DEVOTIONAL LIBRARY · SHRI KRISHNA
Mantras, Stotras & Prayers
Shri Krishna Mantras, Stotras and Prayers
Explore sacred names, devotional mantras, hymns and prayers dedicated to Shri Krishna. Each topic introduces its meaning, devotional setting and textual traditions, with care taken to distinguish regional versions and attributions.
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Mantras and Sacred Names
Begin with familiar Krishna mantras and names used in japa, meditation, kirtan and daily devotion.
Hare Krishna Mahamantra
Explore the celebrated Hare Krishna mantra, its devotional meaning, the practice of nama-sankirtana and its place in bhakti traditions.
Article coming soonOm Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Understand the twelve-syllable mantra associated with Vasudeva, surrender, remembrance and devotion to the Supreme.
Article coming soonKrishna Gayatri Mantra
Learn about Krishna-focused Gayatri prayers, their wording across traditions and the contemplative meaning of their invocation.
Article coming soonShri Krishna Moola Mantra
Discover a short mantra used in Krishna worship, with careful attention to pronunciation and lineage-specific variants.
Article coming soonKrishna Ashtakshara Mantra
Explore the eight-syllable devotional mantra associated with Krishna and the practice of repeating the divine name.
Article coming soonSri Krishna Nama Japa
Learn a simple practice of repeating names such as Krishna, Govinda and Gopala with attention and devotion.
Article coming soonGovinda Nama Sankirtana
Discover the communal singing and remembrance of Govinda's name in devotional music and bhakti practice.
Article coming soonGopala Mantra
Explore the name Gopala—Krishna as the protector of cows and beloved of Vraja—and its devotional associations.
Article coming soonHYMNS & DEVOTIONAL PRAYERS
Stotras, Stutis and Prayers
Discover devotional hymns praising Krishna's names, beauty, pastimes, compassion and wisdom.
Madhurashtakam
Read about the hymn celebrating the sweetness of Krishna's form, actions, flute, companions and divine presence.
Article coming soonKrishnashtakam
Explore a traditional eight-verse praise of Krishna; wording and attribution can vary among devotional collections.
Article coming soonGovindashtakam
Discover verses praising Govinda and reflecting on Krishna's beauty, grace and sustaining presence.
Article coming soonShri Krishna Ashtakam
Learn about an eight-verse prayer to Krishna and the themes of refuge, remembrance and loving devotion.
Article coming soonDamodarashtakam
Explore the beloved prayer associated with the Damodara pastime and the devotional month of Kartik in many traditions.
Article coming soonAchyutashtakam
Read about the hymn invoking Achyuta, the infallible one, through a series of devotional names and praises.
Article coming soonKrishna Vandana and Stuti
Discover traditional forms of salutation and praise to Krishna, while distinguishing versions and textual attributions.
Article coming soonShri Krishna Aarti
Explore the lamp-offering prayer used in many Krishna worship settings, noting that lyrics and customs vary by region.
Article coming soonReading and reciting with care
Krishna mantras and devotional hymns are preserved in different texts, languages and lineages. Their wording, pronunciation, attribution and practice may vary. Where full articles are published, they will identify the text and source as clearly as possible and distinguish traditional belief from historical evidence.