavijnatavaibhavaya Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मविज्ञातवैभवाय नमः।
Whose glory Brahma came to know and revere
Om Govatsavatsapanveshine Namah
ॐ गोवत्सवत्सपान्वेषिणे नमः।
He who searched out the hidden calves and cowherd boys
Om Viratpurushavigrahaya Namah
ॐ विराट्पुरुषविग्रहाय नमः।
Whose form is the cosmic being, the universal person
Om Svasankalpanuruparthavatsavatsaparupadhrite Namah
ॐ स्वसङ्कल्पानुरूपार्थवत्सवत्सपरूपधृते नमः।
He who took on calf and cowherd forms as his own will pleased
Om Yathavatsakriyarupaya Namah
ॐ यथावत्सक्रियारूपाय नमः।
Whose acts perfectly matched the nature of a true calf
Om Yathasthananiveshanaya Namah
ॐ यथास्थाननिवेशनाय नमः।
He who set each thing exactly in its rightful place
Om Yathavrajarbhakakaraya Namah
ॐ यथाव्रजार्भकाकाराय नमः।
Whose appearance matched every village boy precisely
Om Gogopistanyapaya Namah
ॐ गोगोपीस्तन्यपाय नमः।
He who drank the milk of cows and of the gopis alike
Om Sukhine Namah
ॐ सुखिने नमः।
Whose nature is pure and boundless joy
Om Chiradbalohitaya Namah
ॐ चिराद्बलोहिताय नमः।
He who for long stayed reddish-hued as Balarama’s companion
Om Dantaya Namah
ॐ दान्ताय नमः।
Whose senses are ever restrained and self-controlled
Om Brahmavijnatavaibhavaya Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मविज्ञातवैभवाय नमः।
Whose glory Brahma came to know and revere
Om Vichitrashaktaye Namah
ॐ विचित्रशक्तये नमः।
Possessor of wondrous and manifold powers
Om Vyalinasrishtagovatsavatsapaya Namah
ॐ व्यालीनसृष्टगोवत्सवत्सपाय नमः।
He who released the hidden calves and cowherds unharmed
Om Dhatristutaya Namah
ॐ धातृस्तुताय नमः।
He who is praised by Brahma the creator
Om Sarvarthasadhakaya Namah
ॐ सर्वार्थसाधकाय नमः।
Accomplisher of every aim and purpose
Om Brahmane Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मणे नमः।
The absolute reality, Brahman itself
Om Brahmamayaya Namah
ॐ ब्रह्ममयाय नमः।
He whose very substance is Brahman
Om Avyaktaya Namah
ॐ अव्यक्ताय नमः।
The unmanifest one, beyond sensory perception
Om Tejorupaya Namah
ॐ तेजोरूपाय नमः।
Whose form is radiant light and splendor
Om Sukhatmakaya Namah
ॐ सुखात्मकाय नमः।
Whose essence is inherent bliss
Om Niruktaya Namah
ॐ निरुक्ताय नमः।
He who is explained through etymology and sacred derivation
Om Vyakritaye Namah
ॐ व्याकृतये नमः।
He who takes shape as the manifest universe
Om Vyaktaya Namah
ॐ व्यक्ताय नमः।
The manifest one, revealed to the world
Om Niralambanabhavanaya Namah
ॐ निरालम्बनभावनाय नमः।
Whose contemplation needs no external support
Om Prabhavishnave Namah
ॐ प्रभविष्णवे नमः।
The lord of ever-increasing power and growth
Om Atantrikaya Namah
ॐ अतन्त्रीकाय नमः।
He who is independent, needing no instrument or aid
Om Devapakshartharupadhrite Namah
ॐ देवपक्षार्थरूपधृते नमः।
Whose form fulfills the purposes sought by the gods
Om Akamaya Namah
ॐ अकामाय नमः।
He who is free of all desire
Om Sarvavedadaye Namah
ॐ सर्ववेदादये नमः।
The origin and source of all the Vedas
Om Aniyase Namah
ॐ अणीयसे नमः।
He who is subtler than the subtlest atom
Om Sthularupavate Namah
ॐ स्थूलरूपवते नमः।
He who also bears a gross, tangible form
Om Vyapine Namah
ॐ व्यापिने नमः।
The all-pervading one who fills every place
Om Vyapyaya Namah
ॐ व्याप्याय नमः।
He who is pervaded and present within all things
Om Kripakartre Namah
ॐ कृपाकर्त्रे नमः।
The doer of compassion and merciful acts
Om Vichitracharasammataya Namah
ॐ विचित्राचारसम्मताय नमः।
He who is honored through wondrous and varied conduct
Om Chhandomayaya Namah
ॐ छन्दोमयाय नमः।
Whose essence is the sacred meters of the Vedas
Om Pradhanatmane Namah
ॐ प्रधानात्मने नमः।
Whose self is the primal, unmanifest nature
Om Murtamurtadvayakritaye Namah
ॐ मूर्तामूर्तद्वयाकृतये नमः।
Whose form is both embodied and formless at once
Om Anekamurtaye Namah
ॐ अनेकमूर्तये नमः।
He who assumes countless forms
Om Akrodhaya Namah
ॐ अक्रोधाय नमः।
He who is free from anger
Om Parasmai Namah
ॐ परस्मै नमः।
The supreme one, beyond all else
Om Prakritaye Namah
ॐ प्रकृतये नमः।
He who is primordial nature itself
Om Akramaya Namah
ॐ अक्रमाय नमः।
He who acts beyond ordinary sequence or order
Om Sakalavaranopetaya Namah
ॐ सकलावरणोपेताय नमः।
He who is complete with all protective coverings
Om Sarvadevaya Namah
ॐ सर्वदेवाय नमः।
He who is all the gods combined
Om Maheshvaraya Namah
ॐ महेश्वराय नमः।
The great and supreme lord
Om Mahaprabhavanaya Namah
ॐ महाप्रभावनाय नमः।
Bestower of the greatest splendor and majesty
Om Purvavatsavatsapadarshakaya Namah
ॐ पूर्ववत्सवत्सपदर्शकाय नमः।
He who showed the same calf and boy repeated by Brahma’s illusion
Om Krishnayadavagopalaya Namah
ॐ कृष्णयादवगोपालाय नमः।
The cowherd of the Yadavas, Krishna the divine Gopala
Om Gopalokanaharshitaya Namah
ॐ गोपालोकनहर्षिताय नमः।
Whose sight fills the cowherds with delight
Om Smitekshaharshitabrahmane Namah
ॐ स्मितेक्षाहर्षितब्रह्मणे नमः।
Whose gentle smiling glance gladdens even Brahma
Om Bhaktavatsalavakpriyaya Namah
ॐ भक्तवत्सलवाक्प्रियाय नमः।
Fond of devotees and sweet in speech to his loving kin
Om Brahmanandashrudhautanghraye Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मानन्दाश्रुधौताङ्घ्रये नमः।
Whose feet are bathed by tears of divine bliss
Om Lilavaichitryakovidaya Namah
ॐ लीलावैचित्र्यकोविदाय नमः।
Skilled in the wondrous variety of his divine play
Om Balabhadraikahridayaya Namah
ॐ बलभद्रैकहृदयाय नमः।
He whose heart is one with Balarama alone
Om Namakaritagokulaya Namah
ॐ नामाकारितगोकुलाय नमः।
He by whose name Gokula itself is called and known
Om Gopalabalakaya Namah
ॐ गोपालबालकाय नमः।
The cowherd boy who plays among the children of Vraja
Om Bhavyaya Namah
ॐ भव्याय नमः।
The glorious and auspicious one
Om Rajjuyajnepavitavate Namah
ॐ रज्जुयज्ञेपवीतवते नमः।
Wearer of a sacred thread twisted from simple rope
Om Vrikshachchhayahatashantaye Namah
ॐ वृक्षच्छायाहताशान्तये नमः।
Whose restlessness was calmed by the shade of a tree
Om Gopotsangopabarhinaya Namah
ॐ गोपोत्सङ्गोपबर्हिणाय नमः।
Adorned with a peacock feather while resting on a cowherd’s lap
Om Gopasamvahitapadaya Namah
ॐ गोपसंवाहितपदाय नमः।
Whose feet the cowherds gently massage
Om Gopavyajanavijitaya Namah
ॐ गोपव्यजनवीजिताय नमः।
Fanned by the cowherd boys with their hand-fans
Om Gopaganasukhonnidraya Namah
ॐ गोपगानसुखोन्निद्राय नमः।
Lulled to happy sleep by the cowherds’ songs
Om Shridamarjitasauhridaya Namah
ॐ श्रीदामार्जितसौहृदाय नमः।
He who won Sridama’s friendship and affection
Om Sunandasuhride Namah
ॐ सुनन्दसुहृदे नमः।
Beloved friend of Sunanda
Om Ekatmane Namah
ॐ एकात्मने नमः।
The one undivided self
Om Subalapranaranjanaya Namah
ॐ सुबलप्राणरञ्जनाय नमः।
Delighter of Subala’s very life-breath
Om Talivanakritakridaya Namah
ॐ तालीवनकृतक्रीडाय नमः।
He who sported in the palm forest, slayer of Dhenuka there
Om Balapatitadhenukaya Namah
ॐ बलपातितधेनुकाय नमः।
He by whom the demon Dhenuka was felled through Balarama
Om Gopisaubhagyasambhavyaya Namah
ॐ गोपीसौभाग्यसम्भाव्याय नमः।
Won and cherished for the good fortune of the gopis
Om Godhulichchhuritalakaya Namah
ॐ गोधूलिच्छुरितालकाय नमः।
Whose locks are dusted with the pollen of cow-dust
Om Gopivirahasantaptaya Namah
ॐ गोपीविरहसन्तप्ताय नमः।
He whose absence burns the gopis with longing
Om Gopikakritamajjanaya Namah
ॐ गोपिकाकृतमज्जनाय नमः।
Bathed and adorned lovingly by the gopika maidens
Om Pralambabahave Namah
ॐ प्रलम्बबाहवे नमः।
Whose arms hang long and mighty
Om Utphullapundarikavatamsakaya Namah
ॐ उत्फुल्लपुण्डरीकावतंसकाय नमः।
Crowned with a fully blossomed lotus
Om Vilasalalitasmeragarbhalilavalokanaya Namah
ॐ विलासललितस्मेरगर्भलीलावलोकनाय नमः।
Whose playful glances carry hidden, graceful sport
Om Sragbhushananulepadhyaya Namah
ॐ स्रग्भूषणानुलेपाढ्याय नमः।
Richly adorned with garlands, ornaments and fragrant paste
Om Jananyupahritannabhuje Namah
ॐ जनन्युपहृतान्नभुजे नमः।
He who eats the food offered lovingly by his mother
Om Varashayyashayaya Namah
ॐ वरशय्याशयाय नमः।
He who rests upon a bed of his own choosing
Om Radhapremasallapanirvritaya Namah
ॐ राधाप्रेमसल्लापनिर्वृताय नमः।
Content in loving conversation with Radha
Om Yamunatatasancharine Namah
ॐ यमुनातटसञ्चारिणे नमः।
He who wanders along the banks of the Yamuna
Om Vishartavrajaharshadaya Namah
ॐ विषार्तव्रजहर्षदाय नमः।
He who gladdened Vraja after the poisoned waters’ danger
Om Kaliyakrodhajanakaya Namah
ॐ कालियक्रोधजनकाय नमः।
He who provoked the serpent Kaliya’s wrath
Om Vriddhahikulaveshtitaya Namah
ॐ वृद्धाहिकुलवेष्टिताय नमः।
Encircled by the coils of the ancient serpent
Om Kaliyahiphanaranganataya Namah
ॐ कालियाहिफणारङ्गनटाय नमः।
Dancer upon the hoods of the serpent Kaliya
Om Kaliyamardanaya Namah
ॐ कालियमर्दनाय नमः।
Subduer and tamer of the serpent Kaliya
Om Nagapatnistutipritaya Namah
ॐ नागपत्नीस्तुतिप्रीताय नमः।
Pleased by the prayers of the serpent’s wives
Om Nanaveshasamriddhikrite Namah
ॐ नानावेषसमृद्धिकृते नमः।
Bestower of prosperity through his many forms and disguises
Om Avishvaktadrishe Namah
ॐ अविष्वक्तदृशे नमः।
Whose gaze remains undivided and ever one
Om Atmeshaya Namah
ॐ आत्मेशाय नमः।
The lord and ruler of every self
Om Svadrishe Namah
ॐ स्वदृशे नमः।
He who perceives through his own true nature
Om Atmastutipriyaya Namah
ॐ आत्मस्तुतिप्रियाय नमः।
Fond of praise offered to his own glory
Om Sarveshvaraya Namah
ॐ सर्वेश्वराय नमः।
The lord and master of all beings
Om Sarvagunaya Namah
ॐ सर्वगुणाय नमः।
Possessor of every auspicious quality
Om Prasiddhaya Namah
ॐ प्रसिद्धाय नमः।
Widely known and celebrated by all people
Om Sarvasatvataya Namah
ॐ सर्वसात्वताय नमः।
Lord of all the Satvata clan and its devotees
Om Akunthadhamne Namah
ॐ अकुण्ठधाम्ने नमः।
Whose abode is unassailable and eternal.
Om Chandrarkadrishtaye Namah
ॐ चन्द्रार्कदृष्टये नमः।
Whose gaze is bright as sun and moon.
Om Akashanirmalaya Namah
ॐ आकाशनिर्मलाय नमः।
Pure and clear as the open sky.
