Sri Govinda Namalu

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shree govinda naamaalu

govindaa hari govindaa |
gokulanandana govindaa |

shree shreenivaasaa govindaa |
shree venkat'eshaa govindaa |
bhaktavatsalaa govindaa |
bhaagavatapriya govindaa || 1

nityanirmalaa govindaa |
neelameghashyaama govindaa |
puraanapurushaa govindaa |
pund'areekaaksha govindaa || 2

nandanandanaa govindaa |
navaneetachora govindaa |
pashupaalaka shree govindaa |
paapavimochana govindaa || 3

dusht'asam'haara govindaa |
duritanivaarana govindaa |
shisht'aparipaalaka govindaa |
kasht'anivaarana govindaa || 4

vajramakut'adhara govindaa |
varaahamoorti govindaa |
gopeejanalola govindaa |
govardhanoddhaara govindaa || 5

dasharathanandana govindaa |
dashamukhamardana govindaa |
pakshivaahana govindaa |
paand'avapriya govindaa || 6

matsya koorma govindaa |
madhusoodana hari govindaa |
varaaha narasim'ha govindaa |
vaamana bhri'guraama govindaa || 7

balaraamaanuja govindaa |
bauddhakalkidhara govindaa |
venugaanapriya govindaa |
venkat'aramanaa govindaa || 8

seetaanaayaka govindaa |
shritaparipaalaka govindaa |
daridrajanaposhaka govindaa |
dharmasam'sthaapaka govindaa || 9

anaatharakshaka govindaa |
aapadbaandhava govindaa |
sharanaagatavatsala govindaa |
karunaasaagara govindaa || 10

kamaladal'aaksha govindaa |
kaamitaphaladaa govindaa |
paapavinaashaka govindaa |
paahi muraare govindaa || 11

shreemudraankita govindaa |
shreevatsaankita govindaa |
dharaneenaayaka govindaa |
dinakaratejaa govindaa || 12

padmaavatipriya govindaa |
prasannamoortee govindaa |
abhayahasta govindaa |
akshayavarada govindaa || 13 [matsyaavataaraa]

shankhachakradhara govindaa |
shaarngagadaadhara govindaa |
virajaateerthastha govindaa |
virodhimardana govindaa || 14

saalagraamadhara govindaa |
sahasranaamaa govindaa |
lakshmeevallabha govindaa |
lakshmanaagraja govindaa || 15

kastooritilaka govindaa |
kaanchanaambaradhara govindaa |
garud'avaahana govindaa |
gajaraajarakshaka govindaa || 16

vaanarasevita govindaa |
vaaradhibandhana govindaa |
saptagireeshaa govindaa | [ed'uko'nd'alavaad'a]
ekasvaroopaa govindaa || 17

shreeraamakri'shnaa govindaa |
raghukulanandana govindaa |
pratyakshadevaa govindaa |
paramadayaakara govindaa || 18

vajrakavachadhara govindaa |
vaijayantimaala govindaa |
vad'd'ikaasulavaad'a govindaa |
vasudevatanayaa govindaa || 19

bilvapatraarchita govindaa |
bhikshukasam'stuta govindaa |
streepum'roopaa govindaa |
shivakeshavamoorti govindaa || 20

brahmaand'aroopaa govindaa |
bhaktarakshaka govindaa |
nityakal'yaana govindaa |
neerajanaabha govindaa || 21

hatheeraamapriya govindaa |
harisarvottama govindaa |
janaardanamoorti govindaa |
jagatsaakshiroopa govindaa || 22

abhishekapriya govindaa |
aapannivaarana govindaa |
ratnakireet'aa govindaa |
raamaanujanuta govindaa || 23

svayamprakaashaa govindaa |
aashritapaksha govindaa |
nityashubhaprada govindaa |
nikhilalokesha govindaa || 24

aanandaroopaa govindaa |
aadyantarahitaa govindaa |
ihaparadaayaka govindaa |
ibharaajarakshaka govindaa || 25

paramadayaal'o govindaa |
padmanaabhahari govindaa |
tirumalavaasaa govindaa |
tulaseevanamaala govindaa || 26

sheshasaayine govindaa |
sheshaadrinilayaa govindaa |
shreenivaasa shree govindaa |
shree venkat'eshaa govindaa || 27

govindaa hari govindaa |
gokulanandana govindaa |

Meaning

This sacred litany of “Govinda” names celebrates Lord Venkateshwara — the embodiment of compassion, love, and divine protection. Each name carries a blessing, each repetition a prayer.

