Lord Krishna · Mantra

Hare Krishna Maha Mantra

The Maha Mantra, lovingly chanted to remember the divine names of Krishna and Ram.

मूल पाठ · Original Text

हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे। हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे॥

English Transliteration

Hare Kṛṣṇa Hare Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Hare Hare, Hare Rāma Hare Rāma Rāma Rāma Hare Hare.

Meaning

A loving call to the Divine through the names of Krishna and Ram — an invocation of pure devotion and joy.

Benefits / when to read

Chanted for peace of mind, devotion and joyful remembrance of the Divine.

Suggested day / time

Any time, alone or in kirtan.

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