Om Anirdeshyagataye Namah
ॐ अनिर्देश्यगतये नमः।
Whose course cannot be pointed out or defined.
Om Nagavanitapatibhaikshadaya Namah
ॐ नागवनितापतिभैक्षदाय नमः।
He who begged alms as lord of the serpent’s wives.
Om Svanghrimudrankanagendramurdhne Namah
ॐ स्वाङ्घ्रिमुद्राङ्कनागेन्द्रमूर्ध्ने नमः।
Whose foot-mark crowns the great serpent’s hood.
Om Kaliyasamstutaya Namah
ॐ कालियसंस्तुताय नमः।
He who was praised in surrender by Kaliya.
Om Abhayaya Namah
ॐ अभयाय नमः।
Bestower of fearlessness on the surrendered.
Om Vishvatashchakshushe Namah
ॐ विश्वतश्चक्षुषे नमः।
Whose eye is the whole universe itself.
Om Stutottamagunaya Namah
ॐ स्तुतोत्तमगुणाय नमः।
Praised for the most excellent of virtues.
Om Prabhave Namah
ॐ प्रभवे नमः।
The origin and source of all creation.
Om Mahyam Namah
ॐ मह्यम् नमः।
He who belongs to me, the devotee’s own.
Om Atmane Namah
ॐ आत्मने नमः।
The innermost self dwelling in all beings.
Om Marute Namah
ॐ मरुते नमः।
Swift as the wind, lord of the life-breath.
Om Pranaya Namah
ॐ प्राणाय नमः।
The vital breath sustaining every creature.
Om Paramatmane Namah
ॐ परमात्मने नमः।
The supreme self beyond all individual souls.
Om Dyushirshavate Namah
ॐ द्युशीर्षवते नमः।
Whose head touches and pervades the heavens.
Om Nagopayanahrishtatmane Namah
ॐ नागोपायनहृष्टात्मने नमः।
Delighted by the serpent’s offered gifts of homage.
Om Hridotsaritakaliyaya Namah
ॐ हृदोत्सारितकालियाय नमः।
He who drove the serpent Kaliya out from the lake.
Om Balabhadrasukhalapaya Namah
ॐ बलभद्रसुखालापाय नमः।
He who shared joyful talk with Balarama.
Om Gopalingananirvritaya Namah
ॐ गोपालिङ्गननिर्वृताय नमः।
Made blissful by the embrace of the cowherds.
Om Davagnibhitagopalagoptre Namah
ॐ दावाग्निभीतगोपालगोप्त्रे नमः।
Protector of the cowherds terrified by wildfire.
Om Davagninashanaya Namah
ॐ दावाग्निनाशनाय नमः।
Destroyer of the raging forest fire.
Om Nayanachchhadanakridalampataya Namah
ॐ नयनाच्छादनक्रीडालम्पटाय नमः।
Fond of the playful game of covering eyes.
Om Nripacheshtitaya Namah
ॐ नृपचेष्टिताय नमः।
He who mimicked the conduct of a king in play.
Om Kakapakshadharaya Namah
ॐ काकपक्षधराय नमः।
He who wore the crow-feather lock of hair.
Om Saumyaya Namah
ॐ सौम्याय नमः।
Gentle and serene of nature.
Om Balavahakakelimate Namah
ॐ बलवाहककेलिमते नमः।
Delighting in sport with the cart-demon Shakata.
Om Balaghatitadurdharshapralambaya Namah
ॐ बलघातितदुर्धर्षप्रलम्बाय नमः।
He who felled the fierce demon Pralamba through Balarama.
Om Balavatsalaya Namah
ॐ बलवत्सलाय नमः।
Affectionate and devoted toward Balarama.
Om Munjatavyagnishamanaya Namah
ॐ मुञ्जाटव्यग्निशमनाय नमः।
He who quenched the fire in the Munja forest.
Om Pravritkalavinodavate Namah
ॐ प्रावृट्कालविनोदवते नमः।
He who delights in the sport of the rainy season.
Om Shilanyastannabhrite Namah
ॐ शिलान्यस्तान्नभृते नमः।
He who ate the food offering left upon the rock.
Om Daityasamhartre Namah
ॐ दैत्यसंहर्त्रे नमः।
Slayer of demons and destroyer of evil forces.
Om Shadvalasanaya Namah
ॐ शाद्वलासनाय नमः।
He who rests seated upon the green meadow grass.
Om Sadaptagopikodgitaya Namah
ॐ सदाप्तगोपिकोद्गीताय नमः।
Ever exalted in the songs of the cowherd maidens.
Om Karnikaravatamsakaya Namah
ॐ कर्णिकारावतंसकाय नमः।
Adorned with karnikara blossoms as his ear-ornament.
Om Nataveshadharaya Namah
ॐ नटवेषधराय नमः।
He who wore the guise of a dancer.
Om Padmamalankaya Namah
ॐ पद्ममालाङ्काय नमः।
Adorned with a garland woven of lotus flowers.
Om Gopikavritaya Namah
ॐ गोपिकावृताय नमः।
Surrounded and encircled by the cowherd maidens.
Om Gopimanoharapangaya Namah
ॐ गोपीमनोहरापाङ्गाय नमः।
Whose sidelong glance enchants the cowherd maidens.
Om Venuvadanatatparaya Namah
ॐ वेणुवादनतत्पराय नमः।
Ever intent upon playing the flute.
Om Vinyastavadanambhojaya Namah
ॐ विन्यस्तवदनाम्भोजाय नमः।
Whose lotus face bends close upon the flute.
Om Charushabdakritananaya Namah
ॐ चारुशब्दकृताननाय नमः।
Whose face forms sweet and charming sounds.
Om Bimbadhararpitodaravenave Namah
ॐ बिम्बाधरार्पितोदारवेणवे नमः।
He whose fine flute rests upon lips red as the bimba fruit.
Om Vishvavimohanaya Namah
ॐ विश्वविमोहनाय नमः।
He who enchants and bewilders the entire universe.
Om Vrajasamvarnitaya Namah
ॐ व्रजसंवर्णिताय नमः।
Celebrated and glorified throughout Vraja.
Om Shravyavenunadaya Namah
ॐ श्राव्यवेणुनादाय नमः।
He whose flute-notes are sweet to hear.
Om Shrutipriyaya Namah
ॐ श्रुतिप्रियाय नमः।
Beloved of the sacred Vedic hymns.
Om Gogopagopijanmepsu Brahmendradyabhivanditaya Namah
ॐ गोगोपगोपीजन्मेप्सु ब्रह्मेन्द्राद्यभिवन्दिताय नमः।
Praised by Brahma and Indra, desired as cow or cowherd
Om Gitasrutisaritpuraya Namah
ॐ गीतस्रुतिसरित्पूराय नमः।
Whose flute-song flows like a river of melody
Om Nadanartitabarhinaya Namah
ॐ नादनर्तितबर्हिणाय नमः।
He who makes peacocks dance to his tune
Om Ragapallavitasthanave Namah
ॐ रागपल्लवितस्थाणवे नमः।
Whose music makes even the still bull Nandi sway
Om Gitanamitapadapaya Namah
ॐ गीतानमितपादपाय नमः।
He before whom trees bow at his song
Om Vismaritatrinagrasamrigaya Namah
ॐ विस्मारिततृणग्रासमृगाय नमः।
He who makes grazing deer forget their grass in wonder
Om Mrigavilobhitaya Namah
ॐ मृगविलोभिताय नमः।
Whose beauty enchants the very deer of the forest
Om Vyaghradihimsrasahajavairahartre Namah
ॐ व्याघ्रादिहिंस्रसहजवैरहर्त्रे नमः।
Remover of the tiger’s and its prey’s natural enmity
Om Sugayanaya Namah
ॐ सुगायनाय नमः।
The sweet and gifted singer
Om Gadhodiritagovrinda Namah
ॐ गाढोदीरितगोवृन्द नमः।
He who calls the cow-herds together with a resonant cry
Om Premotkarnitatarnakaya Namah
ॐ प्रेमोत्कर्णिततर्णकाय नमः।
He whose love makes calves prick up their ears in joy
Om Nishpandayanabrahmadivikshitaya Namah
ॐ निष्पन्दयानब्रह्मादिवीक्षिताय नमः।
Watched unmoving even by Brahma and the gods above
Om Vishvavanditaya Namah
ॐ विश्ववन्दिताय नमः।
He who is honored by the whole universe
Om Shakhotkarnashakuntaughaya Namah
ॐ शाखोत्कर्णशकुन्तौघाय नमः।
He whose presence perks up birds perched on branches
Om Chhatrayitabalahakaya Namah
ॐ छत्रायितबलाहकाय नमः।
He for whom clouds form a canopy like an umbrella
Om Prasannaya Namah
ॐ प्रसन्नाय नमः।
The ever-cheerful and serene one
Om Paramanandaya Namah
ॐ परमानन्दाय नमः।
The lord of supreme bliss
Om Chitrayitacharacharaya Namah
ॐ चित्रायितचराचराय नमः।
He who paints wonder across all moving and unmoving beings
Om Gopikamadanaya Namah
ॐ गोपिकामदनाय नमः।
The beloved who enchants the cowherd maidens
Om Gopikuchakunkumamudritaya Namah
ॐ गोपीकुचकुङ्कुममुद्रिताय नमः।
He marked by the vermilion of the gopis’ embrace
Om Gopakanyajalakridahrishtaya Namah
ॐ गोपकन्याजलक्रीडाहृष्टाय नमः।
He delighted by the water-games of cowherd girls
Om Gopyamshukapahrite Namah
ॐ गोप्यंशुकापहृते नमः।
He who playfully took the garments of the gopis
Om Skandharopitagopastrivasase Namah
ॐ स्कन्धारोपितगोपस्त्रीवाससे नमः।
He who hung the gopis’ clothes upon a branch
Om Kundanibhasmitaya Namah
ॐ कुन्दनिभस्मिताय नमः।
Whose smile gleams like a jasmine bud
Om Gopinetrotpalashashine Namah
ॐ गोपीनेत्रोत्पलशशिने नमः।
The moon to the lotus-eyes of the gopis
Om Gopikayachitamshukaya Namah
ॐ गोपिकायाचितांशुकाय नमः।
He whose garments the gopis begged to have returned
Om Gopinamaskirayadeshtre Namah
ॐ गोपीनमस्किरयादेष्ट्रे नमः।
He who bids the gopis bow in reverence
Om Gopyekakaravanditaya Namah
ॐ गोप्येककरवन्दिताय नमः।
He honored by the gopis with joined palms
Om Gopyanjalivishesharthine Namah
ॐ गोप्यञ्जलिविशेषार्थिने नमः।
He sought by the gopis’ special plea of folded hands
Om Gopikridavilobhitaya Namah
ॐ गोपीक्रीडाविलोभिताय नमः।
He delighted by the gopis at their play
Om Shantavasasphuradgopikritanjalaye Namah
ॐ शान्तवासस्फुरद्गोपीकृताञ्जलये नमः।
He met with folded hands by gopis clad in modest robes
Om Aghapahaya Namah
ॐ अघापहाय नमः।
Destroyer of the demon Agha
Om Gopikelivilasarthine Namah
ॐ गोपीकेलिविलासार्थिने नमः।
He fond of playful sport with the cowherd maidens
Om Gopisampurnakamadaya Namah
ॐ गोपीसम्पूर्णकामदाय नमः।
Fulfiller of every wish of the gopis
Om Gopastrivastradaya Namah
ॐ गोपस्त्रीवस्त्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of garments to the cowherd women
Om Gopichittachoraya Namah
ॐ गोपीचित्तचोराय नमः।
Thief of the hearts of the gopis
Om Kutuhaline Namah
ॐ कुतूहलिने नमः।
The ever-curious and playful one
Om Vrindavanapriyaya Namah
ॐ वृन्दावनप्रियाय नमः।
Lover of the groves of Vrindavana
Om Gopabandhave Namah
ॐ गोपबन्धवे नमः।
Friend and kinsman of the cowherds
Om Yajvannayachitre Namah
ॐ यज्वान्नयाचित्रे नमः।
He who craved the food offering of the sacrificers’ wives
Om Yajneshaya Namah
ॐ यज्ञेशाय नमः।
The lord and overseer of sacrifice
Om Yajnabhavajnaya Namah
ॐ यज्ञभावज्ञाय नमः।
He who knows the true intent behind every yajna
Om Yajnapatnyabhivanchhitaya Namah
ॐ यज्ञपत्न्यभिवाञ्छिताय नमः।
He longed for by the wives of the ritual priests
Om Munipatnivitirnannatriptaya Namah
ॐ मुनिपत्नीवितीर्णान्नतृप्ताय नमः।
Satisfied with food given secretly by sages’ wives
Om Munivadhupriyaya Namah
ॐ मुनिवधूप्रियाय नमः।
Beloved of the wives of sages
Om Dvijapatnyabhibhavajnaya Namah
ॐ द्विजपत्न्यभिभावज्ञाय नमः।
He who understands the hearts of Brahmin wives
Om Dvijapatnivarapradaya Namah
ॐ द्विजपत्नीवरप्रदाय नमः।
Granter of boons to the wives of Brahmins
Om Pratiruddhasatimokshapradaya Namah
ॐ प्रतिरुद्धसतीमोक्षप्रदाय नमः।
Freer of a virtuous woman held captive against her will
Om Dvijavimohitre Namah
ॐ द्विजविमोहित्रे नमः।
He who bewilders proud Brahmins into humility
Om Munijnanapradaya Namah
