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The phrase Hare Krishna Hare Rama is a powerful Sanskrit mantra from the Hindu tradition, expressing devotion and a petition to God to engage in divine service and consciousness.wikipedia+2

Mantra Meaning

• Hare refers to the divine energy or pleasure potency of God, often interpreted as the feminine aspect (Radha, consort of Krishna, or Sita, consort of Rama).yogapedia+2

• Krishna means "the all-attractive one," representing the Supreme Godhead.reddit+2

• Rama means "the source of all pleasure" or "the reservoir of all enjoyment," and can refer to Lord Rama or as another epithet of Krishna.iskcondesiretree+2

When one chants "Hare Krishna Hare Rama," the literal meaning is:

• "O Lord, O energy of the Lord, please engage me in Your service".iskconberkeley+1

Spiritual Significance

• The mantra is called the Mahā-mantra (Great Mantra), used to cultivate God-realization and awaken Krishna consciousness.wikipedia+1

• Chanting this mantra is believed to be spiritually transformative, uplifting the chanter from ignorance and material suffering.meditativemind+2

Usage and Tradition

• It consists of sixteen words: “Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare.”iskconberkeley+1

• This mantra was popularized in the 16th century by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and in modern times by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), known as the Hare Krishnas.yogapedia+1

• Repeating the mantra is a central practice in Bhakti Yoga, aiming to deepen one's devotion and connection to the divine.yogapedia+1

Summary Table

Word	Meaning
Hare	Divine energy or potency wikipedia+1
Krishna	The all-attractive God wikipedia+1
Rama	The source of all pleasure wikipedia+1

In essence, chanting Hare Krishna Hare Rama is a heartfelt prayer for spiritual connection and service, invoking the names and energies of the divine.wikipedia+2

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hare_Krishna_(mantra)
2. https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/9248/hare-krishna-mantra
3. https://www.reddit.com/r/hinduism/comments/113f5fd/what_does_hare_rama_mean_here/
4. https://iskcondesiretree.com/forum/topics/if-hare-means-radha-why-do-we-say-hare-rama-hare-krishna
5. https://iskconberkeley.us/what-is-the-hare-krishna-mahamantra/
6. https://krishna.com/hare-krishna-mantra/what-is-hare-krishna/
7. https://meditativemind.org/10-benefits-of-chanting-hare-krishna-maha-mantra-with-meaning/
8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp13N6pmrj8
9. https://krishna.com/about-krishna/teachings/bhaktithe-means-and-the-goal/maha-mantra/
10. https://www.npr.org/2008/05/22/90643796/what-you-need-to-know-about-hare-krishnas

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