108 Names of Nityananda

Discover the 108 Sacred Names of Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu — the divine embodiment of compassion, the eternal associate of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, and the original spiritual master in Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava tradition. This revered stotram, composed by Śrī Sarvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya, praises the infinite attributes of Lord Nityānanda—from His ecstatic dance and divine laughter to His boundless mercy and power to uplift even the most fallen souls. Chanting or meditating upon these names bestows devotion (bhakti), spiritual strength, and freedom from suffering. Explore each name with transliteration, translation, and meaning to deepen your connection with Avadhūta Śrī Nityānanda and receive His transcendental blessings.
नित्यानन्दं अहं वन्दे
कर्णे लम्बितमौक्तिकम् ।
चैतन्याग्रजरूपेण
पवित्रीकृतभूतलम् ॥
nityānandaṁ ahaṁ vande
karṇe lambita-mauktikam
caitanyāgraja-rūpeṇa
pavitrī-kṛta-bhūtalam
Translation:
I offer my respectful obeisances to Śrī Nityānanda, on whose ear a pearl earring swings.
Taking the form of the elder brother of Caitanya, He sanctified the earth.
प्रणम्य श्रीजगन्नाथं
नित्यानन्दमहाप्रभुम् ।
नाम्नामष्टोत्तरशतं
प्रवक्ष्यामि मुदाकरम् ॥
praṇamya śrī-jagannāthaṁ
nityānanda-mahāprabhum
nāmnām aṣṭottara-śatam
pravakṣyāmi mudākaram
Translation:
Bowing to Śrī Jagannātha and Śrī Nityānanda Mahāprabhu,
I shall now joyfully recite His 108 names, which bring bliss to the heart.
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ॐ नीलाम्बरधराय नमःOm Nīlāmbara-Dharāya NamaḥTo the one who wears blue garmentsNityānanda is adorned in deep blue cloth, symbolic of his transcendental, serene nature.
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ॐ श्रीमते लाङ्गूलिने नमःOm Śrīmate Lāṅgūline NamaḥTo the glorious wielder of the ploughHe holds the plough as a symbol of strength and connection to Balarāma, the original source of Nityānanda.
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ॐ मुसलप्रियाय नमःOm Musala-Priyāya NamaḥTo the one who delights in the clubHe joyfully wields the mace-like club, displaying his prowess in subduing demonic forces.
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ॐ शङ्कर्षणाय नमःOm Śaṅkarṣaṇāya NamaḥTo Śaṅkarṣaṇa, the integrator of the cosmosThis name identifies Him with Śaṅkarṣaṇa, the cosmic expansion of Lord Viṣṇu responsible for universal cohesion.
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ॐ चन्द्रवर्णाय नमःOm Candra-Varṇāya NamaḥTo the one whose complexion is like the moonNityānanda’s complexion is soothing and radiant, like the full moon, symbolizing peace and purity.
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ॐ यदूनां कुलमङ्गलाय नमःOm Yadūnāṁ Kula-Maṅgalāya NamaḥTo the one who is the auspiciousness of the Yadu dynastyAs a divine member of the Yadu lineage, he brings fortune, glory, and purity to that noble family.
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ॐ गोपिकारमणाय नमःOm Gopikāramaṇāya NamaḥTo the beloved of the gopīsNityānanda delights in the company of the gopīs, reflecting his divine, playful nature as a rasa-filled companion of Kṛṣṇa.
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ॐ रामाय नमःOm Rāmāya NamaḥTo the supreme enjoyerHe is Rāma, full of bliss and joy, the very personification of divine delight and spiritual happiness.
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ॐ वृन्दावनकलानिधये नमःOm Vṛndāvana-Kalānidhaye NamaḥTo the treasure-moon of VṛndāvanaAs the shining ornament of Vṛndāvana, He brings beauty and joy to that sacred land of divine love.
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ॐ कदम्बार्यै नमःOm Kadambāryai NamaḥTo the one adorned with kadamba flowersHis form is decorated with garlands of fragrant kadamba blossoms, sacred to the Lord’s lilās in Vṛndāvana.
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ॐ सुधामत्ताय नमःOm Sudhā-Mattāya NamaḥTo the one intoxicated by nectarSri Nityānanda is blissfully intoxicated by the honey-like nectar of divine prema (love).