Govinda, Hari Govinda — The protector of all beings, the eternal Lord.
Srinivasa, Venkatesha, Bhaktavatsala — Kind-hearted Lord of the devotees.
Nandanandana, Navanita Chora — Child Krishna, the butter thief, the joy of Gokula.
Dushta Samhara, Kasta Nivarana — Destroyer of evil, remover of distress.
Govardhana Uddhara, Gopijana Lola — Lifter of Govardhana, beloved of the Gopis.
Dashamukha Mardana, Pandava Priya — Slayer of Ravana, friend of the Pandavas.
Matsya, Kurma, Narasimha, Vamana — The Lord who incarnates for the world’s protection.
Venu Gana Priya, Venkata Ramana — Lover of flute music, Lord of Tirumala.
Sita Nayaka, Dharma Samsthapaka — Upholder of righteousness, consort of Sita.
Anatha Rakshaka, Karuna Sagara — Refuge of the helpless, ocean of mercy.
Kamaladalaksha, Papa Vinashaka — Lotus-eyed Lord, destroyer of sins.
Padmavati Priya, Akshaya Varada — Beloved of Padmavati, granter of endless boons.
Shankha Chakra Dhara, Virodhi Mardana — Wielder of conch and discus, destroyer of foes.
Lakshmi Vallabha, Sahasra Nama — The consort of Lakshmi, praised by a thousand names.
Garuda Vahana, Gajaraja Rakshaka — Rider of Garuda, savior of Gajendra.
Saptagireesha, Eka Swaroopa — Lord of the Seven Hills, one eternal form.
Ramakrishna, Paramadayakara — Rama in dharma, Krishna in love.
Vaijayanti Mala Dhara, Vasudeva Tanaya — Son of Vasudeva, radiant with victory garland.
Bilva Patra Archita, Shiva Keshava Moorti — Worshipped with Bilva leaves, uniting Shiva and Vishnu.
Bhakta Rakshaka, Nitya Kalyana — Ever-auspicious protector of devotees.
Hari Sarvottama, Janardana Murti — Supreme Lord of all, preserver of the universe.
Abhisheka Priya, Nikhila Lokesha — Lover of abhisheka rituals, Lord of all worlds.
Ananda Roopa, Tulasi Mala Dhara — Blissful form, adorned with Tulasi garland.
Shesha Sayina, Srinivasa, Venkatesha — Reclining on Adisesha, Lord of Tirumala.
Govinda, Hari Govinda — Chanting Your name grants liberation itself.

Summary:

The Sri Govinda Namalu is not merely a list of names — it is a flow of divine music. Each name calls forth a facet of the Lord’s grace — protector, savior, teacher, and beloved. Repetition of “Govinda” softens the heart, purifies the mind, and leads the soul to peace. Chanting daily brings strength, serenity, and the bliss of surrender.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Sri Govinda Namalu?

Sri Govinda Namalu is a sacred litany of divine names of Lord Srinivasa (Vishnu/Krishna). It is a devotional hymn used to remember and glorify the various forms, pastimes, and attributes of the Lord.

When and how should one recite Sri Govinda Namalu?

This litany can be recited at any time of the day, especially in the morning after bathing, with a pure mind. It is best to chant it with devotion while sitting before the deity at home or in a temple.

What are the benefits of chanting Sri Govinda Namalu?

Chanting Govinda Namalu leads to the destruction of sins, mental peace, removal of difficulties, divine grace, and ultimately liberation (moksha). It purifies the mind and aids spiritual progress.

Who can recite Sri Govinda Namalu?

Anyone, regardless of age, who has faith and devotion towards the Lord can recite Sri Govinda Namalu. There are no specific restrictions; pure devotion is the most important aspect.

How many times should Sri Govinda Namalu be chanted?

There is no fixed rule for the number of recitations. Generally, it can be chanted 11, 21, 108, or more times. The key is to chant with focus and devotion.

What is the origin of Sri Govinda Namalu?

Sri Govinda Namalu is part of the traditional Vaishnava devotional tradition. While it may not originate from a single specific Purana, it is a compilation of various names of Srimannarayana and embodies the essence of names mentioned in Vedas and Puranas.

Sri Govinda Namalu

Meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

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