श्री कमल नेत्र स्तोत्रम्
॥ १ ॥
श्री कमल नेत्र, कटि पीताम्बर, अधर मुरली गिरधरम्।
मुकुट कुण्डल, कर लकुटिया, साँवरे राधेवरम्॥
॥ २ ॥
कूल यमुना, धेनु आगे, सकल गोपियन के मन हरम्।
पीत वस्त्र, गरुड़ वाहन, चरण सुख नित सागरम्॥
॥ ३ ॥
करत केलि कलोल निशि-दिन, कुंज भवन उजागरम्।
अजर अमर, अडोल निश्चल, पुरुषोत्तम अपार परम॥
॥ ४ ॥
दीनानाथ दयाल गिरिधर, कंस हिरण्यकुश हरणम्।
गल फूल, भाल विशाल लोचन, अधिक सुन्दर केशवम्॥
॥ ५ ॥
बंशीधर, वासुदेव छइया, बलि छल्यो श्री वामनम्।
जब डूबते गज राख लीनों, लंका छेद्यो रावणम्॥
॥ ६ ॥
सप्त द्वीप, नवखण्ड चौदह, भवन कीनों एक पदम्।
द्रौपदी की लाज राखी, कहाँ लौ उपमा करम्॥
॥ ७ ॥
दीनानाथ दयाल पूरण, करुणामय करुणा करम्।
कवित्तदास विलास निशि-दिन, नाम जप नित नागरम्॥
॥ ८ ॥
प्रथम गुरु के चरण बंदौं, यस्य ज्ञान प्रकाशितम्।
आदि विष्णु, जुगादि ब्रह्मा, सेविते शिव शंकरम्॥
॥ ९ ॥
श्रीकृष्ण केशव, कृष्ण केशव, कृष्ण यदुपति केशवम्।
श्रीराम रघुवर, राम रघुवर, राम रघुवर राघवम्॥
॥ १० ॥
श्रीराम, कृष्ण, गोविन्द, माधव, वासुदेव श्री वामनम्।
मत्स्य-कच्छप, वराह, नरसिंह, पाहि रघुपति पावनम्॥
॥ ११ ॥
मथुरा में केशवराय विराजे, गोकुल बाल मुकुन्द जी।
श्री वृन्दावन में मदन मोहन, गोपीनाथ गोविन्द जी॥
॥ १२ ॥
धन्य मथुरा, धन्य गोकुल, जहाँ श्रीपति अवतरे।
धन्य यमुना नीर निर्मल, ग्वाल-बाल सखा वरे॥
॥ १३ ॥
नवनीत नागर करत निरन्तर, शिव-विरंचि मन मोहितम्।
कालिन्दी तट करत क्रीड़ा, बाल अद्भुत सुन्दरम्॥
॥ १४ ॥
ग्वाल-बाल सब सखा विराजे, संग राधे भामिनी।
बंशीवट तट, निकट यमुना, मुरली की टेर सुहावनी॥
॥ १५ ॥
भज राघवेश, रघुवंश उत्तम, परम राजकुमार जी।
सीता के पति, भक्तन के गति, जगत प्राण आधार जी॥
॥ १६ ॥
जनक राजा पनक राखी, धनुष-बाण चढ़ावहीं।
सती सीता नाम जाके, श्री रामचन्द्र प्रणामहीं॥
॥ १७ ॥
जन्म मथुरा, खेल गोकुल, नन्द के हृदि नन्दनम्।
बाल लीला पतित पावन, देवकी-वसुदेवकम्॥
॥ १८ ॥
श्रीकृष्ण कलिमल हरण जाके, जो भजे हरिचरण को।
भक्ति अपनी देव माधव, भवसागर के तरण को॥
॥ १९ ॥
जगन्नाथ जगदीश स्वामी, श्री बद्रीनाथ विश्वम्भरम्।
द्वारिका के नाथ श्रीपति, केशवं प्रणमाम्यहम्॥
॥ २० ॥
श्रीकृष्ण अष्टपद पढ़त निशि-दिन, विष्णु लोक सगच्छतम्।
श्रीगुरु रामानन्द अवतार स्वामी, कविदत्त दास समाप्ततम्॥
॥ इति श्री कमल नेत्र स्तोत्रम् सम्पूर्णम् ॥
Shri Kamal Netra Stotram With Meaning
॥ 1 ॥
Shri Kamal Netra, Kati Peetambar, Adhar Murali Giradharam.
