Hare Krishna Maha Mantra
हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे
Hare Kṛṣṇa Hare Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Hare Hare
What is the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra?
Hare Krishna Maha Mantra (Hare Kṛṣṇa Hare Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Hare Hare) is a Krishna mantra dedicated to Krishna. A call to the divine energy of the Lord, awakening love and devotion in the heart through the holy names.
Key Facts
- Deity
- Krishna
- Category
- Krishna
- When to chant
- Anytime, especially during sunrise and sunset.
- Repetitions
- 108 (one mala)
- Related festival
- Janmashtami
Meaning
A call to the divine energy of the Lord, awakening love and devotion in the heart through the holy names.
Pronunciation
Hah-ray Krish-na Hah-ray Krish-na
Benefits (Traditional Beliefs)
- Cultivates joy and devotion
- Said to purify the heart
- Brings a sense of divine connection
When to Chant
Anytime, especially during sunrise and sunset.
Related Festival
Janmashtami
Related Temple
Banke Bihari Temple
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Last updated June 29, 2026. Content is presented for devotional and educational purposes, with traditional beliefs framed as such.