Nandakumar Ashtakam (नन्दकुमाराष्टकम्)
A sacred hymn to Lord Krishna (Nandakumara), composed by Unknown.
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सुन्दरगोपालम् उरवनमालं नयनविशालं दुःखहरम् । वृन्दावनचन्द्रमानन्दकन्दं परमानन्दं धरणिधरम् ॥ वल्लभघनश्यामं पूर्णकामम् अत्यभिरामं प्रीतिकरम् । भज नन्दकुमारं सर्वसुखसारं तत्त्वविचारं ब्रह्मपरम् ॥१॥

Sundara-Gopaalam Ura-Vana-Maalam Nayana-Vishaalam Duhkha-Haram | Vrndaavana-Candram-Aananda-Kandam Parama-[A]anandam Dharanni-Dharam || Vallabha-Ghanashyaamam Puurnna-Kaamam Atya[i-A]bhiraamam Priiti-Karam | Bhaja Nanda-Kumaaram Sarva-Sukhasaaram Tattva-Vicaaram Brahma-Param ||1||

Beautiful Gopala, adorned with a forest garland, with large eyes, the remover of sorrows. The moon of Vrindavan, the source of bliss, the supreme joy, the supporter of the Earth. The beloved Ghana-shyama, whose desires are fulfilled, extremely charming, bestower of love. Worship Nandakumara, the essence of all happiness, the contemplation of truth, the supreme Brahman. (1)

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शोभितमुखधूलं यमुनाकूलं निपट_अतूलं सुखदतरम् । मुखमण्डितरेणुं चारितधेनुं वादितवेणुं मधुरसुरम् ॥ वल्लभमतिविमलं शुभपदकमलं नखरुचिअमलं तिमिरहरं । भज नन्दकुमारं सर्वसुखसारं तत्त्वविचारं ब्रह्मपरम् ॥३॥

Shobhita-Mukha-Dhuulam Yamunaa-Kuulam Nipatta-Atuulam Sukhada-Taram | Mukha-Mannddita-Rennum Caarita-Dhenum Vaadita-Vennum Madhura-Suram || Vallabham-Ati-Vimalam Shubha-Pada-Kamalam Nakha-Ruci-Amalam Timira-Haram | Bhaja Nanda-Kumaaram Sarva-Sukhasaaram Tattva-Vicaaram Brahma-Param ||3||

His face adorned with dust, on the banks of the Yamuna, utterly incomparable, bestower of greater happiness. His face decorated with pollen, grazing the cows, playing the flute with a sweet melody. The beloved, extremely pure, His auspicious lotus feet, the pure radiance of His nails, the remover of darkness. Worship Nandakumara, the essence of all happiness, the contemplation of truth, the supreme Brahman. (3)

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शिरमुकुटसुदेशं कुञ्चितकेशं नटवरवेशं कामवरम् । मायाकृतमनुजं हलधर_अनुजं प्रतिहतदनुजं भारहरम् ॥ वल्लभव्रजपालं सुभगसुचालं हितमनुकालं भाववरं । भज नन्दकुमारं सर्वसुखसारं तत्त्वविचारं ब्रह्मपरम् ॥४॥

Shira-Mukutta-Sudesham Kun.cita-Kesham Nattavara-Vesham Kaama-Varam | Maayaa-Krta-Manujam Haladhara-Anujam Pratihata-Danujam Bhaara-Haram || Vallabha-Vraja-Paalam Subhaga-Sucaalam Hitam-Anukaalam Bhaava-Varam | Bhaja Nanda-Kumaaram Sarva-Sukhasaaram Tattva-Vicaaram Brahma-Param ||4||

A beautiful crown on His head, curly hair, dressed as the best dancer, granter of desires. Appearing human through Maya, younger brother of Balarama, slayer of demons, remover of burdens. The beloved protector of Vraja, fortunate and graceful, always beneficial, bestower of divine emotion. Worship Nandakumara, the essence of all happiness, the contemplation of truth, the supreme Brahman. (4)

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इन्दीवरभासं प्रकटसुरासं कुसुमविकासं वंशिधरम् । हृतमन्मथमानं रूपनिधानं कृतकलगानं चित्तहरम् ॥ वल्लभवृदुहासं कुञ्जनिवासं विविधविलासं केलिकरं । भज नन्दकुमारं सर्वसुखसारं तत्त्वविचारं ब्रह्मपरम् ॥५॥

