Krishnashtakam

My salutations to Lord Shri Krishna, the Guru of the entire world and the son of Vasudeva, who killed Kansa and Chanur and is the source of ecstasy to Mother Devaki.

My salutations to Lord Shri Krishna, the Guru of the entire world, whose complexion is similar to the Atasi (Linum usitatissimum) flower, who is adorned with a garland and anklets, and who wears gem-studded bangles and armlets.

My salutations to the world Guru, Lord Shri Krishna, who is adorned with curly hair, who has a face like full-moon, and who wears shining earrings.

My salutations to the world Guru, Lord Shri Krishna, who has the sweet fragrance of Mandara flowers, who has pretty smile, who has four arms (in the form of Lord Vishnu), and whose head is decorated with peacock-feathers.

My salutations to the world Guru, Lord Shri Krishna, who has eyes like blooming lotus leaves, who resembles the blue cloud, and who is the crown-jewel among the Yadavas clan.

My salutations to the world Guru, Lord Shri Krishna, who is engaged in playing with Rukmini, who is adorned with yellow robes, and who has the fragrance of holy basil (tulsi).

My salutations to the world Guru, Lord Shri Krishna, who has saffron marks on his chest from the dual breasts of Gopis (cowherdesses), who lives with Lakshmi, and who is a great archer.

My salutations to the world Guru, Lord Shri Krishna, who has the sign of “Srivatsa” (mark of Shri Laksmi) on his broad chest, who is decorated by a garland of forest flowers, and who holds conch shell and discus.