Damodarashtakam — Benefits & How to Chant
दामोदराष्टकम्
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting Damodarashtakam
Recitation of the Damodarashtakam is held to bring the grace, blessings and protection of the Lord.
Cultivates devotion, calms the mind and steadies the heart in the Lord’s remembrance.
Most auspicious on Wednesdays and Ekadashi, and during Janmashtami and Ekadashi.
A short, melodious hymn that anyone can learn and recite daily with faith.
How to Chant Damodarashtakam
Instructions
Bathe and sit facing east before an image of the deity. Light a lamp and recite the Damodarashtakam slowly and with devotion. It may be chanted daily, or especially during Janmashtami and Ekadashi. Conclude with a prayer for grace and protection.
Spiritual Significance
It is said that to recite the Damodarashtakam with a sincere and devoted heart is to draw near to the grace of the Lord, who never forsakes those who lovingly call upon Him.
Origin & History
Source: Padma Purana
Author: Satyavrata Muni (Padma Purana)
The Damodarashtakam is traditionally ascribed to Satyavrata Muni (Padma Purana). A beloved eight-verse hymn to Krishna as Damodara — the child whose waist was bound with a rope by mother Yashoda. Sung especially through the month of Kartik (Damodara month), it adores the Lord who is bound by the love of His devotees.