Hare Krishna Mahamantraहरे कृष्ण महामन्त्र
Devoted to Krishna / Radha
Source: Kali-Santarana Upanishad (Atharva Veda)
Transliteration
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare | Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Meaning (English)
O Hara (Radha, divine feminine energy), O Krishna, O Rama — please engage me in your loving devotional service.
Benefits (Phal)
Yuga-mantra of Kali Yuga per Kali-Santarana Upanishad. Cleanses sins of countless lifetimes through pure name-chanting (nama-sankirtana). Easiest path to moksha in current age. Suitable for any age, caste, gender, religion. Sankirtan (group chanting) multiplies benefit exponentially.
When to Chant
Anytime, anywhere — no restrictions. Sankirtan especially on Ekadashi, Janmashtami, Holi.
How to Chant
Tulsi mala ideal. ISKCON tradition: 16 rounds daily = 1728 mantras. Even one round (108) daily transforms consciousness over time. Chant aloud or mentally; both work.
Book a pandit for Hare Krishna Mahamantra jaap
Major sankalp (1.25 lakh count or more) traditionally requires a trained pandit. Verified pandits perform on your behalf with full video proof + sankalpa with your gotra/nakshatra.