Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram

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Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram
Ram Naraynam, Janaki-vallabham

Achyutam – (meaning) – indestructible, immortal, imperishable
– अविनाशी, जिसका नाश न हो सके, अमर, अमिट

Kaun kehta hai Bhagwan aate nahi
Tum Meera ke jaise bulate nahi
Achyutam Keshavam….

Kaun kehta hai Bhagwan khaate nahi
Ber Shabri ke jaise khilate nahi
Achyutam Keshavam….

Kaun kehta hai Bhagawan Sote nahi
Maa Yashoda ke jaise sulate nahin
Achyutam Keshavam….

Kaun kehta hai Bhagvan Naachte nahi
Tum Gopi ke jaise Nachaate nahi
Achyutam Keshavam….

Kaun kehta hai Bhagvan Nachaate nahi
Gopiyo ki tarah tum Naachte nahi
Achyutam Keshavam….

Achyutam Keshavam Ram Naraynam
Krishna Damodaram vasudevam hare

Shreedharam Madhavam Gopika Vallabham
Janaki Nayakam Ramchandram Hare

Naam Japate chalo kaam karte chalo
Har samay Krishna ka dhyaan karte chalo
Achyutam Keshavam….

Yaad aayegi unko kabhi na kabhi
Krishna darshan to denge kabhi na kabhi
Achyutam Keshavam….

Achyutam Keshavam Ram Naraynam
Krishna Damodaram vasudevam hare

Shreedharam Madhavam Gopika Vallabham
Janaki Nayakam Ramchandram Hare

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Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram – Spiritual Meanings

Achyutam Keshav Krishna Damodaram is a very beautiful Krishna bhajan, which praises the various names and forms of Lord Vishnu, his various divine qualities and his relationship with the devotees. It also highlights the importance of devotion and remembrance of God at all times.

Meanings of the lines of the bhajan are as follows –

Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram

“Achyutam” refers to Lord Vishnu, who is infallible and eternal. Meaning of Achyutam is indestructible, immortal, imperishable.
“Keshavam” is another name for Lord Krishna, signifying his beautiful hair.
“Krishna” is the dark-skinned, divine incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and
“Damodaram” refers to the one with a rope tied around his waist.
This verse praises Lord Krishna’s divine form and his playful pastime of being tied with a rope by his mother Yashoda.

Ram Naraynam, Janaki-vallabham

“Ram” refers to Lord Rama, another divine incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and
“Narayanam” is one of the many names of Lord Vishnu.
Janaki Vallabham means beloved of Mother Janaki. Janaki is the name of Goddess Sita, who was the wife of Lord Rama and daughter of King Janak. The word Vallabhan is derived from Vallabh, which means beloved, lover, or favourite. Janaki Vallabhan is a name of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

The next lines of the bhajan compare the devotion and love of different devotees with the common perception of how God interacts with people

Kaun kehta hai Bhagwan aate nahi
Tum Meera ke jaise bulate nahi

This verse questions the belief that God does not come to his devotees. It highlights the example of Meera Bai, a devoted saint and poetess from Rajasthan, India, who experienced a deep connection and love for Lord Krishna. The line suggests that God does come to his devotees, just like he came to Meera Bai when she called him with pure devotion.

Kaun kehta hai Bhagwan khaate nahi
Ber Shabri ke jaise khilate nahi

This line questions the idea that God does not eat. It refers to the story of Shabri, a devotee of Lord Rama from the epic Ramayana. Shabri offered berries to Lord Rama with the utmost love and devotion, and he accepted them with equal love, showcasing that God indeed accepts offerings made with pure heart.

Kaun kehta hai Bhagawan Sote nahi
Maa Yashoda ke jaise sulate nahin

This verse challenges the belief that God does not sleep. It draws a parallel with the divine motherly love of Yashoda, who would lovingly put Lord Krishna to sleep. This indicates that even though God is beyond the limitations of human needs, he responds to the love and care of his devotees just like a mother cares for her child.

Kaun kehta hai Bhagvan Naachte nahi
Tum Gopi ke jaise Nachaate nahi

This line disputes the notion that God does not dance. It refers to the enchanting dance of Lord Krishna with the Gopis (cowherd girls) in the forests of Vrindavan. Lord Krishna’s dance (Raas Leela) with the Gopis is considered a divine and joyous expression of love and devotion, showing that God does dance with his devotees when there is devotion and love.

Kaun kehta hai Bhagvan Nachaate nahi
Gopiyo ki tarah tum Naachte nahi

This verse questions the belief that God does not dance. It draws a comparison with the Gopis, the cowherd girls of Vrindavan, who danced with great joy and love in the presence of Lord Krishna. The line suggests that, in fact, Lord Krishna does dance like the Gopis when they perform their joyous dance of devotion in his presence.

Achyutam Keshavam Ram Naraynam
Krishna Damodaram vasudevam hare

These lines present various divine names of Lord Krishna and Lord Vishnu, expressing his different aspects and forms

Achyutam – The infallible, imperishable one.
Keshavam – The Lord with beautiful hair.
Ram – Another name for Lord Vishnu or Lord Rama.
Naraynam – One of the names of Lord Vishnu.
Krishna – The dark-skinned, divine incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Damodaram – The one with a rope tied around his waist (referring to the playful pastime of being tied by Mother Yashoda).
Vasudevam – The son of Vasudeva, another name for Lord Krishna.
Hare – A vocative form of addressing the divine, seeking grace and protection.

These names invoke the various divine attributes and forms of Lord Krishna and Lord Vishnu.

Shreedharam Madhavam Gopika Vallabham
Janaki Nayakam Ramchandram Hare

This verse continues with more divine names and epithets

Shreedharam – The one who adorns the divine goddess Lakshmi (Shree).
Madhavam – Another name for Lord Krishna, indicating his association with the goddess of wealth, Ma Lakshmi.
Gopika Vallabham – The beloved of the Gopis (cowherd girls).
Janaki Nayakam – The Lord and protector of Sita, Janaki, another name for Lord Rama.
Ramchandram – The beautiful moon-like form of Lord Rama.
Hare – A vocative form of addressing the divine.

These names further celebrate the divine aspects and relationships of Lord Krishna and Lord Vishnu.

Naam Japate chalo kaam karte chalo
Har samay Krishna ka dhyaan karte chalo

These lines emphasize the significance of constantly remembering and chanting the name of Lord Krishna. The devotees are urged to continue with their daily activities while keeping their focus on the divine, always meditating on Lord Krishna.

Yaad aayegi unko kabhi na kabhi
Krishna darshan to denge kabhi na kabhi

These verses express the assurance that if the devotees sincerely remember and meditate on Lord Krishna, he will grace them with his divine presence and darshan (divine sight) at some point in their lives. The lines encourage the devotees to be patient and steadfast in their devotion, for the divine experience will come to them at the right time.

Overall, these bhajan lyrics celebrate the divine qualities of Lord Krishna and emphasize the importance of pure love, devotion, and surrender in experiencing the presence and grace of God in our lives.

These bhajan lyrics inspire devotees to engage in unwavering devotion, remembrance, and meditation on Lord Krishna, highlighting the divine qualities and relationships associated with him.

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