10 Krishna Janmashtami Poems on Lord Krishna

10 Krishna Janmashtami Poems

These are the Janmashtami poems one can offer to Shri Krishna:

1. That Dark Dweller (Written by Mirabai)

That dark Dweller in Braj
Is my only refuge.
O my companion,
Worldly comfort is an illusion,
As soon as you get it, it goes.
I have chosen the Indestructible for my refuge,
Him whom the snake of death
Will not devour.

My Beloved dwells in my heart,
I have actually seen that Abode of Joy.
Mira’s Lord is Hari, the Indestructible.
My Lord, I have taken refuge with Thee,
Thy slave.

2. The Divine Appearance of Krishna

On the sacred night when Krishna appeared,
The hearts of His devotees were filled with cheer.
The darkness of Mathura began to fade,
As the Supreme Lord His divine appearance made.

The stars shone brightly across the sky,
As devotees raised their prayers high.
On Janmashtami, we remember that night,
When Krishna came to Earth as divine light.

3. Little Gopal

With a peacock feather upon His crown,
Little Gopal brought joy all around.
With butter in His hands and a smile so sweet,
He wandered through Gokul with dancing feet.

The cows would follow wherever He went,
And every moment with Him was heaven-sent.
O Gopal, keep us close to You each day,
And guide our hearts along the devotional way.

4. Krishna and His Flute

When Krishna plays His flute so sweet,
The birds stop singing, and trees become still.
The Yamuna flows with a gentle sound,
While divine melodies spread all around.

The moon shines brightly upon the land,
As Krishna holds the flute in His hand.
O Krishna, let Your holy name remain,
Within our hearts again and again.

5. Makhan Chor

Little Krishna entered homes in Gokul,
Searching for butter with friends so playful.
Yashoda Maa would try to catch Him each day,
But Krishna would smile and quickly run away.

Though He was called the mischievous Makhan Chor,
He stole the hearts of devotees even more.
O Krishna, steal away our pride and fear,
And keep Your remembrance forever near.

6. Krishna in Vrindavan

In the forests of Vrindavan, Krishna would roam,
With cows and friends, where His heart found home.
The dust touched by His lotus feet became divine,
And every tree seemed blessed by His presence sublime.

He played His flute beneath the evening sky,
While gentle breezes moved softly by.
O Krishna, let our hearts become like Vraja's land,
Where Your remembrance forever may stand.

7. Radha-Krishna

Radha’s devotion is pure and bright,
She serves Shri Krishna with all Her might.
Wherever Her name is lovingly heard,
Krishna’s presence is felt without a word.

Radha-Krishna, two names eternally one,
Like rays of light and the shining sun.
May we remember Their names every day,
And seek Their mercy along the devotional way.

8. Krishna, the Protector

When danger came to the people of Vraja,
Krishna protected them with His divine power.
He lifted Govardhan upon His hand,
And sheltered the people across the land.

He protects those who take shelter in Him,
Even when life appears dark and grim.
O Krishna, give us faith strong and true,
So that we may always remember You.

9. Krishna, the Divine Teacher

On the battlefield, Krishna became the guide,
Standing with Arjuna by His side.
He spoke the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita,
And showed the path of dharma and bhakti.

His teachings continue to guide us today,
Showing the soul its eternal way.
O Krishna, give us wisdom to understand,
And strength to follow Your divine command.

10. The Night of Janmashtami

The temple bells ring in the midnight hour,
Devotees gather with lamps and flowers.
The conch shells sound and the prayers begin,
As everyone celebrates Krishna within.

With Abhishek, Bhog, and Aarti bright,
Devotees rejoice throughout the night.
O Krishna, bless us on this sacred day,
And keep Your remembrance with us always.