There are prayers we say. And then there are prayers we feel, ones that slow the breath, settle the mind, and connect us to something much larger than ourselves. The Yamunashtak Mantra, composed by the great Vaishnav acharya Shri Vallabhacharya, is one such prayer. For centuries, devotees of Shrinathji have recited these eight sacred shlokas as an act of love, surrender, and devotion to Maa Yamunaji, the sacred river goddess who is considered the beloved of Shri Krishna himself.
Pushpam has now brought this timeless scripture to life in a form as beautiful as the verses themselves, a handcrafted Pandulipi (manuscript-style) scripture made from upcycled sacred temple flowers, presented in an elegant keepsake box. Whether you are a lifelong Pushti Marg devotee or someone seeking to deepen your daily prayer practice, this scripture is a meaningful addition to your pooja space.
What Is the Yamunashtak? Understanding the Sacred Composition
The Yamunashtak, also written as Yamunashtakam is a devotional hymn of eight verses (ashtak = eight) in Sanskrit, composed by Shri Vallabhacharya, the 15th–16th century saint and philosopher who founded the Pushti Marg (the Path of Grace). While Pushti Marg devotees hold this prayer at the centre of their daily worship, the Yamunashtak is revered across the wider Gujarati Hindu community, anyone with love for Krishna and Yamunaji will find deep meaning in these verses.
In Hindu tradition, Yamunaji is not merely a river. She is the daughter of Surya (the Sun God), the sister of Yamraj, and the eternal companion of Shri Krishna. Her waters are believed to purify the soul of accumulated karma. The Yamunashtak praises her divine glory, her grace, and her power to liberate devotees from sin and sorrow.
Pushpam's edition also includes the Yamunaji Stuti, an additional devotional prayer to Maa Yamunaji, both written in Sanskrit in the scripture, making it an authentic and complete devotional companion.
The Complete Yamunashtak, All 9 Shlokas in Sanskrit
Below is the full Yamunashtak exactly as composed by Shri Vallabhacharya, in original Sanskrit (Devanagari script), the same sacred verses printed in Pushpam's scripture.
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॥ Shloka 1 ॥ नमामि यमुनामहं सकलसिद्धिहेतुं मुदा मुरारिपदपङ्कजस्फुरदमन्दरेणूत्कटाम् । तटस्थनवकाननप्रकटमोदपुष्पाम्बुना सुराचसुरसूपूजितस्मरपितुः श्रियं बिभ्रतीम् ॥ |
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॥ Shloka 2 ॥ कलिन्दगिरिमस्तके पतदमन्दपूरोज्ज्वला विलासगमनोल्लसत्प्रकटगण्डशैलोन्नता । सघोषगतिदन्तुरा समधिरूढदोलोत्तमा मुकुन्दरतिवर्धिनी जयति पद्मबन्धोः सुता ॥ |
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॥ Shloka 3 ॥ भुवं भुवनपावनीमधिगतामनेकस्वनैः प्रियाभिरवसेविताँ शुकमयूरहँसादिभिः । तरङ्गभुजकङ्कणप्रकटमुक्तिकावालुका नितम्बतटसुन्दरीं नमत कृष्णतुर्यप्रियाम् ॥ |
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॥ Shloka 4 ॥ अनन्तगुणभूषिते शिवविरञ्चिदेवस्तुते घनाघननिभे सदा ध्रुवपरश्रभीष्टप्रदे । विशुद्धमथुरातटे सकलगोपगोपीवृते कृपाजलधिसंश्रिते मम मनः सुखं भावय ॥ |
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॥ Shloka 5 ॥ यया चरणपद्मजा मुरारिपोः प्रियं भावुका समागमनतोऽभवत् सकलसिद्धिदा सेवताम् । तया सद्दशतामियात् कमलजासपत्नीव यत् हरिप्रियकलिन्दया मनसि मे सदा स्थीयताम् ॥ |
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॥ Shloka 6 ॥ नमोऽस्तुते यमुने सदा तव चरित्रमत्यद्भुतं न जातु यमयातना भवति ते पयःपानतः । यमोऽपि भगिनीसुतान् कथमु हन्ति दुष्टानपि प्रियो भवति सेवनात् तव हरेर्यथा गोपिकाः ॥ |
