Maha Mantra: "Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare. Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare." 16 words, 32 syllables.
First mention: Kali-Santarana Upanishad. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (16th cent) spread globally. Globalized by ISKCON.
✦ Meaning
"Hare" = Sri Radha (bhakti-shakti).
"Krishna" = all-attractive.
"Rama" = source of bliss.
✦ Japa Method
Tulsi mala (108 beads).
Daily minimum 1 mala.
ISKCON: 16 malas/day.
Bath. East/north facing. Slow, with bhava.
✦ 4 Rules (ISKCON)
1. No meat-fish-egg.
2. No intoxicants.
3. No illicit sex.
4. No gambling.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
Why no meat?▼
Tamasic food lowers mental vibration.
Mind wanders?▼
Normal initially. Sustained practice builds rasa.
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