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ॐ गोपगोपीगणावृताय नमःOm Gopa-Gopī-Gaṇāvṛtāya NamaḥTo the one surrounded by cowherd boys and girlsHe joyfully plays among the gopas and gopīs, embodying the sweet mood of Vraja’s divine pastimes.
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ॐ गोपीमण्डलमध्यस्थाय नमःOm Gopī-Maṇḍala-Madhyasthāya NamaḥTo the one who stands amidst the circle of gopīsHe is at the center of the rāsa-circle, the spiritual heart of the gopīs’ devotion and divine love.
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ॐ रसताण्डवपण्डिताय नमःOm Rasa-Tāṇḍava-Paṇḍitāya NamaḥTo the master of ecstatic rasa-dancingHe is supremely skilled in the divine art of dancing in ecstatic love, leading the rāsa festival of bliss.
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ॐ रमणी-रमणाय नमःOm Ramaṇī-Ramaṇāya NamaḥTo the lover of beautiful womenHe is the beloved of the enchanting damsels of Vraja, who serve Him with love and devotion.
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ॐ कामिने नमःOm Kāmine NamaḥTo the one who feels divine longingHe embodies transcendental desire, always longing for union with the Supreme in the mood of divine love.
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ॐ मदघूर्णितलोचनाय नमःOm Mada-Ghūrṇita-Locanāya NamaḥTo the one whose eyes roll in ecstatic intoxicationHis divine eyes sway and roll, overwhelmed with the nectar of prema, expressing the bliss of spiritual intoxication.
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ॐ रसोत्सवपरिश्रान्ताय नमःOm Rasa-Utsava-Pariśrāntāya NamaḥTo the one who becomes weary from the festival of rasaHe dances and delights so vigorously in divine pastimes that even He becomes playfully tired.
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ॐ घर्मनिरावृताननाय नमःOm Gharma-Nirāvṛtānanāya NamaḥTo the one whose face is covered with sweatEngaged deeply in divine play, His glowing face glistens with droplets of divine perspiration.
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ॐ कालिन्दीभेदनोत्साहिने नमःOm Kālindī-Bhedanotsāhine NamaḥTo the one who enthusiastically split the Kālindī RiverWith His plough, He divided the river Yamunā (Kālindī) to protect and reveal His strength and glory.
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ॐ नीरक्रीडकुतूहलाय नमःOm Nīra-Krīḍā-Kutūhalāya NamaḥTo the one eager for water sportsDelighting in joyful pastimes, He is enthusiastic about playing in the sacred waters of divine rivers.
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ॐ गौराश्रयाय नमःOm Gaurāśrayāya NamaḥTo the one who takes shelter of GauraNityānanda eternally takes refuge in Lord Gaurāṅga, serving Him with unwavering devotion.
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ॐ समाय नमःOm Samāya NamaḥTo the one who is equipoisedHe remains undisturbed in all situations, perfectly balanced in spiritual consciousness.
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ॐ शान्ताय नमःOm Śāntāya NamaḥTo the peaceful oneHe radiates inner peace and calm, free from worldly agitation and conflict.
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ॐ मायामानुषरूपधराय नमःOm Māyā-Mānuṣa-Rūpa-Dharāya NamaḥTo the one who assumes a human-like formThough transcendental, He appears in a human form to bless the living beings with His pastimes.
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ॐ नित्यानन्दावधूताय नमःOm Nityānandāvadhūtāya NamaḥTo the blissful avadhūtaHe is eternally blissful and beyond material conventions, a wandering divine mendicant.
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ॐ यज्ञसूत्रधराय नमःOm Yajña-Sūtra-Dharāya NamaḥTo the one who wears the sacred threadHe wears the brāhmaṇical thread, signifying purity and the performance of sacred duties.
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ॐ सुधये नमःOm Sudhaye NamaḥTo the one of exalted intellectHe is endowed with the highest intelligence, capable of revealing transcendental truth.
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ॐ पतितप्राणदाय नमःOm Patita-Prāṇa-Dāya NamaḥTo the giver of life to the fallenHe bestows spiritual vitality upon the fallen souls caught in the cycle of birth and death.
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ॐ पृथ्वीपावनाय नमःOm Pṛthvī-Pāvanāya NamaḥTo the purifier of the earthHis divine presence purifies the entire world and all who dwell in it.
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ॐ भक्तवत्सलाय नमःOm Bhakta-Vatsalāya NamaḥTo the one who is affectionate to His devoteesHe lovingly cares for all His devotees, always favoring those devoted to Him with sincerity.
