Jagannath Ashtakam
A Hymn to Lord Shree Narayan
Shlok (Verse)
Kadācit kālindī-taṭa-vipina-saṅgīta-karavo
Mudābhīrī-nārī-vadana-kamalāsvāda-madhupaḥ
Ramā-śambhu-brahmāmara-pati-gaṇeśārcita-pado
Jagannāthaḥ svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me
Translation
Sometimes, He joyfully engages in music in the forests on the banks of the Yamuna,
like a bee tasting the nectar of the lotus-faces of the Gopis.
His feet are worshipped by Lakshmi, Shiva, Brahma, Indra, and Ganesha.
May that Lord of the Universe, Jagannath, be the object of my vision.
Shlok (Verse)
Bhuje savye veṇuṁ śirasi śikhi-piñchaṁ kaṭi-taṭe
Dukūlaṁ netrānte sahacara-kaṭākṣaṁ vidadhate
Sadā śrīmad-vr̥ndāvana-vasati-līlā-paricayo
Jagannāthaḥ svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me
Translation
In His left hand, He holds a flute; on His head, a peacock feather; and around His waist, a silken cloth.
From the corners of His eyes, He bestows sidelong glances upon His companions.
He is always known for His pastimes in the divine abode of Vrindavan.
May that Lord of the Universe, Jagannath, be the object of my vision.
Shlok (Verse)
Mahāmbhodhes tīre kanaka-rucire nīla-śikhare
Vasan prāsādāntaḥ sahaja-balabhadreṇa balinā
Subhadrā-madhyasthaḥ sakala-sura-sevāvasarado
Jagannāthaḥ svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me
Translation
On the shore of the great ocean, on a golden, beautiful blue mountain,
He resides within a palace with His powerful brother, Balabhadra.
Positioned between them is Subhadra, and He grants the opportunity for service to all the gods.
May that Lord of the Universe, Jagannath, be the object of my vision.
Shlok (Verse)
Kr̥pā-pārāvāraḥ sakala-bhuvana-maṅgala-karo
Mano-jño rāmā-nātho madhura-madhurāmoda-madhuraḥ
Ameyaḥ śrī-vāṇī-vimala-vimalābjaiḥ samanuto
Jagannāthaḥ svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me
Translation
He is an ocean of mercy, bestowing auspiciousness upon all the worlds.
He is charming, the lord of Rama (Lakshmi), and His sweet form is filled with delightful fragrance.
He is immeasurable and is praised with the pure lotus-like words of Saraswati.
May that Lord of the Universe, Jagannath, be the object of my vision.
Shlok (Verse)
Rathārūḍho gacchan pathi milita-bhūdeva-paṭalaiḥ
Stuti-prādurbhāvaṁ pratipadam upākarṇya sadayaḥ
Dayā-sindhur bandhuḥ sakala-jagatāṁ sindhu-sutayā
Jagannāthaḥ svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me
Translation
Riding on His chariot, He moves along the path, meeting hosts of brahmanas,
Hearing their heartfelt prayers at every step with compassion.
He is an ocean of mercy, the friend of all the worlds, along with the daughter of the ocean (Lakshmi).
May that Lord of the Universe, Jagannath, be the object of my vision.
Shlok (Verse)
Para-brahmāpīḍaḥ kuvalaya-dalotphulla-nayano
Nivāsī nīlādrau nihita-caraṇo 'nanta-śirasi
Rasānandī rādhā-sarasa-vapur-āliṅgana-sukho
Jagannāthaḥ svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me
Translation
He is the crest-jewel of the Supreme Brahman, with eyes like fully blossomed blue lotuses.
He resides on the Blue Mountain, with His feet placed on the head of Ananta.
He is blissful in divine mellows, delighting in the embrace of Radha's luscious form.
May that Lord of the Universe, Jagannath, be the object of my vision.
Shlok (Verse)
Na vai prārthyaṁ rājyaṁ na ca kanakitāṁ bhoga-vibhave
Na yāce 'haṁ ramyāṁ sakala-jana-kāmyāṁ vara-vadhūm
Sadā kāle kāle pramatha-patinā gīta-carito
Jagannāthaḥ svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me
Translation
I do not pray for a kingdom, nor for golden wealth and pleasures,
Nor do I ask for a beautiful bride desired by all.
His glories are always sung by the lord of the Pramathas (Shiva), at all times.
May that Lord of the Universe, Jagannath, be the object of my vision.
Shlok (Verse)
Hara tvaṁ saṁsāraṁ drutataram asāraṁ sura-pate
Hara tvaṁ pāpānāṁ vitatiṁ aparāṁ yādava-pate
Aho dīne 'nāthe nihita-caraṇo niścitam idaṁ
Jagannāthaḥ svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me
Translation
O Lord of the gods, quickly remove this essence-less world!
O Lord of the Yadus, remove my endless multitude of sins!
Oh, it is certain that His feet are placed upon the lowly and the helpless.
May that Lord of the Universe, Jagannath, be the object of my vision.
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