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Krishnaya Vasudevaya

कृष्णाय वासुदेवाय

🕉️ hindu·📿 11× repetitions·🕐 Daily; on Janmashtami, Ekadashi and Wednesdays·📜 Traditional Krishna namaskara shloka (Vishnu/Krishna stotra tradition)

Also known as: krishnaya vasudevaya haraye paramatmane · pranata klesha nashaya govindaya namo namah · krishna namaskara mantra

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हिन्दी / देवनागरीతెలుగుதமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡമലയാളംગુજરાતીবাংলাଓଡ଼ିଆਪੰਜਾਬੀEnglish

Origin & Story

Traditional Krishna namaskara shloka (Vishnu/Krishna stotra tradition) · Traditional · Classical

This cherished one-verse salutation is recited the world over as homage to Lord Krishna. Addressing Him by His best-loved names — Krishna, Vasudeva, Hari, Paramatma and Govinda — it praises Him as the Supreme Self who destroys the sorrows of all who take refuge in Him. Short and complete, it is chanted at the close of Krishna worship and repeated as a japa for peace and relief from suffering.

✦ As told in scripture

It is said that the troubles of one who bows to Govinda with this verse are dissolved — for He is the very destroyer of the sorrows of those who surrender to Him.

The Mantra

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कृष्णाय वासुदेवाय हरये परमात्मने । प्रणतक्लेशनाशाय गोविन्दाय नमो नमः ॥

Krishnaya vasudevaya haraye paramatmane Pranataklesanashaya govindaya namo namah

Meaning:Salutations again and again to Krishna, the son of Vasudeva, to Hari the Supreme Self, the destroyer of the sorrows of all who bow to Him — to Govinda I bow.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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कृष्णाय वासुदेवाय🔊Krishnaya vasudevayaTo Krishna, the son of Vasudeva
हरये परमात्मने🔊Haraye paramatmaneto Hari, the Supreme Self (Paramatma)
प्रणतक्लेशनाशाय🔊Pranata-klesa-nashayathe destroyer of the sorrows of those who bow to Him
गोविन्दाय नमो नमः🔊Govindaya namo namahto Govinda, salutations again and again

Benefits of Chanting Krishnaya Vasudevaya

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A short, powerful namaskara mantra to Lord Krishna, recited daily and at the close of Krishna worship.

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Invokes Krishna as Vasudeva, Hari, Paramatma and Govinda — the Supreme Self who removes the sorrows of His devotees.

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Chanted for relief from troubles (klesha), peace of mind and loving surrender to the Lord.

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Easy to memorise and repeat as a japa on a mala.

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Especially recited on Janmashtami, Ekadashi and Wednesdays.

How to Chant Krishnaya Vasudevaya

Repetitions11times
Best TimeDaily; on Janmashtami, Ekadashi and Wednesdays
FaceEast or towards a Krishna image

Repeat the verse as a namaskara or japa with folded hands, surrendering your troubles to Govinda, the remover of all sorrow. Chant eleven times or as a mala of 108.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a salutation to Lord Krishna — son of Vasudeva, Hari, the Supreme Self and Govinda — who destroys the sorrows of all who bow to Him. 'Namo namah' means salutations again and again.
It is recited daily as a short namaskara to Krishna, at the end of puja and stotras, and especially on Janmashtami and Ekadashi. Many repeat it as a simple japa for relief from troubles.

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