The Hare Krishna Mahamantra is celebrated in the Kali-Santarana Upanishad as the supreme spiritual medicine for Kali Yuga. It cleanses the dust from the mirror of consciousness and awakens unmotivated, uninterrupted love for the Supreme Lord.
Hare Krishna Mahamantra
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Sanskrit Text (संस्कृतम्)
हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे ।
हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे ॥
हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे ॥
Telugu Script (తెలుగు లిపి)
హరే కృష్ణ హరే కృష్ణ కృష్ణ కృష్ణ హరే హరే ।
హరే రామ హరే రామ రామ రామ హరే హరే ॥
హరే రామ హరే రామ రామ రామ హరే హరే ॥
English / Roman Transliteration (IAST)
Hare Kṛṣṇa Hare Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Hare Hare |
Hare Rāma Hare Rāma Rāma Rāma Hare Hare ||
Hare Rāma Hare Rāma Rāma Rāma Hare Hare ||
Spiritual Meaning & Word-by-Word Translation
O Supreme Divine Mother Hara (Radha) and All-Attractive Lord Krishna, O Supreme Enjoyer Lord Rama, please engage me in Your unconditional loving devotional service.
How to Chant: Method, Posture & Purity
Chanted in japa on Tulasi beads or sung joyfully with kartals and mridanga in congregation (Sankirtan).
Traditional Significance & Scriptural Origin
Promulgated in the Kali-Santarana Upanishad and popularized by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
Benefits Traditionally Associated With This Mantra
Devotees commonly chant this to purify consciousness, experience emotional peace, and awaken divine love.
Vedic Commentary & In-Depth Context
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there restrictive rules for chanting this Mahamantra?
No rigid time or place restrictions apply; it can be chanted anywhere with reverence.