The hymn typically begins with an invocation and the following initial names: Om Kleem Devah Kamadevah Kamabija-shiromanih | Shri Gopalo Mahipalah Sarva-vedanga-paragah || 1 || Dharani-palako Dhanyah Pundarikah Sanatanah | Gopatir-bhupatir-shasta Praharta Vishvatomukhah || 2 || Translation Snippet
: It consists of 1,000 unique names of Lord Krishna, each highlighting a different attribute, divine pastime ( ), or cosmic form. : It is presented as a conversation between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati , where Shiva reveals these secret names of Krishna. shri gopal sahastranaam pdf