वसुदेवसुतं देवं — Word-by-Word Meaning
वसुदेवसुतं देवं
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
वसुदेवसुतं देवं
Vasudevasutam devam
The divine son of Vasudeva
कंसचाणूरमर्दनम्
Kamsa-chanura-mardanam
the slayer (crusher) of Kamsa and Chanura
देवकीपरमानन्दं
Devaki-paramanandam
the supreme bliss (joy) of mother Devaki
कृष्णं वन्दे जगद्गुरुम्
Krishnam vande jagadgurum
to Krishna, the world-teacher (Jagadguru), I bow
Complete Translation
वसुदेव के पुत्र, कंस और चाणूर का संहार करने वाले, देवकी के परम आनंद स्वरूप, जगद्गुरु श्रीकृष्ण को मैं नमस्कार करता हूँ।
Origin & History
Source: Krishnashtakam (opening dhyana verse)
Author: Traditional (attributed to Adi Shankaracharya)
Period: Classical / Medieval
This is the beloved opening verse of the Krishnashtakam, among the most widely recited salutations to Lord Krishna. In a single shloka it recalls His birth as the son of Vasudeva and Devaki, His destruction of the tyrant Kamsa and the wrestler Chanura, and His glory as Jagadguru, the teacher of the world. It is chanted daily and especially on Janmashtami as a complete act of homage to Krishna.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Vasudeva Sutam Devam verse from?▼
It is the well-known opening dhyana (meditation) verse of the Krishnashtakam, recited at the start of Krishna worship and especially on Janmashtami.
What does Vasudeva Sutam Devam mean?▼
It salutes Lord Krishna as the divine son of Vasudeva, the destroyer of the tyrants Kamsa and Chanura, the supreme bliss of mother Devaki, and the Jagadguru — the teacher of the whole world.
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