Lord Krishna · Vasudeva
Om Krishnaya Vasudevaya Haraye Paramatmane Mantra
Salutations to Krishna, the indwelling Lord. A prayer of devotion and surrender.
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ॐ कृष्णाय वासुदेवाय
Om. To Krishna, the son of Vasudeva,हरये परमात्मने ।
to Hari, the Supreme Self,प्रणतक्लेशनाशाय
who removes the suffering of those who bow to him;गोविन्दाय नमो नमः ॥
to Govinda, I bow again and again.अर्थ
वसुदेव-पुत्र श्रीकृष्ण, हरि, परमात्मा को नमस्कार है, जो शरण में आए हुए भक्तों के क्लेश नष्ट करने वाले हैं। उन गोविन्द को बारंबार नमन है।
Oṃ kṛṣṇāya vāsudevāya
Om. To Krishna, the son of Vasudeva,Haraye paramātmane
to Hari, the Supreme Self,Praṇata-kleśa-nāśāya
who removes the suffering of those who bow to him;Govindāya namo namaḥ
to Govinda, I bow again and again.Meaning
Salutations to Krishna, the son of Vasudeva; to Hari, the Supreme Soul, who destroys the sorrows of those who surrender to him. Salutations again and again to Govinda.
Om Krishnaaya Vaasudevaaya
Om. To Krishna, the son of Vasudeva,Haraye paramaatmane
to Hari, the Supreme Self,Pranata-klesha-naashaaya
who removes the suffering of those who bow to him;Govindaaya namo namah
to Govinda, I bow again and again.Meaning (Hinglish)
Vasudev-putra Shri Krishna, Hari, Paramatma ko namaskar hai, jo sharan mein aaye bhakton ke klesh nasht karne wale hain. Un Govind ko baar-baar naman hai.
Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 10.73.16. Om is a customary devotional prefix; it is not part of this verse in the cited edition. View source.
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About this Krishna mantra
Om Krishnaya Vasudevaya Haraye Paramatmane is a beloved Vaishnava prayer to Lord Krishna, also known as Vasudeva, Hari and Govinda. Its closing lines ask the Lord to remove the sorrows of those who surrender to him. Devotees chant it for peace of mind, devotion and relief from worry.
Best time to chant: Morning and evening. Thursdays, Ekadashi and Janmashtami are especially loved.
Om Krishnaya Vasudevaya Haraye Paramatmane Mantra meaning in Hindi
This Krishna mantra offers repeated salutations to Krishna, Hari and Govinda. To follow the Krishna mantra in Hindi script, choose the Sanskrit tab for the Devanagari text and read the Hindi explanation below. Recite the full verse, including the closing salutation, as an expression of devotion and surrender.
वसुदेव-पुत्र श्रीकृष्ण, हरि, परमात्मा को नमस्कार है, जो शरण में आए हुए भक्तों के क्लेश नष्ट करने वाले हैं। उन गोविन्द को बारंबार नमन है।
Benefits of the Om Krishnaya Vasudevaya
- A gentle surrender prayer that is easy to chant when the mind feels heavy.
- Chanted for peace, comfort and release from worry and sorrow.
- Builds a feeling of devotion (bhakti) through repetition of Krishna’s names.
- Popular on Thursdays, Ekadashi and during Janmashtami.
- Short and rhythmic, so it is easy for beginners and children to learn.
How to chant the Om Krishnaya Vasudevaya
- Sit calmly. A picture or idol of Krishna in front of you is helpful.
- Offer a moment of gratitude. Take a few slow breaths.
- Chant with feeling. Let the meaning guide your heart.
- Chant 11, 21 or 108 times. Use the mala counter below to keep count.
- Close by bowing your head and offering the chanting to Krishna.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Om Krishnaya Vasudevaya Haraye Paramatmane?
It means “Salutations to Krishna, son of Vasudeva, to Hari the Supreme Soul, who removes the sorrows of those who surrender; salutations again and again to Govinda.”
How many times should I chant the Krishna mantra?
Chant 108 times (one mala) for a full practice. 11 or 21 times is also fine for a short daily chant.
When is the best time to chant this mantra?
Early morning and evening are good. Thursday, Ekadashi and Janmashtami are especially auspicious. Any calm moment works too.
Can I chant it without a guru or mala?
Yes. You can chant with sincerity from anywhere. A mala helps keep count, and the counter on this page does the same.