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The 108 Sacred Names
The 108 sacred names of the Deity, canonically chanted with 'Om' and 'Namah' for Archana and Japa.
Om, salutations to Krishna: the All-Attractive Supreme Reality who enchants all souls.
Verse 1
Om, salutations to Kamalanatha: the Beloved Lord and Master of Goddess Lakshmi (Kamala).
Verse 2
Om, salutations to Vasudeva: the Omnipresent Divinity dwelling in all and son of Vasudeva.
Verse 3
Om, salutations to Sanatana: the Eternal, Timeless Lord without beginning or end.
Verse 4
Om, salutations to Vasudevatmaja: the Joy-Giver and son born to King Vasudeva in Mathura.
Verse 5
Om, salutations to Punya: the Embodiment of Supreme Purity whose name cleanses all sin.
Verse 6
Om, salutations to Lilamanushavigraha: the Lord who assumed a mortal human form purely for cosmic divine play (Lila).
Verse 7
Om, salutations to Shrivatsakaustubhadhara: the Bearer of the sacred Shrivatsa mark and the radiant Kaustubha gem upon His chest.
Verse 8
Om, salutations to Yashodavatsala: the Cherished Darling and beloved child of Mother Yashoda.
Verse 9
Om, salutations to Hari: the Lord who steals away the sins, sorrows, and hearts of devotees.
Verse 10
Om, salutations to Chaturbhujattacakrasigadashankhadyudhayudha: the Four-Armed Lord holding the Discus, Sword, Mace, and Conch.
Verse 11
Om, salutations to Devakinandana: the Blissful Son of Queen Devaki.
Verse 12
Om, salutations to Shrisha: the Supreme Lord and Sovereign of Sri (Lakshmi).
Verse 13
Om, salutations to Nandagopapriyatmaja: the Beloved and Darling Son of Nanda Baba in Gokula.
Verse 14
Om, salutations to Yamunavegasamharin: the Lord who subdued the tempestuous currents of the Yamuna River.
Verse 15
Om, salutations to Balabhadrapriyanuja: the Beloved Younger Brother of Lord Balarama (Balabhadra).
Verse 16
Om, salutations to Putanajivitahara: the Infant Lord who sucked out the life and poison of demoness Putana, granting her liberation.
Verse 17
Om, salutations to Shakatasurabhanjana: the Child Lord who shattered the cart-demon Shakatasura with a playful kick.
Verse 18
Om, salutations to Nandavrajajananandin: the Delight and Joy of all the cowherds and maidens of Vraja.
Verse 19
Om, salutations to Saccidanandavigraha: the Embodiment of Truth, Absolute Consciousness, and Boundless Bliss.
Verse 20
Om, salutations to Navanitanavahara: the Butter-Thief whose favourite fresh nourishment was churned butter.
Verse 21
Om, salutations to Mucukundaprasadaka: the Merciful Lord who granted liberation to King Muchukunda in the mountain cave.
Verse 22
Om, salutations to Shodashastrisahasresha: the Supreme Lord and Beloved Consort of the 16,000 liberated souls in Dvaraka.
Verse 23
Om, salutations to Tribhangin: the Graceful Lord standing in the charming threefold-bending posture with flute in hand.
Verse 24
Om, salutations to Madhurakritaye: the Lord whose form, smile, eyes, and speech are sweet beyond compare.
Verse 25
Om, salutations to Shukavagamritabdhindave: the Resplendent Moon born from the nectarous ocean of Sage Shuka's Shrimad Bhagavatam.
Verse 26
Om, salutations to Govinda: the Chief Protector of cows, Vedas, and sensory faculties.
Verse 27
Om, salutations to Yoginam Pataye: the Supreme Master and Goal of all perfected yogis.
Verse 28
Om, salutations to Vatsapalanasancarin: the Playful Cowherd Boy who roamed the groves of Vrindavana tending calves.
Verse 29
Om, salutations to Ananta: the Boundless and Limitless Infinite Lord.
