Madhurashtakam
Vallabhacharya's eight sweet verses where everything about Lord Krishna is declared simply 'sweet'.
About Madhurashtakam
Madhurashtakam (“the eight verses of sweetness”) is a tender Sanskrit hymn composed by the saint Vallabhacharya. Every line celebrates the sweetness (madhuram) of Lord Krishna — his lips, his face, his flute, his walk, his every gesture.
The hymn's refrain, “madhuram madhuram”, makes it both melodious and easy to memorise, and it beautifully captures the loving, intimate devotion of the Pushtimarg tradition founded by Vallabhacharya.
Stotradhwani teaches Madhurashtakam with simple pronunciation guidance so learners can chant this sweet, joyful hymn with ease.
At a glance
- Composer
- Vallabhacharya
- Source
- Devotional hymn
- Verses
- 8 verses
- Language
- Sanskrit
- Tradition
- Vaishnava (Pushtimarg)
Why devotees chant Madhurashtakam
- check_circleShort, melodic, and easy to learn — ideal for beginners and children.
- check_circleA loving meditation on the beauty and sweetness of Lord Krishna.
- check_circleTraditionally chanted to cultivate joy and devotion.
Frequently asked questions
What is Madhurashtakam?expand_more
Madhurashtakam is an eight-verse Sanskrit hymn celebrating the sweetness of Lord Krishna, with the recurring refrain “madhuram madhuram”.
Who composed Madhurashtakam?expand_more
It was composed by the saint Vallabhacharya, founder of the Pushtimarg tradition of Krishna devotion.
What does Madhurashtakam mean?expand_more
It means “the eight verses of sweetness” — each verse describes how every aspect of Lord Krishna is sweet (madhuram).