About this stotra
Lord Krishna is a central figure in Hinduism, revered as the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He is known for his teachings in the Bhagavad Gita, his role in the Mahabharata, and his divine playfulness and wisdom. Lord Krishna is often depicted as a cowherd, symbolizing his connection to nature and his role as a protector of cows and the righteous.
This shloka is a devotional verse that offers salutations to Lord Krishna, emphasizing his role as a benefactor of the Brahmanas and cows. The verse acknowledges Lord Krishna as Brahmanya Deva, highlighting his commitment to upholding dharma and supporting the welfare of Brahmanas, who are considered the custodians of Vedic knowledge. It also praises him as Lord Govinda, a name that signifies his role as the protector and friend of cows, which are sacred in Hindu tradition. The verse further expresses reverence for Lord Krishna's dedication to the well-being of the entire universe, underscoring his divine responsibility as a preserver of cosmic order. Reciting this shloka is believed to invoke Lord Krishna's blessings for the protection of dharma and the prosperity of all beings.
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Verse 1
Namo Brahmanya Devaya – Verse 1
नमो ब्रह्मण्य देवाय गोब्राह्मण हिताय च ।
जगत् हिताय कृष्णाय गोविंदाय नमो नमः ॥
namo brahmaṇya devāya gobrāhmaṇa hitāya ca .
jagat hitāya kṛṣṇāya goviṃdāya namo namaḥ ..
Salutation to the brahma-swarupa for the welfare of the devas, cows and brahmins. Salutation again and again to the benefactor of the universe, Krishna and Govinda.
Word by word
- नमः (namaḥ)
- salutation
- ब्रह्मण्य (brahmaṇya)
- to the brahma-swarupa
- देवाय (devāya)
- to the god
- गौब्राह्मणहिताय (gobrāhmaṇahitāya)
- for welfare of cows and brahmins (go:cows | brāhmaṇa:brahmins | hitāya:for welfare)
- च (ca)
- and
- जगत् (jagat)
- universe
- हिताय (hitāya)
- for welfare
- कृष्णाय (kṛṣṇāya)
- to Krishna
- गोविंदाय (govindāya)
- to Govinda
- नमः (namaḥ)
- salutation
- नमः (namaḥ)
- salutation
