50 Holy Names of Shri Krishna With Meaning

Saroj Jangir

50 Holy Names of Shri Krishna With Meaning

Shri Krishna, also known as Lord Krishna, is a major deity in Hinduism and is considered one of the most important and popular gods in the religion. He is known as the eighth avatar or incarnation of Lord Vishnu, one of the Hindu Trinity, and is revered for his wisdom, divine playfulness, and ability to guide devotees on the path of righteousness.
 
50 Holy Names of Shri Krishna With Meaning
According to Hindu mythology Lord Krishna is said to be born in Mathura, now in India about 5000 years back. He was raised in Vrindavan and like every young boy he enjoyed lot of time with his companion (Radha) and other gopis caring cows in forests of Vrindavan. He then shifted to Dwarka which he made his capital and was a king who braved many a battle against the forces of darkness.

Lord Krishna is famous for the history where he was involved as the main character of the great Hindu ‘Mahabharata’. He became the charioteer and counselor to the epic’s central character, the warrior prince named Arjuna, during Kurukshetra War. Both the Bhagavad Gita which contains Lord Krishna explaining the values of performing duties against the misdeeds of spiritual sin to Arjuna and other teachings are considered one of the sacred texts in Hinduism.


The god, Lord Krishna is famous as a beautiful young man with a bluish complexion and peacock pointer in his hair and a flute in his hand. He is loved, joyful and compassionate and is revered by millions of believers cutting across the globe. Krishna’s birthday, also referred to as the Janmashtami is one of the most spirited and significant festivals in Hinduism.
  1. Krishna - Dark or Black
  2. Govinda - One who pleases the cows
  3. Gopala - Protector of the cows
  4. Murari - Slayer of the demon Mura
  5. Madhusudana - Slayer of the demon Madhu
  6. Damodara - Wearing a rope around his waist
  7. Mukunda - Giver of liberation
  8. Shyam - Dark or Black
  9. Hari - Remover of sorrows
  10. Muralidhara - One who holds the flute
  11. Nanda-nandana - Son of Nanda
  12. Janardana - One who helps people cross over the cycle of birth and death
  13. Vasudeva - Son of Vasudeva
  14. Achyuta - One who never falls down
  15. Madhava - Consort of the goddess of wealth
  16. Keshava - Slayer of the demon Keshi
  17. Radhakrishna - Radha and Krishna combined
  18. Gopinatha - Lord of the gopis
  19. Dwarakadhisha - King of Dwaraka
  20. Narakantaka - Slayer of the demon Narakasura
  21. Navanita Chora - One who steals butter
  22. Nandalala - Beloved son of Nanda
  23. Yadunandana - Son of the Yadava clan
  24. Jagannatha - Lord of the universe
  25. Upendra - Younger brother of Indra
  26. Vishnu - All-pervading
  27. Chaturbhuj - Four-armed
  28. Damodar - One who is bound with a rope
  29. Giridhari - One who lifted the Govardhana mountain
  30. Hrishikesha - Master of the senses
  31. Jaganmohan - One who captivates the universe
  32. Kanhaiya - Beloved of mother Yashoda
  33. Kaliyadaman - Slayer of the serpent Kaliya
  34. Kamalnath - Consort of the goddess Lakshmi
  35. Kamsantaka - Slayer of the demon Kamsa
  36. Kishorilal - Adolescent boy
  37. Manohar - One who steals the heart
  38. Mathuresh - Lord of Mathura
  39. Mohan - Enchanter
  40. Niranjan - Pure
  41. Parthasarathy - Charioteer of Arjuna
  42. Radha Vallabh - Lover of Radha
  43. Ranchor - One who fled from battle
  44. Sarveshwar - Lord of all gods
  45. Shaligram - Sacred stone
  46. Shri Nathji - Lord of prosperity
  47. Tribhuvaneshwar - Lord of the three worlds
  48. Vasudev - One who lives in all beings
  49. Vrindavaneshwar - Lord of Vrindavan
  50. Yashodanandana - Son of Yashoda