ॐ मुनिज्ञानप्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of true knowledge upon sages
Om Yajvastutaya Namah
ॐ यज्वस्तुताय नमः।
He praised and glorified in every sacrifice
Om Vasavayagavide Namah
ॐ वासवयागविदे नमः।
Knower of the Vasava sacrifice offered to Indra
Om Pitriproktakriyarupashakrayaganivaranaya Namah
ॐ पितृप्रोक्तक्रियारूपशक्रयागनिवारणाय नमः।
He who stopped the Shakra-yajna his father had planned to perform
Om Shakramarshakaraya Namah
ॐ शक्रामर्षकराय नमः।
Provoker of Indra’s wrath by halting his worship
Om Shakravrishtiprashamanonmukhaya Namah
ॐ शक्रवृष्टिप्रशमनोन्मुखाय नमः।
Whose intent was to quell Indra’s storm of rain
Om Govardhanadharaya Namah
ॐ गोवर्धनधराय नमः।
Bearer of Mount Govardhana upon his hand
Om Gopagovrindatranatatparaya Namah
ॐ गोपगोवृन्दत्राणतत्पराय नमः।
Ever intent on shielding the cowherds and their cattle
Om Govardhanagirichchhatrachandadandabhujargalaya Namah
ॐ गोवर्धनगिरिच्छात्रचण्डदण्डभुजार्गलाय नमः।
Whose arm was a fierce bar and staff sheltering all beneath Govardhana
Om Saptahavidhritadrindraya Namah
ॐ सप्ताहविधृताद्रीन्द्राय नमः।
He who held that great mountain aloft for seven days
Om Meghavahanagarvaghne Namah
ॐ मेघवाहनगर्वघ्ने नमः।
Destroyer of the pride of Indra, rider of the storm-cloud
Om Bhujagroparivinyastakshmadharakshmabhrite Namah
ॐ भुजाग्रोपरिविन्यस्तक्ष्माधरक्ष्माभृते नमः।
Bearer of the earth-holding mountain set upon his arm’s tip
Om Achyutaya Namah
ॐ अच्युताय नमः।
The imperishable one, ever unfallen from his own nature
Om Svasthanasthapitagiraye Namah
ॐ स्वस्थानस्थापितगिरये नमः।
He who set the mountain back in its rightful place
Om Gopidadhyakshatarchitaya Namah
ॐ गोपीदध्यक्षतार्चिताय नमः।
Worshipped by the cowherd women with curd and offerings
Om Sumanase Namah
ॐ सुमनसे नमः।
Whose mind is ever benevolent and gracious
Om Sumanovrishtihrishtaya Namah
ॐ सुमनोवृष्टिहृष्टाय नमः।
Delighted by a shower of celestial flowers
Om Vasavavanditaya Namah
ॐ वासववन्दिताय नमः।
He whom Indra came to honor and praise
Om Kamadhenupayahpurabhishiktaya Namah
ॐ कामधेनुपयःपूराभिषिक्ताय नमः।
Anointed with a flood of milk from the wish-fulfilling cow
Om Surabhistutaya Namah
ॐ सुरभिस्तुताय नमः।
Praised by the divine cow Surabhi herself
Om Dharanghraye Namah
ॐ धराङ्घ्रये नमः।
At whose feet the earth finds her support
Om Oshadhiromne Namah
ॐ ओषधीरोम्णे नमः।
Whose bodily hairs are likened to healing herbs and plants
Om Dharmagoptre Namah
ॐ धर्मगोप्त्रे नमः।
Protector and guardian of dharma
Om Manomayaya Namah
ॐ मनोमयाय नमः।
Whose very being is composed of mind and consciousness
Om Jnanayajnapriyaya Namah
ॐ ज्ञानयज्ञप्रियाय नमः।
Lover of sacrifice performed in the spirit of true knowledge
Om Shastranetraya Namah
ॐ शास्त्रनेत्राय नमः।
Whose eye and guide is the scripture itself
Om Sarvarthasarathaye Namah
ॐ सर्वार्थसारथये नमः।
Charioteer and guide toward every true purpose of life
Om Airavatakaranitaviyadgangaplutaya Namah
ॐ ऐरावतकरानीतवियद्गङ्गाप्लुताय नमः।
Bathed in the celestial Ganga brought down by Airavata’s trunk
Om Vibhave Namah
ॐ विभवे नमः।
Lord of boundless glory and majesty
Om Brahmabhishiktaya Namah
ॐ ब्रह्माभिषिक्ताय नमः।
Anointed by Brahma himself in sacred honor
Om Gogoptre Namah
ॐ गोगोप्त्रे नमः।
Guardian and protector of the cows
Om Sarvalokashubhankaraya Namah
ॐ सर्वलोकशुभङ्कराय नमः।
Bringer of auspiciousness to every world
Om Sarvavedamayaya Namah
ॐ सर्ववेदमयाय नमः।
He whose essence pervades all the Vedas
Om Magnanandanveshine Namah
ॐ मग्ननन्दान्वेषिणे नमः।
Seeker of Nanda when he sank beneath the waters
Om Pitripriyaya Namah
ॐ पितृप्रियाय नमः।
Beloved of his father above all else
Om Varunodiritatmekshakautukaya Namah
ॐ वरुणोदीरितात्मेक्षाकौतुकाय नमः।
Whose wondrous form Varuna’s word revealed to the eye of the self
Om Varunarchitaya Namah
ॐ वरुणार्चिताय नमः।
Worshipped and honored by the god of the waters
Om Varunanitajanakaya Namah
ॐ वरुणानीतजनकाय नमः।
He who brought Nanda back, freed by Varuna’s grace
Om Gopajnatatmavaibhavaya Namah
ॐ गोपज्ञातात्मवैभवाय नमः।
Whose true divine majesty the cowherds came to know
Om Svarlokalokasamhrishtagopavargaya Namah
ॐ स्वर्लोकालोकसंहृष्टगोपवर्गाय नमः।
Whose sight of the celestial worlds thrilled the gathered cowherd folk
Om Trivargadaya Namah
ॐ त्रिवर्गदाय नमः।
Granter of the threefold aims of righteousness, wealth, and desire
Om Brahmahridgopitaya Namah
ॐ ब्रह्महृद्गोपिताय नमः।
Kept hidden and cherished within Brahma’s own heart
Om Gopadrashtre Namah
ॐ गोपद्रष्ट्रे नमः।
Witness to and seer of the cowherds’ devotion
Om Brahmapadapradaya Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मपदप्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of the supreme abode of Brahman
Om Sharachchandraviharotkaya Namah
ॐ शरच्चन्द्रविहारोत्काय नमः।
Eager for sport beneath the autumn moon
Om Shripataye Namah
ॐ श्रीपतये नमः।
Consort and lord of Shri, goddess of fortune
Om Vashakaya Namah
ॐ वशकाय नमः।
He who brings all things under his sway
Om Kshamaya Namah
ॐ क्षमाय नमः।
Full of patience and forbearance toward all
Om Bhayapahaya Namah
ॐ भयापहाय नमः।
Dispeller of fear in all who take refuge in him
Om Bhartriruddhagopikadhyanagocharaya Namah
ॐ भर्तृरुद्धगोपिकाध्यानगोचराय नमः।
Held fast in the meditation of the gopis longing for their beloved
Om Gopikanayanasvadyaya Namah
ॐ गोपिकानयनास्वाद्याय नमः।
Savored like nectar by the eyes of the cowherd women
Om Gopinarmoktinivritaya Namah
ॐ गोपीनर्मोक्तिनिवृताय नमः।
Content amid the playful, teasing words of the gopis
Om Gopikamanaharanaya Namah
ॐ गोपिकामानहरणाय नमः।
He who steals away the pride of the gopis
Om Gopikashatayuthapaya Namah
ॐ गोपिकाशतयूथपाय नमः।
Leader of a hundred bands of cowherd maidens
Om Vaijayantisragakalpaya Namah
ॐ वैजयन्तीस्रगाकल्पाय नमः।
Adorned with the Vaijayanti garland of forest flowers
Om Gopikamanavardhanaya Namah
ॐ गोपिकामानवर्धनाय नमः।
He who heightens the pride and joy of the gopis
Om Gopakantasunirdeshtre Namah
ॐ गोपकान्तासुनिर्देष्ट्रे नमः।
The true guide of the cowherd women’s hearts
Om Kantaya Namah
ॐ कान्ताय नमः।
The beloved, ever charming to all
Om Manmathamanmathaya Namah
ॐ मन्मथमन्मथाय नमः।
He who confounds even the god of love himself
Om Svatmasyadattatambulaya Namah
ॐ स्वात्मास्यदत्तताम्बूलाय नमः।
He whose own mouth grants the betel offered by his beloved
Om Phalitotkrishtayauvanaya Namah
ॐ फलितोत्कृष्टयौवनाय नमः।
Whose youth has ripened into full radiant bloom
Om Vallabhistanasaktakshaya Namah
ॐ वल्लभीस्तनसक्ताक्षाय नमः।
Whose eyes are drawn to the bosom of his beloved
Om Vallabipremachalitaya Namah
ॐ वल्लबीप्रेमचालिताय नमः।
He who is moved and swayed by the gopis’ love
Om Gopichelanchalasinaya Namah
ॐ गोपीचेलाञ्चलासीनाय नमः।
He who sits at the hem of a gopi’s garment
Om Gopinetrabjashatpadaya Namah
ॐ गोपीनेत्राब्जषट्पदाय नमः।
The bee that hovers over the lotus eyes of the gopis
Om Rasakridasamasaktaya Namah
ॐ रासक्रीडासमासक्ताय नमः।
He who is wholly absorbed in the rasa dance
Om Gopimandalamandanaya Namah
ॐ गोपीमण्डलमण्डनाय नमः।
The ornament at the center of the circle of gopis
Om Gopihemamanishrenimadhyendramanaye Namah
ॐ गोपीहेममणिश्रेणिमध्येन्द्रमणये नमः।
The central jewel amid a string of golden gems, the gopis
Om Ujjvalaya Namah
ॐ उज्ज्वलाय नमः।
The resplendent, ever-brilliant one
Om Vidyadharendushapaghnaya Namah
ॐ विद्याधरेन्दुशापघ्नाय नमः।
He who lifts the curse from the moon-like Vidyadhara
Om Shankhachudashiroharaya Namah
ॐ शङ्खचूडशिरोहराय नमः।
He who takes the crown-jewel head of Shankhachuda
Om Shankhachudashiroratnasamprinitabalaya Namah
ॐ शङ्खचूडशिरोरत्नसम्प्रीणितबलाय नमः।
He who pleased Balarama with Shankhachuda’s crest-jewel
Om Anaghaya Namah
ॐ अनघाय नमः।
The sinless one, free of all fault
Om Arishtarishtakrite Namah
ॐ अरिष्टारिष्टकृते नमः।
He who turns the demon Arishta’s assault to ruin
Om Dushtakeshidaityanishudanaya Namah
ॐ दुष्टकेशिदैत्यनिषूदनाय नमः।
Slayer of the wicked demon Keshi
Om Sarasaya Namah
ॐ सरसाय नमः।
The one full of sweetness and charm
Om Sasmitamukhaya Namah
ॐ सस्मितमुखाय नमः।
Whose face carries a gentle, radiant smile
Om Susthiraya Namah
ॐ सुस्थिराय नमः।
The ever-steady one, unshaken in nature
Om Virahakulaya Namah
ॐ विरहाकुलाय नमः।
He who feels the ache of separation from his beloved
Om Sankarshanarpitapritaye Namah
ॐ सङ्कर्षणार्पितप्रीतये नमः।
He whose affection is offered to Sankarshana, his brother
Om Akruradhyanagocharaya Namah
ॐ अक्रूरध्यानगोचराय नमः।
He who dwells within Akrura’s meditation
Om Akrurasamstutaya Namah
ॐ अक्रूरसंस्तुताय नमः।
He who was praised in hymns by Akrura
Om Gudhaya Namah
ॐ गूढाय नमः।
The hidden one, concealed from ordinary sight
Om Gunavrittyupalakshitaya Namah
ॐ गुणवृत्त्युपलक्षिताय नमः।
He who is known through his qualities and deeds
Om Pramanagamyaya Namah
ॐ प्रमाणगम्याय नमः।
He who is reached only through valid means of knowledge
Om Tanmatravayavine Namah
ॐ तन्मात्रावयविने नमः।
He whose limbs are formed of the subtle elements
Om Buddhitatparaya Namah
ॐ बुद्धितत्पराय नमः।
He who is devoted wholly to pure intellect
Om Sarvapramanapramathine Namah
ॐ सर्वप्रमाणप्रमथिने नमः।
He who churns and tests every means of knowledge
Om Sarvapratyayasadhakaya Namah
ॐ सर्वप्रत्ययसाधकाय नमः।
He who establishes conviction and certainty in all
Om Purushaya Namah
ॐ पुरुषाय नमः।
The supreme spirit dwelling within every being
Om Pradhanatmane Namah
ॐ प्रधानात्मने नमः।
The self that is the source of primordial nature
Om Viparyasavilochanaya Namah
ॐ विपर्यासविलोचनाय नमः।
