![]() ![]() She refers to Govinda in three verses of the Tiruppavai. Andal in Her Tiruppavai describes Him as “kurai ondrum illaada Govinda” - Govinda the blemishless One. We must always serve the Lord who resides in Tirumala, and we must do so without a break, and without expecting anything in return. Adi Sankara in his Bhaja Govindam, shows us the importance of worshipping Govinda. When Draupadi is disrobed by Dushasana, she cries, “Govinda, Pundareekaksha, raksha maam saranaagatam.” Thus she is saved by uttering the name Govinda. But when he learnt the name Govinda from a sage, he was saved. Kshatrabandhu was a cruel man, who robbed those who passed through the forests. The story of Kshatrabandhu shows the significance of the Govinda nama. Govinda is the name we must utter before we eat anything. He is Govinda because He gives us the power of speech. Since as Krishna, He was a cowherd, Krishna may also be referred to as Govinda. Since He measured the Earth in three steps, He is Govinda. ![]() ![]() Since as Varaha, He rescued Bhooma Devi from the clutches of the asura, He is Govinda. While the Lord is praised through His many names, the name of Govinda has special merit, Since Lord Narayana supported the Manthara mountain on His back in Koorma avatara, He is Govinda. ![]()
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