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5 versionsAbout Hare Krishna Mahamantra
The Hare Krishna maha-mantra itself — Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare — the central congregational chant of Gaudiya Vaishnavism, spread worldwide by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and ISKCON from the late 1960s onward.
Srila Prabhupada on this song
Srila Prabhupada spoke on this song in one of his classes:
“This chanting of Hare Krsna is directly enacted from the spiritual platform, surpassing all lower states of consciousness-namely sensual, mental and intellectual”
In a class given in Los Angeles on July 10, 1971, Srila Prabhupada spoke on this song:
“I am now embarrassed with this material service. Please engage me in Your service.”
Excerpted from Srila Prabhupada's recorded classes, © Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International. Read the complete purport at the Vanisource link above.
Frequently asked
Where can I listen to Hare Krishna Mahamantra?
You can listen to 5 recordings of Hare Krishna Mahamantra on this page, including versions sung by Srila Prabhupada (01), Srila Prabhupada (02), Srila Prabhupada (03), Srila Prabhupada (04).
How many verses does Hare Krishna Mahamantra have?
Hare Krishna Mahamantra has 1 verse.
Can I download Hare Krishna Mahamantra as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Hare Krishna Mahamantra — verse and translation on each slide — is available to download in both PowerPoint (.pptx) and PDF formats from this page, for use in kirtan or temple programs.
Audio courtesy of ISKCON Desire Tree. All glories to the devotee singers.