Achyutam Keshavam lyrics in English with translation of the meaning of this Krishna bhajan in English

Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram
 Ram Naraynam Janaki Vallabham
 (These are all the various names/forms of Bhagwan Vishnu)

I worship the one who is incapable of making any mistakes (Achyutam), who killed the demon Keshi (Keshavam),

the one tied by Mother Yashoda around the waist (Damodaram), the incarnation of Narayana as Ram and the beloved of Janaki (Sita)

Kaun Kehte Hai Bhagwan Aate Nahi

Tum Meera Ke Jaise Bulate Nahi

Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram

Ram Naraynam Janaki Vallabham

Who says that God (Bhagwan) isn't near us?

You don't call Him like Meera bai

(Mirabais love and devotion are well known and Lord Krishna always visits the devotee when they call Him so lovingly and with such purity)

Kaun Kehte Hai Bhagwan Khate Nahi
 Ber Shabri Ke Jaise Khilate Nahi

Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram

Ram Naraynam Janaki Vallabham

Who says that God (Bhagwan) doesn't eat what we offer as prashad?
 We don't offer the forest fruit like Shabri did (Shabri lived in the forest and would collect the best berries everyday in the hope that one day Lord Rama would visit)

Kaun Kehte Hai Bhagwan Sote Nahi
 Maa Yashodha Ke Jaise Sulate Nahi
 Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram

Ram Naraynam Janaki Vallabham

Who says that God does not sleep?

Is it because we don't rock him to sleep like Mother Yashoda

Kaun Kehte Hai Bhagwan Nachte Nahi
 Gopiyo ki Tarah hum Nachate Nahi
 Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram

Ram Naraynam Janaki Vallabham

Who says that God doesn't dance with joy?

We don't call him to dance like the loving Gopis
 

(Next bit is optional)

Naam Japate Chalo Kaam Karte Chalo
 Har Samay Krishna Ka Dhyaan Karte Chalo

While walking and working, at every moment keep chanting the Lord's name

Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram,
 Ram Naraynam Janaki Vallabham
 These are all the various names of Bhagwan Vishnu

Yaad Aayegi Unko Kabhi Na Kabhi
 Krishan Darshan To Denge Kabhi Na Kabhi

He will come and visit and give us His Darshan

Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram
 Ram Naraynam Janaki Vallabham

You can end it by going into this dhoon

Krishna Nam Japo, Krishna Nam Japo

Krishna Nam Japo, Krishna Nam Japo (higher)

(oh) Krishna Nam, Radha Shyam Japo x2

Radhe Shyam Japo, Radhe Shyam Japo,

Radhe Shyam Japo, Radhe Shyam Japo,

(oh) Radhe Shyam Japo, Hari Nam Japo x2

Hari Nam Japo, Hari Nam Japo

Hari Nam Japo, Hari Nam Japo (higher)

(oh) Hari Nam Japo, Hari Nam Japo x 2

Japo in the above means to chant, essentially keep reciting the various names of the Lord.

I hope you enjoyed my Achyutam Keshavam Krishna bhajan lyrics in English with my own English translation of the meaning. This is a really beautiful catchy Krishna bhajan that has become very popular over the past several years. Originally sung by Vikram Hazra it has a beautiful meaning and can enlighten children to the various stories about Lord Krishna. It is especially popular at Janmasthami events :). There are a few different versions so you can pick the one that you like best. Achyutam Keshavam lyrics in English with translation of the meaning of this Krishna bhajan in English