Achyutashtakam
अच्युताष्टकम् in English · English
Origin & Story
Ascribed to Adi Shankaracharya · Adi Shankaracharya · Classical
The Achyutashtakam is traditionally ascribed to Adi Shankaracharya. Eight verses to Achyuta — the imperishable Lord Vishnu/Krishna — by Adi Shankaracharya, a flowing garland of the Lord’s names: Achyuta, Kesava, Rama, Narayana, Krishna, Damodara and more.
✦ As told in scripture
It is said that to recite the Achyutashtakam 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.
The Mantra
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acyutācyuta hare paramātman rāma kṛṣṇa puruṣottama viṣṇo | vāsudeva bhagavannaniruddha śrīpate śamaya duḥkhamaśeṣam || 1|| viśvamaṅgala vibho jagadīśa nandanandana nṛsiṃha narendra | muktidāyaka mukunda murāre śrīpate śamaya duḥkhamaśeṣam || 2|| rāmacandra raghunāyaka deva dīnanātha duritakṣayakārin | yādavedra yadubhūṣaṇa yajña śrīpate śamaya duḥkhamaśeṣam || 3|| devakītanaya duḥkhadavāgne rādhikāramaṇa ramyasumūrte | duḥkhamocana dayārṇavanātha śrīpate śamaya duḥkhamaśeṣam || 4|| gopikāvadanacandracakora nitya nirguṇa nirañjana jiṣṇo | pūrṇarūpa jaya śaṅkara sarva śrīpate śamaya duḥkhamaśeṣam || 5|| gokuleśa giridhāraṇa dhīra yāmunācchataṭakhelanavīra | nāradādimunivanditapāda śrīpate śamaya duḥkhamaśeṣam || 6|| dvārakādhipa durantaguṇābdhe prāṇanātha paripūrṇa bhavāre | jñānagamya guṇasāgara brahman śrīpate śamaya duḥkhamaśeṣam || 7|| duṣṭanirdalana deva dayālo padmanābha dharaṇīdharadhārin | rāvaṇāntaka rameśa murāre śrīpate śamaya duḥkhamaśeṣam || 8|| acyutāṣṭakamidaṃ ramaṇīyaṃ nirmitaṃ bhavabhayaṃ vinihantum | yaḥ paṭhedviṣayavṛttinivṛttirjanmaduḥkhamakhilaṃ sa jahāti || 9|| iti śrīśaṅkarabhagavatpādakṛtam acyutāṣṭakaṃ 3 sampūrṇam |
Meaning:Eight verses to Achyuta — the imperishable Lord Vishnu/Krishna — by Adi Shankaracharya, a flowing garland of the Lord’s names: Achyuta, Kesava, Rama, Narayana, Krishna, Damodara and more.
Benefits of Chanting अच्युताष्टकम्
Recitation of the Achyutashtakam 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 Thursdays and Ekadashi, and during Ekadashi and Vishnu festivals.
A short, melodious hymn that anyone can learn and recite daily with faith.
How to Chant अच्युताष्टकम्
Bathe and sit facing east or north before an image of the deity. Light a lamp and recite the Achyutashtakam slowly and with devotion. It may be chanted daily, or especially during Ekadashi and Vishnu festivals. Conclude with a prayer for grace and protection.
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