Dharmo Rakshathi Rakshitha:: Sri Nandhakumara Ashtakam by Sri Vallabhacharya

Monday 18 April 2016

Sri Nandhakumara Ashtakam by Sri Vallabhacharya – Lyrics & meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall meditate upon Lord Nandhakumara, who is attractive Gopala of Vraja, he is decked in fresh alluring flower garlands of woods, he has beautiful wide eyes, he is the destroyer of sorrows and grief of his passionate devotees, he is Lord Chandra of Vrindhavan who extends luster of joy, he is eternal bliss, he is Dharanidhara who bears Earth in him. He is Ghanashyama/ he has the complexion of dark clouds, he is flawless, most desirable and pleasing to hearts, I shall venerate Lord Nandhakumara, who is the essence of eternal bliss, belief and absolute Bhramam. I shall meditate upon Lord Nandhakumara, he has attractive face that has the resemblance to lotus flower, his charisma reduces the pride of Lord Manmatha, he is the abode of happiness, he is decked in magnificent crown, he is decorated with the garlands made of Gunjjaberries and explore the woods with the cowherds, he is gracious and playful, steals the clothes of cowherds, he is attired in majestic yellow clothes, Upaveetham, handful of butter, I shall venerate Lord Nandhakumara, who is the essence of eternal bliss, belief and absolute Bhramam. I shall meditate upon Lord Nandhakumara, whose attractive face is adorned with the dust of the river banks of Yamuna, that unique form gives immense joy to his passionate devotees; with all those dust on face he wanders with the cattle playing melodious music on his divine flute, he is unblemished, his lotus feet is the source of auspiciousness, luster of his toe nails removes the darkness of ignorance in his devotees. I shall venerate Lord Nandhakumara, who is the essence eternal bliss, belief and absolute Bhramam. I shall meditate upon Lord Nandhakumara, who is decked in magnificent crown, he has curly hair locks; he is attired in marvelous clothes gives out the appearance of a dancer that splendor excels Lord Manmatha, he has assumed the form of a human with the power of Maya, he is the younger brother of Haladhara/Balarama, he is incarnated for the annihilation of demons and in this manner reduce the burden of Earth, he is the protector of the cowherds of Vraja, he is the provider of fortunes and work for the welfare of his passionate devotees, I shall worship Lord Nandhakumara who is the essence of happiness, belief and absolue Bhramam. I shall meditate upon Lord Nandhakumara, who has the luster of blue lotus flower, he is the deity come to life as flower bud turned into fully blossomed flower; he is Lord Vamshidhara who plays melodious music with his divine flute, his attractive features thrashes the pride of Lord Manmatha, he steals the hearts of his devotees with the melodious music and purifies their mind, he has attractive smile, he dwells in the woods and engages in to various divine acts with the cowherds, I shall venerate Lord Nandhakumara, who is the essence of eternal bliss, belief and absolute Bhramam. I shall meditate upon Lord Nandhakumara, who is skillful, protects the oppressed people; he is attached to his passionate devotees, he strictly follows the duties, he is stunningly beautiful, he is valorous who conquered mighty warriors, he is the younger of Balaram who is the incarnation of Adishesha, he is always playful. He is fond of being in the association of cowherds of Vraja, his face has the resemblance to lotus flower, he pacifies the anger of Haladhara and he lifted the mountain Govardan. I shall worship Lord Nandhakumara who is the essence of eternal bliss, belief and absolute Bhramam. I shall meditate upon Lord Nandhakumara, whose skin tone has the splendor of rain clouds, he has attractive bends on his body, he has performed various playful acts which brought immense pleasure to his audience, he has entire Gokula as his family, he has attractive form, he is mysteriously dwells in the woods of Vraja, I shall venerate Lord Nandhakumara who is the essence of eternal bliss, belief and absolute Bhramam. I shall meditate upon Lord Nandhakumara, whose lotus feet is worshiped by passionate devotees, it is unblemished, it purifies and provide welfare to the Universe, it danced on the hoods of the serpent Kaliya and made it bend down, it removes the grief and sorrows of his ardent devotees, those feet are flawless, it is the safe haven for the down trodden people, and it provides liberty from the repeated birth as well. I shall worship Lord Nandhakumara who is the essence of eternal bliss, belief and absolute Bhramam.

Sundaragopalam Uravanamalam Nayanavishalam Dhukkaharam |

Vrudavana Chandhram Anandhakandham Paramanandham Dharanidharam |

Vallabha Ghanashyamam Poornakamam Athyath Abiramam Preethikaram |

Bhaja Nandhakumaram Sarvasugasaram Thathvavicharam Bhramaparam ||

Sundara Varijavadhanam Nirjitha Madhanam Anandha Sadhanam Mukudadharam |

Gunjakrithiharam Vipinaviharam Paramodharam Chiraharam |

Vallabhapatapeetham Krithaupaveetham Karanavaneetham Vibhudhavaram |

Bhaja Nandhakumaram Sarva Sukhasaram Thathvavicharam Bhramaparam ||

Shobithamukha Dhoolam Yamunakoolam Nipada Athoolam Sukhadhatharam |

Mukha Manditharenum Charithadhenum Vadhithavenum Madhurasuram |

Vallabham Athi Vimalam Shubhapadha Kamalam Nakharuchi Amalam Thimiraharam |