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Damodarashtakam

दामोदराष्टकम्

8 min read8 versesSource: Padma Purana

About Damodarashtakam

Damodarashtakam (दामोदराष्टकम्) is an eight-verse devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Krishna. Attributed to Padma Purana, this prayer holds a special place in Hindu devotional literature. Chanting this stotra with devotion is said to grant the vision of Bal-Gopal form of Krishna as well as awaken pure prema-bhakti (loving devotion) for Lord Krishna. Additionally, it is known to bestow divine grace and remove sorrows. Recitation is particularly auspicious on Wednesday (Budhvar) and during Janmashtami. With 8 verses and a reading time of about 8 minutes, this prayer is ideal for both daily worship and special occasions. On this page, you can read the complete Damodarashtakam in Devanagari Sanskrit with English transliteration, Hindi meaning (arth), and free PDF download for offline recitation.

Reviewed & translated by Acharya Pushyadant Mishra

Stotra Path (स्तोत्र पाठ)

नमामीश्वरं सच्चिदानन्दरूपं

ललाटस्थफालद्रुमप्रकाशम्।

अलक्ष्यं सुरैरप्यलक्ष्यैश्च तत्त्वं

दामोदरं भक्तबन्धं नमामि॥१॥

रुदन्तं मुहुर्नेत्रयुग्मं मृजन्तम्

कराम्भोजयुग्मेन सातङ्कनेत्रम्।

मुहुः श्वासकम्पत्रिरेखाङ्ककण्ठ-

स्थित-ग्रैवं दामोदरं भक्तबन्धम्॥२॥

इतीदृक्स्व-लीलाभिरानन्दकुण्डे

स्वघोषं निमज्जन्तमाख्यापयन्तम्।

तदीयेषिताज्ञेषु भक्तैर्जिततत्त्वं

पुनर्दामोदरं भक्तबन्धं नमामि॥३॥

वरं देव मोक्षं न मोक्षावधिं वा

न चान्यं वृणेऽहं वरेषाद-पीह।

इदं ते वपुर्नाथ गोपालबालं

सदा मे मनस्याविरास्तां किमन्यैः॥४॥

इदं ते मुखाम्भोजमत्यन्तनीलै-

र्वृतं कुन्तलैः स्निग्धरक्तैश्च गोप्या।

मुहुश्चुम्बितं बिम्बरक्ताधरं मे

मनस्याविरास्तामलं लक्षलाभैः॥५॥

नमो देव दामोदराऽनन्त विष्णो

प्रसीद प्रभो दुःखजालाब्धिमग्नम्।

कृपादृष्टि-वृष्ट्यातिदीनं बतानु-

गृहाणेष मामज्ञमेध्यक्षि दृश्यम्॥६॥

कुवेरात्मजौ बद्धमूर्त्यैव यद्वत्

त्वया मोचितौ भक्तिभाजौ कृतौ च।

तथा प्रेमभक्तिं स्वकां मे प्रयच्छ

न मोक्षे ग्रहो मेऽस्ति दामोदरेह॥७॥

नमस्ते ऽस्तु दाम्ने स्फुरद्दीप्तिधाम्ने

त्वदीयोदरायाथ विश्वस्य धाम्ने।

नमो राधिकायै त्वदीयप्रियायै

नमो ऽनन्तलीलाय देवाय तुभ्यम्॥८॥

Benefits (फल)

  • Awakens pure prema-bhakti (loving devotion) for Lord Krishna
  • Especially powerful when recited during Kartik month (Damodara masa)
  • Frees the devotee from material attachments
  • Grants the vision of Bal-Gopal form of Krishna
  • Bestows divine grace and removes sorrows

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Damodarashtakam

Read Damodarashtakam in Sanskrit with Hindi meaning. Eight verses from Padma Purana glorifying baby Krishna bound by Yashoda's love. It is dedicated to Shree Krishna (श्री कृष्ण), the eighth avatar of vishnu. divine teacher of the bhagavad gita and embodiment of love. This sacred hymn contains 8 verses and is sourced from Padma Purana.