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ॐ प्रेमानन्दमदोन्मत्ताय नमःOm Premānanda-Madonmattāya NamaḥTo the one intoxicated with the bliss of divine loveHe is overwhelmed with the ecstasy of prema (pure love), maddened with transcendental joy.
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ॐ ब्रह्मादिनामगोचराय नमःOm Brahmādi-Nāma-Gocarāya NamaḥTo the one known by names among Brahmā and othersEven great beings like Brahmā chant His holy names, which are revealed only to the most exalted souls.
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ॐ वनमालधराय नमःOm Vana-Māla-Dharāya NamaḥTo the wearer of a garland of forest flowersHe adorns His body with a garland of wild forest blossoms, embodying Vraja’s natural charm.
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ॐ हरये नमःOm Haraye NamaḥTo Hari, the remover of sinsAs Hari, He destroys the ignorance and attachments that bind the soul in saṁsāra.
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ॐ रोचनादिविभूषिताय नमःOm Rocanādi-Vibhūṣitāya NamaḥTo the one ornamented with rocana and other cosmeticsHis divine form is anointed with auspicious substances like rocana (yellow pigment), enhancing His beauty.
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ॐ नागेन्द्रशुण्डदण्डबाहवे नमःOm Nāgendra-Śuṇḍa-Daṇḍa-Bāhave NamaḥTo the one whose arms resemble the trunks of elephantsHis mighty arms are long, thick, and graceful, likened to the majestic trunks of royal elephants.
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ॐ सुवर्णकङ्कणमण्डिताय नमःOm Suvarṇa-Kaṅkaṇa-Maṇḍitāya NamaḥTo the one adorned with golden banglesHe wears radiant golden armlets, which shine like the rising sun and beautify His divine form.
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ॐ गौरभक्तिरसोल्लासाय नमःOm Gaura-Bhakti-Rasollāsāya NamaḥTo the one who delights in the mellows of devotion to GauraNityānanda rejoices in the ecstatic loving service to Lord Gaurāṅga, bathing in the nectar of Gaura-bhakti-rasa.
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ॐ चलच्चञ्चलनूपुराय नमःOm Calac-Cañcala-Nūpurāya NamaḥTo the one whose anklets jingle as His body swaysAs He dances and walks with joy, His anklets ring sweetly, enchanting all who hear.
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ॐ गजेन्द्रगतिलावण्याय नमःOm Gajendra-Gati-Lāvaṇyāya NamaḥTo the one who moves gracefully like the king of elephantsHis majestic gait evokes the stately elegance of the lord of elephants, filled with royal charm.
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ॐ सम्मोहितजगज्जनाय नमःOm Sammohita-Jagaj-Janāya NamaḥTo the one who mesmerizes all peopleHis beauty and divine qualities captivate the hearts and minds of everyone in the world.
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ॐ संवित्सुभलीलधृग्नमःOm Saṁvit-Śubha-Līla-Dṛg NamaḥTo the one who beholds and enacts auspicious divine pastimesHe reveals blissful, divine lilās that veil His supreme position while bestowing joy upon the devotees.
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ॐ रोमाञ्चितकलेवराय नमःOm Romāñcita-Kalevarāya NamaḥTo the one whose body is thrilled with ecstasyHis skin erupts in goosebumps as He is immersed in spiritual rapture and divine love.
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ॐ हो हो ध्वनिसुधाशिषे नमःOm Ho Ho Dhvani-Sudhāśiṣe NamaḥTo the one who grants nectar-like blessings while exclaiming “Ho! Ho!”With jubilant cries, He bestows sweet, divine benedictions upon the world.
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ॐ मुखचन्द्रविराजिताय नमःOm Mukha-Candra-Virājitāya NamaḥTo the one whose face shines like the full moonHis countenance radiates cooling brilliance and beauty, like the moon in its full glory.
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ॐ सिन्दूरारुणसुस्निग्धाय नमःOm Sindūrāruṇa-Susnigdhāya NamaḥTo the one of soft, vermilion-red hueHis tender glow is like the color of sindūra or bimba fruit, filled with divine charm and sweetness.
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ॐ सुभिम्बाधरपल्लवाय नमःOm Subimba-Ādhara-Pallavāya NamaḥTo the one with lips like tender bimba fruitHis lips bloom like red bimba fruits—soft, radiant, and utterly enchanting.
