Scholars identify Kulasekhara as one of the earliest Chera/Kulasekhara rulers of Kodungallur (Mahodaya Pura) in modern-day Kerala.[2][4] The hymns of the Mukundamala ask Mukunda, another name for Krishna, to give the unworthy author freedom from samsara. It describes the misery of the soul trapped in this world and exhorts that Krishna is the only means of salvation. The exploits of the deity are also described in the work. The hymn was completed at the Ranganathaswamy Temple of Srirangam.[5]
O, Mukunda! make me your glory great oft recount, As Laksmi's consort dear, as the bestower bounteous, As the all-merciful, as the great friend of the devout, As the deft destroyer of earthly bondage, as my
sole support As the one lying on the serpent couch in sweet repose, As the all-pervading Lord of the universe.
— Mukundamala, Verse 1
The second hymn of the work directly addresses Vishnu's incarnation of Krishna:[7]
Victory, Victory unto Devaki’s celestial darling, Victory, Victory unto Krsna, the beacon-light of Vrsni’s clan, Victory, Victory unto Him, the dark-black cloud-hued, of body charming, Victory, Victory unto Mukunda who rid clean The Earth of its unwholesome burden.