Whose gaze overturns the world of illusion
Om Madhurajanasamvikshyaya Namah
ॐ मधुराजनसंवीक्ष्याय नमः।
He who was gazed upon by the people of Mathura
Om Rajakapratighatakaya Namah
ॐ रजकप्रतिघातकाय नमः।
He who struck down the washerman for his insolence
Om Vichitrambarasamvitaya Namah
ॐ विचित्राम्बरसंवीताय नमः।
He who is clothed in wondrous, colorful garments
Om Malakaravarapradaya Namah
ॐ मालाकारवरप्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of boons upon the garland-maker
Om Kubjavakratvanirmoktre Namah
ॐ कुब्जावक्रत्वनिर्मोक्त्रे नमः।
He who freed Kubja from her crooked form
Om Kubjayauvanadayakaya Namah
ॐ कुब्जायौवनदायकाय नमः।
He who granted Kubja renewed youthful beauty
Om Kubjangaragasurabhaye Namah
ॐ कुब्जाङ्गरागसुरभये नमः।
He who bore the fragrance of Kubja’s ointment
Om Kamsakodandakhandanaya Namah
ॐ कंसकोदण्डखण्डनाय नमः।
He who shattered Kamsa’s mighty bow
Om Dhiraya Namah
ॐ धीराय नमः।
The courageous one, firm and undaunted
Om Kuvalayapidamardanaya Namah
ॐ कुवलयापीडमर्दनाय नमः।
He who crushed the fierce elephant Kuvalayapida
Om Kamsabhitikrite Namah
ॐ कंसभीतिकृते नमः।
He who was the terror in Kamsa’s heart
Om Dantidantayudhaya Namah
ॐ दन्तिदन्तायुधाय नमः।
Whose weapons were the tusks of the mad elephant
Om Rangatrasakaya Namah
ॐ रङ्गत्रासकाय नमः।
Whose arrival struck fear through the wrestling arena
Om Mallayuddhavide Namah
ॐ मल्लयुद्धविदे नमः।
Master of the art of wrestling combat
Om Chanurahantre Namah
ॐ चाणूरहन्त्रे नमः।
Slayer of the wrestler Chanura
Om Kamsaraye Namah
ॐ कंसारये नमः।
Enemy and destroyer of Kamsa
Om Devakiharshadayakaya Namah
ॐ देवकीहर्षदायकाय नमः।
Bestower of joy upon mother Devaki
Om Vasudevapadanamraya Namah
ॐ वसुदेवपदानम्राय नमः।
He who bowed low at Vasudeva’s feet
Om Pitribandhavimochanaya Namah
ॐ पितृबन्धविमोचनाय नमः।
Releaser of his parents from their long bondage
Om Urvibhayapahaya Namah
ॐ उर्वीभयापहाय नमः।
Remover of the earth’s deepest fears
Om Bhupaya Namah
ॐ भूपाय नमः।
Protector and lord of the earth
Om Ugrasenadhipatyadaya Namah
ॐ उग्रसेनाधिपत्यदाय नमः।
Bestower of the throne upon Ugrasena
Om Ajnasthitashachinathaya Namah
ॐ आज्ञास्थितशचीनाथाय नमः।
He who stood at Indra’s command and word
Om Sudharmanayanakshamaya Namah
ॐ सुधर्मानयनक्षमाय नमः।
Able bringer of the Sudharma assembly hall to Dvaraka
Om Adyaya Namah
ॐ आद्याय नमः।
The primeval and first among beings
Om Dvijatisatkartre Namah
ॐ द्विजातिसत्कर्त्रे नमः।
Honorer and protector of the twice-born brahmins
Om Shishtacharapradarshakaya Namah
ॐ शिष्टाचारप्रदर्शकाय नमः।
Teacher of proper conduct by his own example
Om Sandipanikritabhyastavidyabhyasaikadhiye Namah
ॐ सान्दीपनिकृताभ्यस्तविद्याभ्यासैकधिये नमः।
Whose mind was fixed on learning under sage Sandipani
Om Sudhaye Namah
ॐ सुधये नमः।
Whose intellect flows like nectar of wisdom
Om Gurvabhishtakriyadakshaya Namah
ॐ गुर्वभीष्टक्रियादक्षाय नमः।
Skilled in fulfilling every wish of his guru
Om Pashchimodadhipujitaya Namah
ॐ पश्चिमोदधिपूजिताय नमः।
He whom the western ocean itself worships
Om Hatapanchajanapraptapanchajanyaya Namah
ॐ हतपञ्चजनप्राप्तपाञ्चजन्याय नमः।
Who slew Panchajana and won the conch Panchajanya from him
Om Yamarchitaya Namah
ॐ यमार्चिताय नमः।
He who is honored in worship by Yama
Om Dharmarajajayanitaguruputraya Namah
ॐ धर्मराजजयानीतगुरुपुत्राय नमः।
Who brought back the guru’s son through victory over Dharmaraja
Om Urukramaya Namah
ॐ उरुक्रमाय नमः।
He of the vast and mighty strides
Om Guruputrapradaya Namah
ॐ गुरुपुत्रप्रदाय नमः।
Giver back of the teacher’s lost son
Om Shastre Namah
ॐ शास्त्रे नमः।
The scripture and source of true teaching
Om Madhurajanamanadaya Namah
ॐ मधुराजनमानदाय नमः।
Bestower of honor upon the king of Mathura
Om Jamadagnyasamabhyarchyaya Namah
ॐ जामदग्न्यसमभ्यर्च्याय नमः।
He who is worshipped equally with Parashurama
Om Gomantagirisancharaya Namah
ॐ गोमन्तगिरिसञ्चराय नमः।
Wanderer upon the Gomanta mountain
Om Gomantadavashamanaya Namah
ॐ गोमन्तदावशमनाय नमः।
Queller of the forest fire on Gomanta hill
Om Garudanitabhushanaya Namah
ॐ गरुडानीतभूषणाय नमः।
Adorned with ornaments brought by Garuda
Om Chakradyayudhasamshobhine Namah
ॐ चक्राद्यायुधसंशोभिने नमः।
Resplendent with the discus and other divine weapons
Om Jarasandhamadapahaya Namah
ॐ जरासन्धमदापहाय नमः।
Destroyer of Jarasandha’s pride
Om Srigalavanipalaghnaya Namah
ॐ सृगालावनिपालघ्नाय नमः।
Slayer of the jackal-like king Srigala
Om Srigalatmajarajyadaya Namah
ॐ सृगालात्मजराज्यदाय नमः।
Grantor of the kingdom to Srigala’s son
Om Vidhvastakalayavanaya Namah
ॐ विध्वस्तकालयवनाय नमः।
He who shattered the demon Kalayavana
Om Muchukundavarapradaya Namah
ॐ मुचुकुन्दवरप्रदाय नमः।
Grantor of the boon to Muchukunda
Om Ajnapitamahambhodhaye Namah
ॐ आज्ञापितमहाम्भोधये नमः।
He who commanded the great ocean’s obedience
Om Dvarakapurakalpanaya Namah
ॐ द्वारकापुरकल्पनाय नमः।
Architect and designer of the city of Dvaraka
Om Dvarakanilayaya Namah
ॐ द्वारकानिलयाय नमः।
Whose dwelling place is Dvaraka
Om Rukmimanahantre Namah
ॐ रुक्मिमानहन्त्रे नमः।
Vanquisher of the pride of Rukmi
Om Yadudvahaya Namah
ॐ यदूद्वहाय नमः।
Foremost among the leaders of the Yadu clan
Om Ruchiraya Namah
ॐ रुचिराय नमः।
Lord of radiant and pleasing beauty
Om Rukminijanaye Namah
ॐ रुक्मिणीजानये नमः।
Beloved husband of Rukmini
Om Pradyumnajanakaya Namah
ॐ प्रद्युम्नजनकाय नमः।
Father of Pradyumna
Om Prabhave Namah
ॐ प्रभवे नमः।
Source and origin of all creation
Om Apakritatrilokartaye Namah
ॐ अपाकृतत्रिलोकार्तये नमः।
Remover of the anguish of all three worlds
Om Aniruddhapitamahaya Namah
ॐ अनिरुद्धपितामहाय नमः।
Grandfather of Aniruddha
Om Aniruddhapadanveshine Namah
ॐ अनिरुद्धपदान्वेषिणे नमः।
He who sought the path of Aniruddha
Om Chakrine Namah
ॐ चक्रिणे नमः।
He who bears the discus, Sudarshana Chakra.
Om Garudavahanaya Namah
ॐ गरुडवाहनाय नमः।
Whose mount is Garuda, the eagle king.
Om Banasurapuriroddhre Namah
ॐ बाणासुरपुरीरोद्ध्रे नमः।
Destroyer of Banasura’s fortified city.
Om Rakshajvalanayantrajite Namah
ॐ रक्षाज्वलनयन्त्रजिते नमः।
He who conquered the blazing fire-weapon trap.
Om Dhutapramathasamrambhaya Namah
ॐ धूतप्रमथसंरम्भाय नमः।
Whose fury shook off the demon Pramatha’s assault.
Om Jitamaheshvarajvaraya Namah
ॐ जितमाहेश्वरज्वराय नमः।
He who subdued Lord Shiva’s fever-weapon.
Om Shatchakrashaktinirjetre Namah
ॐ षट्चक्रशक्तिनिर्जेत्रे नमः।
Conqueror of the power of the six mystic wheels.
Om Bhutabhetalamohakrite Namah
ॐ भूतभेतालमोहकृते नमः।
He who bewilders ghosts and spirits with his maya.
Om Shambhutrishulajite Namah
ॐ शम्भुत्रिशूलजिते नमः।
He who withstood Shiva’s trident in battle.
Om Shambhujrimbhanaya Namah
ॐ शम्भुजृम्भणाय नमः।
Cause of Shiva’s mighty roar of challenge.
Om Shambhusamstutaya Namah
ॐ शम्भुसंस्तुताय नमः।
He who is praised in hymns by Shiva himself.
Om Indirayatmane Namah
ॐ इन्दिरयात्मने नमः।
The very self and beloved of Goddess Lakshmi.
Om Induhridayaya Namah
ॐ इन्दुहृदयाय नमः।
He who dwells within the heart of the moon.
Om Sarvayogeshvareshvaraya Namah
ॐ सर्वयोगेश्वरेश्वराय नमः।
Lord of the lords of all yoga masters.
Om Hiranyagarbhahridayaya Namah
ॐ हिरण्यगर्भहृदयाय नमः।
He who resides in the heart of Brahma, born of the golden womb.
Om Mohavartanivartanaya Namah
ॐ मोहावर्तनिवर्तनाय नमः।
He who turns souls back from delusion’s whirlpool.
Om Atmajnananidhaye Namah
ॐ आत्मज्ञाननिधये नमः।
Treasury of the knowledge of the self.
Om Medhakoshaya Namah
ॐ मेधाकोशाय नमः।
Whose being is the very seat of intelligence.
Om Tanmatrarupavate Namah
ॐ तन्मात्ररूपवते नमः।
He whose form is the subtle sensory essences.
Om Indraya Namah
ॐ इन्द्राय नमः।
He who is Indra, lord of the celestials.
Om Agnivadanaya Namah
ॐ अग्निवदनाय नमः।
He whose face bears the radiance of fire.
Om Kalanabhaya Namah
ॐ कालनाभाय नमः।
Whose navel is the seat of time itself.
Om Sarvagamadhvagaya Namah
ॐ सर्वागमाध्वगाय नमः।
He who moves along the path of every sacred scripture.
Om Turiyaya Namah
ॐ तुरीयाय नमः।
The fourth state, consciousness beyond waking, dream, and sleep.
Om Sarvadhisakshine Namah
ॐ सर्वधीसाक्षिणे नमः।
Witness of every mind and intellect.
Om Dvandvaramatmaduragaya Namah
ॐ द्वन्द्वारामात्मदूरगाय नमः।
He who stands beyond the self absorbed in dualities.
Om Ajnataparaya Namah
ॐ अज्ञातपाराय नमः।
He whose far shore remains unknown to any.
Om Vashyashriyai Namah
ॐ वश्यश्रियै नमः।
She whose fortune bends to his will, Shri submissive to him.
Om Avyakritaviharavate Namah
ॐ अव्याकृतविहारवते नमः।
He who sports freely in the unmanifest realm.
Om Atmapradipaya Namah
ॐ आत्मप्रदीपाय नमः।
The self-luminous lamp of the soul.
Om Vijnanamatratmane Namah
ॐ विज्ञानमात्रात्मने नमः।
Whose essence is pure consciousness alone.
Om Shriniketanaya Namah
ॐ श्रीनिकेतनाय नमः।
Abode where Shri, goddess of fortune, dwells.
Om Banabahuvanachchhetre Namah
ॐ बाणबाहुवनच्छेत्रे नमः।
He who felled the forest of Banasura’s arms.
Om Mahendrapritivardhanaya Namah
ॐ महेन्द्रप्रीतिवर्धनाय नमः।
He who deepened great Indra’s affection and joy.
Om Aniruddhanirodhajnaya Namah
ॐ अनिरुद्धनिरोधज्ञाय नमः।
Knower of Aniruddha’s captivity and release.
Om Jaleshahritagokulaya Namah
ॐ जलेशाहृतगोकुलाय नमः।
He whose Gokula was seized by the sea-lord Varuna.
Om Jaleshavijayine Namah
ॐ जलेशविजयिने नमः।
Victor over Varuna, lord of the waters.
Om Viraya Namah
ॐ वीराय नमः।
The valiant hero.
Om Satrajidratnayachakaya Namah
ॐ सत्राजिद्रत्नयाचकाय नमः।
He who sought the jewel from Satrajit.
Om Prasenanveshanodyuktaya Namah
ॐ प्रसेनान्वेषणोद्युक्ताय नमः।
He who set out in search of Prasena.
