Hare Krishna Maha Mantra — Meaning and Chanting
This sixteen-word mantra of the divine names is known as the 'Maha Mantra', the great mantra.
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare | Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare ||
Meaning
Mantra
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare | Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare ||
A loving remembrance of the divine names Hare, Krishna and Rama.
Meanings written in simple language by the KathaMantra team.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does this mantra come from?
It appears in the Kali-Santarana Upanishad and was spread widely by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.