Yah Stuyate Shrutiganairnipunairajasram, Sampoojyate Kratugataih Pranataih Kriyaabhih.
Tam Sarvakarmaphaladam Nijasevakaanaam, Shrimad Viharicharanam Sharanam Prapadye. [1]
I am under the shelter of the lotus feet of Shri Banke Bihari Ji, who is constantly praised by the Vedas, constantly worshipped by the offerings of the learned priests performing the most authentic Vedic sacrifices, and who grants the fruits to His devotees. [1]
Yam Maanase Sumatayo Yatayo Nidhaay, Sadyo Jahuh Sahridayaandhakaaram.
Tam Chandramaandal-nakhaavali-deepyamaanam, Shrimad Viharicharanam Sharanam Prapadye. [2]
I am under the shelter of the lotus feet of Shri Banke Bihari Ji, the lotus feet of whom are always contemplated by the Satavika devotees, through which they easily annihilate all the darkness of ignorance from their hearts. The grandeur of His toenails is resplendent like the moon. [2]
Yen Kshanena Samakari Vipadviyogo, Dhyanaspadam Sugamitena Nutena Vigyaih.
Tam Taapvaaran-tanvaaran-sankunshaankam, Shrimad Viharicharanam Sharanam Prapadye. [3]
I am under the shelter of the lotus feet of Shri Banke Bihari Ji, the mere remembrance of whose form, even for a moment, destroys uncountable calamities, who is supremely meditative by the wise and learned ones through various prayers, whose lotus feet hold the sign of the curb to extinguish the three kinds of material sufferings of souls. [3]
Yasmai Vidhaay Vidhina Vidhinaradaadyaah Poojam Vivekvaradam Varadaasyabhaavah.
Tam Daakshalakshan-vilakshan-lakshanaadhyam Shrimad Viharicharanam Sharanam Prapadye. [4]
I am under the shelter of the lotus feet of Shri Banke Bihari, who is extremely wise and full of special supernatural characteristics, whose servitude is always desired by Lord Brahma, The Sage Narada, etc., through various kinds of Vedic hymns and prayers. [4]
Yasmat Sukhaikasadanaanmadanarimukhyah Siddhi Sameeyuratulaam Sakalaangashobhaam.
Tam Shuddhabuddhi-shubh Vriddhi-samriddhi-hetum, Shrimad Viharicharanam Sharanam Prapadye. [5]
I am under the shelter of the lotus feet of Shri Banke Bihari, who is the personification of the exclusive source of the abode of all the happiness; by taking shelter of whose feet, the Devas like Lord Shiva, etc attains unparalleled accomplishments and ultimate splendor. The lotus feet of Banke Bihari are the benefactors of right-mindedness and auspicious prosperity. [5]
Yasya Prapannavaradasya Prasaadatah Syaat Tapatrayaapaharam Sharanam Gataanaam.
Tam Neelaneerajanibham Janibhanjanaay, Shrimad Viharicharanam Sharanam Prapadye. [6]
I am under the shelter of the lotus feet of Shri Banke Bihari, whose form is as radiant as a blue lotus, who removes the fear of birth and death from the devotees, who bestows the best boons to His devotees and by whose grace, all the three kinds of material sufferings of the souls are destroyed. [6]
Yasmin Manovinihitam Bhavati Prasannam, Khinnam Kadindriyaganairapi Yadvishanyam.
Tam Vaastav-stav-nirast-samast Dukham, Shrimad Viharicharanam Sharanam Prapadye. [7]
I am under the shelter of the lotus feet of Shri Banke Bihari, who destroys all the miseries of living beings who are greatly disturbed and annoyed by the accumulation of sensual objects, being intoxicated with sensual pleasures. Happiness can be obtained simply by concentrating on His form or practicing His devotion. [7]
He Krishnapaad! Shamitaati-vishaadabhakt-vancha-pradaamar-maheerooh-panchashaakh.
Sansar-sagar-samuttarane, Vihitra, He Chinh-chitritacharitr Namo Namaste. [8]
O dark-complexioned Lord Banke Bihari, who pacifies the extreme miseries of His devotees! O ‘Kalapa Vriksha’ who fulfills all kinds of wishes of His devotees! O the most compassionate savior from the ocean of this material world! O Lord who is endowed with the best of distinctive signs! Uncountable obeisances unto your lotus feet! [8]
Idam Vishnoh Paadashtakamativishaadabhishamanam, Praneetam Yatprerana Sukavi-jagadeeshen Vidusha.
Pathedayo Va Bhaktayaachyuti-charat Chetaah Sa Manujo, Bhave Bhukatva Bhogaanabhisarati Chaante Haripadam.