Om Jambavaddhritaratnadaya Namah
ॐ जाम्बवद्धृतरत्नदाय नमः।
He who received the jewel recovered from Jambavan.
Om Jitarksharajatanayahartre Namah
ॐ जितर्क्षराजतनयाहर्त्रे नमः।
Conqueror who won Jambavan’s daughter, king of bears, in marriage.
Om Jambavatipriyaya Namah
ॐ जाम्बवतीप्रियाय नमः।
Beloved husband of Jambavati.
Om Satyabhamapriyaya Namah
ॐ सत्यभामाप्रियाय नमः।
Beloved husband of Satyabhama.
Om Kamaya Namah
ॐ कामाय नमः।
He who embodies desire fulfilled rightly.
Om Shatadhanvashiroharaya Namah
ॐ शतधन्वशिरोहराय नमः।
He who cut off the head of Shatadhanva.
Om Kalindipataye Namah
ॐ कालिन्दीपतये नमः।
Lord and husband of the river goddess Kalindi, the Yamuna.
Om Akrurabandhave Namah
ॐ अक्रूरबन्धवे नमः।
Kinsman and friend of the devoted Akrura.
Om Akruraratnadaya Namah
ॐ अक्रूररत्नदाय नमः।
He who bestowed the jewel entrusted by Akrura.
Om Kaikayiramanaya Namah
ॐ कैकयीरमणाय नमः।
Delighter of Kaikeyi’s daughter, queen among his consorts.
Om Bhadrabhartre Namah
ॐ भद्राभर्त्रे नमः।
Husband of Bhadra, one of his queens.
Om Nagnajitidhavaya Namah
ॐ नाग्नजितीधवाय नमः।
Lord of Nagnajiti, daughter of king Nagnajit.
Om Madrimanoharaya Namah
ॐ माद्रीमनोहराय नमः।
He who charmed the heart of Madri’s daughter.
Om Shabyapranabandhave Namah
ॐ शब्याप्राणबन्धवे नमः।
Kinsman and protector of Shaibya’s people.
Om Urukramaya Namah
ॐ उरुक्रमाय नमः।
He whose strides spanned the worlds, the wide-stepping one.
Om Sushiladayitaya Namah
ॐ सुशीलादयिताय नमः।
Beloved husband of the gentle queen Sushila.
Om Mitravindanetramahotsavaya Namah
ॐ मित्रविन्दानेत्रमहोत्सवाय नमः।
Whose eyes brought festive joy to Mitravinda.
Om Lakshmanavallabhaya Namah
ॐ लक्ष्मणावल्लभाय नमः।
Cherished lord of queen Lakshmana.
Om Ruddhapragjyotishamahapuraya Namah
ॐ रुद्धप्राग्ज्योतिषमहापुराय नमः।
He who stormed the great fortress of Pragjyotisha.
Om Surapashavritichchhedine Namah
ॐ सुरपाशावृतिच्छेदिने नमः।
Severer of the noose-bonds set by celestial guards.
Om Muraraye Namah
ॐ मुरारये नमः।
Foe of the demon Mura, destroyer of the wicked.
Om Krurayuddhavide Namah
ॐ क्रूरयुद्धविदे नमः।
Knower of the fiercest arts of battle.
Om Hayagrivashirohartre Namah
ॐ हयग्रीवशिरोहर्त्रे नमः।
He who struck off the head of the horse-necked demon.
Om Sarvatmane Namah
ॐ सर्वात्मने नमः।
The self dwelling within every being.
Om Sarvadarshanaya Namah
ॐ सर्वदर्शनाय नमः।
He whose vision perceives all things at once.
Om Narakasuravichchhetre Namah
ॐ नरकासुरविच्छेत्रे नमः।
Destroyer of the demon Naraka.
Om Narakatmajarajyadaya Namah
ॐ नरकात्मजराज्यदाय नमः।
Bestower of the kingdom upon Naraka’s own son.
Om Prithvistutaya Namah
ॐ पृथ्वीस्तुताय नमः।
He whom the Earth-goddess praised in gratitude.
Om Prakashatmane Namah
ॐ प्रकाशात्मने नमः।
Whose very nature is self-luminous awareness.
Om Hridyaya Namah
ॐ हृद्याय नमः।
He who is dear and delightful to the heart.
Om Yajnaphalapradaya Namah
ॐ यज्ञफलप्रदाय नमः।
Granter of the fruits of sacred yajna.
Om Gunagrahine Namah
ॐ गुणग्राहिणे नमः।
He who takes in and honors every virtue.
Om Gunadrashtre Namah
ॐ गुणद्रष्ट्रे नमः।
The witness who beholds all qualities impartially.
Om Gudhasvatmane Namah
ॐ गूढस्वात्मने नमः।
Whose true self remains hidden from ordinary sight.
Om Vibhutimate Namah
ॐ विभूतिमते नमः।
Possessor of boundless divine glory and wealth.
Om Kavaye Namah
ॐ कवये नमः।
The seer and poet who perceives ultimate truth.
Om Jagadupadrashtre Namah
ॐ जगदुपद्रष्ट्रे नमः।
Silent witness overseeing the entire universe.
Om Paramaksharavigrahaya Namah
ॐ परमाक्षरविग्रहाय नमः।
Whose form is the imperishable supreme Brahman.
Om Prapannapalanaya Namah
ॐ प्रपन्नपालनाय नमः।
Protector of all souls who surrender to him.
Om Maline Namah
ॐ मालिने नमः।
He who wears the garland, ever adorned.
Om Mahate Namah
ॐ महते नमः।
The great one, greatest among all beings.
Om Brahmavivardhanaya Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मविवर्धनाय नमः।
He who nourishes and expands the sacred Veda.
Om Vachyavachakashaktyarthaya Namah
ॐ वाच्यवाचकशक्त्यर्थाय नमः।
Essence of the power binding word and meaning.
Om Sarvavyakritasiddhidaya Namah
ॐ सर्वव्याकृतसिद्धिदाय नमः।
Bestower of every distinct expressed accomplishment.
Om Svayamprabhave Namah
ॐ स्वयम्प्रभवे नमः।
He who arises self-manifest, without external cause.
Om Anirvedyaya Namah
ॐ अनिर्वेद्याय नमः।
He who cannot be reduced to mere description.
Om Svaprakashaya Namah
ॐ स्वप्रकाशाय नमः।
Whose own radiance requires no outside light.
Om Chirantanaya Namah
ॐ चिरन्तनाय नमः।
The ancient one, existing since time immemorial.
Om Nadatmane Namah
ॐ नादात्मने नमः।
Whose essence is primordial cosmic sound.
Om Mantrakotishaya Namah
ॐ मन्त्रकोटीशाय नमः।
Lord over countless millions of sacred mantras.
Om Nanavadanirodhakaya Namah
ॐ नानावादनिरोधकाय नमः।
He who quells the clash of many doctrines.
Om Kandarpakotilavanyaya Namah
ॐ कन्दर्पकोटिलावण्याय नमः।
Whose beauty outshines a myriad Cupids.
Om Pararthaikaprayojakaya Namah
ॐ परार्थैकप्रयोजकाय नमः।
He who acts solely for the good of others.
Om Amarikritadevaughaya Namah
ॐ अमरीकृतदेवौघाय नमः।
He who rendered whole hosts of gods immortal.
Om Kanyakabandhamochanaya Namah
ॐ कन्यकाबन्धमोचनाय नमः।
Liberator of maidens from captivity’s bonds.
Om Shodashastrisahasreshaya Namah
ॐ षोडशस्त्रीसहस्रेशाय नमः।
Lord of the sixteen thousand royal brides.
Om Kantaya Namah
ॐ कान्ताय नमः।
The lovely one, radiant and pleasing to behold.
Om Kantamanobhavaya Namah
ॐ कान्तामनोभवाय नमः।
He who stirs love in the hearts of his consorts.
Om Kridaratnachalahartre Namah
ॐ क्रीडारत्नाचलाहर्त्रे नमः।
He who bore off the wish-fulfilling Parijata in play.
Om Varunachchhatrashobhitaya Namah
ॐ वरुणच्छत्रशोभिताय नमः।
He who shone beneath Varuna’s royal parasol.
Om Shakrabhivanditaya Namah
ॐ शक्राभिवन्दिताय नमः।
He who is honored and worshipped by Indra.
Om Shakrajananikundalapradaya Namah
ॐ शक्रजननीकुण्डलप्रदाय नमः।
Giver of the earrings to Aditi, mother of the gods.
Om Aditiprastutastotraya Namah
ॐ अदितिप्रस्तुतस्तोत्राय नमः।
He whose praise-hymn was recited by Aditi.
Om Brahmanodghushtacheshtanaya Namah
ॐ ब्राह्मणोद्घुष्टचेष्टनाय नमः।
Whose deeds were proclaimed aloud by brahmins.
Om Puranaya Namah
ॐ पुराणाय नमः।
The ancient and eternal one.
Om Samyamine Namah
ॐ संयमिने नमः।
The self-controlled, disciplined lord.
Om Janmaliptaya Namah
ॐ जन्मालिप्ताय नमः।
He whose very birth was cloaked in secrecy.
Om Shadvimshakaya Namah
ॐ षड्विंशकाय नमः।
Represents the twenty-six cosmic principles of Sankhya
Om Arthadaya Namah
ॐ अर्थदाय नमः।
Bestower of wealth and prosperity.
Om Yashasyanitaye Namah
ॐ यशस्यनीतये नमः।
Whose conduct brings fame and good repute.
Om Adyantarahitaya Namah
ॐ आद्यन्तरहिताय नमः।
He who has neither beginning nor end.
Om Satkathapriyaya Namah
ॐ सत्कथाप्रियाय नमः।
Fond of hearing and telling noble stories.
Om Brahmabodhaya Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मबोधाय नमः।
Awakener of knowledge of Brahman.
Om Paranandaya Namah
ॐ परानन्दाय नमः।
The supreme bliss itself.
Om Parijatapaharakaya Namah
ॐ पारिजातापहारकाय नमः।
He who carried off the Parijata tree from heaven.
Om Paundrakapranaharanaya Namah
ॐ पौण्ड्रकप्राणहरणाय नमः।
Destroyer of the life of Paundraka.
Om Kashirajanishudanaya Namah
ॐ काशिराजनिषूदनाय नमः।
Slayer of the king of Kashi.
Om Krityagarvaprashamanaya Namah
ॐ कृत्यागर्वप्रशमनाय नमः।
Subduer of the pride born of magical deceit.
Om Vichakravadhadikshitaya Namah
ॐ विचक्रवधदीक्षिताय नमः।
Sworn to the destruction of the demon Vyoma or Vichakra.
Om Hamsavidhvamsanaya Namah
ॐ हंसविध्वंसनाय नमः।
Destroyer of the demon disguised as a swan.
Om Sambajanakaya Namah
ॐ साम्बजनकाय नमः।
Father of Samba, his son.
Om Dimbhakardanaya Namah
ॐ डिम्भकार्दनाय नमः।
Crusher of the arrogant demon Dimbhaka.
Om Munaye Namah
ॐ मुनये नमः।
The silent sage, ever absorbed in contemplation.
Om Goptre Namah
ॐ गोप्त्रे नमः।
The protector and guardian of all.
Om Pitrivarapradaya Namah
ॐ पितृवरप्रदाय नमः।
Grantor of the boon sought by his father.
Om Savanadikshitaya Namah
ॐ सवनदीक्षिताय नमः।
He who is consecrated for the Vedic sacrifice.
Om Rathine Namah
ॐ रथिने नमः।
The charioteer, master of the chariot.
Om Sarathyanirdeshtre Namah
ॐ सारथ्यनिर्देष्ट्रे नमः।
Guide who directed Arjuna’s charioteer.
Om Phalgunaya Namah
ॐ फाल्गुनाय नमः।
He who is dear to Arjuna, the Phalguna.
Om Phalgunipriyaya Namah
ॐ फाल्गुनिप्रियाय नमः।
Beloved of Arjuna, born under the Phalguni star.
Om Saptabdhistambhanodbhutaya Namah
ॐ सप्ताब्धिस्तम्भनोद्भूताय नमः।
He who arose when the seven seas were stilled.
Om Haraye Namah
ॐ हरये नमः।
The remover of sorrow, Hari.
Om Saptabdhibhedanaya Namah
ॐ सप्ताब्धिभेदनाय नमः।
He who parted the seven oceans.
Om Atmaprakashaya Namah
ॐ आत्मप्रकाशाय नमः।
Whose radiance shines forth from the self.
Om Purnashriye Namah
ॐ पूर्णश्रिये नमः।
Whose glory and fortune are ever complete.
Om Adinarayanekshitaya Namah
ॐ आदिनारायणेक्षिताय नमः।
He beheld by the primal Narayana himself.
Om Vipraputrapradaya Namah
ॐ विप्रपुत्रप्रदाय नमः।
Restorer of a brahmin’s lost sons.
Om Sarvamatrisutapradaya Namah
ॐ सर्वमातृसुतप्रदाय नमः।
Giver back of children to every grieving mother.
Om Parthavismayakrite Namah
ॐ पार्थविस्मयकृते नमः।
He who filled Arjuna with wonder and awe.
Om Parthapranavarthaprabodhanaya Namah
ॐ पार्थप्रणवार्थप्रबोधनाय नमः।
Awakener of Arjuna to the meaning of the sacred syllable Om.
Om Kailasayatrasumukhaya Namah
ॐ कैलासयात्रासुमुखाय नमः।
He who set forth gladly on pilgrimage to Kailasa.
