2) sudirgha netra-pankajam sikhi-sikhanda-murdhajam ananga-koti-mohanam
namami nanda-nandanam
3) sunasikagra-mauktikam svacchanda danta-panktikam navambudanga cikkanam namami nanda-nandanam
4) karena venu-ranjitam gati-karindra-ganjitam dukula-pita sobhanam namami
nanda-nandanam
5) tri-bhanga-deha-sundaram nakha-dyuti-sudhakaram amulya ratna-bhusanam namami nanda-nandanam
6) sugandha-anga-saurabham-uroviraji-kaustu¬bham sphuracchri vatsalanchanam namami nanda-nandanam
7) vrndavana-sunagaram vilasanuga-vasasam surendra-garva-mocanam namami nanda-nandanam
8) vrajangana-sunayakam sada sukha-pradayakam jagan-manah pralobhanam namami nanda-nandanam
9) sri-nanda-nandanastakam pathed ya sraddhayanvitah tared-bhavabdhim
dustaram labhet tadanghri-yugmakam
Sri Nanda-Nandanastakam
Deva Premal Lyrics
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sukarna ratna kundalam
sucharchitanga chandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
sudirgha netra pankajam
sikhi sikhanda murdhajam
ananga koti mohanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
sunasikagra mauktikam
svacchanda danta panktikam
navambudanga chikkanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
karena venu ranjitam
gati karindra ganjitam
dukula pita shobhanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
tribhanga deha sundaram
nakha dyuti sudhakaram
amulya ratna bhusanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
sugandha anga saurabham
uroviraji kaustubham
sphuracchri vatsalanchanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
vrindavana sunagaram
vilasanuga vasasam
surendra garva mochanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
vrajangana sunayakam
sada sukha pradayakam
jagan manah pralobhanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
sri nanda-nandanastakam
pathed ya shraddhayanvitah
tared bhavabdhim dustaram
labhet tadanghri-yugmakam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
namami nanda-nandanam
The lyrics of Deva Premal's song Sri Nanda-Nandanastakam pay homage to Lord Krishna, specifically praising him for his physical appearance and attributes. The first stanza describes his face as pure and circular, with sparkling gem-like earrings adorning his ears and sandalwood paste on his body. It then repeats the refrain "namami nanda-nandanam," which translates to "I bow to the son of Nanda," referring to Lord Krishna's father, Nanda Maharaja.
The second verse focuses on Lord Krishna's eyes and hair, describing his eyes as long and lotus-like, and his hair styled in a peacock feather crown. The third verse highlights his nose and teeth, comparing them to a pearl at the tip of his nose and a row of shining white pearls in his mouth. The fourth verse mentions Lord Krishna's love for playing the flute and the beauty of his yellow garments.
The fifth verse praises his body's shape and radiance, as well as the value of the jewelry he wears. The sixth verse highlights the fragrance emanating from his body and the beauty of the precious jewel, Kaustubha, adorning his chest. The seventh verse describes Lord Krishna's playful nature and his ability to grant happiness to his devotees. The final verse emphasizes the importance of reciting the Sri Nanda-Nandanastakam with devotion in order to be rescued from the ocean of material existence and gain access to the lotus feet of Lord Krishna.
Line by Line Meaning
sucharu vaktra mandalam
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, who has the most beautiful face.
sukarna ratna kundalam
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, who has beautiful jeweled earrings.
sucharchitanga chandanam
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, whose body is anointed with pure sandalwood paste.
namami nanda-nandanam
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana.
sudirgha netra pankajam
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, whose lotus-like eyes are long and beautiful.
sikhi sikhanda murdhajam
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, whose hair is like a peacock's crown.
ananga koti mohanam
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, who is more charming than millions of Cupids.
sunasikagra mauktikam
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, whose nose is adorned with a pearl.
svacchanda danta panktikam
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, whose teeth are like a row of pearls.
navambudanga chikkanam
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, whose form is as charming as a new raincloud.
karena venu ranjitam
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, who plays the flute with his beautiful hands.
gati karindra ganjitam
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, whose charming gait echoes like an elephant's.
dukula pita shobhanam
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, whose yellow silk cloth is beautiful.
tribhanga deha sundaram
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, who has a three-bent, beautiful form.
nakha dyuti sudhakaram
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, whose nails shine like moonbeams.
amulya ratna bhusanam
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, whose ornaments are priceless gems.
sugandha anga saurabham
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, whose body is fragrant and sweet-smelling.
uroviraji kaustubham
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, whose chest is adorned with the Kaustubha gem.
sphuracchri vatsalanchanam
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, whose tender glances are very charming.
vrindavana sunagaram
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, who is the lord of Vrindavana.
vilasanuga vasasam
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, whose clothes are beautiful.
surendra garva mochanam
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, who vanquishes the pride of the king of the gods.
vrajangana sunayakam
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, who is the leader of the gopis.
sada sukha pradayakam
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, who always bestows happiness.
jagan manah pralobhanam
I bow to Sri Nanda-Nandana, who captivates the minds of all.
sri nanda-nandanastakam
This is the Sri Nanda-Nandanastakam.
pathed ya shraddhayanvitah
Those who recite this with devotion.
tared bhavabdhim dustaram
Will cross the ocean of worldly existence.
labhet tadanghri-yugmakam
And attain the feet of Sri Nanda-Nandana.
Contributed by Cameron K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@NFZ138
Sucharu vaktra mandalam
Sukarna ratna kundalam
Sucharchitanga chandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Sudirgha netra pankajam
Sikhi sikhanda murdhajam
Ananga koti mohanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Sunasikagra mauktikam
Svacchanda danta panktikam
Navambudanga chikkanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Karena venu ranjitam
Gati karindra ganjitam
Dukula pita shobhanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Tribhanga deha sundaram
Nakha dyuti sudhakaram
Amulya ratna bhusanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Sugandha anga saurabham
Uroviraji kaustubham
Sphuracchri vatsalanchanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Vrindavana sunagaram
Vilasanuga vasasam
Surendra garva mochanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Vrajangana sunayakam
Sada sukha pradayakam
Jagan manah pralobhanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Sri nanda-nandanastakam
Pathed ya shraddhayanvitah
Tared bhavabdhim dustaram
Labhet tadanghri-yugmakam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
Namami nanda-nandanam
@rammukundadasa3483
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Old Vrndavan was much better than today's vrindavan 😢
@chervon9517
This beautiful song glorifies Sri Krishna, which will win the favor of Sri Radha! hehe :-)
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Beautiful western touch in this song
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