Achyutashtakam (Achyutam Keshavam)

I worship Achyuta, Keshava, Rama-Narayana, Krishna-Damodara, Vasudeva, Hari, Shridhara, Madhava, the beloved of the Gopis, and Ramachandra, the lord of Janaki.

I meditate on Achyuta, Keshava, the husband of Satyabhama, Madhava, Shridhara, worshipped by Radha, the abode of Lakshmi, enchanting to the mind, the son of Devaki, and the giver of joy to Nanda.

O Vishnu, victorious one, holder of the conch and discus, lover of Rukmini, lord of Janaki, beloved of the Gopis, worshipped Supreme Lord, destroyer of Kamsa, and player of the flute, salutations unto You.

O Krishna! O Govinda! O Rama! O Narayana! O Lord of Lakshmi! O Vasudeva! O Unconquerable One! O Abode of Wealth! O Achyuta! O Infinite One! O Madhava! O Adhokshaja! O Lord of Dvaraka! O Protector of Draupadi!

May Raghava (Rama), who afflicts the demons, who is adorned by Sita, who sanctified the land of Dandakaranya, who is accompanied by Lakshmana, served by the monkeys, and worshipped by Sage Agastya, protect me.

May Child Gopala, who destroyed the enemies Dhenuka and Arishtasura, killed Keshi, took the life of Kamsa, plays the flute, expressed wrath toward Putana, and plays on the banks of the Yamuna, always protect me.

I worship that lotus-eyed Lord whose garments shine like a flash of lightning, whose body is beautiful like rain-bearing clouds, whose chest is adorned with a forest garland, and whose feet are reddish.

I worship that dark-complexioned Lord whose face is adorned with curly locks of hair, who wears a crown studded with jewels, whose cheeks shimmer with swaying earrings, and who is adorned with necklaces, armlets, shining bracelets, and softly tinkling waist-bells.

Whoever recites this wish-fulfilling Achyutashtakam daily with love, faith, and devotion, Lord Hari, the sustainer of the entire universe, quickly becomes pleased with them and is overcome by their devotion.

Thus ends Sri Achyutashtakam composed by Adi Shankaracharya.