I am listening to Vishnu Sahasranamam recited by M. S. Subhalakshmi. In a blissful state right now. Its a shame, I used to recite it when I was young and now for the life of me I can’t remember the verses. I am gonna learn the whole thing by this month end – it’s a promise to myself!

Achutam keshavam, rama narayanam

Krishna damodaram vasudevam bhaje!

Sridharam madhavam gopika vallabham

janaki nayakam ramachandram bhaje!

About an hour ago, my aunt and I were discussing this bhajan and a google search got me this. After reading thru the entire song, I was so moved that I have not stopped humming it. Want whoever reads my blog to read it.

Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram,
Rama naraynam Janakivallabham,
(praising the Lord Krishna, with different names of Vishnu)

Kaun kehta hai Bhagvan aate nahi; Bhakt Meera ke jaise bulate nahi,
(Who says God does not come? You don’t call Him with the devotion of Meera)

Kaun kehta hai Bhagvan khaate nahi, Ber Shabri ke jaise khilate nahi, … Achyutam …
(Who says God does not eat? You don’t feed him like how Shabari fed him)

Kaun kehta hai Bhagvan Sote nahi, Maa Yashoda ke jaise sulate nahin,
(Who says God does not sleep? You don’t make him sleep like how Mother Yashoda did)

Kaun kehta hai Bhagvan naachte nahi, Tum Gopi ke jaise nachaate nahin, Achyutam…
(Who says God does not dance? You don’t make him dance like how Gopis did)

Naam Japate chalo kaam karte chalo; Har samay Krishna ka dhyaan karte chalo
Yaad aayegi unko kabhi na kabhi; Krishan darshan to denge kabhi na kabhi …..Achyutam …
(Keep praising the Lord, continue working … Remember Him all the time. Krishna will appear one day or the other)

Thank You Saurabh