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Krishana Ashtakam-2-Vallabha-Acharya

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Devotional text

īkṛṇāṭakaṃ 2
{|| īkṛṇāṭakaṃ 2 ||}
(valabhācāya)
kṛṇa emamayī rādhā 's ,
rādhā emamayo hiraḥ | 's ;
jīvanena dhane inayaṃ ,
rādhākṛṇa gitamama || -- . 1
kṛṇaya ivaṇaṃ rādhā ,
rādhāyāḥ ivaṇaṃ hiraḥ | ;
jīvanena dhane inayaṃ ,
rādhākṛṇa gitamama || -- . 2
kṛṇa āṇamayī rādhā 's ,
rādhā āṇamayo hiraḥ | 's ;
jīvanena dhane inayaṃ ,
rādhākṛṇa gitamama || -- . 3
kṛṇa vāmayī rādhā 's ,
rādhā vāmayo hiraḥ | 's ;
jīvanena dhane inayaṃ ,
rādhākṛṇa gitamama || -- . 4
kṛṇagehe thatāṃ rādhā 's 's ,
rādhāgehe thato hiraḥ | 's 's ;
jīvanena dhane inayaṃ ,
rādhākṛṇa gitamama || -- . 5
kṛṇicaā thatāṃ rādhā ,
rādhāica thato hiraḥ | ;
jīvanena dhane inayaṃ ,
rādhākṛṇa gitamama || -- . 6
nīlābarā dharā rādhā ,
pītābarā dharo hiraḥ | ;
jīvanena dhane inayaṃ ,
rādhākṛṇa gitamama || -- . 7
vṛdāvanevarī rādhau ,
kṛṇo vṛdāvanevaraḥ | ;
jīvanena dhane inayaṃ ,
rādhākṛṇa gitamama || -- . 8
|| iita ī valabhācāyakṛtaṃ kṛṇāṭakaṃ sapūṇa ||

About this ashtakam

Devotional recitation is one of the simplest and most powerful practices in the Hindu tradition. Regular chanting calms the mind, purifies the atmosphere of the home, and deepens one’s connection with the deity. These sacred compositions have been sung by devotees for generations and are suitable for daily practice, during morning or evening puja, or on special festival days.

How to chant

Sit comfortably facing your home altar or a clean, quiet space. Light a lamp or incense if you wish. Begin with a short prayer to Ganesha, then recite the text slowly and clearly, focusing on the meaning rather than speed. Consistency matters more than duration — even five minutes of daily chanting brings visible peace of mind.

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