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Govinda Jaya Jaya

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"Govinda Jaya Jaya" is an Indian devotional chant or song often sung in the Krishna Consciousness movement founded by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada,[1] by various other schools of yoga, and by Hindus in general. Prabhupada's devotees Radha Krishna Temple (London) recorded the chant as "Govinda Jai Jai" for their eponymous album, produced by George Harrison and released on the Beatles' Apple record label in 1971.

The song's lyrics run:

"Govinda Jaya Jaya
Gopala Jaya Jaya
Radha Ramana Hari
Govinda Jaya Jaya"

Literal meaning:

Govinda (Krishna, the Divine Cowherd), Glory, Glory
Gopala (Krishna, Finder of cows), Glory, Glory
Radha Ramana (Krishna, Lover of Radha[2]), Hari (Krishna or Vishnu)
Govinda, Victory, Victory

Recordings of the song have also been made by:

References

  1. ^ Krishna Books
  2. ^ Radha Ramana


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