Krishna Gayatri Mantra — Meaning and How to Chant
The Krishna Gayatri is a prayer to Shri Krishna in the Gayatri metre. It meditates on him as the joy of Mother Devaki and as Vasudev, and asks him to show our minds the right path. It is very popular to chant on Janmashtami and Ekadashi.
Om devakinandanaya vidmahe vasudevaya dhimahi | tannah krishnah prachodayat ||
Meaning
Mantra
Om devakinandanaya vidmahe vasudevaya dhimahi | tannah krishnah prachodayat ||
May we know the beloved son of Devaki, may we meditate on Vasudev — may that Shri Krishna inspire our minds.
Meanings written in simple language by the KathaMantra team.
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Frequently asked questions
How many times should I chant the Krishna Gayatri Mantra?
Usually 108 times (one mala). You can also begin with 11 or 21 times.
When should this mantra be chanted?
In the morning after bathing, on Janmashtami, on Ekadashi and in daily Krishna puja.
Is the last line 'tanno Krishna' or 'tannah Krishnah'?
Both are heard. By Sanskrit sandhi rules, 'tannah' is correct before 'k', but 'tanno Krishna prachodayat' is also widely sung.