by Damodara Rao Dasu

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Sri krishNam bhaja - tODi - Adi

P Sri krishNam bhaja mAnasa satatam
Sritajana paripAlam gOpAlam bAlam ||
Oh mind, sing the glory of Sri Krishna always heartily. He is Gopala the protector of devotees.
A.P. pAkASanAdi vinuta charaNam
SOkamOha bhaya haraNam bhavataraNam ||
Devendra and other Devatas worship his feet. He dispels sorrow, fear and fascination. He is bestower of salvation,
C Sankha chakra gadA padma varamAlam
vENugAna lOlam krupAlavAlam
kankaNa kEyoora makuTa manDita
kamaneeya kanakamaya chElam
pankajAsanAdi dEva mahitam
Sri guruguha vihitam ramAsahitam
pankajadaLa nayanam vaTa Sayanam
gurupavana purAdheeSam lOkESam
He wields conch, discus and mace. He is adorned with Tulasi and flower garlands. Venugopala is merciful. He wears brace-lets, shoulder ornaments and crown. His golden yellow garment is beautiful. Lotus-seated Brahma and other Devatas praise his glory. Sri Guru Guha worships him. Lakshmi is his consort. His eyes are beautiful like lotus petals. He reclines serenely on banyan leaf. He is the presiding Lord at Guruvayuru. He is the Lord of the universe.