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The complete traditional text of the Chalisa honouring Shri Krishna, with an English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. It follows the widely printed reading; more than one Krishna Chalisa circulates.
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Devotional reading
The complete traditional text of the Chalisa honouring Krishna as Gopala, with an English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. It follows the widely printed reading; minor spelling differences occur across editions.
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An introduction to the celebrated Krishnashtakam beginning “Vasudeva sutam devam”, traditionally attributed to Vallabhacharya. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.
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An introduction to the celebrated Vishnu hymn beginning “Achyutam Keshavam Ramanarayanam”, traditionally attributed to Adi Shankaracharya. Minor spelling differences occur across traditions.
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Devotional reading
The complete traditional text of another widely recited Chalisa honouring Krishna, with an English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. This “Banke Bihari” text differs from the Shri Krishna Chalisa (“Bansi Shobhit”). Minor spelling differences occur across editions.
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Devotional reading
The complete traditional text of the Chalisa honouring child-Krishna (Gopala), with an English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. It differs from both the Shri Krishna Chalisa (“Bansi Shobhit”) and the Krishna Chalisa (“Banke Bihari”). Minor spelling differences occur across editions.
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