Introduction
Lyrics
sarvāvatāra-bījāya namas te tri-guṇātmane brahmaṇe sṛśṭi-kartre `tha saḿhartre śiva-rūpine
bhaktecchā-pūraṇa-vyagra śuddha-sattva-ghana prabho vande devādhidevaḿ tvāḿ kṛpālo viśva-pālaka
sarva-dharma-sthāpakāya sarvādharma-vināśine sarvāsura-vināśaya mahā-viṣṇo namo `stu te
nānā-madhura-rūpāya nānā-mādhura-vāsine nānā-mādhura-līlāya nānā-saḿjṇāya te namah
Translation
O Krishna, O seed from which the innumerable incarnations of Godhead have sprouted, O creator of the three modes of material nature. When there is a need for creating the material universe, You appear as Lord Brahma. When there is a need to destroy it, You assume the form of Lord Siva. I therefore offer respectful obeisances unto You.
O merciful Krishna, O Protector of the universe. You are completely situated on the platform of transcendental goodness, and You are the master of the demigods. You are intent on fulfilling the desires of Your devotees. I offer respectful obeisances unto You.
O Maha-visnu, O establisher of all the principles of religion, O destroyer of all the demons and of all irreligion, I offer respectful obeisances unto You.
O Krishna, You assume many different charming forms, all arrayed in various beautiful garments. You perform many different delightful pastimes, and You are known by many different names. Let me offer respectful obeisances unto You.