1. The Lord, the Son of Vasudeva and the vanquisher of Kamsa and Chanura. The supreme bliss of Devaki, salutations to Krishna, the Universal Preceptor. 2. Whose appearance is like that of the Atasi (flax) flower, adorned with garlands, anklets, bracelets and armlets, salutations to Krishna, the Universal Preceptor. 3. The One with curly locks and a face resembling the full-moon, wearing earrings that glitter playfully, salutations to Krishna, the Universal Preceptor. 4. The One with the fragrance of the Mandara flowers, a charming smile and four hands, with a peacock feather adorning the head, salutations to Krishna, the Universal Preceptor. 5. Whose eyes are like a wide-open lotus leaf, who resembles a blue cloud, crest-jewel of the Yadavas, salutations to Krishna, the Universal Preceptor. 6. Playful in the company of Rukmini, He is resplendently dressed in yellow silk, having the fragrance of Tulasi (basil leaves), salutations to Krishna, the Universal Preceptor. 7. One whose chest is smeared by the vermilion that the Gopis apply to theirs. The abode of all wealth & prosperity, the great Archer, salutations to Krishna, the Universal Preceptor. 8. Whose broad chest bears the Srivatsa mark, adorned with a garland of forest flowers, the Lord who bears the conch and discus, salutations to Krishna, the universal preceptor. 9. Whoever, after waking up in the morning, recites this sacred octet on Krishna (Krishnashtakam), through that remembrance, sins accrued over a crore lifetimes shall be destroyed.