Krishna Ashtakam

I bow to Krishna, the divine son of Vasudeva, the destroyer of Kamsa and Chanura, the supreme joy of Devaki, the teacher of the universe.

I bow to Krishna, who shines with the hue of the flax flower, adorned with a garland and anklets, wearing jeweled bracelets and armlets, the teacher of the universe.

I bow to Krishna, whose hair is curly, whose face is like the full moon, who wears radiant earrings, the teacher of the universe.

I bow to Krishna, whose fragrance is of mandara blossoms, who has a charming smile, four arms, and a peacock feather adorning his crown, the teacher of the universe.

I bow to Krishna, whose eyes are like fully bloomed lotus petals, whose complexion resembles a blue cloud, the crest jewel of the Yadava dynasty, the teacher of the universe.

I bow to Krishna, who sports with Rukmini in divine pastimes, who is beautifully clad in yellow silk, who is fragrant with tulsi, the teacher of the universe.

I bow to Krishna, whose chest is marked with the kumkum from the gopis' breasts, the abode of Goddess Lakshmi, the mighty archer, the teacher of the universe.

I bow to Krishna, who bears the Srivatsa mark, whose chest is broad, who is adorned with a forest garland, who holds the conch and discus, the divine Lord, the teacher of the universe.

This holy octet on Krishna, whoever recites upon rising in the morning, the sins committed in millions of births are destroyed by its remembrance.