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3 versionsŚrī Śrīla Gopīnātha, who originated the transcendental mellow of the rāsa dance, stands on the shore in Vaṁśīvaṭa and attracts the attention of the cowherd damsels with the sound of His celebrated flute. May they all confer upon us their benediction.
About Prayojanadhideva Pranama
The third of a triad of pranama mantras — with Sambandhadhideva and Abhidheyadhideva — honoring Krishna as the ultimate goal (prayojana) of devotional life, the culminating term in the sambandha-abhidheya-prayojana framework used throughout Chaitanya Vaishnava theology.
Frequently asked
What is the meaning of Prayojanadhideva Pranama?
Śrī Śrīla Gopīnātha, who originated the transcendental mellow of the rāsa dance, stands on the shore in Vaṁśīvaṭa and attracts the attention of the cowherd damsels with the sound of His celebrated flute. May they all confer upon us their benediction.
Where can I listen to Prayojanadhideva Pranama?
You can listen to 3 recordings of Prayojanadhideva Pranama on this page, including versions sung by Srila Prabhupada, HG Jai Sachinandana Prabhu, HG Vaiyasaki Prabhu.
How many verses does Prayojanadhideva Pranama have?
Prayojanadhideva Pranama has 1 verse.
Can I download Prayojanadhideva Pranama as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Prayojanadhideva Pranama — 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.
Audio courtesy of ISKCON Desire Tree. All glories to the devotee singers.