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Sacred Mantras

Lord Krishna Mantras

कृष्ण

3 authoritative mantras for Lord Krishna — chanted for centuries by sadhakas. Each with Sanskrit, transliteration, meaning and recitation guide.

How to recite

  • Sit facing east or north; spine straight; eyes closed or soft-focused.
  • Count repetitions on a 108-bead mala (one round = 108).
  • Morning brahma muhurta (4-6 AM) is most potent. Daily consistency > intensity.
  • Beej mantras require initiation (diksha) from a guru for full effect.
Invocation 108x

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

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare | Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare

Meaning

O energy of the Lord (Hare), O Krishna, O Rama — please engage me in your service.

Benefit

Maha Mantra — recommended in Kali Yuga for direct God-realization. Central to Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition.

Beej Mantra 108x

ॐ क्लीं कृष्णाय गोविन्दाय गोपीजनवल्लभाय स्वाहा

Om Kleem Krishnaaya Govindaaya Gopijana-vallabhaaya Svaha

Meaning

Salutations to Krishna, Govinda, beloved of the gopis. (Kleem is Krishna's beej.)

Benefit

Krishna 18-syllable mantra — said to grant the closest divine love (madhura bhava).

Gayatri 108x

ॐ दामोदराय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि। तन्नो कृष्णः प्रचोदयात्॥

Om Daamodaraaya Vidmahe Vaasudevaaya Dhimahi | Tanno Krishnah Prachodayaat

Meaning

May we know Damodara; may we meditate on Vasudeva. May Krishna inspire us.

Benefit

Krishna Gayatri Mantra — for devotion and divine love.

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