Hare Krishna Mahamantra

हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे ।
हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे ॥

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Meaning

A chant of the divine names Hari, Krishna and Rama. It is called the great mantra of the Kali Yuga.

Chant count (traditional)108
Auspicious dayDaily

How to chant

  • Sit in a clean, quiet place, preferably after a morning bath.
  • Chanting 108 times on a rudraksha or tulsi mala makes one mala.
  • Keep the pronunciation clear; you may chant silently or softly.
  • Sit quietly for a few moments after chanting.

Meditation and breathing practice