Govinda Krishna Jai Gopala Krishna Jai

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This is a Krishna Bhajan.  It is a very fast and peppy song.  There are some tips, at the end, to use while practicing this song.

Though, I believe in 'God is one, Names are many'; there was a stage (very early in my life) when I was into Rama, and not a big fan of Krishna :) .  And then, my kid came along - I have been in love with Krishna ever since.  His feet reminded me of Mukunda, and I used to sing lot of Krishna songs and lullabies to him as a baby.  He is growing up to be a Krishna fan too.   He has to have his favorite Krishna's picture near his bed, before going to sleep.  And whenever we are picking out pictures or photos at a temple, he will always reach out to a Krishna's picture. :)

Tips: There are two lines that are tricky - of course, the "Gopika mala Hari pyaari".. It is a tongue twister kinda, so practicing that line a lot and staying focused helps.  The next tricky one is " Krishna Jai Rama Krishna Jai Radha Krishna Jai  Bala Krishna" - see if you can remember that sequence is Rama, Radha and Bala.. usually, I get confused with the order.  Or you can always write it down and use it as a reference.

Lyrics:
Govinda Krishna Jai, Gopala Krishna Jai, Gopala Bala Bala Radha Krishna Jai
Govinda Krishna Jai, Gopala Krishna Jai, Gopala Bala Bala Radha Krishna Jai
Krishna Jai, Krishna Jai, Krishna Jai, Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Jai
Krishna Jai, Krishna Jai, Krishna Jai, Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Jai
Gopika Mala Hari Pyari, Mayi Mira Mana Vihari, Madana Mohana Murali Dhari Krishna Jai
Gopika Mala Hari Pyari, Mayi Mira Mana Vihari, Madana Mohana Murali Dhari Krishna Jai
Krishna Jai Krishna Jai Krishna Jai, Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Jai
Krishna Jai Rama Krishna Jai Radha Krishna Jai Bala, Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Jai
(Fast)
Govinda Krishna Jai, Gopala Krishna Jai, Gopala Bala Bala Radha Krishna Jai
Krishna Jai, Krishna Jai, Krishna Jai, Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Jai
Gopika Mala Hari Pyari, Mayi Mira Mana Vihari, Madana Mohana Murali Dhari Krishna Jai
Gopika Mala Hari Pyari, Mayi Mira Mana Vihari, Madana Mohana Murali Dhari Krishna Jai
Krishna Jai Krishna Jai Krishna Jai, Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Jai
Krishna Jai Rama Krishna Jai Radha Krishna Jai Bala, Krishna Krishna Krishna Krishna Jai
(Slow Chorus)
Govinda Krishna Jai Gopala Krishna Jai

Translation:
Victory to Lord Krishna, Gopala.
Victory to the Lord of the cowherds and the Lord of Radha.
Victory to Lord Krishna, Who wears garlands offered by the gopis (devotees)
and Who is the Indweller in the heart of Mira (devotee).
Victory to the enchanting flute-player, Lord Krishna.
Victory to Thee, Oh Lord Krishna!

Source: Vahini bhajans

Audio Clip: Govinda Krishna Jai Gopala Krishna Jai