~ Sri Jagannathastaka ~
kadacit kalindi-tata-vipina-sangitaka-ravo
mudabhirir-nari-vadana-kamalasvada-madhupah
rama-sambhu-brahmamara-pati ganesarcita-pado
Jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
Sometimes in great happiness Lord Jagannatha, with His flute, makes a loud conert in the groves on the banks of the Yamuna. He is like a bumblebee who tastes the beautiful lotus-like faces of the cowherd damsels of Vraja, and His lotus feet are worshipped by great personalitites such as Lakshmi, Siva, Brahma, Indra, and Ganesha.
May that Jagannatha Swami be the object of my vision.
bhuje savye venum sirasi sikhi-puccham kati-tate
dukulam netrante sahacara-kataksam vidadhate
sada srimad-vrndavana-vasati-lila-paricayo
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
In His left hand Lord Jagannatha holds a flute, on His head He wars peacock feathers, and on His hips He wears fine yellow silken cloth. From the corners of His eyes He bestows sidelong glances upon His living devotees, and He always reveals Himself through His pastimes in His divine ablode of Vrndavana.
May that Jagannatha Swami be the object of my vision.
mahambhodhes tire kanaka-rucire nila-sikhare
vasan prasadantah sahaja-balabhadrena-balina
subhadra-madhya-sthaha sakala-sure-sevavasara-do
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
On the shore of the great ocean, within a large palace atop the brilliant, golden Nilacala Hill, Lord Jagannatha resides with His powerful brother Balabhadra and His sister Subhadra, who sits between Them.
May that Jagannatha Swami - Who bestows the opportunity
for devotional service upon all godly souls -
be the object of my vision.
krpa-paravarah sajala-jalada-sreni-ruciro
rama-vani-ramah sphurad-amala-pankeruha-mukhah
surendrair aradhayah sruti-hana-sikha-gita-carito
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
Lord Jagannatha is an ocean of mercy and as beautiful as a row of blackish rain clouds. He is the storehouse of bliss for Lakshmi and Sarasvati, and His face resembles a spotless full-blown lotus. The best of demigods and sages worhip Him, and the Upanishads sing His glories.
May that Jagannatha Swami be the object of my vision.
ratharudho gacchan pathi milita-bhudeva-patalaih
stuti-pradurbhavam prati-padam upakarnya sadayaha
daya-sindhur bandhuh sakala-jagatam sindhu-sutaya
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
When Lord Jagannatha moves along the road on His Ratha-yatra car, at every step large assemblies of brahmanas loudly chant prayers and sing songs for His pleasure. Hearing their hymns, Lord Jagannatha becomes very favorably disposed toward them. He is the ocean of mercy and the true friend of all the worlds.
May that Jagannatha Swami, along with His consort Lakshmi,
Who was born from the ocean of nectar,
be the object of my vision.
para-brahmapidah kubalaya-dalotphulla-nayano
nivasi niladrau nigita-carano 'nanta-sirasi
rasanando radha-sarasa-vapur-alingana-sukho
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
Lord Jagannatha, Whose eyes resemble full-blown lotus petals, is the ornament on Lord Brahma's head. He resides on Nilacala Hill with His lotus feet placed on the heads of Anantadeva. Overwhelmed by the mellows of love, He joyfully embraces Srimati Radharani's body, which is like a cool pond.
May that Jagannatha Swami be the object of my vision.
na vai yace rajyam na ca kanaka-manikya-vibhavam
na yace 'ham ramyam sakala-jana-kamyam vara-vadhum
sada kale kale pramatha-patina gita-carito
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
I do not pray for a kingdom, nor for gold, rubies, or wealth. I do not ask for a beautiful wife, as desired by all men.
I simply pray that Jagannatha Swami,
Whose glories Lord Siva always sings,
may be the constant object of my vision.
hara tvam samsaram druta-taram asaram sura-pate
hara tvam papanam vitatim aparam yadava-pate
aho dine 'nathe nihita-carano niscitam idam
jagannathah svami nayana-patha-gami bhavatu me
O Lord of the demigods, please quickly remove this useless material existence I am undergoing. O Lord of the Yadus, please destroy this vast, showless ocean of sins. Alas, this is certain: Lord Jagannatha bestows His lotus feet upon those who feel themselves fallen, and have no shelter in this world but Him.
May that Jagannatha Swami be the object of my vision... -
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