bhīṣma kṛta bhagavat stutiḥ (śrī kṛṣṇa stutiḥ)

This profound prayer is composed by Bhishma Pitamah, the grand patriarch of the Kuru dynasty, while he lay on his bed of arrows at the battlefield of Kurukshetra. As he prepares to depart his mortal body, he offers this heartfelt eulogy to Lord Krishna, recognizing Him as the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The stotra highlights the Lord's divine form, His transcendental pastimes, and His role as the savior of His devotees. Reciting this prayer helps the devotee cultivate unwavering devotion, attain peace of mind, and gain spiritual liberation by fixing one's consciousness upon the lotus-eyed Krishna.