Brahma Vaivarta Krishna Mahatmyam
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 5 sections
Brahma Vaivarta Purana Authoritative Cosmic Lord Krishna other
Invocation (Mangalacharan)
Original
ॐ कृष्णाय नमः। ब्रह्मवैवर्तपुराणे वर्णितं, जगतकारणं परं ब्रह्म कृष्णं नमाम्यहम्।
Transliteration
Om Krishnaya Namah. Brahma-Vaivarta-Purane Varnitam, Jagat-karanam Param Brahma Krishnam Namamyaham.
Meaning / Translation
Om Salutations to Krishna. I bow to Krishna, the Supreme Brahman described in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana, who is the cause of the entire universe.
The Supreme Creator
Original
त्वं ही सृष्टिकर्ता सर्वस्व, ब्रह्मादपि श्रेष्ठं दिव्यमूर्ते। सकल जगत् का मूल आधार, तू ही सत्य है, तू ही सार।
Transliteration
Tvam hi srishti-karta sarvasva, Brahmadapi shrestham divyamurte. Sakala jagat ka mool adhara, tu hi satya hai, tu hi saar.
Meaning / Translation
You alone are the creator of all things, the divine form superior even to Brahma. You are the fundamental basis of the entire world; You are the truth and the essence.
The Divine Union
Original
राधा-कृष्ण युगल स्वरूप, प्रेममय जगत् का आधार। शक्ति और शक्तिमान का मिलन, तू ही अनंत, तू ही विस्तार।
Transliteration
Radha-Krishna yugala swaroopa, premamaya jagat ka adhara. Shakti aur Shaktiman ka milan, tu hi ananta, tu hi vistar.
Meaning / Translation
The dual form of Radha and Krishna is the foundation of this universe filled with love. The union of Power (Shakti) and the Powerful (Shaktiman); You are infinite and You are the cosmic expansion.
Cosmic Presence
Original
कालस्य आदि, अनादि भी, तू ही शक्ति, तू ही मुक्ति। ब्रह्माण्ड के कण-कण में वास, तेरा ही है दिव्य प्रकाश।
Transliteration
Kalasya adi, anadi bhi, tu hi shakti, tu hi mukti. Brahmanda ke kan-kan mein vaas, tera hi hai divya prakash.
Meaning / Translation
The beginning of time, and also without beginning; You are the power and You are liberation. You reside in every atom of the universe; Your divine light shines everywhere.
Prayer for Refuge
Original
शरणागतवत्सल कृष्ण, चरणों में शीश नवाते हम। भक्ति प्रदान कर, मोक्ष दे, जपें तेरा ही नाम।
Transliteration
Sharanagata-vatsala Krishna, charanon mein sheesh navate hum. Bhakti pradan kar, moksha de, japen tera hi naam.
Meaning / Translation
O Krishna, who is compassionate to those who seek refuge, we bow our heads at Your feet. Grant us devotion, grant us liberation, as we chant Your holy name.