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Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari

श्री कृष्ण गोविन्द हरे मुरारे

🕉️ hindu·📿 11× repetitions·🕐 During morning or evening bhajan, on Janmashtami and Ekadashi, or any time for remembrance·📜 Traditional Krishna bhajan (naam-kirtan)

Also known as: he nath narayan vasudeva · krishna govind hare murari · shri krishna govind hare murare

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हिन्दी / देवनागरीతెలుగుதமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡമലയാളംગુજરાતીবাংলাଓଡ଼ିଆਪੰਜਾਬੀEnglish

Origin & Story

Traditional Krishna bhajan (naam-kirtan) · Traditional · Traditional, sung across the bhakti tradition

In the bhakti tradition, simply singing the names of the Lord (naam-kirtan) is held to be a complete spiritual practice. This dhun gathers Krishna's most cherished names into two short lines so that devotees of every age and ability can take part. It has long been a favourite for community singing, where the repetition of the divine names turns an ordinary gathering into shared worship.

✦ As told in scripture

The saints teach that there is no difference between the Lord and His name — to utter 'Govinda' or 'Narayana' with love is to invite His presence. Devotees who sing this dhun regularly describe a lightness of heart and a steadying of the mind, the natural fruit of constant remembrance of Krishna.

The Mantra

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श्री कृष्ण गोविन्द हरे मुरारे। हे नाथ नारायण वासुदेवा॥

Shri Krishna Govinda Hare Murare He Natha Narayana Vasudeva

Meaning:O glorious Krishna, Govinda, Hari, slayer of Mura; O Lord Narayana, son of Vasudeva — I call upon Your names.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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श्री कृष्ण🔊Shri KrishnaThe glorious Krishna — the all-attractive Lord
गोविन्द🔊GovindaProtector of cows; one who delights the senses and the earth
हरे🔊HareO Hari — remover of sorrow and stealer of hearts
मुरारे🔊MurareO foe of the demon Mura
हे नाथ🔊He NathaO Lord, O master
नारायण🔊NarayanaRefuge and resting place of all beings
वासुदेव🔊VasudevaSon of Vasudeva; the all-pervading one

Benefits of Chanting Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari

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A simple naam-kirtan stringing together Krishna's most beloved names

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Sung widely in satsangs, temples and homes as an easy group dhun

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Gentle, repetitive melody that anyone can join without knowing the words first

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Each name — Govinda, Hari, Murari, Narayana, Vasudeva — is itself a complete remembrance

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Soothes the mind and fills the heart with devotion (bhakti) to Krishna

How to Chant Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari

Repetitions11times
Best TimeDuring morning or evening bhajan, on Janmashtami and Ekadashi, or any time for remembrance

Sing it as a flowing dhun, repeating the two lines in call-and-response with clapping or simple instruments. Begin slowly and let the melody carry the gathering. Alone, repeat it softly as a remembrance of Krishna's names while walking or before sleep.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a popular Krishna naam-kirtan — a devotional chant made entirely of the Lord's names (Krishna, Govinda, Hari, Murari, Narayana, Vasudeva). Sung repeatedly, it is one of the simplest and most loved Krishna bhajans.
'Murare' addresses Krishna as the slayer of the demon Mura, an epithet that also gives him the name Murari — a reminder of the Lord as protector who removes evil.
As a dhun — a repeated, flowing melody in group singing with clapping. It is easy to follow, so a whole gathering can join in even on first hearing.

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