- Shri Kunjbihari Ashtak
Tam Sarvakarmaphaladam Nijasevakaanaam, Shrimad Viharicharanam Sharanam Prapadye. [1]
I am under the shelter of the lotus feet of Shri Banke Bihari Ji, who is constantly praised by the Vedas, constantly worshipped by the offerings of the learned priests performing the most authentic Vedic sacrifices, and who grants the fruits to His devotees. [1]
Yam Maanase Sumatayo Yatayo Nidhaay, Sadyo Jahuh Sahridayaandhakaaram.
Tam Chandramaandal-nakhaavali-deepyamaanam, Shrimad Viharicharanam Sharanam Prapadye. [2]
I am under the shelter of the lotus feet of Shri Banke Bihari Ji, the lotus feet of whom are always contemplated by the Satavika devotees, through which they easily annihilate all the darkness of ignorance from their hearts. The grandeur of His toenails is resplendent like the moon. [2]
Yen Kshanena Samakari Vipadviyogo, Dhyanaspadam Sugamitena Nutena Vigyaih.
Tam Taapvaaran-tanvaaran-sankunshaankam, Shrimad Viharicharanam Sharanam Prapadye. [3]
I am under the shelter of the lotus feet of Shri Banke Bihari Ji, the mere remembrance of whose form, even for a moment, destroys uncountable calamities, who is supremely meditative by the wise and learned ones through various prayers, whose lotus feet hold the sign of the curb to extinguish the three kinds of material sufferings of souls. [3]
Yasmai Vidhaay Vidhina Vidhinaradaadyaah Poojam Vivekvaradam Varadaasyabhaavah.
Tam Daakshalakshan-vilakshan-lakshanaadhyam Shrimad Viharicharanam Sharanam Prapadye. [4]
I am under the shelter of the lotus feet of Shri Banke Bihari, who is extremely wise and full of special supernatural characteristics, whose servitude is always desired by Lord Brahma, The Sage Narada, etc., through various kinds of Vedic hymns and prayers. [4]
Yasmat Sukhaikasadanaanmadanarimukhyah Siddhi Sameeyuratulaam Sakalaangashobhaam.
Tam Shuddhabuddhi-shubh Vriddhi-samriddhi-hetum, Shrimad Viharicharanam Sharanam Prapadye. [5]
I am under the shelter of the lotus feet of Shri Banke Bihari, who is the personification of the exclusive source of the abode of all the happiness; by taking shelter of whose feet, the Devas like Lord Shiva, etc attains unparalleled accomplishments and ultimate splendor. The lotus feet of Banke Bihari are the benefactors of right-mindedness and auspicious prosperity. [5]
Yasya Prapannavaradasya Prasaadatah Syaat Tapatrayaapaharam Sharanam Gataanaam.
Tam Neelaneerajanibham Janibhanjanaay, Shrimad Viharicharanam Sharanam Prapadye. [6]
I am under the shelter of the lotus feet of Shri Banke Bihari, whose form is as radiant as a blue lotus, who removes the fear of birth and death from the devotees, who bestows the best boons to His devotees and by whose grace, all the three kinds of material sufferings of the souls are destroyed. [6]
Yasmin Manovinihitam Bhavati Prasannam, Khinnam Kadindriyaganairapi Yadvishanyam.
Tam Vaastav-stav-nirast-samast Dukham, Shrimad Viharicharanam Sharanam Prapadye. [7]
I am under the shelter of the lotus feet of Shri Banke Bihari, who destroys all the miseries of living beings who are greatly disturbed and annoyed by the accumulation of sensual objects, being intoxicated with sensual pleasures. Happiness can be obtained simply by concentrating on His form or practicing His devotion. [7]
He Krishnapaad! Shamitaati-vishaadabhakt-vancha-pradaamar-maheerooh-panchashaakh.
Sansar-sagar-samuttarane, Vihitra, He Chinh-chitritacharitr Namo Namaste. [8]
O dark-complexioned Lord Banke Bihari, who pacifies the extreme miseries of His devotees! O ‘Kalapa Vriksha’ who fulfills all kinds of wishes of His devotees! O the most compassionate savior from the ocean of this material world! O Lord who is endowed with the best of distinctive signs! Uncountable obeisances unto your lotus feet! [8]
Idam Vishnoh Paadashtakamativishaadabhishamanam, Praneetam Yatprerana Sukavi-jagadeeshen Vidusha.
Pathedayo Va Bhaktayaachyuti-charat Chetaah Sa Manujo, Bhave Bhukatva Bhogaanabhisarati Chaante Haripadam.
- Shri Kunjbihari Ashtak