Yamunashtak Lyrics - !new!

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Here’s a helpful guide to the (often referred to as "Yamunashtak lyrics"), including its meaning, significance, and a transliterated version of the verses. What is Yamunashtakam? Yamunashtakam is a revered Sanskrit hymn (stotra) composed of eight verses ( ashtakam ) in praise of River Yamuna , a sacred river in Hinduism. It is traditionally attributed to Vedanta Desika (1268–1369 CE), a prominent Sri Vaishnava philosopher, poet, and devotee of Lord Venkateswara (Vishnu/Krishna).

Tara-pari-vruda-madhye tapanandi-sambhutam Giri-vara-sikharebhyah patita-papa-randhram Amala-kamala-gandham apadam harini-dhama Kalita-vasati-madhye karshitam naribhirbhyah