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Vishnu and Krishna Mantras विष्णु एवं कृष्ण मन्त्र

Upanishads, Puranas and tradition Sanskrit 8 verses 6 min

Vishnu and Krishna Mantras lyrics in Sanskrit & English, with meaning

  1. Vishnu Gayatri (Mahanarayana Upanishad)#

    ॐ नारायणाय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि ।
    तन्नो विष्णुः प्रचोदयात् ॥

    oṃ nārāyaṇāya vidmahe vāsudevāya dhīmahi |
    tanno viṣṇuḥ pracodayāt ||

    हम नारायण को जानते हैं, वासुदेव का ध्यान करते हैं; वे विष्णु हमें प्रेरित करें।

    We know Narayana; we meditate on Vasudeva; may Vishnu inspire us.

  2. Krishna Gayatri#

    ॐ देवकीनन्दनाय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि ।
    तन्नः कृष्णः प्रचोदयात् ॥

    oṃ devakīnandanāya vidmahe vāsudevāya dhīmahi |
    tannaḥ kṛṣṇaḥ pracodayāt ||

    हम देवकीनन्दन को जानते हैं, वासुदेव का ध्यान करते हैं; वे कृष्ण हमें प्रेरित करें।

    We know the son of Devaki; we meditate on Vasudeva; may Krishna inspire us.

  3. Vasudeva sutam devam#

    वसुदेवसुतं देवं कंसचाणूरमर्दनम् ।
    देवकीपरमानन्दं कृष्णं वन्दे जगद्गुरुम् ॥

    vasudevasutaṃ devaṃ kaṃsacāṇūramardanam |
    devakīparamānandaṃ kṛṣṇaṃ vande jagadgurum ||

    मैं जगद्गुरु श्रीकृष्ण को प्रणाम करता हूँ — जो वसुदेव के दिव्य पुत्र, कंस और चाणूर का मर्दन करने वाले और देवकी के परम आनन्द हैं।

    I bow to Krishna, the teacher of the world — the divine son of Vasudeva, who crushed Kansa and Chanura, the supreme joy of Devaki.

  4. Krishnaya Vasudevaya (Bhagavata Purana 10.73.16)#

    कृष्णाय वासुदेवाय हरये परमात्मने ।
    प्रणतक्लेशनाशाय गोविन्दाय नमो नमः ॥

    kṛṣṇāya vāsudevāya haraye paramātmane |
    praṇatakleśanāśāya govindāya namo namaḥ ||

    वसुदेवपुत्र कृष्ण, हरि, परमात्मा, शरणागतों के क्लेश का नाश करने वाले गोविन्द को बार-बार नमस्कार।

    Salutations again and again to Krishna, son of Vasudeva, to Hari, the Supreme Self, to Govinda, who destroys the sorrows of those who bow to him.

  5. Kararavindena (Bala Mukunda)#

    करारविन्देन पदारविन्दं मुखारविन्दे विनिवेशयन्तम् ।
    वटस्य पत्रस्य पुटे शयानं बालं मुकुन्दं मनसा स्मरामि ॥

    karāravindena padāravindaṃ mukhāravinde viniveśayantam |
    vaṭasya patrasya puṭe śayānaṃ bālaṃ mukundaṃ manasā smarāmi ||

    मैं मन में उन बाल मुकुन्द का स्मरण करता हूँ, जो वटपत्र के दोने में लेटे हुए अपने करकमल से चरणकमल को मुखकमल में डाल रहे हैं।

    In my mind I remember the child Mukunda, lying in the fold of a banyan leaf, putting his lotus foot into his lotus mouth with his lotus hand.

  6. Mangalam Bhagavan Vishnuh#

    मङ्गलं भगवान् विष्णुः मङ्गलं गरुडध्वजः ।
    मङ्गलं पुण्डरीकाक्षः मङ्गलायतनं हरिः ॥

    maṅgalaṃ bhagavān viṣṇuḥ maṅgalaṃ garuḍadhvajaḥ |
    maṅgalaṃ puṇḍarīkākṣaḥ maṅgalāyatanaṃ hariḥ ||

    भगवान विष्णु मंगलमय हैं, गरुडध्वज मंगलमय हैं, कमलनयन मंगलमय हैं; हरि सब मंगलों के धाम हैं।

    Auspicious is Bhagavan Vishnu; auspicious is the one with Garuda on his banner; auspicious is the lotus-eyed one; Hari is the abode of all that is auspicious.

  7. Krishna name mantra#

    ॐ श्री कृष्णाय नमः ॥

    oṃ śrī kṛṣṇāya namaḥ ||

    ॐ, श्रीकृष्ण को नमस्कार।

    Om, salutations to Shri Krishna.

