Nanda Nandana Sri Krishnashtakam

Nanda Nandana Sri Krishnashtakam

This Ashtakam( 8 verses) on Lord Krishna is said to be the composition of Sri Adi Sankara.

The composer prays to Lord Krishna and requests Lord Krishan to bless him and advises devotees to remember lord Krishana all times and all places.

He offers salutations to Lord Krishna  whom he describes as follows. Major attributes of Lord Krishna.

His Mahima

Lifted Govardhana Hills to protect the people of Gokula

Humbled Indra

Takes care of the entire world

Rescued Elephant Gajendra

Removes obstacles of Devas

His Karunya

·        Wipes out sins

·        Grants supreme bliss

·        He is pure Love and an ocean of Love

·        Giver of pleasure to Yashodha

·        Helps in Crossing the Ocean of Life

·        Loves His devotees and pleases them

His Beauty

·        Peacock feathers decorate his head

·        Weilds and plays flue

·        Has Lotus like Eyes 

·        His broad eyes keep shifting

·        Spots a pretty smile and gaze 

·        his chheks are prettu smooth

·        Curley hair falling on his face                                                                                                

·        Wears kadamba (Neolamarckia) flowers as ear rings

His Identification

·        Son of Nandagopar

·        ornament to the land of Vraja

·        Chief of Gokula