Achyutashtakam

I worship Achyuta, Keshava, Ramanarayana, Krishna-Damodara, Vasudeva, Hari — Shridhara, Madhava, beloved of the gopis, lord of Janaki, Ramachandra.

I revere Achyuta, Keshava, lord of Satyabhama, Madhava, Shridhara worshipped by Radha — temple of Lakshmi, beautiful in heart, son of Devaki, child of Nanda.

Salutations to Vishnu, the victorious, bearer of conch and discus, lover of Rukmini, husband of Janaki, beloved of the cowherd women, destroyer of Kamsa, player of the flute.

O Krishna, Govinda, Ram, Narayana, lord of Lakshmi, Vasudeva, unconquered treasure of glory — O Achyuta, Ananta, Madhava, Adhokshaja, lord of Dwaraka, protector of Draupadi.

May Raghava protect me — he who troubled the demons, who shone with Sita, who sanctified the Dandaka forest, accompanied by Lakshman, served by vanaras, worshipped by Agastya.

May the child cowherd always protect me — slayer of Dhenuka and Arishta, foe of the wicked, killer of Keshi and Kamsa, player of the flute, punisher of Putana, player of celestial games.

I worship the lotus-eyed one, whose garments flash like lightning, whose form glows like a monsoon cloud, whose chest shines with a forest garland, whose limbs glow red.

I worship the dark-hued one — face radiant with curled locks, jewel-crowned, earrings shining on his cheeks, adorned with necklace, armlets, bright bracelets and sweet-sounding bells.