Gopika Manoharam

Song : Gopika Manoharam

Composer : Muthuswamy Dikshitar
Language : Sanskrit
Ragam : Mohanam (Janyam of 28th Harikamboji)
Deity : Krishna
Aro : S R2 G3 P D2 S
Avaro : S D2 P G3 R2 S
Talam : Adi

Pallavi:
Gopikaa manoharam bhajeham
govardhana giridharam suravaram muraharam

Samashti charanam:
Taapasa hridaya vesham ramesam
taapaarthihara vinutham natha chaturam

Madhyama Kalam

Gopaalam kousthubamani bhusham
kamsa haram kaamithya mrithu bhaasham
aparaarjitham ananta vedagosham
amaresanuta guruguha santosham


Meaning

Address to Lord Krishna
Beloved of Gopis, I pray to him( Lord Krishna). Lifted Govardhana mountain to protect gokulam. Bestower of boons to demigods and killer of demon Mura.
Pretends to be longing for Gopis. Lord of Sun. Adored by people who gave up material pleasures and people who are intelligent.
Protector of Gokulam. Wears necklace beheaded with Koustuba mani ( precious jewel stone). Killer of demon Kamsa. Has sweet spoken tongue. Giver of supreme wealth. Adored by all endless vedas. Prayed by Lord of demigods. Keeps Lord Shanmukha happy.

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