Om Badaryashramabhushanaya Namah
ॐ बदर्याश्रमभूषणाय नमः।
Adornment of the hermitage at Badari.
Om Ghantakarnakriyamaudhyatteshitaya Namah
ॐ घण्टाकर्णक्रियामौढ्यात्तेषिताय नमः।
He who was pleased despite Ghantakarna’s misguided rite.
Om Bhaktavatsalaya Namah
ॐ भक्तवत्सलाय नमः।
He who is tender toward his devotees.
Om Munivrindadibhirdhyeyaya Namah
ॐ मुनिवृन्दादिभिर्ध्येयाय नमः।
Meditated upon by hosts of sages.
Om Ghantakarnavarapradaya Namah
ॐ घण्टाकर्णवरप्रदाय नमः।
Granter of the boon to Ghantakarna.
Om Tapashcharyaparaya Namah
ॐ तपश्चर्यापराय नमः।
Devoted to austerity and penance.
Om Chiravasase Namah
ॐ चीरवाससे नमः।
He who wears the simple bark garment.
Om Pingajatadharaya Namah
ॐ पिङ्गजटाधराय नमः।
Bearer of tawny matted locks.
Om Pratyakshikritabhuteshaya Namah
ॐ प्रत्यक्षीकृतभूतेशाय नमः।
He who revealed himself directly as Lord Shiva.
Om Shivastotre Namah
ॐ शिवस्तोत्रे नमः।
He who is praised in the hymn of Shiva.
Om Shivastutaya Namah
ॐ शिवस्तुताय नमः।
He who is glorified by Shiva’s own praise.
Om Krishnasvayamvaralokakautukine Namah
ॐ कृष्णास्वयंवरालोककौतुकिने नमः।
Eager spectator delighting in Krishna’s own svayamvara for the bride.
Om Sarvasammataya Namah
ॐ सर्वसम्मताय नमः।
He who is honored and agreeable to all beings.
Om Balasamrambhashamanaya Namah
ॐ बलसंरम्भशमनाय नमः।
Queller of Balarama’s rising fury and pride.
Om Baladarshitapandavaya Namah
ॐ बलदर्शितपाण्डवाय नमः।
He who showed favor and strength to the Pandavas.
Om Yativesharjunabhishtadayine Namah
ॐ यतिवेषार्जुनाभीष्टदायिने नमः।
Granter of Arjuna’s wish while disguised as an ascetic.
Om Sarvatmagocharaya Namah
ॐ सर्वात्मगोचराय नमः।
Whose presence pervades and is perceived within every soul.
Om Subhadraphalgunodvahakartre Namah
ॐ सुभद्राफाल्गुनोद्वाहकर्त्रे नमः।
Arranger of Subhadra’s marriage union with Arjuna.
Om Prinitaphalgunaya Namah
ॐ प्रीणितफाल्गुनाय नमः।
He who gladdened and delighted Arjuna.
Om Khandavaprinitarchishmate Namah
ॐ खाण्डवप्रीणीतार्चिष्मते नमः।
The radiant one pleased by the burning of the Khandava forest.
Om Mayadanavamochanaya Namah
ॐ मयदानवमोचनाय नमः।
Liberator of the demon Maya from the forest fire.
Om Sulabhaya Namah
ॐ सुलभाय नमः।
He who is easily attained by sincere devotion.
Om Rajasuyarhayudhishthiraniyojakaya Namah
ॐ राजसूयार्हयुधिष्ठिरनियोजकाय नमः।
He who guided Yudhishthira toward the Rajasuya sacrifice.
Om Bhimarditajarasandhaya Namah
ॐ भीमार्दितजरासन्धाय नमः।
He whose plan let Bhima strike down Jarasandha.
Om Magadhatmajarajyadaya Namah
ॐ मागधात्मजराज्यदाय नमः।
Bestower of the Magadha kingdom upon Jarasandha’s son.
Om Rajabandhananirmoktre Namah
ॐ राजबन्धननिर्मोक्त्रे नमः।
Liberator of kings held captive by Jarasandha.
Om Rajasuyagrapujanaya Namah
ॐ राजसूयाग्रपूजनाय नमः।
He who received first worship at the Rajasuya rite.
Om Chaidyadyasahanaya Namah
ॐ चैद्याद्यसहनाय नमः।
He who bore patiently the insults of Shishupala and others.
Om Bhishmastutaya Namah
ॐ भीष्मस्तुताय नमः।
He who was praised in devotion by Bhishma.
Om Satvatapurvajaya Namah
ॐ सात्वतपूर्वजाय नमः।
Foremost forefather of the Satvata clan of Yadavas.
Om Sarvatmane Namah
ॐ सर्वात्मने नमः।
The self dwelling as the innermost soul of all.
Om Arthasamahartre Namah
ॐ अर्थसमाहर्त्रे नमः।
Gatherer and giver of rightful wealth and purpose.
Om Mandarachaladharakaya Namah
ॐ मन्दराचलधारकाय नमः।
He who upheld Mount Mandara as the churning rod.
Om Yajnavataraya Namah
ॐ यज्ञावताराय नमः।
Descent of the eternal sacrifice itself in form.
Om Prahladapratijnaparipalakaya Namah
ॐ प्रह्लादप्रतिज्ञापरिपालकाय नमः।
Keeper of the vow made in protection of Prahlada.
Om Baliyajnasabhadhvamsine Namah
ॐ बलियज्ञसभाध्वंसिने नमः।
Destroyer of the sacrificial assembly held by Bali.
Om Driptakshatrakulantakaya Namah
ॐ दृप्तक्षत्रकुलान्तकाय नमः।
Ender of proud and arrogant warrior lineages.
Om Dashagrivantakaya Namah
ॐ दशग्रीवान्तकाय नमः।
Slayer of the ten-headed demon Ravana.
Om Onjetre Namah
ॐ ओञ्जेत्रे नमः।
Victorious conqueror in battle and contest.
Om Revatipremavallabhaya Namah
ॐ रेवतीप्रेमवल्लभाय नमः।
Beloved cherished with the affection of Revati.
Om Sarvavataradhishthatre Namah
ॐ सर्वावताराधिष्ठात्रे नमः।
The ruling ground underlying every divine descent.
Om Vedabahyavimohanaya Namah
ॐ वेदबाह्यविमोहनाय नमः।
He who bewilders those straying beyond the Vedic path.
Om Kalidoshanirakartre Namah
ॐ कलिदोषनिराकर्त्रे नमः।
Remover of the taints and afflictions of the age of Kali.
Om Dashanamne Namah
ॐ दशनाम्ने नमः।
He who bears ten sacred names.
Om Dridhavrataya Namah
ॐ दृढव्रताय नमः।
He whose resolve and vows remain unshaken.
Om Ameyatmane Namah
ॐ अमेयात्मने नमः।
The immeasurable self beyond all bounds.
Om Jagatsvamine Namah
ॐ जगत्स्वामिने नमः।
Sovereign lord and master of the universe.
Om Vagmine Namah
ॐ वाग्मिने नमः।
The eloquent one, gifted in speech and counsel.
Om Chaidyashiroharaya Namah
ॐ चैद्यशिरोहराय नमः।
He who severed the head of Shishupala.
Om Draupadirachitastotraya Namah
ॐ द्रौपदीरचितस्तोत्राय नमः।
He whom Draupadi praised in her own composed hymn.
Om Keshavaya Namah
ॐ केशवाय नमः।
He with beautiful locks of hair, slayer of Keshi.
Om Purushottamaya Namah
ॐ पुरुषोत्तमाय नमः।
The supreme being, highest among all persons.
Om Narayanaya Namah
ॐ नारायणाय नमः।
Resting place of all beings, the primal source.
Om Madhupataye Namah
ॐ मधुपतये नमः।
Lord and conqueror of the demon Madhu.
Om Madhavaya Namah
ॐ माधवाय नमः।
Descendant of the Madhu lineage, spring’s own lord.
Om Doshavarjitaya Namah
ॐ दोषवर्जिताय नमः।
He who is free from every fault or blemish.
Om Govindaya Namah
ॐ गोविन्दाय नमः।
He who delights the cows, the land, and speech itself.
Om Pundarikakshaya Namah
ॐ पुण्डरीकाक्षाय नमः।
The lotus-eyed one, gazing with lotus-like eyes.
Om Vishnave Namah
ॐ विष्णवे नमः।
The all-pervading one who fills the universe.
Om Madhusudanaya Namah
ॐ मधुसूदनाय नमः।
Slayer of the demon Madhu
Om Trivikramaya Namah
ॐ त्रिविक्रमाय नमः।
He who took three strides across the worlds
Om Trilokeshaya Namah
ॐ त्रिलोकेशाय नमः।
Lord of the three worlds
Om Vamanaya Namah
ॐ वामनाय नमः।
The dwarf form who begged and reclaimed the cosmos
Om Shridharaya Namah
ॐ श्रीधराय नमः।
Bearer of Shri, goddess of fortune, on his chest
Om Pumse Namah
ॐ पुंसे नमः।
The supreme cosmic person, Purusha
Om Hrishikeshaya Namah
ॐ हृषीकेशाय नमः।
Lord of the senses, master of the mind’s organs
Om Vasudevaya Namah
ॐ वासुदेवाय नमः।
Son of Vasudeva
Om Padmanabhaya Namah
ॐ पद्मनाभाय नमः।
He from whose navel the lotus of creation springs
Om Mahahradaya Namah
ॐ महाह्रदाय नमः।
Whose depth is like a vast unfathomable lake
Om Damodaraya Namah
ॐ दामोदराय नमः।
Bound at the waist by Yashoda’s cord of love
Om Chaturvyuhaya Namah
ॐ चतुर्व्यूहाय नमः।
He who manifests as the fourfold Vrishni expansion
Om Panchalimanarakshanaya Namah
ॐ पाञ्चालीमानरक्षणाय नमः।
Protector of Draupadi’s honor and modesty
Om Salvaghnaya Namah
ॐ साल्वघ्नाय नमः।
Destroyer of the demon king Shalva
Om Samarashladhine Namah
ॐ समरश्लाधिने नमः।
He who is praised for valor in battle
Om Dantavaktranibarhanaya Namah
ॐ दन्तवक्त्रनिबर्हणाय नमः।
Crusher of the tusked demon Dantavakra
Om Damodarapriyasakhaya Namah
ॐ दामोदरप्रियसखाय नमः।
Dear companion of Balarama, bound by cord and love
Om Prithukasvadanapriyaya Namah
ॐ पृथुकास्वादनप्रियाय नमः।
Fond of the simple flattened-rice offering of devotees
Om Ghrinine Namah
ॐ घृणीने नमः।
The compassionate one, full of tender mercy
Om Damodaraya Namah
ॐ दामोदराय नमः।
Bound at the waist by Yashoda’s cord of love
Om Shridaya Namah
ॐ श्रीदाय नमः।
Giver of prosperity and auspicious fortune
Om Gopipunaravekshakaya Namah
ॐ गोपीपुनरवेक्षकाय नमः।
He who returned again to console the gopis
Om Gopikamuktidaya Namah
ॐ गोपिकामुक्तिदाय नमः।
Bestower of liberation upon the gopis of Vraja
Om Yogine Namah
ॐ योगिने नमः।
Master of yoga, union with the divine self
Om Durvasastriptikarakaya Namah
ॐ दुर्वासस्तृप्तिकारकाय नमः।
He who satisfied the demanding sage Durvasa
Om Avijnatavrajakirnapandavalokanaya Namah
ॐ अविज्ञातव्रजाकीर्णपाण्डवालोकनाय नमः।
Whose glance over crowded Vraja went unrecognized by the Pandavas
Om Jayine Namah
ॐ जयिने नमः।
Ever victorious, granter of triumph
Om Parthasarathyanirataya Namah
ॐ पार्थसारथ्यनिरताय नमः।
Devoted charioteer and guide of Arjuna
Om Prajnaya Namah
ॐ प्राज्ञाय नमः।
Possessor of supreme wisdom and discernment
Om Pandavadautyakrite Namah
ॐ पाण्डवदौत्यकृते नमः।
He who served as envoy on the Pandavas’ behalf
Om Viduratithyasantushtaya Namah
ॐ विदुरातिथ्यसन्तुष्टाय नमः।
Pleased by Vidura’s humble hospitality
Om Kuntisantoshadayakaya Namah
ॐ कुन्तीसन्तोषदायकाय नमः।
Bringer of contentment and comfort to Kunti
Om Suyodhanatiraskartre Namah
ॐ सुयोधनतिरस्कर्त्रे नमः।
Rebuker of the arrogant Suyodhana
Om Duryodhanavikaravide Namah
ॐ दुर्योधनविकारविदे नमः।
Knower of Duryodhana’s crooked schemes
Om Vidurabhishtutaya Namah
ॐ विदुराभिष्टुताय नमः।
Extolled in devotion by Vidura
Om Nityaya Namah
ॐ नित्याय नमः।
The eternal, ever-abiding one
Om Varshneyaya Namah
ॐ वार्ष्णेयाय नमः।
Scion of the Vrishni lineage
Om Mangalatmakaya Namah
ॐ मङ्गलात्मकाय नमः।
Whose very nature is auspiciousness
Om Panchavimshatitattveshaya Namah
ॐ पञ्चविंशतितत्त्वेशाय नमः।
Lord of the twenty-five cosmic principles
Om Chaturvimshatidehabhaje Namah
ॐ चतुर्विंशतिदेहभाजे नमः।
He who assumes the twenty-four-fold embodied form
Om Sarvanugrahakaya Namah
ॐ सर्वानुग्राहकाय नमः।
Gracious benefactor of all beings
Om Sarvadasharhasatatarchitaya Namah
ॐ सर्वदाशार्हसततार्चिताय नमः।
Constantly worshipped by the worthy and revered
Om Achintyaya Namah
ॐ अचिन्त्याय नमः।
He who is beyond the grasp of thought
Om Madhuralapaya Namah
ॐ मधुरालापाय नमः।
Sweet of speech, gentle in every word
Om Sadhudarshine Namah
ॐ साधुदर्शिने नमः।
Visible and gracious to the virtuous
Om Durasadaya Namah
ॐ दुरासदाय नमः।
He who is hard to approach or overcome
Om Manushyadharmanugataya Namah
ॐ मनुष्यधर्मानुगताय नमः।
He who follows human conduct and duty on earth
Om Kauravendrakshayekshitre Namah
ॐ कौरवेन्द्रक्षयेक्षित्रे नमः।
Witness to the destruction of the Kaurava lords
Om Upendraya Namah
ॐ उपेन्द्राय नमः।
The younger brother form, Indra’s aide
Om Danavarataye Namah
ॐ दानवारातये नमः।
Foe and destroyer of the demon hosts
Om Urugitaya Namah
ॐ उरुगीताय नमः।
