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अच्युतम् केशवम्

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Verse 1#

Achyutam Keshavam Rama Narayanam

अच्युतम् केशवम् रामनारायणम् कृष्णदामोदरम् वासुदेवम् हरिम्। श्रीधरम् माधवम् गोपिकावल्लभम् जानकीनायकम् रामचन्द्रम् भजे॥

Achyutam Keshavam Rama Narayanam Krishna Damodaram Vasudevam Harim Shridharam Madhavam Gopika Vallabham Janaki Nayakam Ramachandram Bhaje

Meaningअच्युत, केशव, राम, नारायण, कृष्ण, दामोदर, वासुदेव, हरि, श्रीधर — इन दिव्य नामों वाले प्रभु का मैं भजन करता हूँ।

Verse 2#

Achyutam Keshavam Satyabhama Dhavam

अच्युतम् केशवम् सत्यभामाधवम् माधवम् श्रीधरम् राधिकाराधितम्। इन्दिरामन्दिरम् चेतसा सुन्दरम् देवकीनन्दनम् नन्दजम् सन्दधे॥

Achyutam Keshavam Satyabhama Dhavam Madhavam Shridharam Radhika Radhitam Indira Mandiram Chetasa Sundaram Devaki Nandanam Nandajam Sandadhe

Meaningअच्युत, केशव, सत्यभामा के पति, माधव, श्रीधर, राधिका के आराध्य — उनका मैं ध्यान करता हूँ।

Verse 3#

Vishnave Jishnave Shankhine Chakrine

विष्णवे जिष्णवे शंखिने चक्रिणे रुक्मिणीरागिणे जानकीजानये। वल्लवीवल्लभाय अर्चिताय आत्मने कंसविध्वंसिने वंशिने ते नमः॥

Vishnave Jishnave Shankhine Chakrine Rukmini Ragine Janaki Jaanaye Vallavi Vallabhaya Architaya Atmane Kamsa Vidhvamsine Vanshine Te Namah

Meaningविष्णु, जिष्णु (विजयी), शंख-चक्रधारी, रुक्मिणी के प्रिय, जानकी के स्वामी (राम) को नमस्कार।

Verse 4#

Krishna Govinda He Rama Narayana

कृष्ण गोविन्द हे राम नारायण शेषशायी जनार्दन वासुदेव। देवकीनन्दन कंसमर्दन गोपबालक नन्दनन्दन कृष्ण॥

Krishna Govinda He Rama Narayana Shesha Shayi Janardana Vasudeva Devaki Nandana Kamsa Mardana Gopa Balaka Nanda Nandana Krishna

Meaningहे कृष्ण! गोविन्द! हे राम! हे नारायण! हे शेषशायी, जनार्दन, वासुदेव! (तुम्हें नमस्कार)।

Word-by-Word Breakdown

अच्युतम्
Achyutam
The infallible one, who never falls
केशवम्
Keshavam
One with beautiful hair, slayer of Keshi
रामनारायणम्
Rama Narayanam
Ram and Narayana — two forms of Vishnu
दामोदरम्
Damodaram
One bound by a rope around the waist (baby Krishna)
वासुदेवम्
Vasudevam
Son of Vasudeva
हरिम्
Harim
One who removes suffering
श्रीधरम्
Shridharam
Bearer of Shri (Lakshmi)
माधवम्
Madhavam
Husband of Lakshmi, spring deity
गोपिकावल्लभम्
Gopika Vallabham
Beloved of the gopis
रामचन्द्रम्
Ramachandram
Ram — beautiful as the moon
गोविन्द
Govinda
Protector of cows, finder of the senses
शेषशायी
Shesha Shayi
One who reclines on the cosmic serpent Shesha
जनार्दन
Janardana
One who helps people, destroyer of wicked
कंसविध्वंसी
Kamsa Vidhvamsi
Destroyer of the tyrant Kamsa
वंशी
Vanshi
Flute player

Origin & History

Source: Traditional Sanskrit devotional literature

Author: Unknown (ancient tradition)

Period: Medieval period

Achyutam Keshavam is a name-chanting (Nama Sankirtana) bhajan that follows the ancient Vedic principle that simply reciting the divine names with devotion is the most powerful form of worship. This became especially prominent through the Bhakti movement (12th-17th century) when saints like Chaitanya, Mirabai, and Tulsidas popularized devotional singing. The bhajan systematically lists names from both Ram and Krishna traditions, unifying Vaishnavism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Achyutam Keshavam?
It is a beautiful Sanskrit bhajan (devotional song) that lists the divine names of Lord Krishna/Vishnu — Achyuta, Keshava, Rama, Narayana, Damodara, Govinda, and many more. Each name describes a specific divine quality.
Who composed Achyutam Keshavam?
The exact composer is unknown. It is from the traditional Sanskrit devotional literature. Multiple versions exist across different regional traditions.
What does Achyutam mean?
Achyuta means 'the infallible one' or 'one who never falls from his position.' It is one of the most important names of Lord Vishnu/Krishna, signifying his eternal, unchanging nature.
What is the meaning of Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram?
Achyutam means "the infallible one who never falls from His nature"; Keshavam means "the slayer of the demon Keshi" (also "the one of beautiful locks"); Krishna Damodaram refers to Krishna whom mother Yashoda bound with a rope (dama) around his belly (udara); Rama Narayanam is Rama who is Narayana himself; and Janaki-vallabham means "the beloved of Janaki (Sita)". The verse strings together these beloved names of Vishnu in his forms as Krishna and Rama.

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