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Album VI



   

 

S'rī Jagannāthāshthakam


Text: Nadiminty Sarvamangaleswara Sastry (1759 - 1839)
Melody: traditional/arr. byAnand Aadhar (melody verse 9)
Singer/arr.: Anand Aadhar Prabhu
Duration: 12 min 22 sec
Date: 28 March 2003



  



  Sing with Aadhar

Take the lead   

 

 

S'rī Jagannāthāshthakam

  

 

Intro:
(D Em C D Em D C Bm Am Em)

(1)

(G Am Bm C D Em)
kadācit kālindī-tatha-vipina-sangītaka-a-ravo
Sometimes in great happiness He plays His flute loudly in the groves.

(Bm C D Em D7 G)
mudābhīrī-nārī-vadana-kamalāsvāda-ma-a-dhupah
like a bumblebee He tastes the lotus faces of the damsels of Vraja,

(C D Em D7 G Am) 
ramā-s'ambhu-brahma-amara-pati-ganes'ārcita-a-pado        R
Lakshmī, S'iva, Brahmā, Indra, and Ganes'a worship His lotus feet.

(Am Bm G Am G D Em)
jagannāthah svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me        R
May that Jagannātha Svāmī, be the object of my vision.

 

(2)

(G Am Bm C D Em)
bhuje savye venum s'irasi s'ikhi-puccham kati-i-tate

In His left hand He holds a flute, on His head peacock feathers,

(Bm C D Em D7 G)
dukūlam netrānte sahacara-kathāksham vida-a-dhate
ine yellow silken cloth on His hips, from His eyes He casts His glances,

(C D Em D7 G Am) 
sadā s'rīmad-vrindāvana-vasati-līlā-pari-i-cayo        R
He always reveals Himself through His pastimes in divine Vrindāvana.

(Am Bm G Am G D Em)
jagannāthah svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me        R
May that Jagannātha Svāmī, be the object of my vision.

 

(Bm D7 Em D7 G Am D C Am G C D Em D7)

(3)

(G Am Bm C D Em)
mahāmbhodhes tīre kanaka-rucire nīla-s'i-i-khare
At the ocean, in a large palace, atop the brilliant, golden Nīlācala Hill,

(Bm C D Em D7 G)
vasan prāsādāntah sahaja-balabhadrena ba-a-linā
He resides with His powerful brother Balabhadra

(C D Em D7 G Am) 
subhadrā-madhya-sthah sakala-sura-sevāvasa-a-ra-do        R
and with Subhadrā between Them, He gives all the opportunity to serve

(Am Bm G Am G D Em)
jagannāthah svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me        R
May that Jagannātha Svāmī, be the object of my vision.

 

(4)

(G Am Bm C D Em)
kripā-pārāvārah sajala-jalada-s'reni-ru-u-ciro
An ocean of mercy and as beautiful as a row of blackish rain clouds.

(Bm C D Em D7 G)
ramā-vānī-rāmah sphurad-amala-pankeruha-a-mukhah
the storehouse of bliss for Lakshmī and Sarasvatī; His face a spotless fullblown lotus.

(C D Em D7 G Am) 
surendrair ārādhyah s'ruti-gana-s'ikhā-gīta-ca-a-rito        R
The best of demigods and sages worship Him; the Upanishads sing His glories.

(Am Bm G Am G D Em)
jagannāthah svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me        R
May that Jagannātha Svāmī, be the object of my vision.

 

(C D Am Bm G Am Bm C D G)

(5)

(G Am Bm C D Em)
rathārūdho gacchan pathi milita-bhūdeva-pata-a-laih
Moving on His Rathayātrā car, all brāhmins chant prayers and sing to please.

(Bm C D Em D7 G)
stuti-prādurbhāvam prati-padam upākarnya sa-a-dayah
Hearing their hymns, He becomes very favorably disposed.

(C D Em D7 G Am) 
dayā-sindhur bandhuh sakala jagatām sindhu-su-u-tayā         R
He is the ocean of mercy and the true friend of all the worlds.

(Am Bm G Am G D Em)
jagannāthah svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me        R
May that Jagannātha Svāmī, be the object of my vision.

 

(6)

(G Am Bm C D Em)
para-brahmāpīdah kuvalaya-dalotphulla-na-a-yano
With His eyes like lotus petals, He is the ornament on Lord Brahmā's head.

(Bm C D Em D7 G)
nivāsī nīlādrau nihita-carano 'nanta-s'i-i-rasi
He resides on Nīlācala Hill with His lotus feet on Ananta's heads

(C D Em D7 G Am) 
rasānando rādhā-sarasa-vapur-ālingana-a-sukho        R
Overwhelmed of love, He embraces the cool pond of Rādhā's body

(Am Bm G Am G D Em)
jagannāthah svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me        R
May that Jagannātha Svāmī, be the object of my vision.

 

(Bm D7 Em D7 G Am D C Am G C D Em D7)

*

 

(7)

(G Am Bm C D Em)
na vai yāce rājyam na ca kanaka-mānikya-vi-i-bhavam
I do not pray for a kingdom, nor for gold, rubies, or wealth.

(Bm C D Em D7 G)
na yāce 'ham ramyām sakala jana-kāmyām vara-a-vadhūm
I do not ask for a beautiful wife, as desired by all men.

(C D Em D7 G Am) 
sadā kāle kāle pramatha-patinā gīta-ca-a-rito        R
I simply pray for Him, whose glories Lord S'iva always sings.