Hinduism has it that praying or perhaps chanting the name of lord krishna is very legal and this can be done in many ways. Here are some ways to chant the names of Lord Krishna:Here are some ways to chant the names of Lord Krishna:


Japa: This entails moving around the room or the entire house when chanting the name of Lord Krishna in silence or in a whisper or using japa mala which is like a prayer beads. The most common type of malas is made from wood and has 108 beads, in chanting the name of Lord Krishna on every bead the devotee counts. This is so referred to as ‘japa’ or ‘mantra meditation’ and practitioners presume to derive some form of spiritual gains.


Kirtan: This entailing involves singing of devotional songs or bhajans which are exclusively dedicated to praising Lord Krishna. Kirtans are sung with special tunes and it is a must to sing in chorus. This is an effective way of chanting and it can also be a form of event.


Meditation: This include sitting quietly and chanting the name of lord Krishna. Devotees can comfortably put their posture, fail to open their eyes and just chant the name of Lord Krishna mentally. This form of chanting can make the mind and soul to be still thus enabling one to have inner peace.


Recitation: This can include the chanting of hymns including the Naam’s of the Lord. Some of them are the Ashtottara Shatanamavali or 108 names of Lord Krishna. The devotees can then say these names with a lot of attention and aiming at saying them with a lot of passion either by itself or in groups.

Krishna Mantra with Meaning

Om: We are talking about a holy vibration which signifies cosmos and the absolute truth.
Namo: Thank you very much kind sir/ma’am.
Bhagavate: The one that is chosen, the one that is holy.
Vasudevaya: This is actually a term which is used to address the Lord Krishna as the supreme form, the supreme being and this is in reference to the Lord’s father, Vasudeva.
Translation: “My pranaam to the divine son of Vasudeva and the God –Krishna.”
It is used in the times of worshipping lord Krishna or during meditation or any other religious rituals that involve the Pranayagaram of the energy of Krishna. People also think that the chanting of this mantra will bring love and devotion in and person towards Lord Krishna, the mind will be cleansed and thus one will attain Moksha.
However, there are many other mantras prevalent in connection with Lord Krishna like Hare Krishna Mahamantra and Krishna Gayatri mantra. Some of these mantras are also used to summon the Lord Krishna’s blessings and favour and are therefore frequently recited during Hinduism religious activities.
 
"Om Shreem Namah Shreekrishnaya Paripurnatamaya Svaha"
 
Om: The sound of the universe, representing the ultimate reality
Shreem: A sacred sound representing the divine energy of abundance and prosperity
Namah: Salutations and respect
Shreekrishnaya: Referring to Lord Krishna, the divine incarnation of Lord Vishnu
Paripurnatamaya: Referring to Lord Krishna as the one who is complete and perfect
Svaha: An invocation to the deity, indicating offering or surrender
Translation: "I offer my salutations to Lord Krishna, the complete and perfect one, who embodies the divine energy of abundance and prosperity."
This mantra is believed to be a powerful tool for invoking the blessings and grace of Lord Krishna, and can be chanted during meditation, puja, and other spiritual practices. It is believed that regular chanting of this mantra can bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth.
 
chanting or reciting the name of Lord Krishna is considered to be very beneficial for spiritual growth and attaining peace of mind. Here are some benefits of chanting or remembering the name of Lord Krishna:
  1. Helps to develop love and devotion for Lord Krishna.
  2. Provides mental peace and reduces anxiety and stress.
  3. Helps to overcome negative emotions such as anger, jealousy, and hatred.
  4. Provides strength and courage to face life's challenges.
  5. Helps to purify the mind and remove negative karma.
  6. Enhances concentration and focus.
  7. Provides spiritual upliftment and leads to spiritual progress.
  8. Helps to attain liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
  9. Fosters a sense of community and belonging among devotees.

Krishna: A Complete Incarnation of the Divine – Sadhguru

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