कृष्ण कृष्ण महायोगिन् — Word-by-Word Meaning
कृष्ण कृष्ण महायोगिन्
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
कृष्ण कृष्ण
Krishna Krishna
O Krishna, O Krishna (the all-attractive Lord, repeated in love)
महायोगिन्
Mahayogin
O great Yogi, supreme master of all yoga and mystic power
भक्तानाम्
Bhaktanam
Of (Your) devotees
अभयङ्कर
Abhayankara
O bestower of fearlessness, remover of all fear
गोविन्द
Govinda
O Govinda, protector of cows and the senses, giver of joy
परमानन्द
Paramananda
O embodiment of supreme bliss
सर्वम्
Sarvam
All, everything
मे
Me
My, for me
वशम्
Vasham
Under (favourable) control, into harmony
आनय
Anaya
Bring, please bring about
Complete Translation
हे कृष्ण, हे कृष्ण, महायोगी! हे अपने भक्तों को अभय देने वाले! हे गोविन्द, हे परमानन्दस्वरूप — मेरे लिए सब कुछ अनुकूल कर दीजिए (सब मेरे हित में कर दीजिए)।
Origin & History
Source: Traditional Vaishnava prayer verse (sharanagati / protection shloka)
Author: Unknown (traditional)
Period: Classical Vaishnava tradition
This verse is treasured as a prayer of refuge offered to Sri Krishna in moments of need. By addressing Him as Mahayogin and as the one who grants fearlessness to His devotees, it expresses the conviction that Krishna, the supreme controller, can dispel every danger and bring all things into favour. It is recited by Vaishnavas as a heartfelt appeal for protection and grace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'Krishna Krishna Mahayogin' mean?▼
It addresses Krishna as the great Yogi (Mahayogin) and the bestower of fearlessness to His devotees (bhaktanam abhayankara), as Govinda and as supreme bliss (paramananda), praying 'sarvam me vasham anaya' — please bring everything into favour for me.
When should this verse be chanted?▼
It is especially chanted in times of fear, danger or difficulty, as a prayer of surrender and protection. It can also be recited daily in the morning or evening to invoke Krishna's grace before any important task.
Why is Krishna called 'Mahayogin' (great Yogi)?▼
Krishna is the supreme master of yoga and all mystic power (yogeshvara). Calling Him Mahayogin acknowledges that nothing is beyond His power to arrange, which is why the devotee asks Him to make everything favourable.
What does 'sarvam me vasham anaya' express?▼
It is a humble request that the Lord bring everything into harmony and favour for the devotee — not selfish control, but trust that whatever Krishna ordains for the surrendered soul will be for the highest good.
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