मधुराष्टकम् (Madhurashtakam) is a beautiful and deeply devotional Sanskrit hymn dedicated to Lord Krishna, composed by Vallabhacharya. Every verse of this stotra glorifies the sweetness (मधुरता) of Lord Krishna—from His lips, smile, and speech to His actions, pastimes, and divine form.
The famous line “अधरं मधुरं वदनं मधुरं” expresses that every aspect of Shri Krishna is filled with divine sweetness. Chanting Madhurashtakam brings peace of mind, devotion (bhakti), emotional balance, and spiritual joy. It is especially loved by devotees of Bhakti Yoga and is often recited during Janmashtami and daily Krishna worship.
Below are the complete Madhurashtakam Lyrics in Sanskrit and English for devotional reading and chanting.
Madhurashtakam Lyrics in Sanskrit (Hindi)
अधरं मधुरं वदनं मधुरं नयनं मधुरं हसितं मधुरं।
हृदयं मधुरं गमनं मधुरं मधुराधिपतेरखिलं मधुरं॥१॥
वचनं मधुरं चरितं मधुरं वसनं मधुरं वलितं मधुरं।
चलितं मधुरं भ्रमितं मधुरं मधुराधिपतेरखिलं मधुरं॥२॥
वेणुर्मधुरो रेणुर्मधुरः पाणिर्मधुरः पादौ मधुरौ।
नृत्यं मधुरं सख्यं मधुरं मधुराधिपतेरखिलं मधुरं॥३॥
गीतं मधुरं पीतं मधुरं भुक्तं मधुरं सुप्तं मधुरं।
रूपं मधुरं तिलकं मधुरं मधुराधिपतेरखिलं मधुरं॥४॥
करणं मधुरं तरणं मधुरं हरणं मधुरं रमणं मधुरं।
वमितं मधुरं शमितं मधुरं मधुराधिपतेरखिलं मधुरं॥५॥
गुञ्जा मधुरा माला मधुरा यमुना मधुरा वीची मधुरा।
सलिलं मधुरं कमलं मधुरं मधुराधिपतेरखिलं मधुरं॥६॥
गोपी मधुरा लीला मधुरा युक्तं मधुरं मुक्तं मधुरं।
दृष्टं मधुरं सृष्टं मधुरं मधुराधिपतेरखिलं मधुरं॥७॥
गोपा मधुरा गावो मधुरा यष्टिर्मधुरा सृष्टिर्मधुरा।
दलितं मधुरं फलितं मधुरं मधुराधिपतेरखिलं मधुरं॥८॥
॥ इति श्रीमद्वल्लभाचार्यविरचितं मधुराष्टकम् सम्पूर्णम् ॥
Madhurashtakam Lyrics in English
Adharam madhuram vadanam madhuram
Nayanam madhuram hasitam madhuram
Hridayam madhuram gamanam madhuram
Madhuradhipater akhilam madhuram || 1 ||
Vachanam madhuram charitam madhuram
Vasanam madhuram valitam madhuram
Chalitam madhuram bhramitam madhuram
Madhuradhipater akhilam madhuram || 2 ||
Venur madhuro renur madhurah
Panir madhurah padau madhurau
Nrityam madhuram sakhyam madhuram
Madhuradhipater akhilam madhuram || 3 ||
Gitam madhuram pitam madhuram
Bhuktam madhuram suptam madhuram
Rupam madhuram tilakam madhuram
Madhuradhipater akhilam madhuram || 4 ||
Karanam madhuram taranam madhuram
Haranam madhuram ramanam madhuram
Vamitam madhuram shamitam madhuram
Madhuradhipater akhilam madhuram || 5 ||
Gunja madhura mala madhura
Yamuna madhura vichi madhura
Salilam madhuram kamalam madhuram
Madhuradhipater akhilam madhuram || 6 ||
Gopi madhura lila madhura
Yuktam madhuram muktam madhuram
Drishtam madhuram srishtam madhuram
Madhuradhipater akhilam madhuram || 7 ||
Gopa madhura gavo madhura
Yashtir madhura srishtir madhura
Dalitam madhuram phalitam madhuram
Madhuradhipater akhilam madhuram || 8 ||
|| Iti Srimad Vallabhacharya Virachitam Madhurashtakam Sampurnam ||
Lear about- Lord Krishna
These Madhurashtakam Lyrics are ideal for daily Krishna devotion.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Madhurashtakam
Q1. What is Madhurashtakam?
Madhurashtakam is a devotional Sanskrit hymn that praises the divine sweetness of Lord Krishna in every aspect of His form, actions, and nature.
Q2. Who composed Madhurashtakam?
Madhurashtakam was composed by Vallabhacharya, a great saint and philosopher of the Bhakti tradition.
Q3. What does “Adharam Madhuram” mean?
“Adharam Madhuram” means the lips are sweet. It signifies that every part of Lord Krishna is filled with divine sweetness.
Q4. When is the best time to chant Madhurashtakam?
Madhurashtakam can be chanted in the morning, during Krishna worship, or on special occasions like Janmashtami.
Q5. Can anyone chant Madhurashtakam?
Yes, anyone can chant Madhurashtakam. There are no restrictions related to age, gender, or background.
Q6. How many verses are there in Madhurashtakam?
Madhurashtakam consists of 8 verses, each describing the sweetness of Lord Krishna.
Q7. What are the benefits of chanting Madhurashtakam?
Chanting Madhurashtakam brings peace of mind, devotion, emotional balance, and a deep connection with Lord Krishna.
Q8. Is Madhurashtakam suitable for daily recitation?
Yes, Madhurashtakam is ideal for daily chanting and helps cultivate love, devotion, and positivity.
