श्री कृष्ण गोविन्द हरे मुरारे — Word-by-Word Meaning
श्री कृष्ण गोविन्द हरे मुरारे
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
श्री कृष्ण
Shri Krishna
The glorious Krishna — the all-attractive Lord
गोविन्द
Govinda
Protector of cows; one who delights the senses and the earth
हरे
Hare
O Hari — remover of sorrow and stealer of hearts
मुरारे
Murare
O foe of the demon Mura
हे नाथ
He Natha
O Lord, O master
नारायण
Narayana
Refuge and resting place of all beings
वासुदेव
Vasudeva
Son of Vasudeva; the all-pervading one
Complete Translation
हे श्री कृष्ण, गोविन्द, हरि, मुरारि; हे नाथ नारायण, वासुदेव — मैं आपके नामों का स्मरण करता हूँ।
यह कृष्ण के प्रिय नामों की एक सरल माला है, जिसे बार-बार स्मरण रूप में गाया जाता है।
Origin & History
Source: Traditional Krishna bhajan (naam-kirtan)
Author: Traditional
Period: 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari?▼
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.
What does 'Murare' mean?▼
'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.
How is it usually sung?▼
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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