Madhurashtakam Lyrics & Meaning in English
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Madhurashtakam is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Krishna, celebrating His divine sweetness in eight verses. Its core purpose is to express adoration for Krishna's enchanting attributes and divine form.
- Hymn
- Madhurashtakam
- Deity
- Lord Krishna
- Number of verses
- 4
- Available languages
- English, Telugu, Hindi
- Last updated
- 18 Jul 2026
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Madhurashtakam Full Lyrics in English (English)
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adharaṃ madhuraṃ vadanaṃ madhuraṃ
nayanaṃ madhuraṃ hasitaṃ madhuram ।
hṛdayaṃ madhuraṃ gamanaṃ madhuraṃ
madhurādhipatērakhilaṃ madhuram ॥ 1 ॥
vachanaṃ madhuraṃ charitaṃ madhuraṃ
vasanaṃ madhuraṃ valitaṃ madhuram ।
chalitaṃ madhuraṃ bhramitaṃ madhuraṃ
madhurādhipatērakhilaṃ madhuram
3 - 4 Listen
vēṇu-rmadhurō rēṇu-rmadhuraḥ
pāṇi-rmadhuraḥ pādau madhurau ।
nṛtyaṃ madhuraṃ sakhyaṃ madhuraṃ
madhurādhipatērakhilaṃ madhuram ॥ 3 ॥
gītaṃ madhuraṃ pītaṃ madhuraṃ
bhuktaṃ madhuraṃ suptaṃ madhuram ।
rūpaṃ madhuraṃ tilakaṃ madhuraṃ
madhurādhipatērakhilaṃ madhuram
5 - 6 Listen
karaṇaṃ madhuraṃ taraṇaṃ madhuraṃ
haraṇaṃ madhuraṃ smaraṇaṃ madhuram ।
vamitaṃ madhuraṃ śamitaṃ madhuraṃ
madhurādhipatērakhilaṃ madhuram ॥ 5 ॥
guñjā madhurā mālā madhurā
yamunā madhurā vīchī madhurā ।
salilaṃ madhuraṃ kamalaṃ madhuraṃ
madhurādhipatērakhilaṃ madhuram
7 - 8 Listen
gōpī madhurā līlā madhurā
yuktaṃ madhuraṃ muktaṃ madhuram ।
dṛṣṭaṃ madhuraṃ śiṣṭaṃ madhuraṃ
madhurādhipatērakhilaṃ madhuram ॥ 7 ॥
gōpā madhurā gāvō madhurā
yaṣṭi rmadhurā sṛṣṭi rmadhurā ।
dalitaṃ madhuraṃ phalitaṃ madhuraṃ
madhurādhipatērakhilaṃ madhuram
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What does the Madhurashtakam mean?
Chanting Madhurashtakam holds deep spiritual significance, as it allows devotees to meditate on the sweet and endearing qualities of Lord Krishna. It fosters a sense of divine love and devotion, strengthening the bond between the devotee and Krishna. The hymn is particularly cherished for its poetic beauty and profound ability to evoke a sense of sweetness and bliss.
Who wrote the Madhurashtakam and where does it come from?
Madhurashtakam was composed by the poet-saint Vallabhacharya. It originates from the Pushti Marg tradition and is written in Sanskrit. Vallabhacharya's compositions are central to the devotional practices of this tradition, emphasizing the loving devotion to Lord Krishna.
When and how should you chant the Madhurashtakam?
Madhurashtakam is ideally chanted in the morning or evening, especially on Thursdays or during Krishna-related festivals. Devotees often repeat the hymn three or more times with a focus on correct pronunciation. Sitting in a calm, meditative posture enhances the spiritual experience.
❤️ What are the benefits of chanting the Madhurashtakam?
- ✓ Enhances devotion to Lord Krishna
- ✓ Fosters inner peace and happiness
- ✓ Deepens spiritual connection
- ✓ Cultivates a sense of divine love
- ✓ Encourages contemplation of Krishna's attributes
