About this stotra
Lord Krishna is a central figure in Hinduism, revered as the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He is celebrated for his divine playfulness, wisdom, and role as a charioteer and guide in the Mahabharata. Lord Krishna is also known for his teachings in the Bhagavad Gita and his childhood exploits in Vrindavan.
This verse is a devotional salutation to Lord Krishna, acknowledging his divine origins and earthly manifestations. It begins by addressing him as the son of Vasudeva and Devaki, highlighting his birth and divine lineage. The verse further honors him as the beloved child of Nanda, the foster father who raised him in the pastoral setting of Gokul. The name Lord Govinda is used to signify his role as the protector of cows and his connection to the pastoral community. The repeated expression of reverence, namo namah, underscores the devotee's deep respect and continuous adoration for Lord Krishna. The verse encapsulates the multifaceted nature of Lord Krishna, celebrating both his divine and human aspects, and serves as a means for devotees to express their devotion and seek his blessings.
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Verse 1
Krishnaya Vasudevaya Devaki – Verse 1
कृष्णाय वासुदेवाय देवकी नन्दनाय च ।
नन्दगोप कुमाराय गोविन्दाय नमो नमः ॥
kṛṣṇāya vāsudevāya devakī nandanāya ca .
nandagopa kumārāya govindāya namo namaḥ ..
Salutation again and again to Krishna, Vaasudeva, Devaki's darling too, Nandagopa's son and Govinda.
Word by word
- कृष्णाय (kṛṣṇāya)
- to Krishna
- वासुदेवाय (vāsudevāya)
- to Vaasudeva
- देवकी (devakī)
- Devaki's
- नन्दनाय (nandanāya)
- to the darling
- च (ca)
- and
- नन्दगोप (nandagopa)
- Nandagopa's (nanda:Nanda | gopa:cowherd)
- कुमाराय (kumārāya)
- to the son
- गोविन्दाय (govindāya)
- to Govinda
- नमो (namo)
- salutation
- नमः (namaḥ)
- salutation
