Pandurang Ashtakam

महायोगपीठे तटे भीमरथ्यां
वरं पुण्डरीकाय दातुं मुनीन्द्रैः ।
समागत्य तिष्ठन्तमानन्दकन्दं
परब्रह्मलिङ्गं भजे पाण्डुरङ्गम् ॥१॥

mahāyogapīṭhe taṭe bhīmarathyāṃ
varaṃ puṇḍarīkāya dātuṃ munīndraiḥ .
samāgatya tiṣṭhantamānandakandaṃ
parabrahmaliṅgaṃ bhaje pāṇḍuraṅgam ..1..

(Salutations to Sri Panduranga) in the seat of great yoga (maha yoga peetha) (i.e. at Pandharpur) by the bank of river Bheemarathi (has come Panduranga),
(he has come) to give boons to Pundarika; (he has come) along with the great munis,
having arrived he is standing like a source of great bliss (of parabrahman),
i worship that Panduranga, who is the veritable image (lingam) of parabrahman.

तडिद्वाससं नीलमेघावभासं
रमामन्दिरं सुन्दरं चित्प्रकाशम् ।
वरं त्विष्टिकायां समन्यस्तपादं
परब्रह्मलिङ्गं भजे पाण्डुरङ्गम् ॥२॥

taḍidvāsasaṃ nīlameghāvabhāsaṃ
ramāmandiraṃ sundaraṃ citprakāśam .
varaṃ tviṣṭikāyāṃ samanyastapādaṃ
parabrahmaliṅgaṃ bhaje pāṇḍuraṅgam ..2..

(Salutations to Sri Panduranga) whose garments are shining like lightning streaks against his blue cloud-like shining form,
whose form is the temple of devi Ramaa (devi Lakshmi), beautiful, and a visible manifestation of consciousness,
who is the most excellent and an embodiment of boon-giving (for the devotees), but (is now) standing on a brick placing both his feet on it,
I worship that Panduranga, who is the veritable image (Lingam) of parabrahman.

प्रमाणं भवाब्धेरिदं मामकानां
नितम्बः कराभ्यां धृतो येन तस्मात् ।
विधातुर्वसत्यै धृतो नाभिकोशः
परब्रह्मलिङ्गं भजे पाण्डुरङ्गम् ॥३॥

pramāṇaṃ bhavābdheridaṃ māmakānāṃ
nitambaḥ karābhyāṃ dhṛto yena tasmāt .
vidhāturvasatyai dhṛto nābhikośaḥ
parabrahmaliṅgaṃ bhaje pāṇḍuraṅgam ..3..

(Salutations to Sri Panduranga) the measure of the ocean of worldly existence is (up to) this (much only) for my (devotees), …
by holding his waist with his hands, he seems to say that,
who is holding the (lotus) flower cup for the vidhata (Brahma) himself to dwell,
I worship that Panduranga, who is the veritable image (Lingam) of parabrahman.

स्फुरत्कौस्तुभालङ्कृतं कण्ठदेशे
श्रिया जुष्टकेयूरकं श्रीनिवासम् ।
शिवं शान्तमीड्यं वरं लोकपालं
परब्रह्मलिङ्गं भजे पाण्डुरङ्गम् ॥४॥

sphuratkaustubhālaṅkṛtaṃ kaṇṭhadeśe
śriyā juṣṭakeyūrakaṃ śrīnivāsam .
śivaṃ śāntamīḍyaṃ varaṃ lokapālaṃ
parabrahmaliṅgaṃ bhaje pāṇḍuraṅgam ..4..

(Salutations to Sri Panduranga) whose neck is adorned with a sparkling kaustubha gem,
(and) whose armlets are loved by sri (i.e. filled with the splendour of sri); who himself is an abode of sri,
who is praised for his auspicious tranquility (on one hand) and as a great protector (on the other hand),
I worship that Panduranga, who is the veritable image (Lingam) of parabrahman.

