Govinda Jaya Jaya
"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:
- Wah - Wahmusic.com
- Srila Prabhupada
- Vishnujana Swami
- Kula Shaker (as "Govinda")
- Jai Uttal
- Maki Asakawa
- Donna De Lory
References
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