Hare Krishna Mahamantra
हरे कृष्ण महामंत्र
What is Hare Krishna Mahamantra?
Repetition of the divine names Krishna, Rama and Hare as devotional remembrance. The repeated names form the structure of the chant. The supplied sequence begins with Hare Krishna and continues with Hare Rama; follow that sequence when reading this version.
हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे। हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे॥
Transliteration & pronunciation
hare kṛṣṇa hare kṛṣṇa kṛṣṇa kṛṣṇa hare hare | hare rāma hare rāma rāma rāma hare hare ||
hare krishna hare krishna krishna krishna hare hare · hare raama hare raama raama raama hare hare ·
This Roman reading aid is approximate, not a certified pronunciation lesson. aa, ee and oo indicate long vowels. Learn Sanskrit sounds and recitation variants with a teacher.
Meaning in English
Repetition of the divine names Krishna, Rama and Hare as devotional remembrance.
हिन्दी अर्थ
कृष्ण और राम के दिव्य नामों का निरन्तर स्मरण और भक्ति।
Traditional context
The repeated names form the structure of the chant. The supplied sequence begins with Hare Krishna and continues with Hare Rama; follow that sequence when reading this version.
How can I begin?
Naam is remembrance of a divine name. Formal mantra practice may have rules specific to a lineage. Keep your breathing natural; you do not need to hold your breath, force concentration or finish a fixed count.
Choose a clean, comfortable place. Read the meaning and learn the words slowly. For general remembrance, there is no count, mala or fixed time imposed here. Learn formal vows within your own tradition.
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What does Hare Krishna Mahamantra mean?
Repetition of the divine names Krishna, Rama and Hare as devotional remembrance.
Does this text need practitioner guidance?
You can begin by reading the meaning and learning the words. Ask about your tradition’s rules before a formal vow.
Must I repeat a mantra 108 times?
A mala of 108 beads is used in many practices, but this library does not prescribe a count. Begin with a comfortable period; follow your teacher for a formal vow.
Source & review status
GuruShakti supplied collection, entry 6. Devanagari and both meanings were imported from the supplied manuscript. Review information is shown below.
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