Hare Krishna: A Mantra of Devotion

The Krishna Mantra: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare

Original Text: हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे। हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे॥

Transliteration: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Breakdown of the Mantra

• Hare: An invocation of the divine energy, referring to Hara (Shakti).
• Krishna: The all-attractive one, a name of Vishnu.
• Rama: The source of bliss, another name of Vishnu.

Full Meaning

O divine energy, O all-attractive Krishna, O source of bliss Rama, please accept my humble prayers and lead me to divine love and devotion.

Associated Deity

Lord Krishna and Lord Rama, both avatars of Vishnu, representing divine love, joy, and righteousness.

Origin Story

This mantra is central to the Hare Krishna movement and is believed to bring one closer to God through chanting and devotion.

How and When to Chant

Chant this mantra at any time and in any place. It is often chanted as part of kirtan (devotional singing) or japa (repetition).

Benefits

• Purifies the heart and mind.
• Cultivates love and devotion.
• Brings joy and bliss.
• Connects with the divine within.