Jayadeva describes beautifully Sri Krishna’s appearence, virtues, deeds and glory in this auspicious benediction.
Srita kamalAkucha manDalA dhruta kunDala E
kalita lalita vanamAlA jaya jaya dEva harE ||
Victory to Srihari who adorns ear-rings and ‘Tulasi’ garlands and who is delightful in the embrace of goddess Lakshmi.
dinamaNi manDala bhava khanDana E
munijana mAnasa hamsa jaya jayadEva harE ||
Victory to Srihari who is the cause of effulgence in solar system. He dispels all worldly afflictions. He is the divine swan in the lotus hearts of sages.
kALiya vishadhara ganjana janaranjana E
yadu kula nalina dinESa jaya jayadEva harE ||
Victory to Sri Krishna the vanquisher of Kaliya serpent. He glorified Yadu clan. He made them delightful like the Sun delights lotuses.
madhu mura naraka vinASana garuDAsana E
surakula kELi nidAna jaya jayadEva harE ||
Victory to Krishna, the annihilator of demon Madhu, Mura and Naraka. His vehicle is Garuda bird. He makes Devatas happy.
amala kamaladaLa lOchana bhava mOchana E tribhuvana bhavana nidAna jaya jayadEva harE || |
Victory to Srihari whose eyes are like fresh lotus petals. He liberates us from worldly fears. He is the prime cause for the creatiion of the three ‘Lokas’.
abhinava jaladhara sundara dhruta mandara E Srimukha chandra chakOra jaya jayadEva harE || |
He shines like bright cloud. He bore ‘Mandara’ mountain . He enjoys the beauty of Sridevi just like ‘Chakora’ bird enjoys nectar in moonlight. Victory to Srihari.
tavacharaNE praNata vayamiti bhAvaya E
kuru kuSalam praNatEshu jaya jayadEva harE ||
I prostrate at his sacred feet. He is bestower of happiness. Victory to Srihari.
Sri jayadEva kavE ridam kurutE mudam E
mangaLamujwala geeti jaya jayadEva harE ||
Poet Sri Jayadeva sings this auspicious song for the delight of the lord. Victory to Srihari.