Bhaja Govindam was orginally composed by Adi Shankaracharya in tribute to Lord Govinda. These collection of shlokas contain the highest truths of Vedanta, so essential for man’s mental and spiritual health.
There is a story attached to the composition of the present Hymn. Acharya Shankara, it is said, was walking along a street in Varanasi, one day, accompanied by his disciples. He heard the sound of grammatical rules being recited by an old scholar. Taking pity on the scholar, he went up to him and advised him not to waste his time on grammar at his age but to turn his mind to God in worship and adoration. The Hymn to Govinda was composed on this occasion.
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