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Namaskrtya Pravaksyami Deva Devam

namaskṛtya pravakṣyāmi deva-devaṁ jagad-gurum nāmnām-aṣṭottara-śataṁ caitanyasya mahātmanaḥ
Translation

After offering my respectful obeisances unto the Lord of Lords, Who is the spiritual master of the entire universe, I will now narrate 108 holy names of Lord Caitanya, the great soul.

viśvambharo jita-krodho māyā-mānuṣa-vigrahaḥ amāyī māyināṁ śreṣṭho vara-deśo dvijottamaḥ
Translation

Vishvambhara–He sustains the universe
Jita-krodha–He is victorious over the influence of mundane anger
Maya-manusha-vigraha–He assumes the illusory form of a human
Amayi–He is bereft of fraudulent behavior
Mayinam Shresta–He is the foremost of (transcendental) cheaters
Vara-desha–He appears in the best of lands
Dvijottama–He is the ultimate brahmana

jagannātha-priya-sutaḥ pitṛ-bhakto mahā-manāḥ lakṣmī-kāntaḥ śacī-putraḥ premado bhakta-vatsalaḥ
Translation

Jagannatha-priya-suta–He is the dearest son of Jagannatha Mishra
Pitri-bhakta–He is the devotee of His father
Maha-mana–He has great mental power
Lakshmi-kanta–He is the beloved husband of the Goddess of Fortune
Shachi-putra–He is the son of mother Shachi
Premada-He is the bestower of ecstatic loving devotion
Bhakta-vatsala–He is very affectionate to His devotees

dvija-priyo dvija-varo vaiṣṇava-prāṇa nāyakaḥ dvi-jāti-pūjakaḥ śāntaḥ śrīvāsa-priya īśvaraḥ
Translation

Dvija-priya–He is dear to the twice-initiated brahmanas
Dvija-vara–He is the best amongst the brahmanas
Vaishnava-prana-nayaka–He is the hero of the devotees' life & soul
Dvi-jati-pujaka–He is the worshiper of the brahmanas
Shanta-He is peaceful and saintly
Shrivasa-priya–He is very dear to Srivasa Pandita
Ishvara–He is the supreme controller

tapta-kāñcana-gaurāṅgaḥ siṁha-grīvo mahā-bhujaḥ pīta-vāsā rakta-paṭṭaḥ ṣaḍ-bhujo 'tha catur-bhujaḥ
Translation

Tapta-kanchana-gauranga–His complexion is like molten gold
Simha-griva–His neck is like the lion's
Maha-bhuja–His arms are very muscular
Pita-vasa–He wears yellow cloth (when a householder)
Rakta-patta–He wears red cloth (when a sannyasi)
Sad-bhuja–He exhibits a six-armed form [atha–and furthermore]
Chatur-bhuja–He exhibits a four-armed form

dvi-bhujaś ca gadā-pāṇiḥ cakrī padma-dharo 'malaḥ pāñca-janya-dharaḥ śārṅgī veṇu-pāṇiḥ surottamaḥ
Translation

Dvi-bhuja–He exhibits a two armed form [ca–and]
Gada-pani–He holds the mace
Chakri–He holds the discus
Padma-dhara–He holds the lotus
Amala–He is sinless
Pancha-janya-dhara–He holds the Panca-janya conchshell
Sharngi–He holds the bow
Venu-pani–He holds the flute
Surottama–He is the foremost of the demigods

kamalākṣeśvaraḥ prīto gopa-līlādharo yuvā nīla-ratna-dharo rūpya-hārī kaustubha-bhūṣaṇaḥ
Translation

Kamalaksheshvara–He is the Lord of the lotus-eyed Lakshmi
Prita–He is beloved to all living beings
Gopa-liladhara–He is the abode of cowherding pastimes
Yuva–He is supremely youthful
Nila-ratna-dhara–He likes to wear sapphires
Rupya-hari–He likes to wear silver necklaces
Kaustubha-bhushana–He is adorned with the Kaustubha gem

śrīvatsa-lāñchano bhāsvan-maṇi-dhṛk kañja-locanaḥ tāṭaṅka-nīla-śrīḥ rudra-līlā-kārī guru-priyaḥ
Translation

