Krishna Mantra
कृष्ण मंत्र
What is Krishna Mantra?
Salutations to Lord Krishna. Krishnaya names Krishna directly. Read it as remembrance and reverence, without adding a promise about romance or another person’s feelings.
ॐ श्री कृष्णाय नमः॥
Transliteration & pronunciation
Om śrī kṛṣṇāya namaḥ ||
Om shree krishnaaya namah ·
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
Salutations to Lord Krishna.
हिन्दी अर्थ
भगवान श्रीकृष्ण को प्रणाम।
Traditional context
Krishnaya names Krishna directly. Read it as remembrance and reverence, without adding a promise about romance or another person’s feelings.
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 Krishna Mantra mean?
Salutations to Lord Krishna.
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 9. Devanagari and both meanings were imported from the supplied manuscript. Review information is shown below.
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