THE MEANING OF THE HARE KRISHNA MAHA MANTRABY Shrila Jiva Goswami.HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HAREHARE RAMA HARE RAMA RAMA RAMA HARE HARE.Chanting the Hare Krishna mantra will give one full benefit ifone knows and understands the meanings. The meanings ofthe Hare Krishna mantra varies according to the differentlevels of spiritual consciousness.HARE - The enchanting beauty of Shri Krishnachandra stealsthe minds of all, but Shrimati Radharani captivates the mindof Shyama with Her alluring matchless cleverness. Therefore,She is known as Hara or ( Hare in the vocative case).KRISHNA - By His youthful beauty and the sweet sound of Hisflute, Shri Krishna, Who is decorated with the most charmingqualities, attracts Shrimati Radhika.Therefore, He is known as Krishna.HARE - The exalted devotees say that Shri Krishna kidnappeddoe-eyed Radhika and took Her to a secluded kunja within therasa mandala. Therefore, Radhika is known as Hara.KRISHNA - When Krishna sports with Radhika, the splendid darkblue effulgence that emanates from His limbs makes shiny goldappear like blue sapphires. Therefore, He is known as Krishna.KRISHNA - To fulfil the desire of Radhika, Shri Hari manifestedShyama-kunda in the forest near Govardhana, and then pulledall the holy places there. The learned ones who knowthis secret call Him Krishna.KRISHNA - Although He bewilders the world with His pastimesin the grooves beside the Yamuna, Shri Hari is totally enthralledby the unparalled love of Shri Radhika. For this reason,intellectuals call Him Krishna.HARE - When Krishna killed a demon, Shri Radha loudly chanted,"Hari Hari." Consequently She is known as Hara.HARE - Due to excessive love, Shri Radhika sometimes loudlysings the pastimes of Krishna, and other times She sings insoft indistinct tones. Learned rasikas, therefore call Her Hara.HARE - When intense ecstasy overwhelm Krishna, Hesometimes drops His flute in the forest of Vrndavana. At suchtimes, Shri Radhika snatches the flute,and therefore, She is called Hara.RAMA - Shri Krishna is known as Rama because He enjoys withShri Radhika in the kunjas of Govardhana.HARE - The most merciful Shri Radha destroys the miseries ofthe devotees, and daily bestows inner joy. Thus, She is called Hara.RAMA - The minds of the devotees who worship Krishna alwaysfloat in the topmost ocean of bliss. Thus that beautiful dark blueform of Krishna is called Rama.RAMA - Shri Radha pleases Shri Hari in the flower cottages with Hergreat love. Because He gives unlimited pleasure to Shri Radhaduring Their confidential pastimes, He is known as Rama.RAMA - Seeing the Vrajavasis crying loudly in fear of the forest fire,Shri Krishna effortlessly swallowed it. For this reason, Krishna isknown as Rama, because He pleased the Vrajavasis by rescuingthem, and because He always arranges forHis devotees to enjoy with Him.HARE - Shri Krishna went to Mathura to kill Kamsa and otherdemons. By Her desire to enjoy intimate pastimes with Krishna,Shri Radhika brought back Krishna to Vrndavana.Thus, Shri Radhika is known as Hara.HARE - When Shri Krishna returned to Vrndavana, He removedall the suffering of the Vrajavasis. He is known as Hari, becauseHe captivated the mind of Shri Radhika by His wonderful pastimes.
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you have explained very well mataji. it is really beneficial to each of us.
If we follow sanskrit grammer, then also we find that 'Kris' signifies 'attraction' and 'na' signifies 'joyfulness'.
So 'krisna' is that almighty who attracts us and makes us submerged with joy.
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