Bhajan • Vishnu / Krishna

Achyutam Keshavam

A devotional song reciting the many names and forms of Lord Vishnu/Krishna. Very popular in temples and bhajan mandalis.

अच्युतम केशवम

When to recite: Temple worship, Ekadashi, bhajan sessions, daily

Overview

Achyutam Keshavam is a popular Vishnu-Krishna bhajan that strings together beloved names of the Lord, including Achyuta, Keshava, Rama, Narayana, Krishna, Damodara, Vasudeva, and Hari.

Its appeal is name-remembrance. The melody is simple enough for home devotion and temple singing, while the names open a wide Vaishnava devotional landscape.

Meaning

The bhajan remembers Vishnu and Krishna through many names and forms. Each name becomes a small act of surrender, calling the Lord as protector, beloved, sustainer, and refuge.

Traditional Benefits

Traditionally sung for Vishnu-bhakti, Krishna remembrance, peace, and devotional joy.
Supports Ekadashi, temple bhajan, and daily home prayer.
Helps devotees learn and repeat multiple names of Vishnu and Krishna.

Recitation Notes

Sing with a steady refrain and clear pronunciation of each divine name.
Pair with Om Namo Narayanaya, Vishnu Sahasranama, or Tulasi offering.
Use during family prayer because the tune and name sequence are easy to learn.

Related Practice

Ekadashi vrata and Vishnu puja.
Hare Krishna Mahamantra and Bhagavad Gita reading.
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki and Krishna temple bhajan.

Devanagari / Hindi script

अच्युतम केशवम कृष्ण दामोदरम्।
राम नारायणम् जानकी वल्लभम्॥

कौस्तुभ भूषणम् यदुकुल नायकम्।
वेदान्त वेद्यम् हृद्याजनाश्रयम्॥

गोविन्द माधवम् केशव गोकुलम्।
राधा विनोदिनम् मङ्गलमङ्गलम्॥

शंख चक्र गदा पद्म धारिणम्।
लक्ष्मी मनोहरम् जन्म मृत्यु हरम्॥

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Overview

Achyutam Keshavam is a popular Vishnu-Krishna bhajan that strings together beloved names of the Lord, including Achyuta, Keshava, Rama, Narayana, Krishna, Damodara, Vasudeva, and Hari.

Its appeal is name-remembrance. The melody is simple enough for home devotion and temple singing, while the names open a wide Vaishnava devotional landscape.

अच्युतम केशवम कृष्ण दामोदरम्। राम नारायणम् जानकी वल्लभम्॥ कौस्तुभ भूषणम् यदुकुल नायकम्। वेदान्त वेद्यम् हृद्याजनाश्रयम्॥ गोविन्द माधवम् केशव गोकुलम्। राधा विनोदिनम् मङ्गलमङ्गलम्॥ शंख चक्र गदा पद्म धारिणम्। लक्ष्मी मनोहरम् जन्म मृत्यु हरम्॥