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Vaishnavism / Krishna Bhakti
गोविन्द गोपाल
Govinda Gopala
Go-vin-da Go-pa-la
"A gentle, melodic chant of two beloved names of Krishna — Govinda, who gives joy and tends the cows, land, and senses, and Gopala, the cowherd boy of Vrindavan."
Word by Word
- Govinda — protector and giver of joy to the cows, the land, and the senses (go = cow/senses, vinda = finder/giver); Gopala — cowherd, keeper of cows (go = cow, pala = protector).
Full Translation
"Govinda" and "Gopala" are two of Krishna's most cherished names, both rooted in his childhood as a cowherd in Vrindavan. To chant them is to call upon the playful, approachable form of the Divine — the boy who herds the cows, plays the flute, and steals butter and hearts alike. Wah!'s setting turns this simple repetition into a slow, sweet invocation that anyone can join, regardless of background.
Pronunciation Tips
go-VIN-dah go-PAH-lah