Ashtapadis

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Ashtapadis or Ashtapadi rhymns are regular compositions of music in India where there are eight lines (steps) within the composition. Each song of Ashtapadi is set in a special raga and tala. It is a rhyme of eternal love and supreme devotion.The literal meaning of "Ashtapadi" is "eight steps".

[edit] Ashtapadis of 'Gitagovinda'

Gita Govinda was composed in the 12th century by Indian poet Jayadeva in Sanskrit language. Gita govindam is a lyrical poetry in twelve chapters, sub-divided into twenty four divisions called Prabandha. The songs in Gitagovinda symbolize the eternal love of Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha.