Shri Krishna as the name means – He is the one who is capable of attracting everyone. The name Krishna also means absolute truth. Lord Krishna is the eighth and most famous avatar of Lord Vishnu who is symbolized as the best example of truth, love, dharma, and courage.
One of the most widely revered and most popular of all Indian divinities is Krishna, worshiped as the eighth incarnation (avatar) of Vishnu. Lord Krishna became the focus of a large number of devotional cults, which over the centuries have produced a wealth of religious poetry, music, painting, and sculpture.
Krishna affirms life in his pranks, music, and lovemaking
The rich variety of legends associated with Krishna’s life led to an abundance of representation in painting and sculpture. The divine lover (the most common representation) is shown playing the flute, surrounded by adoring Gopi’s.
Here, are some of the most popular mantras of Shri Krishna used by devotees all over the world.
Moola Mantra
“ओम कृष्णाय नमः”
“Om Krishnaya Namaha“
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord Krishna
Krishna Gayatri Mantra: This mantra brings in high energy for activities and success in the job.
“ओम्
देवकीनन्दनये विद्महे
वासुदेवाय धी-मही
तन नो कृष्णा प्रचोदयाती
ओम्”
“Aum
Devkinandanaye Vidmahe
Vasudevaye Dhi-Mahi
Tan No Krishna Prachodayat
Aum“
Sri Krishna Ashtakam
श्री कृष्ण अष्टकम वासुदेव सुतम देवं कंस चानूरा मार्धनम |
देवकी परमानंदम कृष्णम वंदे ‘जगतगुरुम ||
Sri Krishna AshtakamVasudeva Sutham Devam Kamsa Chaanoora Mardhanam |
Devaki Paramaanandham Krishnam Vande’ Jagathgurum ||
अधसी पुष्पा संकटम हारा नूपुर शोभिथम |
रत्न कंगना केयूरम कृष्णम वंदे ‘जगथगुरुम ||
Adhasee Pushpa Sankaasam Haara Noopura Sobhitham |
Rathna Kangana keyooram Krishnam Vandhe’ Jagathgurum ||
कुटिलालक संयुक्तम् पूर्ण चंद्र निभानम |
विलासथ कुंडल थारम कृष्णम वंदे ‘जगथगुरुम ||
Kutilaalaka Samyuktham Poorna Chandra Nibhaananam |
Vilasath Kundala tharam Krishnam Vandhe’ Jagathgurum ||
मंधार गंध संयुक्तम् चारु-हासम चतुर-भुजम; |
परिपिंजा वसुदांगम कृष्णम वंदे जगतगुरुम ||
Mandhara Gandha Samyuktham Chaaru-haasam Chathur-bhujam; |
Parhipinjaa Vasoodaangam Krishnam Vandhe’ Jagathgurum ||
उत्तपुल्ला पद्म पत्राक्षम नीलजीमुथा सन्निभम। |
याधवानं सिरोरत्नम कृष्णम वंदे ‘जगथगुरुम ||
Uthpulla Padma Patraksham Nilajimutha Sannibham. |
Yaadhavaanaam Sirorathnam Krishnam Vandhe’ Jagathgurum ||
रुक्मिणी केली संयुक्तम, पीतांबरा सु सोबिथम; |
अवतार तुलसी गांधारम, कृष्णम वंदे जगतगुरुम। ||
Rukmini Ke’li Samyuktham, Peethambara Su Sobitham; |
Avaaptha Thulasi Gaandharam, Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum. ||
गोपीकानां कुशथवंत्वा कुंकुमांगिता वक्षसम |
श्रीनिकेतम महेश्वरम कृष्णम वंदे ‘जगथगुरुम ||
Gopikaanaam Kusathvanthva Kunkumaangitha Vakshasam |
Srinike’tham Maheshvaasam Krishnam Vandhe’ Jagathgurum ||
श्रीवत्संकम, महोरस्कम, वाना माला विरायथम; |
संक चक्र धर्म, देवम, कृष्णम वंदे जगतगुरुम। ||
Srivatsaankam, Mahoraskam, Vana Maala Virayitham; |
Sanka Chakra Dharam, Devam, Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum. ||
कृष्णअष्टकम ईथम पुण्यं प्रथम रूथय्या: पद्थ|
कोटि जन्म कृथम पापम स्मरणनाथ थस्य नच्यथी। ||
Krishnaashtakam itham Punyam Praatha Ruththaaya Ya:pade’th|
Ko’ti Janma Krutham Papam Smaranaath Thasya Nachyathi. ||
24 name Mantra of Lord Krishna
“श्री केशवय नमः, नारायणाय नमः, माधवय नमः,
गोविंदाय नमः, विश्वे नमः, मधुसूदनय नमः,
त्रिविक्रमाय नमः, वामनय नमः, श्रीध्रय नमः,
हृषिकेशाय नमः, पदनाभय नमः, दामोदरय नमः,
संक्रानय नमः, वासुदेवाय नमः, प्रद्युम्नय नमः,
अनिरुद्धाय नमः, पुरुषोत्तमय नमः, अधोक्षजय नमः,
नरसिंहाय नमः, अच्युतय नमः, जनार्दनय नमः,
उपेंद्रय नमः, हरये नमः, श्री कृष्णय नमः।”
“Shri Keshvay Namah, Naraynay Namah, Madhvay Namah,
Govinday Namah, Vishnve Namah , Madhusudnay Namah,
Trivikramay Namah, Vamnay Namah, Shridhray Namah
Hrshikeshay Namah, , Padhanabhay Namah, Damodaray Namah
Sankrshnay Namah, Vasudevay Namah, Prdyumnay Namah
Aniruddhay Namah, Purushottmay Namah, Adhoxjay Namah
Narsinhay Namah, , Achyutay Namah, Janardnay Namah
Upendray Namah, Haraye Namah, , Shri Krishnay Namah.“
Hare Krishna Maha-Mantra: It is a 16-word Vaishnava mantra, the most famous mantra of Lord Krishna, which first appeared in the Kali-Santarana Upanishad.
