Bhajans

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Lord Krishna

The Divine Cowherd

Lord Krishna is the eighth avatar of Vishnu and one of the most beloved deities in Hinduism. Known for his divine play (leela), his teachings in the Bhagavad Gita, and his role as a cowherd in Vrindavan, Krishna represents divine love, compassion, and wisdom.

Divine Attributes

Divine flute player
Protector of devotees
Teacher of the Bhagavad Gita
Beloved of the gopis
Destroyer of evil
Embodiment of divine love

Domain & Festivals

Divine Domain:

Love, Compassion, Divine Play

Associated Festivals:

JanmashtamiHoliGovardhan Puja

Sacred Shloka

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18, Verse 66

Sanskrit:

सर्वधर्मान्परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं व्रज। अहं त्वां सर्वपापेभ्यो मोक्षयिष्यामि मा शुचः॥

English Translation:

Abandon all varieties of dharma and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear.

Meaning:

This is Krishna's final instruction in the Bhagavad Gita, where he asks Arjuna to surrender completely to him, promising liberation from all sins and fears.

Sacred Stories

Krishna Lifting Govardhan Hill

When Indra, the king of gods, became angry with the people of Vrindavan for not worshipping him, he sent torrential rains to flood the village. To protect the villagers and their cattle, young Krishna lifted the entire Govardhan hill on his little finger and held it like an umbrella for seven days and nights. This divine act demonstrated Krishna's supreme power and his love for his devotees, earning him the name Giridhari (holder of the mountain).

The Butter Thief (Makhan Chor)

As a child, Krishna was famous for stealing butter from the homes of the gopis (cowherd women) in Vrindavan. He would cleverly break the pots hanging from the ceiling and share the butter with his friends and monkeys. When the gopis complained to his mother Yashoda, she would try to catch him, but Krishna would charm everyone with his innocent smile. These playful acts represent the soul's longing for the divine and how God steals the hearts of his devotees with his love.

Devotional Bhajan

Govind Bolo Hari Gopal Bolo

Hindi/Sanskrit:

गोविन्द बोलो हरि गोपाल बोलो राधा रमण हरि गोविन्द बोलो गोविन्द बोलो हरि गोपाल बोलो कृष्ण कन्हैया लाल बोलो नन्द के लाला गोपाल बोलो यशोदा के प्यारे कृष्ण बोलो व्रज के राजा गोविन्द बोलो

English Translation:

Chant Govind, chant Hari Gopal Radha's beloved Hari Govind, chant Chant Govind, chant Hari Gopal Chant Krishna Kanhaiya Lal Chant Nanda's darling Gopal Chant Yashoda's beloved Krishna Chant Vraja's king Govind

Meaning:

This bhajan celebrates Krishna in his various forms - as Govind (protector of cows), Gopal (cowherd), and Radha Raman (beloved of Radha), invoking his divine presence through repetitive chanting of his holy names.

Sacred Aarti

Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki

Hindi/Sanskrit:

आरती कुंज बिहारी की, श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की आरती कुंज बिहारी की गले में बैजन्ती माला, बजावै मुरली मधुर बाला श्रवण में कुण्डल झलकाला, नन्द के आनन्द नन्दलाला गगन सम अंग कान्ति काली, राधिका चमक रही आली लतन में ठाढ़े बनमाली भ्रमर सी अलक, कस्तूरी तिलक, चन्द्र सी झलक ललित छवि श्यामा प्यारी की, श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की आरती कुंज बिहारी की

English Translation:

Aarti of Kunj Bihari, Shri Giridhar Krishna Murari Aarti of Kunj Bihari Wearing a garland of basil leaves, playing the sweet flute Earrings shining in ears, joy of Nanda, beloved Nandlala Body dark like the sky, Radhika shines beside Standing gracefully in the garden Curls like bees, musk tilak, moon-like glow Beautiful form of beloved Shyama, Shri Giridhar Krishna Murari Aarti of Kunj Bihari

Meaning:

This aarti glorifies Lord Krishna as the one who wanders through the gardens of Vrindavan ('Kunj Bihari'). It beautifully describes his divine form with his peacock feather crown, his melodious flute, and his enchanting smile.