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ॐ स्वभक्तगणमध्यस्थाय नमःOm Sva-Bhakta-Gaṇa-Madhyasthāya NamaḥTo the one who dwells amidst His devoteesHe remains constantly surrounded by and immersed in the loving company of His dear devotees.
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ॐ रेवतीप्राणनायकाय नमःOm Revatī-Prāṇa-Nāyakāya NamaḥTo the Lord of Revati’s life-breathAs the original Balarāma, He is the beloved of Revati Devī, master of her heart and soul.
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ॐ लौहदण्डधराय नमःOm Lauha-Daṇḍa-Dharāya NamaḥTo the wielder of the iron staffHe carries an iron staff (daṇḍa), symbolizing both protection and discipline against unrighteousness.
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ॐ श्रृङ्गिणे नमःOm Śṛṅgiṇe NamaḥTo the one adorned with divine ornamentsHe is beautifully decorated with horns or horn-like ornaments, enhancing His majestic appearance.
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ॐ वेणुपाणये नमःOm Venu-Pāṇaye NamaḥTo the one who holds a flute in His handIn His joyous play, He often carries a flute, echoing His intimate connection with Kṛṣṇa’s mood.
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ॐ प्रतापवते नमःOm Pratāpavate NamaḥTo the mighty and valorous oneHe is full of divine strength and majesty, feared by the wicked and honored by the saintly.
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ॐ प्रचण्डकृतहुङ्काराय नमःOm Pracaṇḍa-Kṛta-Huṅkārāya NamaḥTo the one who roars fiercelyHe unleashes a thunderous roar that terrifies demons and energizes the hearts of devotees.
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ॐ मत्ताय नमःOm Mattāya NamaḥTo the one who is intoxicated with divine madnessIn divine ecstasy, He becomes overwhelmed with prema, appearing mad in love for the Lord.
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ॐ पाशण्डमर्दनाय नमःOm Pāṣaṇḍa-Mardanāya NamaḥTo the crusher of atheistsWith righteous power, He vanquishes false philosophies and faithless opposition to dharma.
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ॐ सर्वभक्तिमयाय नमःOm Sarva-Bhakti-Mayāya NamaḥTo the one imbued with all forms of devotionNityānanda embodies all devotional moods—dāsya, sakhya, vātsalya, and mādhurya—within Himself.
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ॐ देवाय नमःOm Devāya NamaḥTo the divine LordHe is a luminous divine being, worthy of worship by both devas and humans.
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ॐ आश्रमाचारवर्जिताय नमःOm Āśramācāra-Varjitāya NamaḥTo the one who transcends all social codesHe is beyond the restrictions of varṇa and āśrama, freely roaming and blessing all regardless of caste or status.
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ॐ गुणातीताय नमःOm Guṇātītāya NamaḥTo the one beyond material qualitiesHe is completely transcendental, unaffected by the guṇas of sattva, rajas, and tamas.
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ॐ गुणमयाय नमःOm Guṇamayāya NamaḥTo the one filled with transcendental attributesAlthough beyond the modes, He is full of divine guṇas—compassion, joy, knowledge, and love.
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ॐ गुणवते नमःOm Guṇavate NamaḥTo the embodiment of exalted qualitiesNityānanda is the very personification of spiritual virtues, attracting all hearts.
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ॐ नर्तनप्रियाय नमःOm Nartana-Priyāya NamaḥTo the one who delights in dancingHe is always engaged in blissful dancing, expressing prema-bhakti in ecstatic form.
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ॐ त्रिगुणात्मने नमःOm Triguṇātmane NamaḥTo the source of the three guṇasThough above the modes, He is their origin, controlling sattva, rajas, and tamas as energies of His will.
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ॐ गुणग्रहिणे नमःOm Guṇa-Grahiṇe NamaḥTo the one who sees only good qualitiesHe accepts even the smallest virtue in others and disregards their faults, seeing all as redeemable.
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ॐ सुगुणाय नमःOm Su-Guṇāya NamaḥTo the one endowed with divine qualitiesHe is filled with pure, spiritual virtues that inspire devotion and transform hearts.
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ॐ गुणवांश्चैव नमःOm Guṇavāṁścaiva NamaḥTo the best among the virtuousHe is the crown jewel among the virtuous, glorified by saints, sages, and scriptures alike.