Verse 30
Om, salutations to Dhenukasurabhanjana: the Vanquisher of the donkey demon Dhenukasura in the Talavana palm forest.
Verse 31
Om, salutations to Trinikritatrinavarta: the Infant Lord who reduced the whirlwind demon Trinavarta to a mere blade of grass.
Verse 32
Om, salutations to Yamalarjunabhanjana: the Toddler tied to the mortar who uprooted the two Yamalarjuna trees, liberating Nalakuvara and Manigriva.
Verse 33
Om, salutations to Uttalottalabhettre: the Lord who shattered the tallest towering obstacles.
Verse 34
Om, salutations to Tamalashyamalakritaye: the Lord whose dark, lustrous complexion resembles the Tamala tree and monsoon clouds.
Verse 35
Om, salutations to Gopagopishvara: the Sovereign Lord and Soul-Mate of all cowherds (gopas) and milkmaids (gopis).
Verse 36
Om, salutations to Yogine: the Supreme Ascetic and embodiment of pure Yoga.
Verse 37
Om, salutations to Kotisuryasamaprabha: the Lord whose effulgence rivals the brilliance of ten million blazing suns.
Verse 38
Om, salutations to Ilapataye: the Sovereign Protector and Master of Mother Earth (Ila).
Verse 39
Om, salutations to Parasmai Jyotishe: the Supreme Transcendental Light illuminating all inner consciousness.
Verse 40
Om, salutations to Yadavendra: the Prince and Crown Jewel of the illustrious Yadava dynasty.
Verse 41
Om, salutations to Yadudvaha: the Gladdener and Exalter of the lineage of Yadu.
Verse 42
Om, salutations to Vanamaline: the Lord adorned with the fragrant garland of forest wildflowers (Vanamala).
Verse 43
Om, salutations to Pitavasase: the Lord attired in lustrous yellow silken garments (Pitambara).
Verse 44
Om, salutations to Parijatapaharakaya: the Lord who brought the celestial Parijata tree from heaven to earth for Satyabhama.
Verse 45
Om, salutations to Govardhanadhara: the Hero who lifted Mount Govardhana upon His little finger to shelter Vraja from Indra's deluge.
Verse 46
Om, salutations to Gopala: the Loving Herdsman who protects and nourishes all living souls.
Verse 47
Om, salutations to Sarvapalaka: the Universal Protector and Sustainer of the cosmos.
Verse 48
Om, salutations to Aja: the Unborn and Beginningless Supreme Being.
Verse 49
Om, salutations to Niranjana: the Immaculate One untouched by worldly taint or delusion.
Verse 50
Om, salutations to Kamajanakaya: the Father of Kamadeva (born as Pradyumna).
Verse 51
Om, salutations to Kanjalocana: the Lotus-Eyed Lord whose gaze showers boundless compassion.
Verse 52
Om, salutations to Madhughne: the Slayer of the demon Madhu.
Verse 53
Om, salutations to Mathuranatha: the Sovereign King and Protector of holy Mathura.
Verse 54
Om, salutations to Dvarakanayaka: the Sovereign Architect and King of golden Dvaraka.
Verse 55
Om, salutations to Baline: the Mighty Lord endowed with supreme spiritual and physical strength.
Verse 56
Om, salutations to Vrindavanantasancarin: the Youth who wandered happily through the fragrant bowers of Vrindavana.
Verse 57
Om, salutations to Tulasidamabhushana: the Lord whose chest is adorned with wreaths of sacred Tulasi leaves.
Verse 58
Om, salutations to Syamantakamanerhartre: the Lord who recovered the miraculous Syamantaka jewel.
Verse 59
Om, salutations to Naranarayanatmakaya: the Incarnation of the ancient dual sages Nara and Narayana of Badrinath.
Verse 60
Om, salutations to Kubjakrishnambaradhara: the Compassionate Lord who straightened the hunchbacked maiden Kubja and accepted her unguent.
Verse 61
Om, salutations to Mayine: the Master of Yogamaya who controls all cosmic illusions.
