Janmashtami Ritualistic Prayers and Hymns
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Janmashtami Rituals Comprehensive Lord Krishna festival
Dhyana Mantra (Meditation)
Original
वसुदेवसुतं देवं कंसचाणूरमर्दनम् । देवकीपरमानन्दं कृष्णं वन्दे जगद्गुरुम् ॥
Transliteration
Vasudeva-sutam devam kamsa-chanura-mardanam | Devaki-paramanandam krishnam vande jagadgurum ||
Meaning / Translation
I salute Lord Krishna, the son of Vasudeva, the slayer of Kamsa and Chanura, the supreme joy of Devaki, and the teacher of the entire universe.
Mantra (Sacred Invocation)
Original
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Transliteration
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Meaning / Translation
I bow to the Lord who lives in the hearts of all, the son of Vasudeva.
Janmotsav Bhajan (Birth Celebration Song)
Original
नंद के आनंद भयो, जय कन्हैया लाल की। हाथी घोड़ा पालकी, जय कन्हैया लाल की ॥
Transliteration
Nand ke anand bhayo, jai kanhaiya lal ki | Hathi ghoda palki, jai kanhaiya lal ki ||
Meaning / Translation
There is immense joy in Nand's household; glory to the beloved Krishna! With elephants, horses, and palanquins, glory to the beloved Krishna!
Aarti (Concluding Worship)
Original
आरती कुंजबिहारी की, श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की। फूलों की माला, गजरा और हार, श्री कृष्ण चरणों में बारम्बार।
Transliteration
Aarti Kunj Bihari ki, Shri Giridhar Krishna Murari ki | Phoolon ki maala, gajra aur haar, Shri Krishna charnon mein baarambaar.
Meaning / Translation
I perform the aarti of the one who wanders in the groves of Vrindavan, the lifter of the mountain, Krishna, the slayer of Mura. With garlands of flowers and ornaments, I bow repeatedly at the feet of Shri Krishna.