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ॐ योगिने नमःOm Yogine NamaḥTo the supreme yogīHe is ever united with Śrī Caitanya in consciousness and purpose—perfect yoga personified.
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ॐ योगविधात्रे नमःOm Yoga-Vidhātre NamaḥTo the bestower of divine unionHe connects souls to the Supreme Lord by teaching and granting true yoga through bhakti.
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ॐ भक्तियोगप्रदर्शकाय नमःOm Bhakti-Yoga-Pradarśakāya NamaḥTo the one who reveals the path of bhakti-yogaThrough His words and actions, He proclaims that loving devotion is the highest spiritual path.
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ॐ सर्वशक्तिप्रकाशाङ्गिने नमःOm Sarva-Śakti-Prakāśāṅgine NamaḥTo the one whose body reveals all powersAll potencies—material and spiritual—reside within His transcendental form.
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ॐ महानन्दमयाय नमःOm Mahānanda-Mayāya NamaḥTo the one filled with great blissHe is the ocean of spiritual ecstasy, continuously immersed in divine joy.
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ॐ नटाय नमःOm Naṭāya NamaḥTo the master of divine danceHe performs ecstatic dances that express the overflowing love of Kṛṣṇa-prema.
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ॐ सर्वागममयाय नमःOm Sarvāgama-Mayāya NamaḥTo the one in whom all scriptures abideThe truths of all the Vedas, Purāṇas, and Āgamas shine through His teachings and pastimes.
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ॐ धीराय नमःOm Dhīrāya NamaḥTo the composed and sober oneThough wild with prema, He is supremely poised and dignified in His mission.
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ॐ ज्ञानदाय नमःOm Jñāna-Dāya NamaḥTo the giver of divine knowledgeHe reveals transcendental truth to those who surrender to Him, dispelling the darkness of ignorance.
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ॐ मुक्तिदाय नमःOm Mukti-Dāya NamaḥTo the bestower of liberationHe grants liberation from material bondage to those blessed by His mercy and grace.
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ॐ प्रभवे नमःOm Prabhave NamaḥTo the Supreme MasterHe is the all-powerful Lord, controller of all beings and energies, worshiped by all.
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ॐ गौडदेशपारित्रात्रे नमःOm Gauḍadeśa-Pāritrātre NamaḥTo the savior of the land of GauḍaNityānanda Mahāprabhu protected and uplifted the people of Bengal (Gauḍa-deśa) with divine love.
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ॐ प्रेमानन्दप्रकाशकाय नमःOm Premānanda-Prakāśakāya NamaḥTo the revealer of the bliss of divine loveHe manifests the joy of Kṛṣṇa-prema, enlightening hearts with transcendental ecstasy.
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ॐ प्रेमानन्दरसानन्दिने नमःOm Premānanda-Rasānandine NamaḥTo the one who delights in the mellows of premaHe is intoxicated by the sweet nectar of loving devotion to Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the essence of spiritual bliss.
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ॐ राधिकामन्त्रदायिने नमःOm Rādhikā-Mantra-Dāyine NamaḥTo the giver of the mantra of RādhikāNityānanda reveals the mantra for the worship of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī, the queen of divine love.
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ॐ विभवे नमःOm Vibhave NamaḥTo the all-pervading and self-controlled oneHe is present everywhere and completely master of His own being, free from all limitation.
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ॐ सर्वमन्त्रस्वरूपाय नमःOm Sarva-Mantra-Svarūpāya NamaḥTo the embodiment of all mantrasHe is the living form of all divine sounds, the source and essence of sacred utterance.
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ॐ कृष्णपर्यङ्कसुन्दराय नमःOm Kṛṣṇa-Paryaṅka-Sundarāya NamaḥTo the beautiful bedstead of KṛṣṇaIn His Śeṣa Nāga form, He serves as the divine couch for Śrī Kṛṣṇa, lovingly supporting Him.
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ॐ रसज्ञाय नमःOm Rasajñāya NamaḥTo the connoisseur of rasaHe fully understands and embodies the transcendental flavors of divine relationships.
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ॐ रसदात्रे नमःOm Rasa-Dātre NamaḥTo the giver of rasaHe freely bestows divine rasa—blissful love of God—upon those who take shelter of Him.
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ॐ रसभोक्त्रे नमःOm Rasa-Bhoktre NamaḥTo the enjoyer of rasaHe relishes the ecstatic exchanges of love in all their divine nuance and sweetness.
