Govardhana Giridhara Gopika Manohara

Mohana Muralidhara Sathya Sai Natavara [ Govardhana Giridhara ... ]

Vasudeva Giridhara Brindavana Sanchara

Keshava Damodara Sathya Sai Natavara

Glory to Thee, O Lord Krishna, You lifted the mountain to save people of Gokula, You are the beloved of Gopikas, You are the enchanting flute player and a delightful dancer. You are the one wandering in Brindavan. You are also known as Keshava (destroyer of demon Keshi) and Damodara. Lord Sathya Sai of Parthi is none other than You.

Deity

Krishna

Language

Sanskrit / Hindi

Raga

Pilu

Beat

6 Beat / Dadra

Reference Gents Pitch

3 Pancham / E

Reference Ladies Pitch

7 Pancham / B

Glossary Terms

Song Glossary

brindavana:

garden of tulsi plants, abode of krishna and sathya sai; (var) brindavan

damodara:

one who has a string or ornament tied round his stomach generally meaning krishna; (var) damodaram, damodhara

giridhar:

one who lifted the mountain - refers to lord krishna who lifted the govardhana peak; (var) giridhara, giridhari

gopi:

the women of brindavana who had completely surrendered to lord krishna; (var) gopika

govardhana:

the name of the hillock that was lifted by lord krishna

keshava:

refers to lord krishna who vanquished the demon keshi; also means the one with beautiful, long hair; (var) keshavam

manohar:

pleasing, beautiful, charming; (var) manohara, manoharam, manohari (f)

mohana:

attractive, beautiful, enchanting; (var) mohanam, mohini (f) - also refers to an incarnation of lord vishnu

murali:

flute

natavara:

supreme dancer/actor referred esp. to lord krishna

sai:

sa + aai = divine mother

sanchara:

wander; (var) sancharam

sathya:

truth, short form of sathyanarayana – the childhood name of sri sathya sai baba; (var) sathyam

vasudeva:

lord krishna’s father, also refers to lord krishna himself

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