Sri Yamuna Ma descends from Yamunotri and flows up to down to Prayag, where she joins Ganga Ma at the holy triveni sangam. Its also noticeable that in the national anthem of India, her name is mentioned before the name of Ganga, therefore, it should be our highest priority to keep her clean and free flowing so we preserve our sacred dharma. The following are beautiful prayers which are recited by devotees in Braj Mandal.

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Namami yamunam-aham, sakala siddhi hetum muda,
Murari pada-pankaja, sfurada-manda-renoot katam,
Tatastha-nava-kanana, prakata-moda-pushpambunaa,
Sura-asura-supoojitaha, smara-pitu: shriyam bibhrateem (1)

“I joyfully bow down to Sri Yamunaji, the giver of all divine powers. Her expansive sands shine brightly like the lotus feet of Lord Krishna. Flowers from fresh forests on her banks mingle with Yamunaji and make her waters fragrant. Both humble and assertive gopis worship Sri Yamunaji well. She contains the beauty of Krishna.”

Kalindi-giri-mastake, patada-manda-pooroj-jwalaa,
Vilasa-gamanol lasat, prakata-ganda-shailonnata,
Saghosha-gati-dantura, samadhi-roodha-dolottamaa,
Mukunda-rati-vardhini, jayati padma-bandhoh suta (2)

“Appearing from the heart of Sri Narayan, Sri Yamunaji cascades from the summit of the Kalindi mountain with brilliance. She descends the rocky sides of the Kalindi with dalliance, her waters roaring as she appears to be swaying in a lovely swing. Glories to Sri Yamunaji, the daughter of the sun, Who increases the bhakta’s love for Mukunda.”

Bhuvam bhuvana paawaneem, adhigata-maneka svanai,
Priya abhiriva sevitham, shuka-mayur-hansadibhi,
Taranga-bhuja-kankana, prakata-muktika-vaaluka,
Nitamba-tata-sundareem, namata krshna-turya-priyaam (3)

“Sri Yamunaji has come to earth for its purification. Like the gopis serve their beloved Krishna, Sri Yamunaji is served by the many songs of the peacocks, parrots, swans and others. Her waves are her arms and her pearly bangles are her sands. Her banks are her hips. Bow to this beautiful Yamuna, the fourth and foremost beloved of Krishna.”

Ananta-guna-bhushite, shiva-viranchi-deva-stute,
ghana-ghana-nibhe sada, dhruva-parashara-bhish-tade,
Vishuddha-mathura tate, sakala gopa-gopi-vrute,
Krupaa-jaladhi-sanshrite, mama-manah sukham bhaavaya (4)

“Embellished with countless virtues, Sri Yamunaji is praised by Shiva, Brahma and others. Her hue is always the color of dark clouds and she fulfills the wishes of Dhruva and Parasha. At her banks by the pure city of Mathura, she is surrounded by the gopis. Oh Yamunaji, you have taken the shelter of Sri Krishna, the ocean of grace. Bring joy to my heart.”

yaa charana-padmajaa, muraripoh priyam bhavuka,
Samaa-gamanato bhavath, sakala siddhidaa sevataam,
Tayaa sadrusha-thamiyaath, kamalaja sa patni va yat,
Hari-priya-kalindayaa, manasi me sadaa sthee-yataam (5)

“Only when Ganga merged with you, O Yamunaji, did she become beloved to Krishna and only then was Ganga able to give all devotional powers to those who worship her. If there is anyone who can come close to you, it would be your co-wife Sri Laksmi. May you remain forever in my heart Kalindi, beloved of Hari, destroyer of the strifes of this age of Kali.”

Namostu yamune sadaa, tava charitram atyadbhutam,
Na jaatu yama-yaatnaa, bhavati te Paya:-paanata:,
Yamopi bhagini-sutaan, kathamu-hanti dushtaan-api,
Priyo bhavati sevanaat, tava harer yatha gopi-kaa (6)

“Obeisances to you forever, Sri Yamunaji. Your story is most amazing. Those who sip your waters are never tormented by Yama, the God of retribution, for how could he ever harm the children of his younger sister, even if they are bad? Those who worship you become beloved to Hari just like the gopis.”

Mamaastu tava sannidhau, tanu-navatvam etaavata,
Na durlabhatamaa ratir, mura-ripau mukunda-priye,
Atostu tava laalanaa, sura-dhuni paraam sangamaat,
Tavaiva bhuvi kirtitha, na tu kadaapi pushti-sthitai (7)

“By being near you may my body be divinely transformed and renewed. Then it will not be at all difficult to love Krishna. This is why I cherish you. Ganga was praised in the world only after she joined you and grace-filled souls only worship Ganga after she has met you.”

Stutim tava karoti ka:, kamalajaasa-patni-priye,
Harer-yad-anu-sevayaa, bhavati saukhya-ma-mokshatah,
Eyam tava kathaa-adhikaa, sakala-gopikaa-sangamah,
Smara-shrama-jalanubhi:, sakala-gatrajaih sangamah (8)

“Who is capable of praising you, Krishna’s beloved Sri Yamunaji, co-wife of Laksmi? If worshipped in conjunction with Hari, Sri Laksmi can at best award the bliss of liberation. Your story, however, is far greater, for your entire body is comprised of the beads of sweat that have dropped from Sri Krishna as he joins with the gopis.”

