Hare Krishna Hare Rama Mantra
Hare Krishna Hare Rama Mantra

Hare Krishna Hare Rama Mantra

Hare Krishna Hare Rama Mantra Lyrics, Meaning, Benefits, Download

Learn everything about this Krishna mantra that is known to take you to a place of spiritual joy
 
 
The Hare Krishna Hare Rama mantra is a universally popular mantra that invokes the spirit of two of Lord Vishnu's incarnations, Krishna and Rama.
It is also known as the 'Mahamantra' or 'great mantra'.
It is a simple chant that can be learned by a beginner in mantra meditation, but still experience the great benefits of this practice.
The Hare Krishna Hare Rama Chant is the latest addition to our library of mantras that also include Rama, Devi, Buddha, and Shiva mantras.
 

Lyrics of the Mantra

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

Meaning of the Mantra

Lyrics:
|| Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare ||
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Meaning :
Oh energy of the Lord, please engage me in the loving service of Lord Krishna
 
'Hare' means nature or energy of the Lord
'Krishna' is the name of the lord who possesses all supreme qualities in fullness
'Rama' means the name of the Supreme Lord
 

Variations of the Mantra

This mantra is also called the Hare Krishna Mahamantra, as it is the ultimate expression of the divinity of Lord Krishna.
This mantra is a continuous repetition of the names of the divine, invoking the spiritual energy for self-realization and connection with God.
Variations and interpretations can arise based on different traditions, lineages, or individual preferences. The essence of this shloka remains consistent in its mantra meaning.
 

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Benefits of the Mantra

The Hare Krishna Hare Rama Mantra holds several benefits for the mind of both the chanter and the listener.
Listening to this encouraging Krishna mantra along with meditation helps you in the following ways.
 
Benefit 1 - Find divinity
The chanter or listener is able to transcend the lower states of consciousness, namely sensual, mental, and intellectual.
 
Benefit 2 - Find spiritual joy
Regular chanting will lead to a kind of joy that you never knew you had access to
 
Benefit 3 - Encourages devotion
You are able to surrender yourself completely to cosmic forces and attain humility
 

History of the Mantra

The chant is seen in ancient religious texts, namely the Kali-Santarana Upanishad.
But it gained worldwide popularity in the 1960s, through the work of the Hare Krishnas or the ISKCON movement.
The mantra can be understood literally, as an invocation of Krishna and Rama, or in an entirely spiritual way that transcends the sensual, mental, and intellectual planes.