Mukut Kundal, Kar Lakutiya, Sanware Radhevaram॥
Meaning: Shri Krishna has lotus-like eyes, wears yellow garments, holds a flute to His lips, wears a crown and earrings, and carries a shepherd’s staff. He is dark-complexioned and beloved of Radha.
॥ 2 ॥
Kool Yamuna, Dhenu Aage, Sakal Gopiyan Ke Man Haram.
Peet Vastr, Garud Vahan, Charan Sukh Nit Sagaram॥
Meaning: He stands on the banks of the Yamuna with cows before Him and captivates the hearts of all the gopis. He wears yellow garments, rides Garuda, and His feet are an everlasting ocean of happiness.
॥ 3 ॥
Karat Keli Kalol Nish-Din, Kunj Bhavan Ujagaram.
Ajar Amar, Adol Nishchal, Purushottam Apar Param॥
Meaning: He plays joyfully day and night, illuminating the forest bowers. He is ageless, immortal, unwavering, still, supreme among beings, infinite and transcendental.
॥ 4 ॥
Deenanath Dayal Giridhar, Kans Hiranyakush Haranam.
Gal Phool, Bhal Vishal Lochan, Adhik Sundar Keshavam॥
Meaning: He is the compassionate protector of the helpless, the lifter of Govardhan Hill, and the slayer of Kansa and Hiranyakush. He wears flowers around His neck, has a broad forehead and large eyes, and is exceedingly beautiful.
॥ 5 ॥
Banshidhar, Vasudev Chhaiya, Bali Chhalyo Shri Vamanam.
Jab Doobte Gaj Rakh Leeno, Lanka Chhedyo Ravanam॥
Meaning: He is the flute-holder and the son of Vasudeva. As Vamana, He deceived King Bali. He rescued the drowning elephant and destroyed Ravana’s Lanka.
॥ 6 ॥
Sapt Dweep, Navkhand Chaudah, Bhavan Keenon Ek Padam.
Draupadi Ki Laaj Rakhi, Kahan Lau Upma Karam॥
Meaning: With one step, He encompassed the seven islands, nine divisions and fourteen worlds. He protected Draupadi’s honour. How far can one go in comparing His greatness?
Note: The exact meaning of the first two lines requires verification because the wording is unclear.
॥ 7 ॥
Deenanath Dayal Pooran, Karunamay Karuna Karam.
Kavittadas Vilas Nish-Din, Naam Jap Nit Nagaram॥
Meaning: He is the complete, compassionate protector of the helpless and the giver of mercy. Kavittadas delights day and night in chanting His name.
॥ 8 ॥
Pratham Guru Ke Charan Bandau, Yasya Gyaan Prakashitam.
Aadi Vishnu, Jugadi Brahma, Sevite Shiv Shankaram॥
Meaning: First, I bow at the feet of the Guru, through whom knowledge is illuminated. Vishnu is the primordial Lord, Brahma is the creator from the beginning, and Shiva and Shankara serve Him.
॥ 9 ॥
Shri Krishna Keshav, Krishna Keshav, Krishna Yadupati Keshavam.
Shri Ram Raghuvar, Ram Raghuvar, Ram Raghuvar Raghavam॥
Meaning: The verse repeatedly praises Shri Krishna as Keshava and Yadupati, and Shri Rama as Raghuvar and Raghava.
॥ 10 ॥
Shri Ram, Krishna, Govind, Madhav, Vasudev Shri Vamanam.
Matsya-Kachhap, Varah, Narasimha, Pahi Raghupati Pavanam॥
Meaning: O Lord Rama, Krishna, Govinda, Madhava, Vasudeva, Vamana, Matsya, Kachhap, Varaha and Narasimha, protect me, O pure Lord of the Raghu dynasty.
॥ 11 ॥
Mathura Mein Keshavray Viraje, Gokul Baal Mukund Ji.