Whose glory is sung far and wide
Om Mahadyutaye Namah
ॐ महाद्युतये नमः।
Of supreme radiance and splendor
Om Brahmanyadevaya Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मण्यदेवाय नमः।
Divine friend of cows and Brahmins
Om Shrutimate Namah
ॐ श्रुतिमते नमः।
He who embodies the essence of the Vedas
Om Gobrahmanahitashayaya Namah
ॐ गोब्राह्मणहिताशयाय नमः।
Whose heart is set on the welfare of cows and Brahmins
Om Varashilaya Namah
ॐ वरशीलाय नमः।
He of the noblest character
Om Shivarambhaya Namah
ॐ शिवारम्भाय नमः।
Source of all auspicious undertakings
Om Suvijnanavimurtimate Namah
ॐ सुविज्ञानविमूर्तिमते नमः।
Whose form is deep, refined spiritual wisdom
Om Svabhavashuddhaya Namah
ॐ स्वभावशुद्धाय नमः।
Whose very nature is purity itself
Om Sanmitraya Namah
ॐ सन्मित्राय नमः।
The truest of friends
Om Susharanyaya Namah
ॐ सुशरण्याय नमः।
Easy refuge for the surrendered soul
Om Sulakshanaya Namah
ॐ सुलक्षणाय नमः।
He who bears the finest auspicious marks
Om Dhritarashtragataya Namah
ॐ धृतराष्ट्रगताय नमः।
He who entered Dhritarashtra’s assembly
Om Drishtipradaya Namah
ॐ दृष्टिप्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of true inner vision
Om Karnavibhedanaya Namah
ॐ कर्णविभेदनाय नमः।
He whose ear was pierced in battle
Om Pratodadhrite Namah
ॐ प्रतोदधृते नमः।
Wielder of the charioteer’s goad
Om Vishvarupavismaritadhananjayaya Namah
ॐ विश्वरूपविस्मारितधनञ्जयाय नमः।
He who made Arjuna forget grief through the cosmic form
Om Samaganapriyaya Namah
ॐ सामगानप्रियाय नमः।
Lover of the sacred Sama chants
Om Dharmadhenave Namah
ॐ धर्मधेनवे नमः।
The cow that nourishes righteousness
Om Varnottamaya Namah
ॐ वर्णोत्तमाय नमः।
Foremost among the varnas
Om Avyayaya Namah
ॐ अव्ययाय नमः।
He who never diminishes or decays
Om Chaturyugakriyakartre Namah
ॐ चतुर्युगक्रियाकर्त्रे नमः।
Doer of deeds across the four ages
Om Vishvarupapradarshakaya Namah
ॐ विश्वरूपप्रदर्शकाय नमः।
Revealer of the universal form
Om Brahmabodhaparitrataparthaya Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मबोधपरित्रातपार्थाय नमः।
Savior of Partha through knowledge of Brahman
Om Bhishmarthachakrabhrite Namah
ॐ भीष्मार्थचक्रभृते नमः।
He who bore the discus for Bhishma’s sake
Om Arjunayasavidhvamsine Namah
ॐ अर्जुनायासविध्वंसिने नमः।
Dispeller of Arjuna’s weariness
Om Kaladamshtravibhushanaya Namah
ॐ कालदंष्ट्राविभूषणाय नमः।
Adorned with the fang of Kala
Om Sujatanantamahimne Namah
ॐ सुजातानन्तमहिम्ने नमः।
Of endless and rightly-praised glory
Om Svapnavyaparitarjunaya Namah
ॐ स्वप्नव्यापारितार्जुनाय नमः।
He who worked upon Arjuna through a dream
Om Akalasandhyaghatanaya Namah
ॐ अकालसन्ध्याघटनाय नमः।
He who brought about an untimely dusk
Om Chakrantaritabhaskaraya Namah
ॐ चक्रान्तरितभास्कराय नमः।
He who veiled the sun with his discus
Om Dushtapramathanaya Namah
ॐ दुष्टप्रमथनाय नमः।
Crusher of the wicked
Om Parthapratijnaparipalakaya Namah
ॐ पार्थप्रतिज्ञापरिपालकाय नमः।
Fulfiller of Partha’s vow
Om Sindhurajashirahpatasthanavaktre Namah
ॐ सिन्धुराजशिरःपातस्थानवक्त्रे नमः।
He whose face marked the place of the Sindhu king’s fall
Om Vivekadrishe Namah
ॐ विवेकदृशे नमः।
Whose gaze grants true discernment
Om Subhadrashokaharanaya Namah
ॐ सुभद्राशोकहरणाय नमः।
Remover of Subhadra’s sorrow
Om Dronotsekadivismitaya Namah
ॐ द्रोणोत्सेकादिविस्मिताय नमः।
He who astonished even the proud Drona
Om Parthamanyunirakartre Namah
ॐ पार्थमन्युनिराकर्त्रे नमः।
Dispeller of Partha’s anger
Om Pandavotsavadayakaya Namah
ॐ पाण्डवोत्सवदायकाय नमः।
Giver of joy and celebration to the Pandavas
Om Angushthakrantakaunteyarathaya Namah
ॐ अङ्गुष्ठाक्रान्तकौन्तेयरथाय नमः।
He who held Kaunteya’s chariot on his thumb
Om Shaktaya Namah
ॐ शक्ताय नमः।
The mighty and capable one
Om Ahishirshajite Namah
ॐ अहिशीर्षजिते नमः।
Conqueror of the serpent’s hood
Om Kalakopaprashamanaya Namah
ॐ कालकोपप्रशमनाय नमः।
Pacifier of the wrath of time
Om Bhimasenajayapradaya Namah
ॐ भीमसेनजयप्रदाय नमः।
Grantor of victory to Bhimasena
Om Ashvatthamavadhayasatratapandusutaya Namah
ॐ अश्वत्थामवधायासत्रातपाण्डुसुताय नमः।
Protector of Pandu’s sons from Ashvatthama’s weapon
Om Kritine Namah
ॐ कृतिने नमः।
He who accomplishes great deeds
Om Ishikastraprashamanaya Namah
ॐ इषीकास्त्रप्रशमनाय नमः।
Neutralizer of the reed-arrow weapon
Om Draunirakshavichakshanaya Namah
ॐ द्रौणिरक्षाविचक्षणाय नमः।
Skilled guardian against Drona’s son’s assault
Om Parthapaharitadraunichudamanaye Namah
ॐ पार्थापहारितद्रौणिचूडामणये नमः।
He through whom Partha seized Drauni’s crest-jewel
Om Abhanguraya Namah
ॐ अभङ्गुराय नमः।
The unbreakable, imperishable one
Om Dhritarashtraparamrishtabhimapratikritismayaya Namah
ॐ धृतराष्ट्रपरामृष्टाभीमप्रतिकृतिस्मयाय नमः।
He whose imagined double amazed and confounded Dhritarashtra
Om Bhishmabuddhipradaya Namah
ॐ भीष्मबुद्धिप्रदाय नमः।
Grantor of clear wisdom to Bhishma on his bed of arrows
Om Shantaya Namah
ॐ शान्ताय नमः।
The ever-tranquil one, at peace beyond all disturbance
Om Sharachchandranibhananaya Namah
ॐ शरच्चन्द्रनिभाननाय नमः।
Whose face shines like the autumn moon
Om Gadagrajanmane Namah
ॐ गदाग्रजन्मने नमः।
Born as the elder brother of Gada
Om Panchalipratijnapalakaya Namah
ॐ पाञ्चालीप्रतिज्ञापालकाय नमः।
Protector who fulfilled Draupadi’s vow of vengeance
Om Gandharikopadrigguptadharmasunave Namah
ॐ गान्धारीकोपदृग्गुप्तधर्मसूनवे नमः।
Whose righteous sons stayed hidden and safe from Gandhari’s angry glance
Om Anamayaya Namah
ॐ अनामयाय नमः।
The unafflicted one, free from disease and decay
Om Prapannartibhayachchhettre Namah
ॐ प्रपन्नार्तिभयच्छेत्त्रे नमः।
He who cuts away the fear and grief of the surrendered
Om Bhishmashalyavyathapahaya Namah
ॐ भीष्मशल्यव्यथापहाय नमः।
Remover of the pain caused by Bhishma’s and Shalya’s arrows
Om Shantaya Namah
ॐ शान्ताय नमः।
The tranquil lord, undisturbed in nature
Om Shantanavodirnasarvadharmasamahitaya Namah
ॐ शान्तनवोदीर्णसर्वधर्मसमाहिताय नमः।
Absorbed in every righteous duty proclaimed by Shantanu’s line
Om Smaritabrahmavidyarthapritaparthaya Namah
ॐ स्मारितब्रह्माविद्यार्थप्रीतपार्थाय नमः।
Who recalled Arjuna to the truth of the Gita’s wisdom
Om Mahastravide Namah
ॐ महास्त्रविदे नमः।
Knower of the great celestial weapons
Om Prasadaparamodaraya Namah
ॐ प्रसादपरमोदाराय नमः।
Supremely generous in bestowing grace
Om Gangeyasugatipradaya Namah
ॐ गाङ्गेयसुगतिप्रदाय नमः।
Bestower of a blessed passage to Bhishma, son of Ganga
Om Vipakshapakshakshayakrite Namah
ॐ विपक्षपक्षक्षयकृते नमः।
He who brings ruin upon the ranks of adversaries
Om Parikshitpranarakshanaya Namah
ॐ परीक्षित्प्राणरक्षणाय नमः।
Protector of Parikshit’s life within the womb
Om Jagadgurave Namah
ॐ जगद्गुरवे नमः।
Teacher and guide of the whole universe
Om Dharmasunorvajimedhapravartakaya Namah
ॐ धर्मसूनोर्वाजिमेधप्रवर्तकाय नमः।
Inspirer of Yudhishthira’s horse sacrifice
Om Vihitarthaptasatkaraya Namah
ॐ विहितार्थाप्तसत्काराय नमः।
Duly honored for accomplishing what was rightly ordained
Om Masakatparivartadaya Namah
ॐ मासकात्परिवर्तदाय नमः।
Grantor of transformation from a mere measure of grain
Om Uttankaharshadaya Namah
ॐ उत्तङ्कहर्षदाय नमः।
Bringer of joy to the sage Uttanka
Om Atmiyadivyarupapradarshakaya Namah
ॐ आत्मीयदिव्यरूपप्रदर्शकाय नमः।
Revealer of his own divine cosmic form
Om Janakavagatasvoktabharataya Namah
ॐ जनकावगतस्वोक्तभारताय नमः।
He whose story, told to Janamejaya, became the Mahabharata
Om Sarvabhavanaya Namah
ॐ सर्वभावनाय नमः।
He who is the very essence of all existence
Om Asodhayadavodrekaya Namah
ॐ असोढयादवोद्रेकाय नमः।
He who could no longer bear the Yadavas’ rising pride
Om Vihitaptadipujanaya Namah
ॐ विहिताप्तादिपूजनाय नमः।
Duly worshipped with proper rites by the wise and the elders
Om Samudrasthapitashcharyamusalaya Namah
ॐ समुद्रस्थापिताश्चर्यमुसलाय नमः।
He who had the wondrous pestle-turned-mace cast into the sea
Om Vrishnivahakaya Namah
ॐ वृष्णिवाहकाय नमः।
Guide and charioteer of the Vrishni clan
Om Munishapayudhaya Namah
ॐ मुनिशापायुधाय नमः।
He struck by the sage’s curse turned into a weapon
Om Padmasanaditridasharthitaya Namah
ॐ पद्मासनादित्रिदशार्थिताय नमः।
Sought by the thirty gods seated upon the lotus
Om Srishtipratyavaharotkaya Namah
ॐ सृष्टिप्रत्यवहारोत्काय नमः।
Eager to withdraw creation back into himself
Om Svadhamagamanotsukaya Namah
ॐ स्वधामगमनोत्सुकाय नमः।
Longing to return to his own eternal abode
Om Prabhasalokanodyuktaya Namah
ॐ प्रभासालोकनोद्युक्ताय नमः।
Intent upon beholding the sacred shore of Prabhasa
Om Nanavidhanimittakrite Namah
ॐ नानाविधनिमित्तकृते नमः।
He who brought about signs and omens of many kinds
Om Sarvayadavasamsevyaya Namah
ॐ सर्वयादवसंसेव्याय नमः।
He who is served and honored by every Yadava
Om Sarvotkrishtaparichchhadaya Namah
ॐ सर्वोत्कृष्टपरिच्छदाय नमः।
Bearer of the finest and most excellent retinue
Om Velakananasancharine Namah
ॐ वेलाकाननसञ्चारिणे नमः।
He who wandered along the woodland shore
Om Velanilahritashramaya Namah
ॐ वेलानिलहृतश्रमाय नमः।
He whose weariness was soothed by the sea breeze
Om Kalatmane Namah
ॐ कालात्मने नमः।
He who is time itself in essence
Om Yadavaya Namah
ॐ यादवाय नमः।
Scion and lord of the Yadava race
Om Anantaya Namah
ॐ अनन्ताय नमः।
The boundless one, without end
Om Stutisantushtamanasaya Namah
ॐ स्तुतिसन्तुष्टमानसाय नमः।
Whose heart is pleased by hymns of praise
Om Dvijalokanasantushtaya Namah
ॐ द्विजालोकनसन्तुष्टाय नमः।
Gladdened at the mere sight of the twice-born
Om Punyatirthamahotsavaya Namah
ॐ पुण्यतीर्थमहोत्सवाय नमः।
Whose presence turns a sacred crossing into a great festival
Om Satkarahladitasheshabhusuraya Namah
ॐ सत्काराह्लादिताशेषभूसुराय नमः।
He whose honors delighted every earthly brahmin
Om Suravallabhaya Namah
ॐ सुरवल्लभाय नमः।
Beloved of the celestial gods
Om Punyatirthaplutaya Namah
ॐ पुण्यतीर्थाप्लुताय नमः।
He who bathed in the sacred waters of pilgrimage
Om Punyaya Namah
ॐ पुण्याय नमः।
Full of sacred merit and inner purity
Om Punyadaya Namah
ॐ पुण्यदाय नमः।
Bestower of sacred merit on his devotees
Om Tirthapavanaya Namah
ॐ तीर्थपावनाय नमः।
He who purifies all holy pilgrimage places
Om Viprasatkritagokotaye Namah
ॐ विप्रसात्कृतगोकोटये नमः।
Whose crores of cows were given away to Brahmins
Om Shatakotisuvarnadaya Namah
ॐ शतकोटिसुवर्णदाय नमः।
Giver of a hundred crore measures of gold
Om Svamayamohitasheshavrishniviraya Namah
