The incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Krishna was born to
Devaki and Vasudeva in Mathura and looked after by Nand and Yashoda in
Vrindavan. The mischievous lord is prayed to mostly in his baby and
youth form widely across India and beyond. A recitation of the mantras
dedicated to Sri Krishna is believed to be a great purifying act in the
age of Kalyuga where sinful acts gain importance. These mantras provide
spiritual solace and peace of mind which is unmatched. On top of it
knowing the meaning of these Sanskrit mantras is an added advantage.
Find out some of the mantras dedicated to Sri Krishna with their
meanings.
"Om Krishnaya Namah"
This small chant is often recited by believers in their daily course of
life. This chant means that accept my salutations O Sri Krishna.
"Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare"
This divine mantra is chanted by believers to take them on a higher
spiritual plane. One can often find Indians as well as non Indians
chanting this beautiful mantra which transports them into another divine
world, directly connecting their soul with Sri Krishna. A chant of Sri
Krishna's name takes away all the miseries and grief's from one's life
and mind. Sri Krishna and Lord Rama are both two bodies but one being,
as they are the incarnation of Sri Hari Vishnu. This mantra is derived
from the repository of knowledge - the Vedas. Both these names are the
ultimate truth and hence give immense peace of mind.
"Om Sri Krishnah sharanam mamah"
Krishna literally means the one who attracts all. To the beloved lord
Krishna I pray to take me under his shelter, I surrender to you O lord.
Yam Brahmavarunainder Rudermarukaa Satuanvanti Divya Satvavedaai
Sans Pad Karmopanishadaaegarayanati Yam Samga I
Dhyanavasthittagatain Mansa Pashayanti Yam Yogino Yasyanatam Na Vidu
Surasurganaa Devaai Tasmai Namah II
The divine Sri Krishna is the lord who is pleased and admired with
singing hymns by Brahma, Indra, Varuna, Shiva and Ganesha. In the Vedas
and Upanishads the lord is praised in songs of Sama singers. Lord
Krishna is constantly governing the thoughts of ascetics (yogis) in
meditation. The divine Krishna is limitless and not even gods or demons
can define the limit of Sri Krishna. To such a supreme deity I offer my
salutations. Accept my regards O lord.