Shri Vrindavan Mein Madan Mohan, Gopinath Govind Ji॥
Meaning: Keshavray resides in Mathura, child Mukunda is in Gokul, and Madan Mohan, Gopinath and Govinda are in Shri Vrindavan.
॥ 12 ॥
Dhanya Mathura, Dhanya Gokul, Jahan Shripati Avatare.
Dhanya Yamuna Neer Nirmal, Gwaal-Baal Sakha Vare॥
Meaning: Blessed are Mathura and Gokul, where the Lord appeared. Blessed are the pure waters of the Yamuna and the cowherd boys who are His companions.
॥ 13 ॥
Navneet Nagar Karat Nirantar, Shiv-Viranchi Man Mohitam.
Kalindi Tat Karat Kreeda, Baal Adbhut Sundaram॥
Meaning: The butter-loving Lord continually enchants the minds of Shiva and Brahma. The extraordinarily beautiful child plays on the banks of the Kalindi.
॥ 14 ॥
Gwaal-Baal Sab Sakha Viraje, Sang Radhe Bhamini.
Banshi Vat Tat, Nikat Yamuna, Murali Ki Ter Suhavani॥
Meaning: All the cowherd boys and companions are present with Radha. Near the Yamuna, at Banshivat, the sound of the flute is enchanting.
॥ 15 ॥
Bhaj Raghavesh, Raghuvansh Uttam, Param Rajkumar Ji.
Sita Ke Pati, Bhaktan Ke Gati, Jagat Pran Aadhar Ji॥
Meaning: Worship Raghavesh, the supreme prince of the Raghu dynasty, the husband of Sita, the refuge of devotees, and the life and support of the world.
॥ 16 ॥
Janak Raja Panak Rakhi, Dhanush-Baan Chadhaavahin.
Sati Sita Naam Jaake, Shri Ramchandra Pranamahin॥
Meaning: The verse refers to King Janaka, the raising of the bow, and Sita, and offers salutations to Shri Ramchandra.
॥ 17 ॥
Janm Mathura, Khel Gokul, Nand Ke Hridi Nandanam.
Baal Leela Patit Pavan, Devaki-Vasudevakam॥
Meaning: He was born in Mathura and played in Gokul. He is Nanda’s beloved child, whose childhood pastimes purify the fallen, and the son of Devaki and Vasudeva.
॥ 18 ॥
Shri Krishna Kalimal Haran Jaake, Jo Bhaje Haricharan Ko.
Bhakti Apni Dev Madhav, Bhavsagar Ke Taran Ko॥
Meaning: Shri Krishna removes the impurities of the age of Kali. Whoever worships His feet should offer devotion to Madhava to cross the ocean of worldly existence.
॥ 19 ॥
Jagannath Jagdish Swami, Shri Badrinath Vishwambharam.
Dwarika Ke Nath Shripati, Keshavam Pranamamyaham॥
Meaning: I bow to Keshava, the Lord of the universe, Jagannath, Badrinath, the sustainer of the world, and the Lord of Dwarka and Lakshmi.
॥ 20 ॥
Shri Krishna Ashtapad Padhat Nish-Din, Vishnu Lok Sagachchhatam.
Shri Guru Ramanand Avatar Swami, Kavidatt Das Samaptatam॥
Meaning: The verse appears to state that one who reads the Shri Krishna Ashtapad daily attains the abode of Vishnu. It then mentions Shri Guru Ramanand and Kavidatt Das.
॥ Iti Shri Kamal Netra Stotram Sampoornam ॥
Overall Summary of Kamal Netra Stotra
The Kamal Netra Stotram is a hymn that glorifies Lord Krishna and Lord Rama in terms of their divine appearances, names, and activities. This stotram has 20 verses that praise the divine appearance of Lord Krishna, His flute, yellow clothes, and childhood activities in Mathura, Gokul, and Vrindavan. It also includes references to the protection of the Lord’s devotees and His various avatars.
The first line of this stotram, “Shri Kamal Netra, Kati Peetambar,” refers to the Lord’s lotus-like eyes and yellow clothes. Those who are searching for Kamal Netra Stotram lyrics can refer to the full text of this stotram in Hindi. They can also refer to the Kamal Netra Stotram in English transliteration.
