Santan Gopal Prarthana: A Prayer for Divine Offspring
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Spiritual Guidance Childless Couples Hinduism Lord Krishna pooja
Invocation (Dhyanam)
Original
हे कृष्ण मुरारी, हे गोपाल, कृपा दृष्टि हम पर करना। सूने आँगन में खुशियों का, एक नन्हा दीप जलाना।
Transliteration
He Krishna Murari, He Gopal, kripa drishti hum par karna. Soone aangan mein khushiyon ka, ek nanha deep jalana.
Meaning / Translation
O Krishna Murari, O Gopal, bestow your merciful gaze upon us. In our empty courtyard, light a tiny lamp of happiness.
The Prayer of Longing (Viraha)
Original
सूनी गोद और सूना घर, व्याकुल मन की यही पुकार। बालक के रूप में आओ तुम, मिटा दो दुखों का अंधकार।
Transliteration
Sooni god aur soona ghar, vyakul mann ki yahi pukaar. Baalak ke roop mein aao tum, mita do dukhon ka andhkaar.
Meaning / Translation
An empty lap and an empty home, this is the cry of a restless heart. Please come to us in the form of a child, and dispel the darkness of our sorrows.
Invocation of Bal Krishna (Childhood Form)
Original
यशोदा के प्राणप्रिया, माखन चोर नटखट लाल। हमारे घर भी आओ आकर, कर दो हमें निहाल।
Transliteration
Yashoda ke pranpriya, maakhan chor natkhat laal. Hamare ghar bhi aao aakar, kar do humein nihaal.
Meaning / Translation
The beloved of Yashoda, the butter thief, the naughty little child. Please come to our home as well, and bless us with abundance.
Final Surrender (Sharanagati)
Original
संतान गोपाल कृपा करो, सुख की वर्षा कर दो तुम। हमारी विनती स्वीकार करो, चरणों में जगह दे दो तुम।
Transliteration
Santan Gopal kripa karo, sukh ki varsha kar do tum. Hamari vinati sweekar karo, charnon mein jagah de do tum.
Meaning / Translation
O Santan Gopal (Protector of Offspring), show mercy and shower us with happiness. Accept our humble prayer and grant us shelter at your divine feet.