The “Achyutam Keshavam” prayer is a popular Hindu devotional song dedicated to Lord Krushna, who is revered as the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The prayer is composed of a series of epithets praising various forms and qualities of Lord Krushna, using different names that highlight his divine attributes.

Introduction to the Prayer:

• Achyutam: Refers to the one who is infallible and unchanging, a name for Lord Vishnu.
• Keshavam: Another name for Krushna, meaning the one with beautiful, flowing hair.
• Krushna: The central figure of the Bhagavad Gita and the protagonist of the Mahabharat, known for his charm and wisdom.
• Dāmodaram: Refers to Krushna’s childhood pastimes when his mother tied him with a rope around his waist.
• Rāma Nārāyaṇam: Combines the names of Lord Ram and Narayan, emphasizing Krushna’s connection with other avatars of Vishnu.
• Jānaki Vallabham: Refers to Lord Ram, who is the beloved of Sita (Jānaki).
• Kānā Kāntam: Describes Krushna as the beloved of the Gopis (cowherd girls).
• Rādheśyam: Signifies Krushna as the divine lover of Radha.

The prayer is often sung with devotion and reverence, reflecting the bhakti (devotional) tradition. It is known for its simple yet profound verses that capture the essence of Krushna’s divinity and his playful, loving nature. The repetition of Krushna’s various names in the prayer serves as a form of meditation and devotion for the devotees.

अच्युतम केशवम

अच्युतम् केशवम् कृष्ण दामोदरं,
अच्युतम् केशवम् कृष्ण दामोदरं,
राम नारायणं जानकी वल्लभं।
राम नारायणं जानकी वल्लभं।।

कौन कहते हैं, “भगवान आते नहीं”?,
कौन कहते हैं, “भगवान आते नहीं”?,
तुम मीरा के जैसे बुलाते नहीं।
तुम मीरा के जैसे बुलाते नहीं।
अच्युतम् केशवम् कृष्ण दामोदरं,
राम नारायणं जानकी वल्लभं।।१।।

कौन कहते हैं, “भगवान खाते नहीं”?,
कौन कहते हैं, “भगवान खाते नहीं”?,
बेर शबरी के जैसे खिलाते नहीं।
बेर शबरी के जैसे खिलाते नहीं।
अच्युतम् केशवम् कृष्ण दामोदरं,
राम नारायणं जानकी वल्लभं।।२।।

कौन कहते हैं, “भगवान सोते नहीं”?,
कौन कहते हैं, “भगवान सोते नहीं”?,
माँ यशोदा के जैसे सुलाते नहीं।
माँ यशोदा के जैसे सुलाते नहीं।
अच्युतम् केशवम् कृष्ण दामोदरं,
राम नारायणं जानकी वल्लभं।।३।।

कौन कहते हैं, “भगवान नाचते नहीं”?,
कौन कहते हैं, “भगवान नाचते नहीं”?,
गोपियों की तरह तुम नचाते नहीं।
गोपियों की तरह तुम नचाते नहीं।
अच्युतम् केशवम् कृष्ण दामोदरं,
राम नारायणं जानकी वल्लभं।।४।।

अच्युतम् केशवम् कृष्ण दामोदरं,
राम नारायणं जानकी वल्लभं।।

Achyutam Keshavam

Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram,
Ram Naraynam Janaki Vallabham।
Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram,
Ram Naraynam Janaki Vallabham।।

Kaun Kehta Hai Bhagvan Aate Nahi,
Kaun Kehta Hai Bhagvan Aate Nahi,
Tum Meera Ke Jaise Bulate Nahi।
Tum Meera Ke Jaise Bulate Nahi।
Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram,
Ram Naraynam Janakivallabham।।1।।

Kaun Kehta Hai Bhagvan Khaate Nahi,
Kaun Kehta Hai Bhagvan Khaate Nahi,
Ber Shabri Ke Jaise Khilate Nahi।
Ber Shabri Ke Jaise Khilate Nahi।
Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram,
Ram Naraynam Janaki Vallabham।।2।।

Kaun Kehta Hai Bhagvan Sote Nahi,
Kaun Kehta Hai Bhagvan Sote Nahi,
Maa Yashoda Ke Jaise Sulate Nahin।
Maa Yashoda Ke Jaise Sulate Nahin।
Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram,
Ram Naraynam Janaki Vallabham।।3।।

Kaun Kehta Hai Bhagvan Nachthe Nahi,
Kaun Kehta Hai Bhagvan Nachthe Nahi,
Gopiyo Ki Tarah Tum Nachathae Nahi।
Gopiyo Ki Tarah Tum Nachathae Nahi।
Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram,
Ram Naraynam Janaki Vallabham।।4।।

Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram,
Ram Naraynam Janaki Vallabham।।