Verse 62
Om, salutations to Paramapurushaya: the Supreme Being celebrated in the Purusha Sukta.
Verse 63
Om, salutations to Mushtikasurachanuramallayuddhavisharada: the Expert Wrestler who vanquished the giant champions Mushtika and Chanura in Kamsa's arena.
Verse 64
Om, salutations to Samsaravairin: the Destroyer of worldly delusion and rebirth.
Verse 65
Om, salutations to Kamsari: the Nemesis and Slayer of the tyrannical King Kamsa.
Verse 66
Om, salutations to Murari: the Vanquisher of the demon Mura.
Verse 67
Om, salutations to Narakantaka: the Slayer of Narakasura who liberated 16,000 captive princesses.
Verse 68
Om, salutations to Anadibrahmacharine: the Pure Being established in eternal unbroken celibacy beyond worldly attachment.
Verse 69
Om, salutations to Krishnavyasanakarshaka: the Savior who preserved Draupadi's honour in the Kuru court by supplying infinite robes.
Verse 70
Om, salutations to Shishupalashirashchettre: the Wielder of Sudarshana who severed the head of the blasphemous King Shishupala.
Verse 71
Om, salutations to Duryodhanakulantaka: the Cosmic Deliverer who brought an end to Duryodhana's corrupt lineage in the Mahabharata war.
Verse 72
Om, salutations to Vidurakruravaradaya: the Gracious Benefactor who showered boons upon pure-hearted Vidura and Akrura.
Verse 73
Om, salutations to Vishvarupapradarshakaya: the Cosmic Lord who revealed His universal form (Vishvarupa) to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
Verse 74
Om, salutations to Satyavache: the Speaker of Absolute Truth whose promises never fail.
Verse 75
Om, salutations to Satyasankalpaya: the Lord whose every divine intent materializes without obstacle.
Verse 76
Om, salutations to Satyabhamarataya: the Loving Companion of Queen Satyabhama.
Verse 77
Om, salutations to Jayine: the Ever-Victorious Lord who guarantees the triumph of righteousness.
Verse 78
Om, salutations to Subhadrapurvajaya: the Loving Elder Brother of Sister Subhadra.
Verse 79
Om, salutations to Vishnave: the All-Pervasive Supreme Lord Vishnu.
Verse 80
Om, salutations to Bhishmamuktipradayaka: the Bestower of glorious liberation upon Grandsire Bhishma upon his bed of arrows.
Verse 81
Om, salutations to Jagadguru: the Universal Preceptor of all worlds who delivered the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita.
Verse 82
Om, salutations to Jagannatha: the Sovereign Lord of the Universe enshrined at Puri.
Verse 83
Om, salutations to Venunadavisharada: the Virtuoso Master of the flute whose melody enchants the entire creation.
Verse 84
Om, salutations to Vrishabhasuravidhvamsin: the Vanquisher of the bull-demon Arishtasura.
Verse 85
Om, salutations to Banasurakaranchidre: the Hero who severed the thousand arms of the demon Banasura, humbling his pride.
Verse 86
Om, salutations to Yudhishthirapratishthatre: the Kingmaker who established righteous King Yudhishthira upon the throne of Hastinapura.
Verse 87
Om, salutations to Barhibarhavatamsaka: the Charming Youth adorned with the colorful peacock feather in His crown.
Verse 88
Om, salutations to Parthasarathaye: the Divine Charioteer of Arjuna (Partha) steering the chariot of the soul.
Verse 89
Om, salutations to Avyaktaya: the Unmanifest Supreme Essence beyond human comprehension.
Verse 90
Om, salutations to Gitadritamahodadhaye: the Inexhaustible Ocean of the Nectar of the Bhagavad Gita.
Verse 91
Om, salutations to Kaliyaphanimanikayaranjitashripadambuja: the Dancer whose lotus feet were painted by the gems upon the hoods of serpent Kaliya.
Verse 92
Om, salutations to Damodara: the Child tied by the waist (dama) by Mother Yashoda, holding the universe in His belly.
