Being thus a very public work, it does not delve into intimate personal revelations or. Vandhe mukunda maravindha dalayathaksham, kundhendu sankha dasanam sishu gopa vesham, indradhi deva gana vandhitha pada peetham, vridhavanalaya maham vasudeva soonum. The mukundamalastotra, although composed in elegant sanskrit, is a simple expression of king kulashekharas devotion to krishna and his eagerness to share his good fortune with everyone else. Jan 07, 2018 mukundamala is a poem in sanskrit written by kulashekhara alvar, one of the last kings of the chera dynasty in kerala, and the 9th alvar one of 12 saints venerated by south indian srivaishnavism. Courtesy iskcon english translation by ramesh krishnakumar. To honor this special day we have reposted a very nice article which appeared yesterday on the sampradaya sun entitled incorporation of iskcon, we have posted the certificate on incorporation, as well as a very timely verse and purport from the. The hare krishna movement the hare krishna movement. The remaining 47 verses have since been translated by his disciples. Stotrams author kulashekhara alwar mukunda mala stotram select language english sanskrit telugu tamil kannada gujarati bengali oriya malayalam stotrams deity maha vishnu krishna mukunda mala stotram. Bhaktivedanta swami this verse, prayer, is taken from one book known as mukundamalastotra. This verse, prayer, is taken from one book known as mukunda mala stotra. Translation hosted by the bhaktivedanta book trust, associated with iskcon. Mukundamalastotram by kulashekhara versions 1 and 2.
With distinguished commentaries by iskcon founder his divine grace a. The mukundamalastotra, although composed in elegant sanskrit, is a simple. The mukundamalastotra, although composed in elegant sanskrit, is a simple expression of king kulashekharas devotion to krishna and his eagerness to. Audio 79 years, 1014 years mukunda mala stotra stanza 01. The present verse of the mukundamalastotra states that the color of the lords body is blackish, like that of a new cloud. Being thus a very public work, it does not delve into intimate personal revelations or abstruse philosophical conundrums. This verse was one of the favorite verses of srila prabhupada. O mukundamalastotra, embora composto em elegante sanscrito, e uma expressao simples da devocao do rei kulasekhara ao senhor krishna e sua ansia por compartilhar sua boa fortuna com todos mais. He was a great king, at the same time a great devotee. Using a sanskrit edition published by srila bhaktivinoda. Here youll find our catalog of books, as well as links to bbt online publications delivered via websites, apps and social media platforms.
Mukunda mala stotra verse 1 amarendra dasa for more stutis and recitation click here s. Today marks the auspicious 50th anniversary of srila prabhupadas incorporation of iskcon new york, in 1966. With distinguished commentaries by iskcon founderacarya his divine grace a. In the sri sampradaya, there are twelve alavaras azhavaras who were tamil devotional poets who dedicated their lives in singing and chanting the glories of the lord. Srila prabhupada frequently enjoyed citing certain favorite stanzas from it. Buy mukunda mala stotra book online at low prices in india. Please let me become a constant reciter of your names, addressing you as srivallabha he who is very dear to.
In this verse king kulasekhara prays to krishna that, let me give up my life immediately because at the present moment i am conscious of you. The first part of the mukundamalastotra contains the commentary of his divine grace a. O nose, smell the tulasi buds on lord mukundas feet. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada, books by srila prabhupada, mukundamalastotra tags. Born in 1950 in new york city, gopiparanadhana received his b. There are several express trains and buses from across the country to trivandrum. Mukundamala is a poem in sanskrit written by kulashekhara alvar, one of the last kings of the chera dynasty in kerala, and the 9th alvar one of 12 saints venerated by south indian srivaishnavism. Trivandrum is well connected by air, train and road to rest of india. The mukunda mala stotra, although composed in elegant sanskrit, is a simple expression of king kulashekharas devotion to krishna and his eagerness to share his good fortune with everyone else. Sri mukunda mala stotram benefits, sri mukunda mala stotram pdf, sri mukunda mala stotram mp3 download, sri mukunda mala stotram lyrics. It describes the misery of the soul trapped in the world and exhorts that lord krishna is the only salvation. Buy mukunda mala stotra book online at best prices in india on. A garland of hymns to mukunda is a sanskrit poem composed in praise of sri maha vishnu by the saintly king kulasekhara alwar. He calls to all people to hear of the treatment for the disease of birth and death.
