Vitthalesha Ashtakam
कुरुसदसि कृताभूद्द्रौपदीवस्त्रशेषा
सकलनृपवरेन्द्रा यत्र वक्तुं न शक्ताः ।
हरिचरणरताङ्गी येन तत्रात्मधीरा
स भवतु मम भूत्यै विठ्ठलेशः सहायः ॥ १॥
प्रथमजननपापप्राप्तसम्प्रेतदेहौ
समय इह ममास्मिन्कृष्णभक्त्या समेतौ ।
गलितपतितवेषावुद्धतौ येन सद्यः
स भवतु मम भूत्यै विठ्ठलेशः सहायः ॥ २॥
कमलदलसुनेत्रेणैव भूतेशमाया-
ततिभिरिव हि येन भ्रामितः सर्वलोकः ।
अखिलजगति सर्वस्वीयभक्ताः कृतार्थाः
स भवतु मम भूत्यै विठ्ठलेशः सहायः ॥ ३॥
सकलयदुकुलेन्द्रो येन कंसो हतोऽभूत्
जननसमयपूर्वं देवकीशूरयोश्च ।
परिहृतमपि दुःखं यामिका मोहिताश्च
स भवतु मम भूत्यै विठ्ठलेशः सहायः ॥ ४॥
तपनदुहितुरन्तः कालियो मारितः सन्
अलिगणसुहितेऽस्मिंस्तत्फणे येन नृत्यम् ।
कृतमपि च तदम्भो लम्भितं निर्विषत्वं
स भवतु मम भूत्यै विठ्ठलेशः सहायः ॥ ५॥
कपटकृतशरीरा पूतना प्रापिताऽभ्रं
व्रजपतिगृहसुप्तावेकपादेन येन ।
शकट असुरवेषः प्रेषितः स्थाननाशं
स भवतु मम भूत्यै विठ्ठलेशः सहायः ॥ ६॥
पदनतियुतहस्ता तोषिता येन कुन्ती
ह्यसुरकुलसमूहा हिंसिता वीर्यवन्तः ।
अखिलभुवनभारः प्रेषितः संलघुत्वं
स भवतु मम भूत्यै विठ्ठलेशः सहायः ॥ ७॥
अखिलसुरकुलेन्द्रस्यैव येनाभिमानो
गिरिवरधरणेन क्षीणतां प्रापितश्च ।
जलधरभवधाराः संहृता ग्रावयुक्ताः
स भवतु मम भूत्यै विठ्ठलेशः सहायः ॥ ८॥
विट्ठलेशाष्टकमिदं प्रातरुत्थाय यः पठेत् ।
भक्त्या नत्वा च सुमनाः स याति परमां गतिम् ॥ ९॥
kurusadasi kri'taabhooddraupadeevastrasheshaa
sakalanri'pavarendraa yatra vaktum' na shaktaah' .
haricharanarataangee yena tatraatmadheeraa
sa bhavatu mama bhootyai vit'ht'haleshah' sahaayah' .. 1..
prathamajananapaapapraaptasampretadehau
samaya iha mamaasminkri'shnabhaktyaa sametau .
galitapatitaveshaavuddhatau yena sadyah'
sa bhavatu mama bhootyai vit'ht'haleshah' sahaayah' .. 2..
kamaladalasunetrenaiva bhooteshamaayaa-
tatibhiriva hi yena bhraamitah' sarvalokah' .
akhilajagati sarvasveeyabhaktaah' kri'taarthaah'
sa bhavatu mama bhootyai vit'ht'haleshah' sahaayah' .. 3..
sakalayadukulendro yena kam'so hato'bhoot
jananasamayapoorvam' devakeeshoorayoshcha .
parihri'tamapi duh'kham' yaamikaa mohitaashcha
sa bhavatu mama bhootyai vit'ht'haleshah' sahaayah' .. 4..
tapanaduhiturantah' kaaliyo maaritah' san
aliganasuhite'smim'statphane yena nri'tyam .
kri'tamapi cha tadambho lambhitam' nirvishatvam'
sa bhavatu mama bhootyai vit'ht'haleshah' sahaayah' .. 5..
kapat'akri'tashareeraa pootanaa praapitaa'bhram'
vrajapatigri'hasuptaavekapaadena yena .
shakat'a asuraveshah' preshitah' sthaananaasham'
sa bhavatu mama bhootyai vit'ht'haleshah' sahaayah' .. 6..
padanatiyutahastaa toshitaa yena kuntee
hyasurakulasamoohaa him'sitaa veeryavantah' .
akhilabhuvanabhaarah' preshitah' sam'laghutvam'
sa bhavatu mama bhootyai vit'ht'haleshah' sahaayah' .. 7..
akhilasurakulendrasyaiva yenaabhimaano
girivaradharanena ksheenataam' praapitashcha .
jaladharabhavadhaaraah' sam'hri'taa graavayuktaah'
sa bhavatu mama bhootyai vit'ht'haleshah' sahaayah' .. 8..
vit't'haleshaasht'akamidam' praatarutthaaya yah' pat'het .
bhaktyaa natvaa cha sumanaah' sa yaati paramaam' gatim .. 9..
