Spiritual Growth

Hare Keshava Govinda Mantra

Deity: Vishnu · Source: Vaishnava tradition · Beginner

हरे केशवा गोविन्दा वासुदेवा जनार्दना । शिव शंकर रुद्रेति नीलकण्ठ त्रिलोचना ॥

Transliteration

hare keśavā govindā vāsudevā janārdanā । śiva śaṅkara rudreti nīlakaṇṭha trilocanā ॥

Meaning

A nama-mala praising Vishnu’s many divine forms and Shiva’s radiant forms, invoking divine protection and purity.

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Essence

This rare and ancient nāma-stuti links Vishnu and Shiva in oneness. It invokes their combined blessing for purity, devotion, and spiritual protection, harmonizing Vaishnava and Shaiva energies.

How to Practice

Open KalpX, select this mantra from the library, and use Quick Chant to begin your japa practice. Set a count goal — 11, 108, or 1008 repetitions — and chant at a pace that feels natural.

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