ॐ स्वमायामोहिताशेषवृष्णिवीराय नमः।
He whose own maya bewildered all the Vrishni heroes
Om Visheshavide Namah
ॐ विशेषविदे नमः।
Knower of every particular distinction
Om Jalajayudhanirdeshtre Namah
ॐ जलजायुधनिर्देष्ट्रे नमः।
He who directs by the sign of the lotus-borne discus
Om Svatmaveshitayadavaya Namah
ॐ स्वात्मावेशितयादवाय नमः।
He who absorbed the Yadavas into his own self
Om Devatabhishtavaradaya Namah
ॐ देवताभीष्टवरदाय नमः।
Granter of boons desired even by the gods
Om Kritakrityaya Namah
ॐ कृतकृत्याय नमः।
He whose purpose is ever fulfilled
Om Prasannadhiye Namah
ॐ प्रसन्नधिये नमः।
Whose mind is ever serene and content
Om Sthirasheshayutabalaya Namah
ॐ स्थिरशेषायुतबलाय नमः।
Whose strength remains steady for ten thousand ages
Om Sahasraphanivikshanaya Namah
ॐ सहस्रफणिवीक्षणाय नमः।
He who gazes with a thousand serpent hoods
Om Brahmavrikshavarachchhayasinaya Namah
ॐ ब्रह्मवृक्षवरच्छायासीनाय नमः।
He seated beneath the fine shade of the sacred tree of Brahman
Om Padmasanasthitaya Namah
ॐ पद्मासनस्थिताय नमः।
He who sits established in the lotus posture
Om Pratyagatmane Namah
ॐ प्रत्यगात्मने नमः।
The inner self turned within, the innermost witness
Om Svabhavarthaya Namah
ॐ स्वभावार्थाय नमः।
He whose meaning is his own true nature
Om Pranidhanaparayanaya Namah
ॐ प्रणिधानपरायणाय नमः।
Devoted wholly to deep meditation
Om Vyadheshuviddhapujyanghraye Namah
ॐ व्याधेषुविद्धपूज्याङ्घ्रये नमः।
Whose worshipped feet were pierced by a hunter’s arrow
Om Nishadabhayamochanaya Namah
ॐ निषादभयमोचनाय नमः।
He who released the hunter from fear
Om Pulindastutisantushtaya Namah
ॐ पुलिन्दस्तुतिसन्तुष्टाय नमः।
He who was pleased by the tribal hunter’s praise
Om Pulindasugatipradaya Namah
ॐ पुलिन्दसुगतिप्रदाय नमः।
Giver of a good destination to the forest hunter
Om Darukarpitaparthadikaraniyoktaye Namah
ॐ दारुकार्पितपार्थादिकरणीयोक्तये नमः।
He whose instructions were entrusted to Daruka for Arjuna’s tasks
Om Ishitre Namah
ॐ ईशित्रे नमः।
The supreme ruler and controller
Om Divyadundubhisamyuktaya Namah
ॐ दिव्यदुन्दुभिसंयुक्ताय नमः।
He accompanied by celestial drums
Om Pushpavrishtiprapujitaya Namah
ॐ पुष्पवृष्टिप्रपूजिताय नमः।
He worshipped with showers of flowers
Om Puranaya Namah
ॐ पुराणाय नमः।
The primeval one, ancient beyond time
Om Parameshanaya Namah
ॐ परमेशानाय नमः।
The supreme sovereign lord
Om Purnabhumne Namah
ॐ पूर्णभूम्ने नमः।
He whose being is complete and whole
Om Parishtutaya Namah
ॐ परिष्टुताय नमः।
He extolled with abundant praise
Om Shukavagamritabdhindave Namah
ॐ शुकवागमृताब्धीन्दवे नमः।
Moon rising over the nectar-ocean of Shuka’s words
Om Govindaya Namah
ॐ गोविन्दाय नमः।
He who is known and reached through the Vedas and cows
Om Yoginam Pataye Namah
ॐ योगिनां पतये नमः।
Lord and master of all yogis
Om Vasudevatmajaya Namah
ॐ वसुदेवात्मजाय नमः।
Son born of Vasudeva
Om Punyaya Namah
ॐ पुण्याय नमः।
He who is auspicious merit itself
Om Lilamanushavigrahaya Namah
ॐ लीलामानुषविग्रहाय नमः।
He who takes a human form for divine play
Om Jagadgurave Namah
ॐ जगद्गुरवे नमः।
Teacher and guide of the entire universe
Om Jagannathaya Namah
ॐ जगन्नाथाय नमः।
Lord and refuge of the whole world
Om Gitamritamahodadhaye Namah
ॐ गीतामृतमहोदधये नमः।
Great ocean of the nectar of the Gita
Om Punyashlokaya Namah
ॐ पुण्यश्लोकाय नमः।
He praised in sacred verses of merit
Om Tirthapadaya Namah
ॐ तीर्थपादाय नमः।
He whose feet are themselves a holy pilgrimage
Om Vedavedyaya Namah
ॐ वेदवेद्याय नमः।
He who is to be known through the Vedas
Om Dayanidhaye Namah
ॐ दयानिधये नमः।
Ocean of compassion and mercy
Om Narayanaya Namah
ॐ नारायणाय नमः।
He who rests upon and moves through the primeval waters
Om Yajnamurtaye Namah
ॐ यज्ञमूर्तये नमः।
Whose very form is the sacred yajna
Om Pannagashanavahanaya Namah
ॐ पन्नगाशनवाहनाय नमः।
He whose mount is the serpent-eating eagle Garuda
Om Adyaya Pataye Namah
ॐ आद्याय पतये नमः।
Lord and first among all origins
Om Parasmai Brahmane Namah
ॐ परस्मै ब्रह्मणे नमः।
The supreme Brahman beyond all else
Om Paramatmane Namah
ॐ परमात्मने नमः।
The supreme indwelling self of all
Om Paratparaya Namah
ॐ परात्पराय नमः।
He who is higher than the highest
About the Krishna Sahasranamavali
The sahasranama, literally a thousand names, is a recognized genre of Sanskrit devotional literature. Its best known example is the Vishnu Sahasranama from the Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata, recited by Bhishma to Yudhishthira. The Krishna Sahasranamavali follows that same structural idea, a long chain of short invocations, but every name in it is drawn specifically from Krishna’s own life and forms rather than from Vishnu’s names in general.
The names gathered here come from several sources: the Bhagavata Purana’s tenth canto, which narrates Krishna’s Vrindavana and Dvaraka years in detail, the Vishnu Purana and Harivamsha, and the Bhagavad Gita itself, where Krishna describes his own vibhutis, or divine manifestations, to Arjuna. Over generations, devotees and compilers brought these epithets together into a single stotra meant for daily or occasional recitation, in the same way ashtottara namavalis of 108 names were compiled for temple worship.
Krishna is worshipped as the eighth avatara of Vishnu, but tradition sets him apart from the other avataras by calling him a purna avatara, a complete descent rather than a partial one. This is part of why a namavali built around him carries a different flavor than one addressed to Vishnu in his cosmic form: it holds room for both the toddler stealing butter in Gokul and the teacher who, fully armed with divine authority, laid out the entire philosophy of the Gita on the field at Kurukshetra.
What makes this particular namavali distinct is how closely its names track Krishna’s biography. Early names recall Yashoda and Nanda raising him, his mischief with the gopis and his flute, and the day he lifted Govardhana hill to shelter Vrindavana from Indra’s storm. Later names shift toward Dvaraka, kingship, and the Gita’s teachings. Chanting the list in order is, in effect, tracing his life from the cowherd’s courtyard to the battlefield, which is why many devotees treat it as much as a remembrance of his story as a formal prayer.
How to Chant the 1000 Names
- <b>Prepare a clean, quiet space.</b> Sit facing east or north if possible, place a picture or small murti of Krishna before you, and light a diya or incense if you use one.
- <b>Begin with a short invocation.</b> Offer a simple opening prayer or a few rounds of the Krishna mantra to settle the mind before starting the thousand names.
- <b>Chant each name steadily.</b> Say Om, then the name, then Namah, keeping an even pace rather than rushing; a mala can help you keep count if you want to track your place.
- <b>Use a japa mala if you prefer counting in sets.</b> Some devotees pause after every 108 names to rest the voice and mind before continuing to the next set.
- <b>Close with gratitude.</b> After the final name, sit quietly for a minute, offer a closing pranam, and if it is a special occasion, follow with prasad or a short reading from the Gita.
Benefits of Chanting
- <b>Deepens personal love for Krishna.</b> Moving through a thousand names of his childhood, youth, and teaching years builds a fuller, more intimate sense of who he is, beyond a single image or story.
- <b>Brings a settled, joyful mind.</b> The steady rhythm of Om, name, Namah repeated for close to an hour has a calming effect that many devotees describe as quietly uplifting rather than tiring.
- <b>Offers comfort during sorrow or difficulty.</b> Devotees often turn to this recitation specifically when grieving or anxious, since dwelling on Krishna’s presence through so many names can ease a heavy heart.
- <b>Strengthens steadiness in devotion.</b> Committing to the full thousand names, even occasionally, builds the kind of patient discipline that carries over into other areas of spiritual practice.
- <b>Supports success in undertakings begun with faith.</b> Many devotees chant it before starting something important, trusting that invoking Krishna in his many forms clears obstacles and brings clarity of purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to chant all 1000 names?
At a normal, unhurried pace, most devotees complete the full Krishna Sahasranamavali in about 45 to 60 minutes. It can be done in one sitting or broken into a few shorter sessions if that suits you better.
What is the best time or day to chant this namavali?
Early morning after bathing is traditionally favored for any long namavali, since the mind is still quiet. Janmashtami is the most significant day for this particular recitation, and Ekadashi and Wednesdays, both associated with Vishnu and his avataras, are also considered auspicious.
Can I chant the names in English instead of Sanskrit?
Yes. While the Sanskrit forms carry the original sound and rhythm, reciting transliterated names in English with sincerity is accepted, especially for beginners still learning pronunciation. What matters most is attentive, respectful repetition.
How is this different from the Vishnu Sahasranama or other Krishna namavalis?
The Vishnu Sahasranama addresses Vishnu in his broad cosmic role across all his forms, while this namavali is built entirely around Krishna’s own life, his Vrindavana childhood, his bond with Radha and the gopis, Govardhana, and the Gita. Shorter Krishna namavalis, such as the well known 108-name ashtottara, cover the same territory in far less detail.
Do I need any special initiation or qualification to chant it?
No formal initiation is required. Any sincere devotee, regardless of background, can chant the Krishna Sahasranamavali. A calm approach, clean surroundings, and genuine attention to the names matter far more than ritual qualification.
Is there a shorter way to benefit from this namavali if I don’t have an hour?
Yes. Many devotees chant a portion each day, working through the full thousand names across a week, or keep to the shorter 108-name Krishna ashtottara on busier days while saving the complete sahasranama for Janmashtami or other special occasions.
ॐ श्री कृष्णाय नमः · May Shri Krishna fill your heart with love and lift every sorrow.