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ॐ रसाश्रयाय नमःOm Rasāśrayāya NamaḥTo the abode of rasaHe is the ultimate shelter and source of spiritual emotions, love, and ecstatic bliss.
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ॐ ब्रह्मेशादिमहेन्द्रादिवन्दितश्रीपदाम्बुजाय नमःOm Brahmeśādi-Mahendrādi-Vandita-Śrī-Padāmbujāya NamaḥTo the lotus feet worshipped by Brahmā, Śiva, Indra, and othersThe demigods led by Brahmā and Śiva offer prostrations at His beautiful, lotus-like feet.
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ॐ सहस्रमस्तकोपेताय नमःOm Sahasra-Mastakopetāya NamaḥTo the one endowed with a thousand headsIn His form as Ananta Śeṣa, He possesses innumerable heads that glorify the Lord eternally.
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ॐ रसातलसुधाकराय नमःOm Rasātala-Sudhākarāya NamaḥTo the moon of nectar for the nether worldsHe distributes divine bliss even to the lowest regions, uplifting all with transcendental nectar.
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ॐ क्षीरोदर्णवसम्भूताय नमःOm Kṣīroda-Arṇava-Sambhūtāya NamaḥTo the one born of the Ocean of MilkAs Ananta Śeṣa, He is manifest from the Kṣīra-sāgara to support the divine play of the Lord.
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ॐ कुण्डलैकावटंसकाय नमःOm Kuṇḍalaika-Āvaṭaṁsakāya NamaḥTo the one adorned with a single earringHe wears a single, shining earring, symbolic of his avadhūta (renunciate) appearance.
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ॐ रक्तोपलधराय नमःOm Raktopala-Dharāya NamaḥTo the bearer of the red lotusHe holds a red lotus, emblematic of beauty, wisdom, and the blossoming of divine love.
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ॐ शुभ्राय नमःOm Śubhrāya NamaḥTo the one of bright white complexionHis body is fair and luminous like pure moonlight, radiating spiritual serenity.
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ॐ नारायणपरायणाय नमःOm Nārāyaṇa-Parāyaṇāya NamaḥTo the one completely devoted to Lord NārāyaṇaThough non-different from Him, He serves Lord Gaura-Nārāyaṇa with full-hearted dedication.
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ॐ अपरमहिमानन्ताय नमःOm Apara-Mahimānantāya NamaḥTo the one whose glories are limitlessŚrī Nityānanda’s divine greatness has no end, and His magnificence extends beyond measure.
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ॐ नृदोषदर्शिने सदैव नमःOm Nṛ-Doṣa-Darśine Sadaiva NamaḥTo the one who always overlooks the faults of mankindHe eternally sees no faults in the fallen; instead, He magnifies even a spark of devotion.
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ॐ दयालवे नमःOm Dayālave NamaḥTo the merciful oneHe embodies compassion, offering mercy to all regardless of qualification.
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ॐ दुर्गतित्रात्रे नमःOm Durgati-Trātre NamaḥTo the deliverer from misfortuneHe saves the suffering from their distress and delivers the lost to safety and grace.
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ॐ कृतान्तो दुष्टदेहिनाम्Om Kṛtānto Duṣṭa-Dehinām NamaḥTo the one who ends the lives of the wickedHe becomes death for the impious, ensuring justice and protecting the innocent.
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ॐ मञ्जुदाशरथये नमःOm Mañju-Dāśarathaye NamaḥTo the charming son of DaśarathaAs Lakṣmaṇa, He appeared as the dear son of Daśaratha, full of beauty and valor.
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ॐ वीरलक्ष्मणाय नमःOm Vīra-Lakṣmaṇāya NamaḥTo the heroic LakṣmaṇaHe is the incarnation of Lakṣmaṇa, full of strength and fearless devotion to Rāma.
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ॐ सर्वावत्सलभाय नमःOm Sarvāval-Labhāya NamaḥTo the one by whom all is attainedAttaining Him is like attaining everything—He is the supreme treasure of all existence.
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ॐ सदोज्ज्वलाय नमःOm Sadojjvalāya NamaḥTo the one who is always effulgentHis brilliance never fades, radiating transcendental beauty and divine light eternally.
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ॐ रसानन्दिने नमःOm Rasānandine NamaḥTo the enjoyer of transcendental relationshipsHe is immersed in the joy of loving relationships with Kṛṣṇa and His devotees.