  8. Vishnu name mantra#

    ॐ विष्णवे नमः ॥

    oṃ viṣṇave namaḥ ||

    ॐ, सर्वव्यापक विष्णु को नमस्कार।

    Om, salutations to Vishnu, the all-pervading.

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What Vishnu and Krishna Mantras means

These mantras gather the devotion of the Vaishnava traditions. The Vishnu Gayatri comes from the Mahanarayana Upanishad; "Vasudeva sutam devam" calls Krishna the teacher of the world; "Krishnaya Vasudevaya" from the Bhagavata Purana asks Govinda to destroy the sorrows of those who bow to him; and "Kararavindena" gives the tender picture of the child Mukunda on a banyan leaf in the cosmic ocean, sucking his toe.

"Mangalam Bhagavan Vishnuh" is recited at the start and close of rites and weddings, calling Hari the home of all auspiciousness. For the great twelve- and eight-syllable mantras, see Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya and Om Namo Narayanaya.

How to chant Vishnu and Krishna Mantras

  • WhenEkadashi, Thursdays, Janmashtami and daily at dawn or dusk
  • Count108 times on a mala for one mantra, or recite each verse once
  • MalaTulsi
  • FacingEast or north
  1. Choose one. Pick the one mantra that speaks to you and chant it regularly; the others can be recited once each as a prayer.
  2. Prepare. Wash, sit on a clean mat with the spine straight, and light a lamp before the deity if you can.
  3. Chant with attention. Pronounce each syllable clearly, aloud, softly or in the mind; attention matters more than speed.
  4. Keep count. Move one bead per repetition without crossing the head bead; turn the mala to continue.
  5. Close. Sit quietly for a moment and offer the japa to the deity.

Vishnu and Krishna mantras are chanted freely; the Dvadashakshari and Ashtakshari have their own pages.

Where Vishnu and Krishna Mantras comes from

The Gayatris are from the Mahanarayana Upanishad tradition; "Krishnaya Vasudevaya" is from the tenth book of the Bhagavata Purana; "Vasudeva sutam devam" is the first verse of the traditional Krishnashtakam; "Kararavindena" is from the Bala Mukundashtakam attributed to Bilvamangala (Lilashuka).

About Vishnu and Krishna Mantras

Eight mantras of Vishnu and Krishna — the Vishnu and Krishna Gayatris, Vasudeva Sutam Devam, Mangalam Bhagavan Vishnuh, Kararavindena, Krishnaya Vasudevaya and more — with meaning. It comes from the Upanishads, Puranas and tradition, Vedic, Puranic and traditional. The text is in Sanskrit.

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote Vishnu and Krishna Mantras?

Vishnu and Krishna Mantras comes from the Upanishads, Puranas and tradition (Vedic, Puranic and traditional).

Where can I read Vishnu and Krishna Mantras lyrics in English?

This page has the full Vishnu and Krishna Mantras in Sanskrit (Devanagari) with the English transliteration under every verse, and the meaning of each verse in Hindi and English. Use the Chant and Meaning buttons above the verses to show only what you need.

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How many verses are there in Vishnu and Krishna Mantras?

Vishnu and Krishna Mantras has 8 verses as given on this page.

In which language is Vishnu and Krishna Mantras?

Vishnu and Krishna Mantras is in Sanskrit. This page gives the original text in Devanagari with Roman transliteration and meaning in Hindi and English.

How long does it take to recite Vishnu and Krishna Mantras?

A full recitation takes about 6 min.

To whom is Vishnu and Krishna Mantras dedicated?

Vishnu and Krishna Mantras is dedicated to Vishnu, Krishna. Eight mantras of Vishnu and Krishna — the Vishnu and Krishna Gayatris, Vasudeva Sutam Devam, Mangalam Bhagavan Vishnuh, Kararavindena, Krishnaya Vasudevaya and more — with meaning.

What is the Krishna Gayatri?

"Om Devakinandanaya Vidmahe Vasudevaya Dhimahi Tannah Krishnah Prachodayat."

Which mantra is recited for auspicious beginnings?

"Mangalam Bhagavan Vishnuh, mangalam Garudadhvajah…" is recited at the start of weddings and ceremonies.

What does "Kararavindena" describe?

The child Krishna (Mukunda) floating on a banyan leaf in the cosmic ocean, putting his toe in his mouth — the vision seen by the sage Markandeya.

Where are the great Vishnu mantras?

See our pages on Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya, Om Namo Narayanaya and the Hare Krishna Mahamantra.

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