Govinda Jaya Jaya

Go-vin-da Ja-ya Ja-ya, Go-pa-la Ja-ya Ja-ya

"Victory to Govinda, the tender of cows and keeper of souls"

Full Translation

Govinda (He who gives joy to the senses) and Gopala (the divine cowherd) are beloved names for Krishna in his most playful and accessible aspect — the divine child who tends the cows and fills the world with music.

Pronunciation Tips

go-VIN-dah jye jye | go-PAH-lah jye jye

Traditional, public-domain text prepared by Kirtans.com — free to print for personal and group practice.

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