Mangalam Bhagavan Vishnu

Bhaja Govindam is one of the most popular hymns penned by Adi Shankaracharya. He has packed into the Bhaja Govindam song the substance of all Vedanta, and set the oneness of Jnana and Bhakti to melodious music.

Bhaja Govindam (Praise Govinda/Repeat the name of Govinda), is one of the most popular hymns penned by Shankara, that is still sung and recited by millions of Hindus every day.

Note: This is the popular version sung by Smt. M.S. Subbalakshmi. It does not include all the 31 verses. Bhaja Govindam MS Subbalakshmi version with meaning, lyrics, audio, sanskrit, multiple languages and significance.

Forever shall be bathing with Govinda chant, forever shall be praying with Govinda chant, forever shall be meditating with Govinda chant, forever there shall be Govinda chant.

O auspicious Lord Srinivasa, the auspiciously-wonderful-bodied god, the bestower of all desired wishes, the consort of Sri (Lakshmi), the depository of the treasure of auspiciousness, the wealthy trea

O good offspring of Kausalya, Rama, the yester-evening (and night) is creeping away (into dawn), awake, the greatest of beings, may you perform the daily duties of your godly status.

Salute to you lotus-eyed Lord, the lotus-garlanded Lord, the lotus-navelled Lord, the consort the goddess Lakshmi. (Kamala).

O auspicious Lord Srinivasa, the auspiciously-wonderful-bodied god, the bestower of all desired wishes, the consort of Sri (Lakshmi), the depository of the treasure of auspiciousness, the wealthy trea

Awake, O Govinda, awake, the one with the Garuda ensign on his flag. Awake, the beloved of Lakshmi, Bless for the welfare of the three worlds.

This shlokam is taken from Sri Valmiki's Srimadh Ramayanam. During the journey with Sage Viswamitra, both Rama and Lakshmana had rested for the night on the banks of the Ganga river. As the dawn was