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Barhapidabhiramaya Govindaya Namo Namah

बर्हापीडाभिरामाय गोविन्दाय नमो नमः

🕉️ hindu·📿 11× repetitions·🕐 Morning and evening worship, before or after Krishna bhajans, and on Janmashtami·📜 Traditional Krishna namaskara (salutation) shloka recited in Vaishnava worship of Govinda

Also known as: barhapidabhiramaya · barhapidabhiramaya ramayakuntha medhase · rama manasa hamsaya govindaya namo namah · govinda namaskara shloka

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हिन्दी / देवनागरीతెలుగు தமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡ മലയാളം ગુજરાતી বাংলা ଓଡ଼ିଆ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ English සිංහල 𑌗𑍍𑌰𑌨𑍍𑌥

✦ Meaning

This well-loved salutation verse bows again and again to Govinda through four evocative epithets — the charm of his peacock crest, his nature as the source of joy, his unobstructed wisdom, and his place as the swan ever sporting in the lake of Lakshmi's mind. Compact and musical, it is recited as a namaskara before or after Krishna worship and bhajans. Each name draws the heart closer to the beauty and grace of Govinda.

Origin & Story

Traditional Krishna namaskara (salutation) shloka recited in Vaishnava worship of Govinda · Traditional (anonymous) · Classical / medieval devotional period

This salutation verse gathers four cherished aspects of Govinda — his peacock-feathered charm, his joy-giving nature, his unobstructed wisdom, and his role as the swan of Lakshmi's heart — into a single graceful namaskara. Its musical cadence and the doubled 'namo namah' made it a favourite bowing-verse among devotees who address Krishna as Govinda, the all-charming protector of cows.

✦ As told in scripture

It is traditionally believed that one who bows to Govinda again and again with such salutations earns the affection of Lakshmi as well, for she dwells where Govinda is honoured, and devotees say that sincere repeated namaskara to the Lord draws both grace and good fortune into the home.

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The Mantra

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बर्हापीडाभिरामाय रामायाकुण्ठमेधसे। रमामानसहंसाय गोविन्दाय नमो नमः॥

Barhapidabhiramaya ramayakuntha-medhase, Rama-manasa-hamsaya govindaya namo namah.

Meaning:Salutations again and again to Govinda — charming with his crest of peacock feathers, the source of all delight, of unobstructed and ever-sharp wisdom, the swan that sports in the lake of Lakshmi's heart.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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बर्हापीड🔊barha-pidaa crest / diadem of peacock feathers

अभिरामाय🔊abhiramayato the one who is charming and delightful (with the peacock crest)

रामाय🔊ramayato the one who delights all, the source of joy

अकुण्ठमेधसे🔊akuntha-medhaseto the one of unobstructed, ever-sharp intelligence

रमा🔊ramaRama (Lakshmi), the goddess of fortune

मानस🔊manasathe mind, the mental lake

हंसाय🔊hamsayato the swan (who sports in the lake of Lakshmi's mind)

गोविन्दाय🔊govindayato Govinda, the protector of cows and the earth

नमो नमः🔊namo namahsalutations again and again, I bow repeatedly

Benefits of Chanting Barhapidabhiramaya Govindaya Namo Namah

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A sweet, compact namaskara to Govinda, ideal for daily salutation

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Each epithet offers a beautiful focus, drawing the mind toward Krishna's grace

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The peacock-crest image fills the heart with the loveliness of Vrindavan's Lord

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Easy to memorise and chant repeatedly as 'namo namah' (bowing again and again)

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Cultivates humility and loving devotion through repeated salutation

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Praising Govinda of unobstructed wisdom is held to clear the devotee's own understanding

How to Chant Barhapidabhiramaya Govindaya Namo Namah

Repetitions11times

Best TimeMorning and evening worship, before or after Krishna bhajans, and on Janmashtami

Chant as a heartfelt salutation, bowing inwardly at each 'namo namah.' Visualise Govinda crowned with peacock feathers, serene and charming, as you dwell on each name. It is commonly recited three or eleven times as a namaskara before or after puja and bhajans, and can also be repeated as japa to keep the heart turned toward Govinda.

Frequently Asked Questions

It means 'to the one made charming by a crest of peacock feathers,' an epithet of Krishna/Govinda. The full verse is a salutation: 'Salutations again and again to Govinda,' praising his beauty, his joyful nature, his keen wisdom, and his dwelling in Lakshmi's heart.

'Rama-manasa-hamsaya' means the swan (hamsa) that sports in the manasa (mental lake) of Rama, i.e. Lakshmi. Just as a swan delights in a clear lake, Govinda forever delights the heart of the goddess of fortune — a poetic way of saying he is the beloved Lord of Lakshmi.

The repetition 'namo namah' means 'I bow again and again,' expressing intense and continual reverence. Such repeated salutation is a hallmark of devotional verses, conveying that one bow is never enough before the Lord.

It is recited as a namaskara (salutation) verse before or after Krishna puja and bhajans, and is often repeated several times or used as japa to cultivate devotion and humility toward Govinda.