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. He was a great king, at the same time a great devotee. He has recorded his chanting in mp3 format also to help devotees learn and recite this important stotram. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada, and death, books by prabhupada, disease, four principal miseriesbirth, krsna, lotus feet, mukunda mala stotra, mukunda murdhna, old age, spirit soul, sutra 3. 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. Krsna dvaipayana vyasa has written this song grhe radha vane radha. Mukunda mala stotra krsna kirtana songs organization. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada, books by srila prabhupada, mukundamalastotra tags. The present verse of the mukundamalastotra states that the color of the lords body is blackish, like that of a new cloud. 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. Mukunda goswami was born as michael grant in portland, oregon. 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.
Mukundamalam pathatam naranam aseshasaukhyam labhate na kah svit samastapapakshayam etya dehi prayati vishnoh paramam padam tat. Please let me become a constant reciter of your names, addressing you as srivallabha he who is very dear to lak. 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. The complete work is now available as the book mukunda mala stotra. 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. This verse was one of the favorite verses of srila prabhupada. 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. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada and one of his senior disciples. Audio 79 years, 1014 years mukunda mala stotra stanza 01. This evening i was reading from the mukunda mala storta. Trivandrum is well connected by air, train and road to rest of india. Note this translation is a bit different from those available krsna. Gopiparanadhana prabhu i a leading sanskrit scholar in iskcon. With distinguished commentaries by iskcon founder his divine grace a.
The prayers of king kulasekhara, from the bhaktivedanta book trust international. Being thus a very public work, it does not delve into intimate personal revelations or. 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. With distinguished commentaries by iskcon founderacarya his divine grace a. Apr 06, 2019 the first part of the mukunda mala stotra contains the commentary of his divine grace a. The hare krishna movement the hare krishna movement. Courtesy iskcon english translation by ramesh krishnakumar. A garland of hymns to mukunda is a sanskrit poem composed in praise of sri maha vishnu by the saintly king kulasekhara alwar. 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. Born in 1950 in new york city, gopiparanadhana received his b. The complete work is now available as the book mukundamalastotra. Mukundamala is sanskrit devotional poem composed by bhakti saint kulasekhara seventh of. Mukunda malam pathatam naranam aseshasaukhyam labhate na kah svit samastapapakshayam etya dehi prayati vishnoh paramam padam tat. Mukunda mala stotra verse 1 amarendra dasa for more stutis and recitation click here s.
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 mukunda mala stotra the collection verses as flowers offered to mukunda is a classic text coming from the sri sampradaya. The mukundamalastotra, although composed in elegant sanskrit, is a simple expression of king kulashekharas devotion to krishna and his eagerness to. Mukunda mala strotra the prayers by king kulashekara.
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. Their lordships sri sri gauranitai, iskcon trivandrum. The mukunda mala stotra, 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. Mukundamalastotram by kulashekhara versions 1 and 2. Translation hosted by the bhaktivedanta book trust, associated with iskcon. Mukundamalastotra, translation and commentary by his. Mukunda mala text, lyrics, meaning, translations of. O nose, smell the tulasi buds on lord mukundas feet. Its publications include traditional scriptures translated into 57 languages and books that explain these texts. The remaining 47 verses have since been translated by his disciples. The poem asks mukunda, another name for krishna, to give the unworthy author freedom from samsara. It is from the mukunda mala stotra written by king kulasekhara. Mukundamala is sanskrit devotional poem composed by bhakti saint kulasekhara, fl.
Mukunda mala stotra verse 1 amarendra dasa youtube. The devotional depth and appeal of its stanzas have raised the poem to the crest of bhakti or devotional movement. Mukunda mala stotra verse 1 amarendra dasa for more stutis and recitation click here. Today marks the auspicious 50th anniversary of srila prabhupadas incorporation of iskcon new york, in 1966. Buy mukunda mala stotra book online at low prices in india. Buy mukunda mala stotra book online at best prices in india on. The first part of the mukundamalastotra contains the commentary of his divine grace a. Srila prabhupada frequently enjoyed citing certain favorite stanzas from it. 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. 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. Mukunda mala stotra translated and commented on by srila prabhupada.
This prayer was offered by one king whose name was kulasekhara. 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. Although all people can address you, still they remain silent. The mukundamalastotra, although composed in elegant sanskrit, is a simple. It describes the misery of the soul trapped in the world and exhorts that lord krishna is the only salvation. The following is a definition of the word phantasmagoria and the full text and purport from the mukundamalastotra. 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. Vandhe mukunda maravindha dalayathaksham, kundhendu sankha dasanam sishu gopa vesham, indradhi deva gana vandhitha pada peetham, vridhavanalaya maham vasudeva soonum. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada and one of his senior disciples satsvarupa dasa gosvami, mukundamalastotra is a valuable and inspiring addition to the spiritualists library.
He calls to all people to hear of the treatment for the disease of birth and death. After graduating from reed college he became a professional jazz musician and moved to new. O ananta, vaikuha, mukunda, ka, govinda, damodara, madhava. Mukundamalastotra translated and commented on by srila prabhupada. Being thus a very public work, it does not delve into intimate personal revelations or abstruse philosophical conundrums. There are several express trains and buses from across the country to trivandrum. Bhaktivedanta swami prabhupada and one of his senior disciples, satsvarupa dasa gosvami, the mukundamalastotra is a valuable and inspiring addition to the spiritualists library. 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. Mukundamalastotra as oracoes do rei kulasekhara krishna. Jun 03, 2019 mukunda mala stotra verse 1 amarendra dasa for more stutis and recitation click here s. But after completing six verses with commentary, he suspended it to work on the srimadbhagavatam. Sri mukunda mala stotram benefits, sri mukunda mala stotram pdf, sri mukunda mala stotram mp3 download, sri mukunda mala stotram lyrics.
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