Sri Jagannathastakam

Issued from the mouth of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu

kadacit kalindi-tata-vipina-sangita-taralo mudabhiri- nari- vadana-kamalasvada- madhupah rama-sambhu-brahmamara-pati-ganesarcita-pado jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me (I)

May that Sri Jagannathadeva-who sometimes fervently plays His flute on the banks of the Yamuna River in Sri Vrindavana, who is like a bumblebee that blissfully tastes the lotus faces of the Vraja-gopis, and whose feet are worshiped by great personalities such as Laksmi, Siva, Brahma, Indra, and Ganesa-be the object of my vision.

bhuje savye venum sirasi sikhi-piccham katitate dukulam netrante sahacara-kataksam ca vidadhat sada srimad-vrndavana-vasati-lila-paricayo jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me (2)

May that Sri Jagannathadeva-who holds a flute in His left hand, who wears a peacock feather on His head and a fine yellow silken cloth around His hips, who from the corners of His eyes bestows loving sidelong glances upon His companions, and who is forever known as the one who performs wondrous pastimes in the divine abode of Sri Vrindavana-be the object of my vision.

mahambhodes-tire kanaka-rucire nila-sikhare vasan prasadantah sahaja-valabhadrena balinah subhadra-madyastah sakala- sura-sevavasara-do jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me (3)

May that Sri Jagannathadeva-who on the shore of the great ocean resides in a palace situated on the gold-like crest of Nilacala Hill accompanied by His powerful brother Baladevji and Their sister Subhadra, and who bestows upon all the demigods the opportunity to serve Him- be the object of my vision.

krpa-paravarah sajala-jalada-sreni-ruciro rama-vani-ramah sphurad-amala-pankeruha-mukhah surendrair-arardhyah sruti-gana-sikha-gita-carito jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me (4)

May that Sri Jagannathadeva-who is an ocean of mercy, whose bodily complexion is as beautiful as a bank of blackish rainclouds, who sports with Laksmi-devi and Sarasvati, whose face is like a fully-blossomed spotless lotus, who is worshiped by the foremost demigods, and whose transcendental glories have been sung in the topmost scriptures-be the object of my vision.

ratharudho gacchan pathi milita-bhudeva patalaih stuti-pradurbhavam prati-padam-upakarnya sadayah daya-sindhur-bandhuh sakala-jagatam sindhu-sutaya jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me (5)

When Jagannatha's Ratha-yatra is moving along the road, at every step assemblies of brahmanas sing His praises. Upon hearing them, Jagannatha, being an ocean of mercy and the true friend of all the worlds, becomes favourably disposed towards them. May that Sri Jagannathadeva be the object of my vision

param-brahmaipidah kuvalaya-dalotphulla-nayano nivasi niladrau nihita-carano 'nanta-sirasi rasanandi radha-sarasa-vapur-alingana-sukho jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me (6)

May that Sri Jagannathadeva-who is the crown-jewel of all manifestations of the absolute truth, whose eyes are like the petals of a fully-opened blue lotus, who resides at Nilacala, whose feet are placed on the head of Sesa, who is blissfully immersed in bhakti-rasa, and who derives happiness from embracing the rasa- laden body of Srimati Radhika-be the object of my vision

na vai yace rajyamna ca kanaka-manikya-vibhavam na yace 'ham ramyam sakala-jana-kamyam vara-vadhum sada kale kale pramatha-patina gita-carito jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me (7)

I do not pray to Jagannatha for a kingdom, nor for gold, jewels, wealth, or even for a beautiful wife as desired by all men. My only prayer is that Sri Jagannathadeva, whose splendid glories are always sung by Siva, be the constant object of my vision

hara tvam samsaram drutataram-asaram sura-pate! hara tvam papanam vitatim-aparam yadava-pate! aho dine 'nathe nihita-carano niscitam-idam jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me (8)

O master of the demigods! Quickly deliver me from this worthless worldly existence. O Lord of the Yadus! Purge me of my limitless host of sins. Aho! You have promised to bestow Your feet upon the fallen and shelter less-O Jagannatha Svami, please be the object of my vision.

jagannathastakam punyam yah pathet prayatah suci sarva-papa-visuddhatma visnulokam sa gacchati (9)

One who carefully recites this sacred Jagannathastakam, upon becoming sinless and pure-hearted, will attain entrance into Visnuloka

Jagannathastakam sung by Krishnaprasad Dasa (9:05 / 6,24MB)
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