Damodarashtakam — Word-by-Word Meaning
दामोदराष्टकम्
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Complete Translation
A beloved eight-verse hymn to Krishna as Damodara — the child whose waist was bound with a rope by mother Yashoda. Sung especially through the month of Kartik (Damodara month), it adores the Lord who is bound by the love of His devotees.
Origin & History
Source: Padma Purana
Author: Satyavrata Muni (Padma Purana)
Period: Puranic
The Damodarashtakam is traditionally ascribed to Satyavrata Muni (Padma Purana). A beloved eight-verse hymn to Krishna as Damodara — the child whose waist was bound with a rope by mother Yashoda. Sung especially through the month of Kartik (Damodara month), it adores the Lord who is bound by the love of His devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Damodarashtakam?▼
A beloved eight-verse hymn to Krishna as Damodara — the child whose waist was bound with a rope by mother Yashoda. Sung especially through the month of Kartik (Damodara month), it adores the Lord who is bound by the love of His devotees.
Who composed the Damodarashtakam, and when is it recited?▼
It is attributed to Satyavrata Muni (Padma Purana) (Padma Purana). It is recited in the morning or evening with devotion, and especially on Wednesdays and Ekadashi and during Janmashtami and Ekadashi.
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