Śrī Nanda Nandanāṣṭaka

The circle of His fcae is graceful and handsome. Jewel earrings adorn His graceful ears. Sandal paste anoints His graceful limbs. To Nanda's son I offer my respectful obeisances.

His large eyes are lotus flowers. A peacock feather decorates the hair of His head. He is more charming than millions of Kāmadevas. To Nanda's son I offer my respectful obeisances.

A pearl decorates the tip of His nose. His teeth are splendid. His form glistens like a new raincloud. To Nanda's son I offer my respectful obeisances.

A glorious flute rests in His hand. His motions are more graceful than the king of elephants'. He wears glistening yellow silk garments. To Nanda's son I offer my respectful obeisances.

His graceful form bends in three places. He is like a moon shining in the sky. He is adorned with priceless jewel ornaments. To Nanda's son I offer my respectful obeisances.

His limbs are fragrant. A Kaustubha jewel glistens on His chest. He bears the glorious Śrīvatsa mark. To Nanda's son I offer my respectful obeisances.

He is the playful hero of Vṛndāvana. His garments are glorious. He removed great Indra's pride. To Nanda's son I offer my respectful obeisances.

He enjoys pastimes with Vraja's girls. He is always delightful. He charms the hearts of all the worlds. To Nanda's son I offer my respectful obeisances.

I pray that the faithful person who reads or recites this Śrī Nanda-nandanāṣṭaka will cross the impassable ocean of birth and death and attain the feet of Nanda's son.