Madhuram Madhurebhyo Pi
Sri Sri Kevalastakam
Śrī Kevalāṣṭakam — 32. Madhuram Madhurebhyo
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More sweet than all other sweet things, more auspicious than all other auspicious things, the greatest purifier of all purifying things—The holy name of Śrī Hari alone is everything.
The entire universe, from exalted Brahmā down to the lowly clump of grass, is a product of the illusory energy of the Supreme Lord. The only thing that is reality, reality, again I say reality—The holy name of Śrī Hari alone is everything.
That person is a true preceptor, or a true father, a true mother, and a true friend also only if they teach one to always remember—The holy name of Śrī Hari alone is everything.
There is no certainty when the last breath will come and put an abrupt halt to all one's material plans, therefore it is wise to always practice chanting from very childhood—The holy name of Śrī Hari alone is everything.
Lord Hari eternally dwells in that place where truly exalted, spiritually advanced souls sing in the mood of pure devotion—The holy name of Śrī Hari alone is everything.
Aho! What a sorrow, what a great sorrow! More painful than any other misery in the world! Mistaking it as a mere piece of glass, the people have forgotten this jewel—The holy name of Śrī Hari alone is everything.
It should be heard again and again with one's ears, It should be uttered over and over with one's voice, It should be perpetually sung and sung anew—The holy name of Śrī Hari alone is everything.
It makes the entire universe seem insignificant as a blade of grass, it splendrously reigns supreme over all, it is full of eternally conscious divine ecstasy, it is supremely pure—The holy name of Śrī Hari alone is everything.
About Madhuram Madhurebhyo Pi
Titled Sri Kevalashtakam, this eight-verse Sanskrit hymn opens 'sweeter than the sweetest' — echoing the same 'madhuram' theme found in Vallabhacharya's better-known Madhurashtakam elsewhere in this anthology, though as a distinct composition.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Madhuram Madhurebhyo Pi?
Madhuram Madhurebhyo Pi was composed by Nilakanta Goswami. It appears in More Songs of the Vaisnava Acaryas.
What is the meaning of Madhuram Madhurebhyo Pi?
More sweet than all other sweet things, more auspicious than all other auspicious things, the greatest purifier of all purifying things—The holy name of Śrī Hari alone is everything.
Where can I listen to Madhuram Madhurebhyo Pi?
You can listen to 6 recordings of Madhuram Madhurebhyo Pi on this page, including versions sung by HG Jai Sachinandana Prabhu, HG Swarupa Damodar Prabhu, HG Badahari Prabhu, HG Shiksastakam Prabhu.
How many verses does Madhuram Madhurebhyo Pi have?
Madhuram Madhurebhyo Pi has 8 verses.
Can I download Madhuram Madhurebhyo Pi as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Madhuram Madhurebhyo Pi — verse and translation on each slide — is available to download in both PowerPoint (.pptx) and PDF formats from this page, for use in kirtan or temple programs.