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kaun kehte hai bhagwan aate nahi
tum meera ke jaise bulate nahi
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kaun kehte hai bhagwan khaate nahi
Ber shabri ke jaise khilate nahi
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kaun khete hai bhagwan sote nahi
maa yashoda ke jaise sulate nahi
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kaun kehte hai bhagwan nachte nahi
gopiyon ki taraha tum nachate nahi
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naam japte chalo kaam karte chalo
har samay krishna ka dhyaan karte chalo
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yaad aayegi unko kabhi na kabhi
krishna darshan toh denge kabhi na kabhi
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Achyutashtakam, a devotional composition, beautifully intertwines six heartfelt Hindi verses with one original Sanskrit verse, reflecting the depth of devotion and connection with the divine. In these verses, the poet expresses the unwavering faith in God's presence, asserting that God responds to genuine devotion. The verses highlight the simplicity of connecting with the divine—calling, offering, singing lullabies, dancing, and chanting the divine name. This amalgamation of languages and emotions in Achyutashtakam serves as an inspiring reminder of the omnipresence of the divine and the profound bond that devotion creates.
Description of six Hindi verses:
Verse 1: This verse beautifully conveys that God is always present, and all we need to do is call upon Him with the devotion and love that the legendary saint Meera displayed. When we call upon God with sincerity, He surely comes to us, embracing our hearts with His divine presence.
Verse 2: This verse reminds us that God indeed enjoys the offerings of love and devotion. It draws parallels with the story of Shabri, who offered berries to Lord Rama with a pure heart. When we offer our love and devotion to God, just like Shabri, He partakes in our offerings and blesses us.
Verse 3: This verse emphasizes that God rests in the hearts of those who sing Him to sleep with love and devotion, much like Mother Yashoda did for Lord Krishna. When we sing God to sleep with our heartfelt devotion, He finds rest in our hearts.
Verse 4: God is portrayed as a divine dancer in this verse. It encourages us to engage in devotional practices that make God dance with us, much like the gopis danced with Lord Krishna. When we connect with God through devotion, He dances with joy in our lives.
Verse 5: This verse advises us to chant the name of God and stay focused on our worldly and spiritual endeavors. It encourages us to maintain a steady and unwavering connection with Lord Krishna, knowing that He is always with us, guiding our actions.
Verse 6: The final verse expresses the belief that if we continue to remember God and earnestly seek His vision, the day will come when Lord Krishna will grant us His divine vision. It instills the hope that through unwavering devotion and remembrance, God's grace and vision will be bestowed upon us.
These verses collectively offer a profound message of devotion, love, and unwavering faith in God, using the stories and examples of Meera, Shabri, Yashoda, the gopis, and the eternal connection with Lord Krishna.
In this Sanskrit verse of Achyutashtakam, the profound devotion and reverence for the divine are beautifully expressed. The verse begins by paying homage to "Achyut," a name signifying the One who remains steadfast and unswayed by the transient temptations of materialism. The verse goes on to revere the various divine forms and aspects of Lord Vishnu: "Keshavam," "Krishna," "Damodar," "Ram," and "Narayan," acknowledging the diverse manifestations of the Supreme Being.
Furthermore, the verse acknowledges Lord Ram, the beloved consort of Janaki (Sita), and expresses deep devotion for this divine form. It beautifully captures the essence of bhakti (devotion) by recognizing the various divine qualities and forms of Lord Vishnu and, in particular, the loving bond between Lord Ram and Janaki.
This verse serves as a reminder of the all-encompassing and multifaceted nature of the divine, evoking a sense of awe and devotion in those who recite it. It conveys the idea that by worshiping the eternal and unwavering nature of the divine, one can transcend the illusions of materialism and find solace in the presence of the Supreme.