शरच्चन्द्रबिम्बाननं चारुहासं
लसत्कुण्डलाक्रान्तगण्डस्थलाङ्गम् ।
जपारागबिम्बाधरं कञ्जनेत्रं
परब्रह्मलिङ्गं भजे पाण्डुरङ्गम् ॥५॥

śaraccandrabimbānanaṃ cāruhāsaṃ
lasatkuṇḍalākrāntagaṇḍasthalāṅgam .
japārāgabimbādharaṃ kañjanetraṃ
parabrahmaliṅgaṃ bhaje pāṇḍuraṅgam ..5..

(Salutations to Sri Panduranga) whose face reflects the splendour of the autumn moon and has a captivating smile (playing over it),
(and) whose cheeks are possessed by the beauty of the shining ear-rings dancing over it,
whose lips have the colour of hibiscus and appearance of bimba fruits; (and) whose eyes are as beautiful as the lotus,
I worship that Panduranga, who is the veritable image (Lingam) of parabrahman.

किरीटोज्ज्वलत्सर्वदिक्प्रान्तभागं
सुरैरर्चितं दिव्यरत्नैरनर्घैः ।
त्रिभङ्गाकृतिं बर्हमाल्यावतंसं
परब्रह्मलिङ्गं भजे पाण्डुरङ्गम् ॥६॥

kirīṭojjvalatsarvadikprāntabhāgaṃ
surairarcitaṃ divyaratnairanarghaiḥ .
tribhaṅgākṛtiṃ barhamālyāvataṃsaṃ
parabrahmaliṅgaṃ bhaje pāṇḍuraṅgam ..6..

(Salutations to Sri Panduranga) the radiance of whose crown illuminates all the directions,
who is worshipped by the suras (devas) with the most precious divine gems,
who stands in the beautiful tri-bhanga posture (bent at three places) adorned with peacock feathers and garlands,
I worship that Panduranga, who is the veritable image (Lingam) of parabrahman.

विभुं वेणुनादं चरन्तं दुरन्तं
स्वयं लीलया गोपवेषं दधानम् ।
गवां वृन्दकानन्ददं चारुहासं
परब्रह्मलिङ्गं भजे पाण्डुरङ्गम् ॥७॥

vibhuṃ veṇunādaṃ carantaṃ durantaṃ
svayaṃ līlayā gopaveṣaṃ dadhānam .
gavāṃ vṛndakānandadaṃ cāruhāsaṃ
parabrahmaliṅgaṃ bhaje pāṇḍuraṅgam ..7..

(Salutations to Sri Panduranga) who has manifested (taking a form by his own free-will) but in essence who pervades everywhere; similarly the melodious sound of whose flute (manifests itself and) wanders about pervading everywhere,
who by his own leela (divine sport) put on the dress of a gopa (cowherd boy), …
… and gave great joy to the herd of cows (and cowherd boys in vrindavana with the melodious sound of his flute) and his beautiful smile,
I worship that Panduranga, who is the veritable image (Lingam) of parabrahman.

अजं रुक्मिणीप्राणसञ्जीवनं तं
परं धाम कैवल्यमेकं तुरीयम् ।
प्रसन्नं प्रपन्नार्तिहं देवदेवं
परब्रह्मलिङ्गं भजे पाण्डुरङ्गम् ॥८॥

ajaṃ rukmiṇīprāṇasañjīvanaṃ taṃ
paraṃ dhāma kaivalyamekaṃ turīyam .
prasannaṃ prapannārtihaṃ devadevaṃ
parabrahmaliṅgaṃ bhaje pāṇḍuraṅgam ..8..

(Salutations to Sri Panduranga) who is without birth and who enlivens the life of devi rukmini (by his love),
who is the one supreme abode of kaivalya in the (fourth) state of turiya,
who is gracious to his devotees, and removes the distress of those who seek his refuge; who is the deva of the devas (god of the gods).
I worship that Panduranga, who is the veritable image (Lingam) of parabrahman.

