Krishna Mantra
कृष्ण
Experience the divine love and bliss of Lord Krishna with these sacred mantras. From the universally celebrated Hare Krishna Maha Mantra to the powerful Krishna Beej Mantra, each chant opens the heart to Govinda's boundless grace and compassion.
All Lord Krishna Mantras
Om Krishnaya Vasudevaya Namah
ॐ कृष्णाय वासुदेवाय नमः
Salutations to Lord Krishna, the son of Vasudeva — honoring His divine incarnation.
Krishna Gayatri Mantra
ॐ देवकीनन्दनाय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि। तन्नो कृष्णः प्रचोदयात्॥
A Gayatri-format prayer seeking Lord Krishna's divine wisdom and spiritual illumination.
Krishna Beej Mantra
ॐ क्लीं कृष्णाय नमः
Krishna's seed mantra — invoking the power of divine love and attraction through the sacred syllable Kleem.
Govinda Mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
The twelve-syllable liberation mantra — surrendering to Lord Vasudeva, the possessor of all divine opulences.
Gopala Mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते गोपालाय
Salutations to Lord Gopala — Krishna as the divine cowherd, embodying innocence, love, and joyful protection.
About Krishna Mantra
Lord Krishna, revered as the Supreme Personality of Godhead (Svayam Bhagavan), is one of the most beloved and widely worshipped deities in Hinduism. As the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, Krishna embodies divine love, cosmic wisdom, and the playful joy of existence. Krishna mantras are among the most heart-opening and spiritually uplifting sacred sounds in the Hindu tradition.
The practice of chanting Krishna mantras has its roots in the Bhagavad Gita, the Srimad Bhagavatam, and the broader Vaishnava devotional tradition. The Bhagavad Gita, spoken by Krishna himself on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, forms the philosophical foundation for understanding why mantra chanting — as a form of bhakti yoga — is one of the most direct paths to spiritual realization. In Chapter 9, Verse 14, Krishna describes how great souls perpetually glorify Him through chanting, and in Chapter 10, Verse 25, He declares that among yajnas (sacrifices), He is japa yajna — the sacrifice of chanting.
Krishna mantras work primarily through the path of bhakti (devotion) and prema (divine love). Unlike mantras focused on power or protection, Krishna mantras are designed to awaken the dormant love for the Divine that resides in every heart. The Chaitanya Charitamrita describes the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra as capable of cleansing the mirror of the heart, extinguishing the blazing fire of material existence, and spreading the cooling moonlight of spiritual bliss.
The most widely known Krishna mantra is the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra, popularized globally by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) founded by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1966. This sixteen-word mantra is described in the Kali Santarana Upanishad as the supreme means of deliverance in the current age of Kali.
Another deeply significant practice is the chanting of the Dwadashakshari Mantra — Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya — the twelve-syllable mantra that Dhruva received from the sage Narada and through which he attained the direct vision of Lord Vishnu. This mantra is considered a moksha mantra — one that leads directly to liberation.
Krishna mantras are especially powerful for those seeking to cultivate unconditional love, inner peace, freedom from anxiety, and a joyful approach to life. Whether you are drawn to the philosophical depth of the Gita, the devotional sweetness of Vrindavan, or the majestic grandeur of Dwarkadhish, there is a Krishna mantra that resonates with your spiritual temperament.
Regular chanting of Krishna mantras is recommended during the early morning hours (Brahma Muhurta, 4-6 AM), during sandhya (twilight), and especially on Wednesdays and Fridays, which are considered auspicious for Vishnu and Krishna worship. The festivals of Janmashtami (Krishna's birthday), Holi (festival of colors celebrating Krishna's playful nature), and the month of Kartik (October-November) are the most sacred times for intensive Krishna mantra practice.
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Chakshu Chhabra
Founder, MantraList.in
LinkedInI grew up in a household where every morning began with the fragrance of incense and the sound of aarti. What started as a family tradition became a deeply personal practice — I found that chanting mantras before work brought clarity to my decisions, calm to stressful days, and a sense of connection that nothing else could.
As an entrepreneur, I noticed that authentic mantra resources online were either incomplete or hard to follow. So I built MantraList.in — a place where seekers can find accurate Sanskrit text, proper pronunciation, word-by-word meaning, and practical chanting guides, all in one place. Every Krishna Mantra page on this site is personally reviewed by me to ensure the Sanskrit is correct and the guidance is rooted in tradition.
When I am not building MantraList.in, I perform evening aarti with my family — a ritual that keeps me grounded through the demands of entrepreneurship. I believe mantras are not just words; they are vibrations that transform your inner world, and everyone deserves access to them.