Shrivatsa-lanchana–He is decorated with the mark of Shrivatsa
Bhasvan-mani-dhrik–His form is embellished with many beautiful jewels
Kanja-lochana–He has lotus petal-shaped eyes
Tatanka-nila-shri–His majesty is enhanced by sapphire earrings
Rudra-lila-kari–He sometimes enacts the pastimes of Lord Shiva
Guru-priya–He is very dear to His spiritual master

sva-nāma-guṇa-vaktā ca nāmopadeśa-dāyakaḥ ācaṇḍāla-priyaḥ śuddhaḥ sarva-prāṇi-hite rataḥ
Translation

Sva-nama-guna-vakta–He is aware of the attributes of His own holy name
Namopadesha-dayaka–He imparts teachings about the holy names
Achandala-priya–He is dear even to the lowest outcastes
Shuddha–His character is totally immaculate
Sarva-prani-hite-rata–He is engaged in the welfare of all living beings

viśvarūpānujaḥ sandhyāvatāraḥ śītalāśayaḥ niḥsīma-karuṇo gupta ātma-bhakti-pravartakaḥ
Translation

Vishvarupanuja–He is the younger brother of Vishvarupa
Sandhyavatara–He incarnated during the time of dusk
Shitalashaya–He is desirous of cooling the burning sufferings of living beings
Nihsima-karuna–His compassion is limitless
Gupta–He is very secretive
Atma-bhakti-pravartaka–He preaches devotion unto the true Self

mahānando naṭo nṛtya-gīta-nāma-priyaḥ kaviḥ ārti-priyaḥ śuciḥ śuddho bhāvado bhagavat-priyaḥ
Translation

Mahananda–He is absorbed in the greatest bliss
Nata–He behaves as a dramatic actor
Nritya-gita-nama-priya–He is fond of dancing, singing & chanting the holy names
Kavi–He is a learned scholar and poet
Arti-priya–He is dear to those who are suffering
Shuchi–He is meticulously clean
Shuddha–He is spotlessly pure
Bhavada–He confers ecstatic loving emotions
Bhagavat-priya–He is intimate with the great devotees

indrādi-sarva-lokeśa-vandita-śrī-padāmbujaḥ nyāsi-cūḍāmaṇiḥ kṛṣṇaḥ sannyāsāśrama-pāvanaḥ
Translation

Indradi-sarva-lokesha-vandita-shri-padambuja–His divine lotus feet are worshiped by Lord Indra and all the rulers of various heavenly planets
Nyasi-chudamani–He is the crest jewel of renunciates
Krishna–He is the all attractive Supreme Personality of Godhead
Sannyasashrama-pavana–He is the purifier of the renounced order

caitanyaḥ kṛṣṇa-caitanyo daṇḍa-dhṛg nyasta-daṇḍakaḥ avadhūta-priyo nityānanda-ṣaḍ-bhuja-darśakaḥ
Translation

Chaitanya–He is the living force of all creation
Krishna-Chaitanya–He is the all-attractive living force
Danda-dhrik–He carries the staff of the renounced order
Nyasta-dandaka–He abandons the staff of the renounced order
Avadhuta-priya–He is dear to the divine madman (Srila Nityananda Prabhu)
Nityananda-sad-bhuja-darshaka–He shows His six-armed form to Nityananda

mukunda-siddhi-do dīno vāsudevāmṛta-pradaḥ gadādhara-prāṇa-nātha ārti-hā śaraṇa-pradaḥ
Translation

Mukunda-siddhi-da–He gives perfection to His devotee Mukunda
Dina–He behaves with meek and humble mannerisms
Vasudevamrita-prada–He gives nectar to this devotee Vasudeva (the leper)
Gadadhara-prana-natha–He is the Lord of the life of Gadadhara Pandita
Arti-ha–He removes the distress of His devotees
Sharana-prada–He bestows ultimate shelter to His devotees

akiñcana-priyaḥ prāṇo guṇa-grāhī jitendriyaḥ adoṣa-darśī sumukho madhuraḥ priya-darśanaḥ
Translation

