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Geetha Govindham
Sri Jayadeva Ashtapadhi
Bhakta Kavi Jayadeva Goswami, was a renowned Sanskrit poet during the 12th century. He is well known for his epic composition Gita Govinda which vividly describes Sri Krishna’s love for Gopikas in general and for Sri Radha in particular. The Gita Govindam is organized into twelve chapters with each chapter further sub-divided into 24 divisions called Prabandhas. The Prabandhas contain couplets grouped into eights, called Ashtapadis.
The poems (Sri Krishna’s yearning for Radha) are considered important part of the Bhakti movement. The poems also elaborate the eight moods of the Heroine, the Ashta Nayika, which have been an inspiration for many compositions and choreographic works in Indian classical dances. Sri Jayadeva’s Ashtapadi reveals the true essence of Love between Sri Radha and Sri Krishna. Sri Gita Govinda Mahakavyam declares the beautiful blend and unison of Jivātmā with Paramātmā. The twelve chapters of Gita Govinda vividly describe the different facets of Sri Krishna:
1. Sāmodadāmodaram (Exuberant Krishna)
2. Akleshakeshavam (Blithesome Krishna)
3. Mugdhamadhusūdanam (Winsome Krishna)
4. Snigdhamadhusūdanam (Tender Krishna)
5. Sākāṅkṣa puṇdarīkākṣham (Passionate Krishna)
6. Dhrṣta vaikuṇṭa (Audacious Krishna)
7. NāgaranārāyanaH (Dexterous Krishna)
8. VilakṣyalakṣmīpatiH (Apologetic Krishna)
9. Mugdhadamukunda (Unpretentious Krishna)
10. ChaturachaturbhujaH (Tactful Krishna)
11. Sānandadāmodaram (Joyful Krishna)
12. SuprītapītāmbaraH (Exultant Krishna)
It was a great oppourtunity and blessing for all of us to learn and sing Geetha govindham (jayadeva's ashtapadhi). Please join us in learning ashtapadhi to immerse in divine with Sri Radha and Krishna.
Every ashtapadhi has been given with audio and lyrics in tamil and sanskrit for quick learning.