स्तवं पाण्डुरङ्गस्य वै पुण्यदं ये
पठन्त्येकचित्तेन भक्त्या च नित्यम् ।
भवाम्भोनिधिं तेऽपि तीर्त्वान्तकाले
हरेरालयं शाश्वतं प्राप्नुवन्ति ॥९॥

stavaṃ pāṇḍuraṅgasya vai puṇyadaṃ ye
paṭhantyekacittena bhaktyā ca nityam .
bhavāmbhonidhiṃ te’pi tīrtvāntakāle
harerālayaṃ śāśvataṃ prāpnuvanti ..9..

(Salutations to Sri Panduranga) this stava (eulogy) of Sri Panduranga which confers punya (auspiciousness, merit), those who …
… recite with one-pointed devotion, everyday, …
… will indeed cross the ocean of samsara in the end, …
… and attain the eternal abode of hari.

Description

Shri Pandurang ashtakam (Pandurangashtakam) Stotra is a very beautiful creation of Shri Adi Shankaracharya. Lord Vithal, or Panduranga Vittala, is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and is worshipped in the world famous Pandarpur Rukmini Vithal Temple at Pandarpur in Maharashtra. One who chants Shri Pandurang ashtakam (Pandu)

Pandurang Ashtakam

The sacred hymn Pandurang Ashtakam holds a special place in the hearts of devotees who worship Lord Vitthal, the divine form of Lord Krishna worshipped mainly in Maharashtra. This beautiful composition is filled with devotion, purity, and spiritual emotion that connects the soul with divine consciousness. Many followers chant Pandurang Ashtakam during morning prayers and temple rituals to experience peace, positivity, and inner strength. The verses describe the compassionate nature of Lord Pandurang and inspire devotees to walk on the path of faith and righteousness. Spiritual seekers across India believe that reciting this hymn regularly helps calm the mind and remove negative thoughts from life.

In the spiritual culture promoted by Devotional india, ancient hymns and mantras continue to guide people toward devotion and discipline. The divine energy present in Pandurang Ashtakam creates an atmosphere of purity that fills the surroundings with sacred vibrations. Devotees often gather in temples and homes to sing this hymn collectively, especially during Ekadashi and other holy occasions dedicated to Lord Vitthal. The rhythm and meaning of the verses encourage surrender to God and strengthen emotional balance during difficult times. Many people also listen to devotional renditions of the hymn while meditating or performing daily worship.

The importance of Pandurang Ashtakam is not limited to rituals alone. It also teaches humility, patience, and unconditional love for the Divine. The verses beautifully praise the appearance of Lord Pandurang standing on the brick with folded hands, blessing every devotee with kindness and compassion. Through regular chanting of Pandurang Ashtakam, devotees feel spiritually connected to the divine presence and experience a sense of comfort in their daily lives. The hymn reminds people that true happiness comes from devotion and selfless faith rather than material success.

According to the spiritual teachings shared by Devotional india, devotional hymns have the power to transform human thoughts into positive energy. Listening to or chanting Pandurang Ashtakam with sincerity can help create mental peace and spiritual confidence. Many devotees believe that the sacred words remove fear and bring emotional stability during stressful situations. The hymn also inspires individuals to maintain purity in actions and thoughts while remaining dedicated to God with complete trust and devotion.

The timeless beauty of Pandurang Ashtakam continues to inspire millions of devotees across generations. Whether recited in temples, during bhajans, or in personal prayer sessions, the hymn spreads divine vibrations and spiritual happiness everywhere. Followers associated with Devotional india often encourage younger generations to learn traditional hymns so that India’s devotional heritage remains alive forever. By chanting Pandurang Ashtakam with faith and devotion, devotees seek blessings for peace, prosperity, wisdom, and a spiritually fulfilling life. The sacred power of this hymn continues to guide hearts toward divine love and eternal devotion through the teachings shared by Devotional india.

-Narayana Kavacham