Sri Jagannathastaka
kadacit kalindi-tata-vipina-sangitaka-ravo
mudabhiri-nari-vadana-kamalasvada-madhupah
rama-sambhu-brahmamara-pati-ganesarcita-pado
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
Sometimes, in great happiness, Lord Jagannatha makes a loud concert
with His flute in the groves on the banks of the Yamuna. He is like
a bumblebee tasting the beautiful lotuslike faces of the cowherd damsels
of Vraja, and great personalities such as Laksmi, Siva, Brahma, Indra,
and Ganesa worship His lotus feet. May that Jagannatha Svami be the
object of my vision.
bhuje savye venum sirasi sikhi-puccham kati-tate
dukulam netrante sahacara-kataksam vidadhate
sada srimad-vrndavana-vasati-lila-paricayo
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
In His left hand Lord Jagannatha holds a flute, on His head He wears
peacock feathers, and on His hips He wears fine yellow silken cloth.
From the corners of His eyes He bestows sidelong glances upon His loving
devotees, and He always reveals Himself through His pastimes in His
divine abode of Vrndavana. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of
my vision.
mahambhodhes tire kanaka-rucire nila-sikhare
vasan prasadantah sahaja-balabhadrena balina
subhadra-madhya-sthah sakala-sura-sevavasara-do
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
On the shore of the great ocean, within a large palace atop the brilliant,
golden Nilacala Hill, Lord Jagannatha resides with His powerful brother
Balabhadra and His sister Subhadra, who sits between Them. May that
Jagannatha Svami, who bestows the opportunity for devotional service
upon all godly souls, be the object of my vision.
krpa-paravarah sajala-jalada-sreni-ruciro
rama-vani-ramah sphurad-amala-pankeruha-mukhah
surendrair aradhyah sruti-gana-sikha-gita-carito
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
Lord Jagannatha is an ocean of mercy and as beautiful as a row of
blackish rain clouds. He is the storehouse of bliss for Laksmi and Sarasvati,
and His face resembles a spotless fullblown lotus. The best of demigods
and sages worship Him, and the Upanisads sing His glories. May that
Jagannatha Svami be the object of my vision.
ratharudho gacchan pathi milita-bhudeva-patalaih
stuti-pradurbhavam prati-padam upakarnya sadayah
daya-sindhur bandhuh sakala jagatam sindhu-sutaya
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
When Lord Jagannatha moves along the road on His Ratha-yatra car,
at every step large assemblies of brahmanas loudly chant prayers and
songs for His pleasure. Hearing their hymns, Lord Jagannatha becomes
very favorably disposed toward them. He is the ocean of mercy and the
true friend of all the worlds. May that Jagannatha Svami, along with
His consort Laksmi, who was born from the ocean of nectar, be the object
of my vision.
para-brahmapidah kuvalaya-dalotphulla-nayano
nivasi niladrau nihita-carano 'nanta-sirasi
rasanando radha-sarasa-vapur-alingana-sukho
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
Lord Jagannatha, whose eyes resemble full-blown lotus petals, is the
ornament on Lord Brahma’s head. He resides on Nilacala Hill with
His lotus feet placed on the heads of Anantadeva. Overwhelmed by the
mellows of love, He joyfully embraces Srimati Radharani’s body,
which is like a cool pond. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object of
my vision.
na vai yace rajyam na ca kanaka-manikya-vibhavam
na yace 'ham ramyam sakala jana-kamyam vara-vadhum
sada kale kale pramatha-patina gita-carito
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
I do not pray for a kingdom, nor for gold, rubies, or wealth. I do
not ask for a beautiful wife, as desired by all men. I simply pray that
Jagannatha Svami, whose glories Lord Siva always sings, may be the constant
object of my vision.
hara tvam samsaram druta-taram asaram sura-pate
hara tvam papanam vitatim aparam yadava-pate
aho dine 'nathe nihita-carano niscitam idarn
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
O Lord of the demigods, please quickly remove this useless material
existence I am undergoing. O Lord of the Yadus, please destroy this
vast, shoreless ocean of sins. Ah, this is certain: Lord Jagannatha
bestows His lotus feet upon those who feel themselves fallen and have
no shelter in this world but Him. May that Jagannatha Svami be the object
of my vision.
jagannathastakam punyam yah pathet prayatah sucih
sarva-papa-visuddhatma visnu-lokam sa gacchati
The self-retrained, virtuous soul who recites these eight verses glorifying
Lord Jagannatha becomes cleansed of all sins and duly proceeds to Lord
Visnu's abode.
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