O Lord Kṛṣṇa, although I am a cheat, a lier, very lowly and fallen, badly behaved and always engaged in sinful activities, You are nevertheless very merciful to me. Therefore, Let me offer my respectful obeisances to the great glory of Your mercy.
O Lord Kṛṣṇa, because of Your mercy, I have attained a state somewhat like the condition of the saintly devotees, and I have left my former place to reside in the auspicious and splendid district of Mathura-mandala.
O Lord Kṛṣṇa, within You all transcendental knowledge resides, and no sinful impurity may stand. Althugh one may attain the four kinds of liberation, he may not find himself near to You.
O Lord Kṛṣṇa, endowned with Your own transcendental glory and the great treasure of Your sweetness and charm, You eternally reside in that place known as Mathura.
O Lord Kṛṣṇa, because of Your mercy, I was able inthe city of Jagannātha Puri, to attain the association of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, who is the most dear person to You and whose association is very difficult to attain.
O Lord Kṛṣṇa, by Your mercy, I became eager to view Your
O Lord Kṛṣṇa, the gopis describe Your transcendental glories, and You Yourself describe their transcendental qualities. the fortunate devotees who, staying at a respectful distance, hear these descriptions, attain pure love for You.
O Lord Kṛṣṇa, just as before even today You appear and eternally perform pastimes, within the hearts of those moving and
O Lord Kṛṣṇa, in this place of Vrindavana, You have enabled me to attain the association of Your most dear servants (headed by Rupa Gosvami and Raghunatha Gosvami). That association is my only treasure and my very life. O Lord, I eternally offer my respectful obeisances unto You.
O Lord Kṛṣṇa, at the present moment Your Holy Name are flowing from my mouth. O Lord, perhaps at some time You will enable me to remember Your lotus feet within my heart.
O Lord Kṛṣṇa, may this abominable and base body of mine always bow down to offer respects unto You. O Lord, may You protect me from all calamities and grant me the great treasure of Your pure devotional service.
O Lord Kṛṣṇa, You are able to grant to me eternal pure love for You and constant remembrance and affectionate side-long glance.
O Lord Kṛṣṇa, although I am very base and sretched, You are the shelter of all my hopes. O Lord, who is greatly attached to the cows, cowherd men and boys and gopis of Vraja, You are certainly able to reveal Yourself to me.
O Lord Kṛṣṇa, Your great glory is Your great mercy. although You are the oldes person, Your transcendental, eternal, blissful and all-cognizant form is eternally youthful. O Lord, I continuously offer my respectful obeisances unto You.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Obeisance 108?
Obeisance 108 was composed by Sanatana Goswami. It appears in Krsna Lila Stava.
What is the meaning of Obeisance 108?
O Lord Kṛṣṇa, although I am a cheat, a lier, very lowly and fallen, badly behaved and always engaged in sinful activities, You are nevertheless very merciful to me. Therefore, Let me offer my respectful obeisances to the great glory of Your mercy.
How many verses does Obeisance 108 have?
Obeisance 108 has 14 verses.
Can I download Obeisance 108 as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Obeisance 108 — 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.