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ॐ वृन्दावनरसप्रदाय नमःOm Vṛndāvana-Rasa-Pradāya NamaḥTo the giver of Vṛndāvana rasaHe bestows the sweet mood and blissful essence of Vṛndāvana upon the sincere seeker.
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ॐ पूर्णप्रेमसुधासिन्धवे नमःOm Pūrṇa-Prema-Sudhā-Sindhave NamaḥTo the ocean of the nectar of full divine loveHe is an endless sea of love for Kṛṣṇa, overflowing with the nectar of prema for the entire world.
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ॐ नाट्यलीलाविशारदाय नमःOm Nāṭya-Līlā-Viśāradāya NamaḥTo the expert in divine dramatic pastimesHe is deeply skilled in expressing spiritual truth through play, dance, and divine drama.
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ॐ कोट्यिन्दुवैभवाय नमःOm Koṭīndu-Vaibhavāya NamaḥTo the one whose splendor equals millions of moonsHis beauty and cooling power surpasses countless moons, soothing and dazzling the soul.
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ॐ श्रीमते नमःOm Śrīmate NamaḥTo the illustrious oneHe is full of auspiciousness, glory, and divine wealth, worshiped by gods and sages alike.
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ॐ जगदाह्लादकारकाय नमःOm Jagad-Āhlāda-Kārakāya NamaḥTo the one who brings joy to the worldHe infuses the world with happiness through his mercy, leelas, and sacred presence.
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ॐ गोपालाय नमःOm Gopālāya NamaḥTo the cowherdHe is the eternal protector of cows, delighting in the simple and sweet life of Vraja.
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ॐ सर्वपालाय नमःOm Sarva-Pālāya NamaḥTo the protector of allHe guards all beings—devotees, sages, and even sinners—with fatherly affection.
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ॐ सर्वगोपावतंसकाय नमःOm Sarva-Gopa-Avataṁsakāya NamaḥTo the crest-jewel of all cowherd boysAmong all the divine cowherd boys, He shines foremost, beloved of all in Gokula and Vraja.
माघे मासि शुक्लपक्षे त्रयोदश्यां तिथौ सदा।
उपोषणं पूजनं च श्रीनित्यानन्दवासरे॥
Māghe Māsi Śukla-Pakṣe Trayodaśyāṁ Tithau Sadā
Upoṣaṇaṁ Pūjanaṁ Ca Śrī-Nityānanda-Vāsare
On the thirteenth day of the bright fortnight in the month of Māgha,
One who fasts and worships on the appearance day of Śrī Nityānanda…
यद् यत् सः कुरुते कामं तत् तत् एव लभेत् नरः॥
Yad Yat Saḥ Kurute Kāmaṁ Tat Tat Eva Labheta Naraḥ
Whatever desire one sincerely offers during such worship,
That very wish is surely fulfilled by His mercy.
असाध्य-रोगयुक्तोऽपि मुच्यते गद-भिषणात्।
अपुत्रः साधु-पुत्रं च लभते नात्र संशयः॥
Asādhya-Rogayukto’pi Mucyate Gada-Bhiṣaṇāt
Aputraḥ Sādhu-Putraṁ Ca Labhate Nātra Saṁśayaḥ
Even if afflicted with incurable diseases, one becomes free from fearsome illness,
And a childless man surely obtains a noble son—of this, there is no doubt.
नित्यानन्दस्वरूपस्य नाम्नामष्टोत्तरं शतम्।
यः पठेत् प्रातरुत्थाय सः प्रेम हि लभेद् ध्रुवम्॥
Nityānanda-Svarūpasya Nāmnām Aṣṭottaraṁ Śatam
Yaḥ Paṭhet Prātar-Utthāya Saḥ Prema Hi Labhet Dhruvam
One who recites these one hundred and eight names of Śrī Nityānanda each morning,
Certainly attains divine love (prema) without fail.
इति श्रीसर्वभौमभट्टाचार्यपादविरचितं
श्रीनित्यानन्दाष्टोत्तरशतनामस्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम्॥
Iti Śrī-Sarvabhauma-Bhaṭṭācārya-Pāda-Viracitaṁ
Śrī-Nityānanda-Aṣṭottara-Śata-Nāma-Stotraṁ Sampūrṇam
Thus ends the recitation of the 108 names of Śrī Nityānanda,
Composed by Śrī Sarvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya — fully complete and supremely auspicious.