Akinchana-priya–He is dear to those who possess nothing
Prana–He is the life and soul of all creation
Guna-grahi–He accepts only the good qualities of others
Jitendriya–He is victorious over the influence of the material senses
Adosha-darshi–He is blind to the faults of others
Sumukha–He has a pleasant face
Madhura–He is supremely sweet
Priya-darshana–He is very precious to behold

pratāpa-rudra-saṁtrātā rāmānanda-priyo guruḥ ananta-guṇa-sampannaḥ sarva-tīrthaika-pāvanaḥ
Translation

Pratapa-rudra-samtrata–He delivers Maharaja Pratapa Rudra from obstacles
Ramananda-priya–He is the beloved of Ramananda Raya
Guru–He is the spiritual master of every living being
Ananta-guna-sampannah–He is endowed with limitless good qualities
Sarva-tirthaika-pavana–He is the sole purifier of all places of pilgrimage

vaikuṇṭha-nātho lokeśo bhaktābhimata-rūpa-dhṛk nārāyaṇo mahā-yogī jñāna-bhakti-pradaḥ prabhuḥ
Translation

Vaikuntha-natha–He is the Lord of the spiritual world of no anxiety
Lokesha–He is the Lord of all the material planets
Bhaktabhimata-rupa-dhrik–He assumes different forms according to the desires of His devotees
Narayana–He is the supreme shelter for all living beings
Maha-yogi–He is the greatest performer of yoga
Jnana-bhakti-pradah–He imparts intellectual knowledge of devotion
Prabhu–He is the Lord and Master of all

pīyūṣa-vacanaḥ pṛthvī-pāvanaḥ satya-vāk sahaḥ oḍa-deśa-janānandī sandohāmṛta-rūpa-dhṛk
Translation

Piyusha-vachana–His words emit showers of pure nectar
Prithvi-pavana–He is the savior of the earth
Satya-vak–He speaks truthfully
Saha–He can endure all forms of misery
Oda-desha-jananandi–He delights the people of Orissa
Sandohamrita-rupa-dhrik–He embodies the form of all universal nectar

yaḥ paṭhet prātar utthāya caitanyasya mahātmanaḥ śraddhayā parayopetaḥ stotraṁ sarvāgha-nāśanam prema-bhaktir harau tasya jāyate nātra saṁśayaḥ
Translation

It is recommended that upon rising in the morning, one faithfully approach and recite this transcendental sin-destroying prayer to Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the great soul. One who does will feel the awakening of ecstatic loving devotion unto Lord Hari; of this there is no doubt.

asādhya-roga-yukto 'pi mucyate roga-saṅkaṭāt sarvāparādha-yukto 'pi so 'parādhāt pramucyate
Translation

Even if one is afflicted with an incurable disease, one becomes freed from all danger of the ailment. Even if one has committed all types of offenses, one becomes freed from their effects.

phālgunī-paurṇamāsyāṁ tu caitanya-janma-vāsare śraddhayā parayā bhaktyā mahā-stotraṁ japan puraḥ yad yat prakurute kāmaṁ tat tad evācirāl labhet
Translation

If one chants this great prayer with faith and transcendental devotion on Lord Caitanya's appearance day (the full moon day in the month of Phalguna), then one quickly attains the fulfillment of their each and every pure desire.

aputro vaiṣṇavaṁ putraṁ labhate nātra-saṁśayaḥ ante caitanya-devasya smṛtir bhavati śāśvatī
Translation

If a devotee couple wishes to have a child but are unable, then they will obtain a Vaisnava child without a doubt. And at the time of death, they will attain remembrance of Sri Caitanya-deva and enter His eternal pastimes.

About Namaskrtya Pravaksyami Deva Devam

A song by Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya. Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya narrates the 108 names of Lord Caitanya and states that if one chants this great prayer with faith and transcendental devotion on Lord Caitanya’s appearance day then one perpetually attains the fulfillment of their each and every pure desire.

Verses
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Frequently asked

Who wrote Namaskrtya Pravaksyami Deva Devam?

Namaskrtya Pravaksyami Deva Devam was composed by Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya.

What is the meaning of Namaskrtya Pravaksyami Deva Devam?

After offering my respectful obeisances unto the Lord of Lords, Who is the spiritual master of the entire universe, I will now narrate 108 holy names of Lord Caitanya, the great soul.

How many verses does Namaskrtya Pravaksyami Deva Devam have?

Namaskrtya Pravaksyami Deva Devam has 22 verses.

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