“हरे कृष्ण, हरे कृष्ण,
कृष्ण कृष्ण, हरे हरे
हरे राम, हरे राम,
राम राम हरे हरे”
“Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna,
Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare
Hare Rama, Hare Rama,
Rama Rama, Hare Hare“
Shree Radha Krishna Stuti
“कराविन्दे ना पदरविन्दम
मुखराविन्दे विनीवेशयनतम
वात्स्य पत्रस्य पुते शयनम्
बालम मुकुंदम मनसा स्मरणी”
“Kararavinde Na Padaravindam
Mukharavinde Viniveshayantam
Vatasya Patrasya Pute Shayanam
Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami“
Meaning: I memorize the Lord in his infant form (Mukunda), who sleeps in a Banyan leaf. He is the one who puts his lotus life feet to His mouth, with the help of His hands.
“अच्युतम केशवं राम नारायणम्”
कृष्ण दामोदरम वासुदेवम हरीम
श्रीधरम माधवं रामचंद्रम भजे
जानकी नायकम रामचंद्रम भजे”
“Achyutam Keshavam Rama Narayanam
Krishna Daamodaram Vasudevam Harim
Shridharam Maadhavam Raamachandram Bhaje
Jaanki Naayakam Raamachandram Bhaje“
Meaning: I sing the praise of Ramachandra, Who is known as Achyuta (infallible), Keshav, Raam, Narayan, Krishna, Damodara, Vasudeva, Hari, Shridhara (possessing Lakshmi), Madhava, Gopikavallabha (Dearest of Gopika), and Janakinayaka (Lord of Janaki or Sita).
“अच्युतम केशवं सत्यभा माधवम्”
माधवं श्रीदाराम राधिका राधिका:
इंदिरा मंदरीराम चेतसा सुंदरम
देवकी नंदनं नंदनम संधाधे”
“Achyutam Keshavam Satyabhaa Maadhavam
Maadhavam Shridaram Radhika Radhikam
Indira Mandriram Chetasaa Sundaram
Devaki Nandanam Nandanam Sandadhe“
Meaning: I memorize the Lord in his infant form (Mukunda), who sleeps in a Banyan leaf. He is the one who puts his lotus life feet to His mouth, with the help of His hands.
“तप्त-कंचना-गौरंगी राधे”
वृंदावनेश्वरी वृषभानु-सुते देवी
प्रणमामि हरि-प्रिय”
“Tapta-Kanchana-Gaurangi Radhe
Vrindavaneshvari Vrishabhanu-Sute Devi
Pranamami Hari-Priye“
Meaning: I offer my respect to Shri Radha rani, who has a molten gold complexion. O Goddess, You are the queen of Vrindavana, the daughter of King Vrishabhanu, and are very dear to Lord Krishna.
“गोलोक-वासिनी गोपी”
गोपीश गोपा-मातृका
सानंद परमानंद
नंद-नंदन-कामिनी”
“Goloka-Vasini Gopi
Gopisha Gopa-Matrika
Sananda Paramananda
Nanda-Nandana-Kamini“
Meaning: Radha rani is a resident of Goloka, known as Vrindavan, and is a cowherd damsel. She is the queen of the gopis and the divine mother of the cowherd boys. She is joyful and always experiencing the highest bliss. She incites strong desires in the heart of the son of Nanda (Lord Krishna).