Madhurashtakam is an extremely melodious and soulful hymn composed by the great 16th-century Vaishnava saint, Shri Vallabhacharya. This hymn provides an incomparable description of the divine sweetness of Lord Shri Krishna. Every verse of Madhurashtakam begins with the word “Madhuram,” indicating that Shri Krishna’s form, smile, speech, gait, flute, deeds, and compassion—everything is sweet.
Through this hymn, Shri Vallabhacharya conveys the message that Lord Shri Krishna is not only the Almighty God but also the personification of love, joy, and devotion. Madhurashtakam is a symbol of the Shuddhadvaita Bhakti path, where God is loved with selfless and pure devotion.
Reciting or listening to Madhurashtakam brings joy, peace, and a sense of spiritual bliss to the mind. It increases love and surrender toward Shri Krishna in the heart of the devotee and removes negativity and mental stress from life. This hymn is considered highly beneficial, especially during Janmashtami, Krishna bhajans, temple worship, and daily spiritual practice.
Lyrics – Madhurashtakam
Adharam Madhuram Vadanam MadhuramNayanam Madhuram Hasitam Madhuram।
Hridayam Madhuram Gamanam MadhuramMadhuradhipaterakhilam Madhuram॥1॥
Vachanam Madhuram Charitam MadhuramVasanam Madhuram Valitam Madhuram।
Chalitam Madhuram Bhramitam MadhuramMadhuradhipaterakhilam Madhuram॥2॥
Venurmadhuro RenurmadhurahPanirmadhurah Padau Madhurou।
Nrityam Madhuram Sakhyam MadhuramMadhuradhipaterakhilam Madhuram॥3॥
Geetam Madhuram Peetam MadhuramBhuktam Madhuram Suptam Madhuram।
Rupam Madhuram Tilakam MadhuramMadhuradhipaterakhilam Madhuram॥4॥
Karanam Madhuram Taranam MadhuramHaranam Madhuram Ramanam Madhuram।
Vamitam Madhuram Shamitam MadhuramMadhuradhipaterakhilam Madhuram॥5॥
Gunja Madhura Mala MadhuraYamuna Madhura Vichi Madhura।
Salilam Madhuram Kamalam MadhuramMadhuradhipaterkhilam Madhuram॥6॥
Gopi Madhura Leela Madhura YuktamMadhuram Muktam Madhuram।
Drishtam Madhuram Shistam MadhuramMadhuradhipaterkhilam Madhuram॥7॥
Gopa Madhura Gavo MadhuraYashtimadhura Srishtyrmdhura।
Dalitam Madhuram Phalitam MadhuramMadhuradhipaterkhilam Madhuram॥8॥