Tava-ashtakam-idam muda, patathi suura-suthe sada,
Samasta-durita-kshayo, bhavati vai mukunde rati,
Taya sakala siddhayo, mura-ripushca santushyati,
Svabhaava-vijiyo bhavet, vadati vallabhah shrihare (9)

“Oh Yamuna, Daughter of the sun! Those who joyfully recite this eight-fold praise have all of their impurities removed and love Krishna, the giver of liberation. Through you all devotional powers are attained and Sri Krishna is pleased. You transform the nature of your bhaktas, says Vallabh, beloved of Hari.”

iti shree Vallabhacharya virachitam Yamunastakam sampoornam

bhratur antakasya pattane ’bhipatti-harini
preksayati-papino ’pi papa-sindhu-tarini
nira-madhuribhir apy asesa-citta-bandhini
mam punatu sarvadaravinda-bandhu-nandini (1)

“May Yamunadevi, the daughter of Suryadeva, always purify me. She saves all, who touch her, from going to the realm of her brother Yamaraja, and enables even greatly wicked persons, who see her, to cross the ocean of their sinful deeds. Her attractive water charms the hearts of everyone.”

hari-vari-dharayabhimanditoru-khandava
pundarika-mandalodyad-andajali-tandava
snana-kama-pamarogra-papa-sampad-andhini
mam punatu sarvadaravinda-bandhu-nandini (2)

“Yamunadevi adorns Indra’s great Khandava forest with her enchanting current, and upon her blooming lotus flowers, various birds are always dancing. Simply desiring to bath in her pleasant, crystalline waters frees one from even the greatest of sins. May Yamunadevi, the daughter of Suryadeva, always purify me.”

sikarabhimrista-jantu-durvipaka-mardini
nanda-nandanantaranga-bhakti-pura-vardhini
tira-sangamabhilasi-mangalanubandhini
mam punatu sarvadaravinda-bandhu-nandini (3)

“Sprinkling a single drop of her water upon oneself destroys the reaction of most heinous crimes. She increases the flow of confidential devotional service (raganuga-bhakti) for Nandanandana within one’s heart and blesses everyone who simply desires to reside on her banks. May Yamunadevi, the daughter of Suryadeva, always purify me.”

dvipa-cakravala-justa-sapta-sindhu-bhedini
sri-mukunda-nirmitoru-divya-keli-vedini
kanti-kandalibhir indranila-vrinda-nindini
mam punatu sarvadaravinda-bandhu-nandini (4)

“Yamunadevi is so powerful, that although she flows through the seven oceans which surround the earth’s seven islands, she never merges with them. Being witness to many of Sri Mukunda’s wonderful pastimes, she manifests these pastimes in the hearts of those who take shelter of her. Her dark, shimmering beauty defetas the splendour of precious blue sapphires. May Yamunadevi, the daughter of Suryadeva, always purify me.”

mathurena mandalena carunabhimandita
prema-naddha-vaisnavadhva-vardhanaya pandita
urmi-dor-vilasa-padmanabha-pada-vandini
mam punatu sarvadaravinda-bandhu-nandini (5)

“Ornamented with the supremely enchanting land of Mathura-mandala, Yamunadevi skillfully inspires love of Godhead (prema) in the hearts of the Vaishnavas who bath in her. With playful waves, which are like her moving arms, she worships Padmanabha Sri Krishna’s lotus feet. May Yamunadevi, the daughter of Suryadeva, always purify me.”

ramya-tira-rambhamana-go-kadamba-bhusita
divya-gandha-bhak-kadamba-puspa-raji-rusita
nanda-sunu-bhakta-sangha-sangamabhinandini
mam punatu sarvadaravinda-bandhu-nandini (6)

“Yamunadevi’s charming banks are further beautified by the fragrance from the flowers of kadamba trees and by loving cows. She is escpecially delighted when Nandalala’s devotees assemble on her banks. May Yamunadevi, the daughter of Suryadeva, always purify me.”

phulla-paksa-mallikaksa-hamsa-laksa-kujita
bhakti-viddha-deva-siddha-kinnarali-pujita
tira-gandhavaha-gandha-janma-bandha-randhini
mam punatu sarvadaravinda-bandhu-nandini (7)

“Filled with the warbling of thousands of joyful swans, Yamunadevi is worshipable to demigods, siddhas, kinnaras and humans whose hearts are dedicated to the service of Sri Hari. Anyone who is touched by her gentle breezes is freed from the cycle of birth and death. May Yamunadevi, the daughter of Suryadeva, always purify me.”

cid-vilasa-vari-pura-bhur-bhuvah-svar-apini
kirtitapi durmadoru-papa-marma-tapini
ballavendra-nandanangaraga-bhanga-gandhini
mam punatu sarvadaravinda-bandhu-nandini (8)

“Yamunadevi flows through the three worlds known as Bhuh, Bhuvah and Svah and distributes her loving emotions. Singing her glories burns even the greatest sins to ashes. She has become fragrant by the scented ointments from the body of King Nanda’s son Sri Krishna, who enjoys to play in her waters. May Yamunadevi, the daughter of Suryadeva, always purify me.”

tusta-buddhir astakena nirmalormi-cestitam
tvam anena bhanu-putri sarva-deva-vestitam
yah staviti vardhayasva sarva-papa-mocane
bhakti-puram asya devi pundarika-locane (9)

“O Suryaputri! Devi! O Yamuna, whose waves are very purifying and who is surrounded by all the demigods! For those who recite with cheerful heart this prayers, please increase their bhakti for lotus-eyed Sri Krishna, who liberates all persons from their sins.”