कृष्ण मंत्र — Word-by-Word Meaning
कृष्ण मंत्र
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ॐ
Om
the primordial sound
क्लीं
Kleem
the beej of divine love and attraction — the kama-beej sacred to Krishna
कृष्णाय
Krishnaya
to Lord Krishna
नमः
Namah
salutations / I bow
Complete Translation
ॐ। दिव्य प्रेम के बीज सहित भगवान कृष्ण को नमस्कार है।
Origin & History
Source: The beej mantra of Lord Krishna
Author: Traditional (Vedic / Puranic)
"Om Kleem Krishnaya Namah" is the seed mantra of Lord Krishna — the all-attractive Lord of love and the eighth avatar of Vishnu. Its beej "Kleem", the syllable of divine attraction, makes it a mantra of Krishna's sweetness and grace. Devotees have long chanted it to deepen their bhakti, to bless their relationships, and to taste the joy that the Lord of Vrindavan freely gives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Krishna Mantra?▼
The seed mantra of Lord Krishna is "Om Kleem Krishnaya Namah". "Kleem" is the beej of divine love and attraction (the kama-beej), making it a mantra of Krishna's loving, all-attractive grace.
What are the benefits of the Krishna Mantra?▼
It is chanted for devotion, loving and harmonious relationships, marital happiness, charm, and the fulfilment of sincere desires, and to fill the heart with the joy of Krishna-bhakti.
How many times should I chant the Krishna Mantra?▼
Chant it 108 times daily on a tulsi mala, at dawn or dusk. It may also be chanted through the day as a simple remembrance of Krishna.
What is the meaning of "Kleem"?▼
"Kleem" is a beej (seed) syllable associated with divine love, attraction and the fulfilment of desire. In this mantra it invokes the loving, all-attractive aspect of Lord Krishna.
Which other Krishna prayers can I recite?▼
Recite the Hare Krishna Mahamantra, the Krishna Chalisa, "Achyutam Keshavam", and "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya" along with this mantra.
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