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॥ Shloka 7 ॥ ममास्तु तव सन्निधौ तनुनवत्वमेतावता न दुर्लभतमा रतिर्मुरारिपौ मुकुन्दप्रिये । अतोऽस्तु तव लालना सुरधुनी परं संगमात् तवैव भुवि कीर्तिता न तु कदापि पुष्टिस्थितैः ॥ |
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॥ Shloka 8 ॥ स्तुतिं तव करोति कः कमलजासपत्नि प्रिये हरेर्यदनुसेवया भवति सौख्यमामोक्षतः । इयं तव कथाधिका सकलगोपिकासङ्गतः स्मरश्रमजलाणुभिः सकलगात्रजैः सङ्गतः ॥ |
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॥ Shloka 9 — Phalashruti ॥ तवाष्टकमिदं मुदा पठति सूरसूते सदा समस्तदुरितक्षयो भवति वै मुकुन्दे रतिः । तथा सकलसिद्ध्यो मुरारिपुश्च सन्तुष्यति स्वभावविजयो भवेत् वदति वल्लभः श्रीहरेः ॥ ॥ इति श्रीमद्वल्लभाचार्यविरचितं श्री यमुनाष्टक स्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥ |
Why the Yamunashtak Is Recited in Gujarati Hindu Homes Every Morning
In Pushti Marg and Vaishnav households, the Yamunashtak is recited daily in the morning after snan (bath) and before the first darshan of Shrinathji. But its reach extends well beyond one sampradaya. Across Gujarat, in family homes, haveli mandirs, and among the diaspora worldwide, these eight verses have been a morning ritual passed from grandparents to grandchildren for generations.
On Yamuna Jayanti (celebrated on Shukla Shashthi of Bhadrapad) and during Yamuna Chhath, the recitation of the Yamunashtak holds special significance for all devotees, Vaishnav and non-Vaishnav alike who hold Maa Yamunaji dear.
Having a physical scripture is deeply meaningful for any devotee. It is a tangible connection to faith, something to hold in prayer, pass down to children, and gift with blessing. A beautifully crafted scripture in the pooja room is a living object of devotion, not just a book.
What Makes Pushpam's Yamunashtak Scripture Truly Special
1. Handcrafted from Upcycled Sacred Temple Flowers
Every copy is made from flowers that were once offered at temple altars, sacred blooms blessed through their offering to God, now reborn as the vessel of His holy words. On average, 795 grams of flower material is recycled per unit, saving approximately 2,227 grams of carbon emissions. The scripture you hold has already been touched by devotion before it reaches your hands.
2. Pandulipi (Manuscript) Style, A Nod to Tradition
Pandulipi is the ancient Indian manuscript format, the way scriptures were preserved on palm leaves and scrolls for millennia. This scripture honours that tradition in its compact, elegant form: 15 cm × 5 cm, 142 grams. Light enough to hold in prayer. Beautiful enough to pass down through generations.
3. Pichhwai Art Inspiration by Artist Saloni Shah
The design draws from Pichhwai, the devotional art tradition of Nathdwara, the home of Shrinathji. Artist Saloni Shah has woven this visual heritage into every detail, making this scripture as much a work of art as a holy text.
4. Sanskrit Verses, Authentic and Complete
The Yamunashtak and Yamunaji Stuti are presented in their original Sanskrit, preserving the full sanctity and authenticity of Shri Vallabhacharya's composition. Every word is exactly as it was written five centuries ago. For Gujarati Hindu families, whether Pushti Marg, Swaminarayan, or simply devoted to Krishna, this is the real, unaltered sacred text.
5. Beautifully Packaged in the Pushpam Keepsake Box
The scripture arrives in Pushpam's signature box, making it an effortless, deeply meaningful gift for Janmashtami, Yamuna Chhath, Yamuna Jayanti, Diwali, weddings, mundan ceremonies, or simply for someone you love.
Who Should Have This Scripture?