कुरुसदसि कृताभूद्द्रौपदीवस्त्रशेषा
सकलनृपवरेन्द्रा यत्र वक्तुं न शक्ताः ।
हरिचरणरताङ्गी येन तत्रात्मधीरा
स भवतु मम भूत्यै विठ्ठलेशः सहायः ॥ १॥
In the Kuru assembly, when Draupadi’s garment became endless (miraculously extended), all the mighty kings present were unable to offer her any help. Yet, she gained courage by surrendering to the feet of Lord Hari (Krishna), who protected her. May that same Lord Vitthal, who was Draupadi’s divine support, be my guide and grant me blessings.
प्रथमजननपापप्राप्तसम्प्रेतदेहौ
समय इह ममास्मिन्कृष्णभक्त्या समेतौ ।
गलितपतितवेषावुद्धतौ येन सद्यः
स भवतु मम भूत्यै विठ्ठलेशः सहायः ॥ २॥
Due to the sins from previous births, my body has become tainted and fallen into a state of impurity. Now, in this moment, with devotion to Krishna, I seek to rise above this condition. By His grace, my fallen state and impurities can be cast off, leading me to a renewed, uplifted self. May that Lord Vitthal, who has the power to instantly elevate even the most fallen, be my support and bring me blessings.
कमलदलसुनेत्रेणैव भूतेशमाया-
ततिभिरिव हि येन भ्रामितः सर्वलोकः ।
अखिलजगति सर्वस्वीयभक्ताः कृतार्थाः
स भवतु मम भूत्यै विठ्ठलेशः सहायः ॥ ३॥
With His lotus-petal-like eyes, He (Lord Vitthal) effortlessly guides and oversees the world, as though even the illusions created by Shiva (the Lord of beings) are under His control. Through His divine influence, all beings in the world may appear deluded, yet His devoted followers are always fulfilled and blessed. May that Lord Vitthal, who brings such blessings to His devotees, be my support and grant me success.
सकलयदुकुलेन्द्रो येन कंसो हतोऽभूत्
जननसमयपूर्वं देवकीशूरयोश्च ।
परिहृतमपि दुःखं यामिका मोहिताश्च
स भवतु मम भूत्यै विठ्ठलेशः सहायः ॥ ४॥
He (Lord Vitthal), the chief of the Yadu clan, defeated the tyrant Kansa, who had oppressed His parents, Devaki and Vasudeva, even before His birth. By His power, He relieved their suffering, and even the god of death stands humbled before Him. May that Lord Vitthal, who dispels sorrow and fear, be my support and grant me success.
तपनदुहितुरन्तः कालियो मारितः सन्
अलिगणसुहितेऽस्मिंस्तत्फणे येन नृत्यम् ।
कृतमपि च तदम्भो लम्भितं निर्विषत्वं
स भवतु मम भूत्यै विठ्ठलेशः सहायः ॥ ५॥
He (Lord Vitthal), who destroyed the serpent Kaliya in the waters of the Yamuna, danced fearlessly upon its hoods surrounded by swarms of bees. By His divine act, He purified that water, removing its poison. May that Lord Vitthal, who has the power to purify and protect, be my support and grant me success.
कपटकृतशरीरा पूतना प्रापिताऽभ्रं
व्रजपतिगृहसुप्तावेकपादेन येन ।
शकट असुरवेषः प्रेषितः स्थाननाशं
स भवतु मम भूत्यै विठ्ठलेशः सहायः ॥ ६॥
He (Lord Vitthal), who destroyed the demoness Putana, disguised in a false form, sending her to the heavens, and who, with a single foot, shattered the demon disguised as a cart while lying in the house of the chief of Vraja (Nanda). May that Lord Vitthal, who possesses such divine strength and protection, be my support and grant me success.
पदनतियुतहस्ता तोषिता येन कुन्ती
ह्यसुरकुलसमूहा हिंसिता वीर्यवन्तः ।
अखिलभुवनभारः प्रेषितः संलघुत्वं
स भवतु मम भूत्यै विठ्ठलेशः सहायः ॥ ७॥
He (Lord Vitthal), who consoled Kunti with His reassuring hand as she bowed at His feet, who destroyed the powerful and aggressive demon clans, and who lightened the burden of the entire earth. May that Lord Vitthal, who brings relief and protection to the world, be my support and grant me success.
अखिलसुरकुलेन्द्रस्यैव येनाभिमानो
गिरिवरधरणेन क्षीणतां प्रापितश्च ।
जलधरभवधाराः संहृता ग्रावयुक्ताः
स भवतु मम भूत्यै विठ्ठलेशः सहायः ॥ ८॥
He (Lord Vitthal), who humbled the pride of Indra, the lord of all gods, by lifting the mighty Govardhan Hill, and who subdued the torrents of rain accompanied by thunderous clouds. May that Lord Vitthal, who protects His devotees from calamities, be my support and grant me success.
विट्ठलेशाष्टकमिदं प्रातरुत्थाय यः पठेत् ।
भक्त्या नत्वा च सुमनाः स याति परमां गतिम् ॥ ९॥
One who recites this 'Vitthalashtakam' in the morning upon rising, with devotion and a pure heart, and with reverence, will attain the supreme spiritual state (liberation).
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