Indiivara-Bhaasam Prakatta-Suraasam Kusuma-Vikaasam Vamshi-Dharam | Hrta-Manmatha-Maanam Ruupa-Nidhaanam Krta-Kala-Gaanam Citta-Haram || Vallabha-Mrdu-Haasam Kun.ja-Nivaasam Vividha-Vilaasam Keli-Karam | Bhaja Nanda-Kumaaram Sarva-Sukhasaaram Tattva-Vicaaram Brahma-Param ||5||

Shining like a blue lotus, manifesting divine play, blooming like a flower, holder of the flute. Who humbled Cupid's pride, repository of beauty, singer of sweet melodies, captivator of the mind. The beloved with a gentle smile, residing in groves, engaged in various plays, performer of sports. Worship Nandakumara, the essence of all happiness, the contemplation of truth, the supreme Brahman. (5)

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अतिपरप्रवीणं पालितदीनं भक्ताधीनं कर्मकरम् । मोहनमतिधीरं फणिबलवीरं हतपरवीरं तरलतरम् ॥ वल्लभव्रजरमणं वारिजवदनं हलधरशमनं शैलधरं । भज नन्दकुमारं सर्वसुखसारं तत्त्वविचारं ब्रह्मपरम् ॥६॥

Ati-Para-Praviinnam Paalita-Diinam Bhakta-Adhiinam Karma-Karam | Mohanam-Ati-Dhiiram Phanni-Bala-Viiram Hata-Para-Viiram Tarala-Taram || Vallabha-Vraja-Ramannam Vaarija-Vadanam Haladhara-Shamanam Shaila-Dharam | Bhaja Nanda-Kumaaram Sarva-Sukhasaaram Tattva-Vicaaram Brahma-Param ||6||

Supremely skilled, protector of the distressed, subservient to devotees, performer of actions. Enchanting, extremely courageous, hero who defeated the serpent Kaliya, slayer of other heroes, extremely agile. The beloved who delights Vraja, with a lotus face, pacifier of Balarama, lifter of the mountain. Worship Nandakumara, the essence of all happiness, the contemplation of truth, the supreme Brahman. (6)

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जलधरद्युतिअङ्गं ललितत्रिभङ्गं बहुकृतरङ्गं रसिकवरम् । गोकुलपरिवारं मदनाकारं कुञ्जविहारं गूढतरम् ॥ वल्लभव्रजचन्द्रं सुभगसुछन्दं कृतआनन्दं भ्रान्तिहरं । भज नन्दकुमारं सर्वसुखसारं तत्त्वविचारं ब्रह्मपरम् ॥७॥

Jaladhara-Dyuti-Anggam Lalita-Tri-Bhanggam Bahu-Krta-Ranggam Rasika-Varam | Gokula-Parivaaram Madana-[A]akaaram Kun.ja-Vihaaram Guuddha-Taram || Vallabha-Vraja-Candram Subhaga-Suchandam Krta-[A]anandam Bhraanti-Haram | Bhaja Nanda-Kumaaram Sarva-Sukhasaaram Tattva-Vicaaram Brahma-Param ||7||

His body shines like a rain cloud, gracefully posed in three bends, performing many dramas, best of connoisseurs. Surrounded by the family of Gokul, having the form of Cupid, wandering in groves, extremely mysterious. The beloved moon of Vraja, fortunate and graceful, creator of joy, remover of delusion. Worship Nandakumara, the essence of all happiness, the contemplation of truth, the supreme Brahman. (7)

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वन्दितयुगचरणं पावनकरणं जगदुद्धरणं विमलधरम् । कालियशिरगमनं कृतफणिनमनं घातितयमनं मृदुलतरम् ॥ वल्लभदुःखहरणं निर्मलचरणम् अशरणशरणं मुक्तिकरं । भज नन्दकुमारं सर्वसुखसारं तत्त्वविचारं ब्रह्मपरम् ॥८॥

Vandita-Yuga-Carannam Paavana-Karannam Jagad-Uddharannam Vimala-Dharam | Kaaliya-Shira-Gamanam Krta-Phanni-Namanam Ghaatita-Yamanam Mrdula-Taram || Vallabha-Duhkha-Harannam Nirmala-Carannam Asharanna-Sharannam Mukti-Karam | Bhaja Nanda-Kumaaram Sarva-Sukhasaaram Tattva-Vicaaram Brahma-Param ||8||

Whose feet are worshipped, cause of purification, savior of the universe, bearer of purity. Who went upon the head of Kaliya, made the serpent bow, subdued Yama, extremely gentle. The beloved remover of sorrow, whose feet are pure, refuge of the refugeless, bestower of liberation. Worship Nandakumara, the essence of all happiness, the contemplation of truth, the supreme Brahman. (8)

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