Verse 93
Om, salutations to Yajnabhoktre: the Supreme Enjoyer and Goal of all Vedic sacrifices.
Verse 94
Om, salutations to Danavendravinashaka: the Vanquisher of all demonic kings who oppress the righteous.
Verse 95
Om, salutations to Narayana: the Primordial Refuge of all souls reclining upon the cosmic waters.
Verse 96
Om, salutations to Parabrahmane: the Supreme Transcendental Absolute Truth beyond time and space.
Verse 97
Om, salutations to Pannagashanavahanaya: the Lord who rides upon the celestial eagle Garuda, devourer of serpents.
Verse 98
Om, salutations to JalakridaSamasaktaGopivastrapaharakaya: the Lord who removed the garments of the Gopis at the Yamuna, stripping away all soul-clinging dualities.
Verse 99
Om, salutations to Punyashloka: the Lord whose sacred verses and fame confer virtue upon all who hear them.
Verse 100
Om, salutations to Tirthapadaya: the Lord whose lotus feet are the ultimate fountainhead of all sacred pilgrimage waters.
Verse 101
Om, salutations to Vedavedyaya: the Ultimate Reality to be known through all four Vedas.
Verse 102
Om, salutations to Dayanidhaye: the Boundless Ocean and Storehouse of Infinite Mercy.
Verse 103
Om, salutations to Sarvatirthatmakaya: the Lord who embodies the sanctifying purity of all holy waters and shrines.
Verse 104
Om, salutations to Sarvagraharupine: the Cosmic Ruler whose body encompasses all planetary spheres.
Verse 105
Om, salutations to Paratparaya: the Supreme Reality higher than the highest.
Verse 106
Om, salutations to Shrikrishnaya: the Supreme All-Attractive Lord Sri Krishna.
Verse 107
Om, salutations to Shrikrishnaparamatmane: the Supreme Transcendental Self, Bhagavan Sri Krishna.
Verse 108
Worship Guidelines & Chanting Benefits (Phalashruti)
PhalashrutiWednesday (Budhwar), Thursday (Guruwar) & Ekadashi
Early Morning (Brahma Muhurta) or Sandhya (Twilight)
Tulsi leaves, Butter (Makhan), Mishri, Yellow flowers & Chandan
- Awakening of pure divine love (Prema Bhakti), mental joy, and freedom from anxiety
Background
Stotra Nidhi publishes a Krishna Ashtottara Shatanamavali, and 88 of the 108 names here agree with its text; the rest differ in wording or order, as recensions of such lists do, and no scripture is named as its source. The names, numbered 1 to 108, move from Krishna's childhood in Gokula and Vrindavana (Govardhanadhara, no. 46) to his role as Arjuna's charioteer (Parthasarathi, no. 89) and teacher of the Bhagavad Gita. Chanting them with tulasi leaves on Janmashtami and in daily worship is a common devotional practice.
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Lifting Mount Govardhana
Name 46 (Govardhanadhara) commemorates seven-year-old Krishna lifting the massive mountain on the pinky finger of His left hand for seven days and nights to protect the inhabitants of Vraja from Indra's torrential storms.
The Secret of the Flute (Venunada)
Name 84 (Venunadavisharada) extols Krishna's enchanting flute, which allegorically represents the hollowed human ego through which the Divine Breath plays the song of cosmic love.
The Charioteer's Compassion (Parthasarathi)
Name 89 (Parthasarathaye) highlights the supreme Lord humbling Himself to drive the chariot of Arjuna, revealing that the Supreme Truth is ever subordinate to pure love and righteousness.
Deliverance of Putana
Name 17 (Putanajivitahara) captures the supreme mercy of Krishna, who granted the demoness Putana the elevated status of a foster mother in the spiritual realm despite her attempting to poison Him.
The Mystery of Damodara
Name 93 (Damodara) recalls Yashoda binding baby Krishna with ropes around His waist, illustrating that the infinite Absolute can be bound only by the pure, unmotivated cords of motherly love and devotion.
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