Krishnaya Vasudevaya — Benefits & How to Chant
कृष्णाय वासुदेवाय
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting Krishnaya Vasudevaya
A short, powerful namaskara mantra to Lord Krishna, recited daily and at the close of Krishna worship.
Invokes Krishna as Vasudeva, Hari, Paramatma and Govinda
the Supreme Self who removes the sorrows of His devotees.
Chanted for relief from troubles (klesha), peace of mind and loving surrender to the Lord.
Easy to memorise and repeat as a japa on a mala.
Especially recited on Janmashtami, Ekadashi and Wednesdays.
How to Chant Krishnaya Vasudevaya
Instructions
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.
Spiritual Significance
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.
Origin & History
Source: Traditional Krishna namaskara shloka (Vishnu/Krishna stotra tradition)
Author: Traditional
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.