Panduranga Ashtakam
(composed by Adi Shankaracharaya)
Mahā Yoga Pitthe - Tatte Bhimarathyā,
Varam Pundalikāya - Dātum Munindraih,
Samāgatya Tisthantam - Ānanda Kandam,
Parabrahma Lingam - Bhaje Pandurangam (x2) [1]
In the seat of great yoga, which is Pandhapur, by the banks of the river Bhimarathyā, He
has come to give boons to Pundalika along with the great Sages. Having arrived, He
is standing like a source of great bliss, I worship that Panduranga, who is the
veritable image of Parabrahman. [1]
Tadid Vāsasam Nila - Meghāva Bhāsam,
Ramā Mandiram Sundaram - Cit Prakāsha,
Param Tvishtikāyām - Sama Nyasta Pādam,
Parabrahma Lingam - Bhaje Pandurangam (x2) [2]
The one whose garments are shining like lightning streaks and who is looking like a
blue cloud in the sky. The one whose form is like the temple of Maha Lakshmi,
a beautiful and visible manifestation of consciousness. The one who is Supreme, but is
now standing on a brick, placing both His Feet on it, I worship that Panduranga, who is
the veritable image of Parabrahman. [3]
Pramānnam Bhavāb Dheridam - Māmakānām,
Nitambah Karābhyām - Dhrto Yena Tasmāt,
Vidhātur Vasatyai - Dhrto Nābhi Koshah,
Parabrahma Lingam - Bhaje Pandurangam (x2) [3]
The measure of the ocean of worldly existence for me is till His waist where He rests His
hands. The One who is holding the Lotus flower in His naval for Lord Brahma to reside
in. I worship that Panduranga, who is the veritable image of Parabrahman. [3]
Sphurat Kaustubhālankrutam - Kannttha Deshe,
Shriyā Jusstta Keyuurakam - Sri Nivāsam,
Shivam Shāntam Iddyam - Varam Lokapālam,
Parabrahma Lingam - Bhaje Pandurangam (x2) [4]
The one whose neck is adorned with a sparking Kaustubha Gem, whose armlets are
loved by Maha Lakshmi. Who Himself is an abode of Maha Lakshmi. The one who is
praised for His auspicious tranquility and is a great protector. I worship Panduranga,
who is the veritable image of Parabhrahman. [4]
Sharac Candra Bimbānanam - Cāru Hāsam,
Lasat Kundalākrānta - Ganda Sthala Anggam,
Japā Rāga Bimba - Adharam Kanja Netram,
Parabrahma Lingam - Bhaje Pandurangam (x2) [5]
The one whose face reflects the splendor of the Autumn moon and has a captivating
smile. Whose cheeks are possessed by the beauty of shining earrings, dancing over it.
Whose lips are red like a Hibiscus [tropical flower] and has the appearance of Bimba
fruit. Whose eyes are as beautiful as a lotus. I worship that Panduranga, who is the
veritable image of Parabrahman. [5]
Kirittojjvalat Sarva - Dik Prānta Bhāgam,
Surair Arcitam Divya - Ratnair Anarghaih,
Tribhanggākrtim Barha - Mālya Avatamsam,
Parabrahma Lingam - Bhaje Pandurangam (x2) [6]
The radiance of whose Crown illuminates in all directions, the one who is worshipped
by the Gods with the most precious Divine gems. The one who stands in the beautiful
tribhanga posture (i.e bent at three points) and the one who is adorned with peacock
feathers and garlands. I worship that Panduranga, who is the veritable image of
Parabhraman. [6]
Vibhum Venuādam - Carantam Durantam,
Svayam Lilayā Gopa - Vessam Dadhānam,
Gavām Vrundu Kānandanam - Cāru Hāsam,
Parabrahma Lingam - Bhaje Pandurangam (x2) [7]
The one who captivates with the melodious sound of His flute and wanders about
pervading everywhere, and the one who with His own leela puts on the clothes of a
cowherd boy. The one who gave great joy to the herd of cows and has a beautiful smile.
I worship that Panduranga, who is the veritable image of Parabrahman. [7]
Ajam Rukmini Prānna - San Jivanam Tam,
Param Dhāma Kaivalyam - Ekam Turiyam,
Prasannam Prapannārtihan - Deva Devam,
Parabrahma Lingam - Bhaje Pandurangam (x3) [8]
The one who is without birth and who enlivens the life of Rukmini (by His love). The one
who is the supreme abode of Kaivaliya in the fourth state of Turiya, who is gracious to
His devotees and removes distress of those who seek His refuge, and the one who is
the God of Gods. I worship that Panduranga, who is the veritable image of
Parabhraman. [8]