First, it is important to clarify a common point of confusion. The song "Devaki Vasudevan Petra" is a traditional . Unlike specific kriti compositions by the Trinity of Carnatic music (Thyagaraja, Dikshitar, or Shyama Sastri), this particular verse falls into the category of Nama Sankirtana —the act of singing the Lord's names.
"Devaki Vasudevan petra selvame Gopala / Yashodai Nandabala," Devaki Vasudevan Petra Song Lyrics