Please let me become a constant reciter of your names, addressing you as srivallabha he who is very dear to lak. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada and one of his senior disciples, satsvarupa dasa gosvami, the mukundamalastotra is a valuable and inspiring addition to the spiritualists library. The complete work is now available as the book mukunda mala stotra. Its publications include traditional scriptures translated into 57 languages and books that explain these texts. All men who read the verses of mukunda mala, will achieve all happiness in life, and their sins would be pardoned, and will travel to the supreme abode of vishnu. The following is a definition of the word phantasmagoria and the full text and purport from the mukundamalastotra. Mukundamalam pathatam naranam aseshasaukhyam labhate na kah svit samastapapakshayam etya dehi prayati vishnoh paramam padam tat. The poem asks mukunda, another name for krishna, to give the unworthy author freedom from samsara. Mukunda malam pathatam naranam aseshasaukhyam labhate na kah svit samastapapakshayam etya dehi prayati vishnoh paramam padam tat.
Their lordships sri sri gauranitai, iskcon trivandrum. Mukundamalastotra translated and commented on by srila prabhupada. He has recorded his chanting in mp3 format also to help devotees learn and recite this important stotram. Mukundamalastotra the prayers of king kulasekhara his. Jun 03, 2019 mukunda mala stotra verse 1 amarendra dasa for more stutis and recitation click here s. Mukunda mala strotra the prayers by king kulashekara. The prayers of king kulasekhara, from the bhaktivedanta book trust international. The complete work is now available as the book mukundamalastotra. The mukunda mala stotra the collection verses as flowers offered to mukunda is a classic text coming from the sri sampradaya. Note this translation is a bit different from those available krsna. The mukundamalastotra, although composed in elegant sanskrit, is a simple expression of king kulasekharas devotion to krsna and his eagerness to share his good fortune with everyone else.
The devotional depth and appeal of its stanzas have raised the poem to the crest of bhakti or devotional movement. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada and one of his senior disciples. Mukunda mala stotra krsna kirtana songs organization. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada and one of his senior disciples satsvarupa dasa gosvami, mukundamalastotra is a valuable and inspiring addition to the spiritualists library.
I am presenting here the chanting of all the slokams of mukundamala stotram by shriman sunder kidambi who has a majestic voice to reflect devotion to the lord. Mukunda mala text, lyrics, meaning, translations of. Krsna dvaipayana vyasa has written this song grhe radha vane radha. Mukunda mala stotra verse 1 amarendra dasa for more stutis and recitation click here. Mukunda mala stotra translated and commented on by srila prabhupada. Gopiparanadhana dasa, a disciple of srila prabhupada and a leading sanskrit scholar in iskcon, passed away at his home in the sacred village of govardhan, india, at 8. Like most other works of the stotra genre, it aims less at presenting a plot than at vividly and honestly expressing the true feelings of a lover of god.
Mukundamalastotram kulashekharavirachitam samskaran 1 athava 2. Mukundamala is sanskrit devotional poem composed by bhakti saint kulasekhara seventh of. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada, recognized by scholars and spiritual leaders worldwide as the most distinguished teacher of indian culture and philosophy of the modern age, the latter part contains commentary by satsvarupa dasa goswami, one of srila. The saintly king kulasekhara lived more than a millennium ago in india, yet his mukundamalastotra speaks to us today with the fresh voice of truth.
After graduating from reed college he became a professional jazz musician and moved to new. Mukunda goswami was born as michael grant in portland, oregon. This evening i was reading from the mukunda mala storta. Gopiparanadhana prabhu i a leading sanskrit scholar in iskcon.
Apr 06, 2019 the first part of the mukunda mala stotra contains the commentary of his divine grace a. This is a beautiful glorification of srimati radharani and whoever lovingly recites this prayer will become attracted to the lotus feet of srimati radharani and lord krishna. But after completing six verses with commentary, he suspended it to work on the srimadbhagavatam. Bbt books bhaktivedanta book trust bbt is the worlds largest publisher of classic vaishnava texts and contemporary works on the philosophy, theology and culture of bhakti yoga. O ananta, vaikuha, mukunda, ka, govinda, damodara, madhava. Mukunda mala stotra verse 1 amarendra dasa youtube. This prayer was offered by one king whose name was kulasekhara. Krsna tvadiya pada pankaja krsna kirtana songs organization.