This scripture is for anyone who carries Maa Yamunaji and Shri Krishna in their heart:
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Pushti Marg and Vaishnav families who recite the Yamunashtak daily
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Devotees of Shrinathji who hold Yamunaji in special reverence
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Gujarati Hindu households, Swaminarayan, ISKCON, or any Krishna bhakt tradition
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Families with roots in Gujarat, Vrindavan, or Mathura looking for an authentic scripture
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Anyone seeking a compact, beautiful daily prayer companion
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Eco-conscious devotees who want their spiritual practice to honour nature too
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Those looking for a deeply meaningful religious gift
What Devotees Are Saying
The scripture holds a near-perfect rating from devotees who have made it part of their daily lives. Chhayal shared that reading the Yamunashtak regularly brought her peace and positivity, and that she gifted it to loved ones who felt the same calm and connection with Maa Yamunaji. Niti Vishal Shah appreciated how the upcycled flower craftsmanship carries a sense of respect for both nature and faith.
Purvi Dalal put it simply: "Perfect Vaishnav gift that carries Yamunaji's grace." And Ankur Desai loved how this product beautifully combines belief, values, and artistry in one object.
How to Make the Yamunashtak Part of Your Morning
Here is a simple daily practice for any devotee:
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Begin with snan (bath) and wear clean clothes before entering your pooja space.
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Light a diya and incense. Sit quietly for a moment of stillness.
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Hold the scripture in clean, dry hands and recite all eight shlokas slowly.
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Follow with the Yamunaji Stuti as an offering of praise.
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Keep the scripture in your pooja room, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
The Pushpam Philosophy: Where Faith Meets Sustainability
Pushpam is built on a beautiful and rare idea, that the flowers we offer to God need not end their sacred journey in waste. By collecting temple flowers and transforming them into devotional products, Pushpam honours both the environment and the divine.
The Yamunashtak scripture is perhaps the most fitting expression of this vision: a sacred text about the divine river, made from offerings that passed through devotees' hands, now returned to them as a vessel of prayer. It is devotion, completing its circle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this scripture only for Vaishnav or Pushti Marg devotees?
Not at all. While the Yamunashtak was composed within the Pushti Marg tradition, it is recited and cherished by Gujarati Hindu families across all traditions, Swaminarayan, ISKCON, and any household with love for Shri Krishna and Maa Yamunaji. If you read Sanskrit and hold Yamunaji sacred, this scripture is for you.
Q: What language is the scripture written in?
The Yamunashtak and Yamunaji Stuti are written in their original Sanskrit, exactly as composed by Shri Vallabhacharya. The scripture preserves the authentic Sanskrit verses in full.
Q: What is the difference between the Yamunashtak and the Yamunaji Stuti?
The Yamunashtak is the formal eight-verse Sanskrit hymn by Shri Vallabhacharya. The Yamunaji Stuti is an additional devotional prayer praising Maa Yamunaji's qualities. Pushpam's scripture includes both, a complete devotional set in one compact scripture.
Q: When should the Yamunashtak be recited?
Ideally in the morning after snan, before the first darshan of Shrinathji. On Yamuna Jayanti (Shukla Shashthi of Bhadrapad) and Yamuna Chhath, its recitation carries special spiritual significance for all devotees.
Q: Can this be gifted?
Absolutely, it is one of the most thoughtful and sacred gifts you can give. The Pushpam keepsake box makes it ready to present for Janmashtami, Yamuna Chhath, Diwali, weddings, or any devotional occasion.
Q: How do I care for the scripture?
Keep away from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat. Always handle with clean, dry hands. Wipe gently with a soft cloth. Store in the Pushpam box when not in daily use.
Bring Maa Yamunaji's Grace Into Your Home
The Yamunashtak Mantra + Yamunaji Stuti scripture from Pushpam is priced at ₹650, with free shipping on orders above ₹999. Available for pickup from the Surat store within 24 hours.
Five centuries ago, Shri Vallabhacharya stood at Yamunaji's banks and composed these eight verses as an act of pure love. Today, those same words are waiting to find a home, in your hands, in your morning, in your pooja room.
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