The hymn also refers to Krishna’s pastimes near the Yamuna. If you want to read another devotional composition about His encounter with Kaliya Nag, explore our Naag Leela Stotra in Hindi with meaning. It covers the devotional account of Krishna’s Kaliya Daman Leela.
Best Time to Chant Kamal Netra Kati Pitambar
The verses can be chanted as part of your regular prayers either in the morning or evening. There is no mention of any particular timing for the verses in the text given above.
Some people like praying in the morning as it gives them time to concentrate on their worship. Some people might like chanting these verses as part of their evening prayers or even during festivals and prayers.
Pick a convenient time according to your schedule to read the verses. There is no need to adhere to any unauthenticated timing schedule for chanting this hymn.
How to Perform the Kamal Netra Stotra in Hindi at Home
You can recite the Kamal Netra Stotra in Hindi at home by following a simple prayer routine. Elaborate arrangements are not necessary for reading the hymn.
- Prepare your prayer space. Clean the area where you plan to pray and choose a comfortable place to sit.
- Place an image or idol. You may keep an image of Lord Krishna or Lord Rama according to your devotional practice.
- Arrange optional puja items. You can keep flowers, a diya, incense, and clean water nearby if these are part of your usual worship.
- Begin with a prayer. Sit comfortably and offer a short prayer before starting the recitation.
- Read the complete stotram. Recite all 20 verses of the Kamal Netra Stotra full text in Hindi. You can use the Hinglish transliteration alongside the Devanagari text if it helps you follow the verses.
- Recite at a steady pace. Read each verse clearly and avoid rushing through the words.
- Conclude your prayer. Offer a final prayer according to your family or devotional tradition.
Important note: Check the wording before recitation, especially if you use a Romanized version. The Shri Kamal Netra Kati Pitambar lyrics may appear with spelling or wording differences across published versions.
Benefits of Kamal Netra Stotra Full
The Kamal Netra Stotra full text praises the Lord’s names, forms, and deeds. Its verses remember Krishna’s childhood pastimes, Rama’s victory over Ravana, and the Lord’s protection of devotees.
The devotional themes of the hymn include:
- Remembering the Lord: The verses repeat names such as Krishna, Keshava, Govinda, Madhava, and Rama.
- Expressing devotion: The hymn offers praise through descriptions of the Lord’s appearance and deeds.
- Remembering divine protection: The verses refer to episodes involving Gajendra and Draupadi, along with Rama’s defeat of Ravana.
- Reflecting on Krishna’s pastimes: References to Mathura, Gokul, Vrindavan, and the Yamuna connect the hymn with places associated with Krishna.
- Maintaining a prayer routine: Regular recitation gives devotees a structured way to include devotional reading in their daily worship.
These points reflect the content of the hymn rather than guaranteed outcomes. Claims that reciting the stotram will certainly bring wealth, cure illness, or remove every obstacle require reliable evidence and should not be presented as established facts.
Importance of Kamal Netra Stotra During Kartik Maas
Kartik Maas is an important month for many Vaishnava devotees, who give more time to prayers and chanting about the pastimes of Lord Krishna. Kamal Netra Stotram can be part of the prayers during Kartik Maas as it worships Krishna and remembers His divine activities.
Another prayer that goes along with this month is the Damodar Ashtakam in Hindi with its lyrics and meanings. It is all about Damodara, who is a form of Lord Krishna where He gets tied up by His mother Yashoda to a wooden mortar.
You can read our guide to Kartik Maas, Damodar Leela, and its rituals to learn more about the month, the story of Damodar Leela, and devotional practices observed during this period.
You may recite Kamal Netra Stotram alongside other prayers according to your tradition. However, the supplied text does not specifically prescribe this stotram for Kartik Maas, so it is more accurate to describe it as an optional devotional practice rather than a mandatory ritual.
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Amidst all the confusion that life brings, reading Shri Kamal Netra Stotram becomes an opportunity for you to pause, calm your mind, and get immersed in the divine grace of Shri Krishna. Chanting the names of Shri Krishna, you will be able to forget about all your worries and find peace within yourself.
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