(Am Bm G Am G D Em)
jagannāthah svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me        R
May that Jagannātha Svāmī, be the object of my vision.

 

(8)

(G Am Bm C D Em)
hara tvam samsāram druta-taram asāram sura-a-pate
O Lord of the demigods, free me from the ocean of matter I am in

(Bm C D Em D7 G)
hara tvam pāpānām vitatim aparām yādava-a-pate
O Lord of the Yadus, please destroy this vast, shoreless ocean of sins.

(C D Em D7 G Am) 
aho dīne 'nāthe nihita-carano nis'cita-a-m idam        R
oh, sure is: He bestows His feet upon the fallen with no other shelter but Him

(Am Bm G Am G D Em)
jagannāthah svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me        R
May that Jagannātha Svāmī, be the object of my vision.

 

(9)

( G Am Bm C Am D Bm G)
jagannāthāshtakam punyam yah pathet prayatah s'ucih
The self-restrained, virtuous soul reciting these verses for Lord Jagannātha

(Am D7 G D Am D7 G)
sarva-pāpa-vis'uddhātmā vishnu-lokam sa gacchati        R
is freed from all sins and duly proceeds to Lord Vishnu's abode.

 

Exit:
(D Em C D Em D C Bm Am Em)

 

 

(Chords harmonium)

 

 

Translation Prabhupāda:

(1)

Sometimes in great happiness Lord Jagannātha makes a loud concert with His flute in the groves on the banks of the Yamunā. He is like a bumblebee tasting the beautiful lotuslike faces of the cowherd damsels of Vraja, and great personalities such as Lakshmī, S'iva, Brahmā, Indra, and Ganes'a worship His lotus feet. May that Jagannātha Svāmī be the object of my vision.

(2)

In His left hand Lord Jagannātha holds a flute, on His head He wears peacock feathers, and on His hips He wears fine yellow silken cloth. From the corners of His eyes He bestows sidelong glances upon His loving devotees, and He always reveals Himself through His pastimes in His divine abode of Vrindāvana. May that Jagannātha Svāmī be the object of my vision.

(3)

On the shore of the great ocean, within a large palace atop the brilliant, golden Nīlācala Hill, Lord Jagannātha resides with His powerful brother Balabhadra and His sister Subhadrā, who sits between Them. May that Jagannātha Svāmī, who bestows the opportunity for devotional service upon all godly souls, be the object of my vision.

(4)

Lord Jagannātha is an ocean of mercy and as beautiful as a row of blackish rain clouds. He is the storehouse of bliss for Lakshmī and Sarasvatī, and His face resembles a spotless fullblown lotus. The best of demigods and sages worship Him, and the Upanishads sing His glories. May that Jagannātha Svāmī be the object of my vision.

(5)

When Lord Jagannātha moves along the road on His Rathayātrā car, at every step large assemblies of brāhmanas loudly chant prayers and sing songs for His pleasure. Hearing their hymns, Lord Jagannātha becomes very favorably disposed toward them. He is the ocean of mercy and the true friend of all the worlds. May that Jagannātha Svāmī, along with His consort Lakshmī, who was born from the ocean of nectar, be the object of my vision.

(6)

Lord Jagannātha, whose eyes resemble full-blown lotus petals, is the ornament on Lord Brahmā's head. He resides on Nīlācala Hill with His lotus feet placed on the heads of Anantadeva. Overwhelmed by the mellows of love, He joyfully embraces s'rīmatī Rādhārānī's body, which is like a cool pond. May that Jagannātha Svāmī be the object of my vision.

(7)

I do not pray for a kingdom, nor for gold, rubies, or wealth. I do not ask for a beautiful wife, as desired by all men. I simply pray that Jagannātha Svāmī, whose glories Lord S'iva always sings, may be the constant object of my vision.

(8)

O Lord of the demigods, please quickly remove this useless material existence I am undergoing. O Lord of the Yadus, please destroy this vast, shoreless ocean of sins. Alas, this is certain: Lord Jagannātha bestows His lotus feet upon those who feel themselves fallen and have no shelter in this world but Him. May that Jagannātha Svāmī be the object of my vision.

(9)

The self-retrained, virtuous soul who recites these eight verses glorifying Lord Jagannātha becomes cleansed of all sins and duly proceeds to Lord Vishnu's abode.

 

 

Comments:

Jagannātha is the name of Lord Krishna as the Lord of the Universe.

Baladeva is the name of Lord Balarāma: (strenght of joy) Krishna's first Plenary portion operating as His older brother. Also named Rāma and Sankarsan. He is the protector and teacher of the devotees. is also considered Bhagavān.

Subhadrā was the sister of Lord Krishna. She married with Arjuna after the battle of Kuruksetra. Subhadrā was the mother of Abhimanyu who was the father of Emperor Parikchit to whom the Bhāgavatam was spoken.

 

  The Jagannatha Ashtakam was recited extempore by a great 18th century Sanskrit grammarian named Nadiminty Sarvamangaleswara Sastry (1759 - 1839). He was refered to as "Dakshina Sastry" - 'the Sastry from the South', his native place is south of Puri, a place called Nagooru in the present day Vis'ianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh. This scholar carried the title "Abhinava Kalidaasa" bestowed on him by Kashi & Nava Dwip scholars for his extrordinary scholarship. There are chronicles of his visits to Puri and the episode that led to the extempore recitation by him of the famous JAGANNATHA ASHTAKAM.

 

 

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