Mantra · Krishna
Krishna Mantra (Om Kleem Krishnaya Namah)
Om Kleem Krishnaya Namah, the Krishna Beej Mantra — Sanskrit text, meaning, benefits for love and attraction, and how to chant it correctly.
ॐ क्लीं कृष्णाय नमः
Om Kleem Krishnaya Namah
Meaning
"I bow to Lord Krishna." Built around the beej syllable "Kleem," associated with attraction, love, and bliss, this mantra invokes Krishna in his playful, joyful form. It is chanted for harmony in relationships, emotional wellbeing, and cultivating a sense of devotional joy (ananda).
मैं भगवान कृष्ण को नमन करता हूँ। "क्लीं" बीज अक्षर आकर्षण, प्रेम और आनंद की शक्ति का प्रतीक है, जो भगवान कृष्ण से जुड़ा हुआ है। यह मंत्र प्रेम, रिश्तों में सामंजस्य और आंतरिक आनंद के लिए जपा जाता है।
Benefits
- Chanted for harmony and clarity in relationships and matters of the heart.
- Believed to cultivate joy, playfulness, and emotional balance.
- A gentler complement to the more expansive Hare Krishna Maha Mantra for short daily practice.
- Popular during Krishna Janmashtami and Holi, both closely tied to Krishna's stories.
How to Chant
Om Kleem Krishnaya Namah can be chanted at any time, though evenings and Krishna Janmashtami are considered especially meaningful. It is traditionally repeated 108 times using a Tulsi mala.
Recommended count: 108 times (1 mala)
Origin
“Kleem” is a beej syllable associated with attraction and bliss (kama-beej in some tantric traditions), and is paired here with Krishna, whose stories — from his playful childhood in Vrindavan to his bond with Radha — are deeply tied to themes of love and joy. This mantra is a shorter, more contemplative alternative to the congregational Hare Krishna Maha Mantra.
Word-by-word breakdown
| Sanskrit | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Om | The primordial sound |
| Kleem | Beej syllable representing attraction, love, and bliss |
| Krishnaya | To Krishna |
| Namah | Salutations, I bow to |
When it is chanted
Often chanted in the evening, during Krishna Janmashtami, and by devotees seeking harmony in relationships or a sense of devotional joy in daily practice. See also the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra for a longer, congregational form of Krishna devotion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Krishna Mantra (Om Kleem Krishnaya Namah) mean?
"I bow to Lord Krishna." Built around the beej syllable "Kleem," associated with attraction, love, and bliss, this mantra invokes Krishna in his playful, joyful form. It is chanted for harmony in relationships, emotional wellbeing, and cultivating a sense of devotional joy (ananda).
How many times should Krishna Mantra (Om Kleem Krishnaya Namah) be chanted?
The traditional recommendation is 108 times (1 mala).
What are the benefits of chanting Krishna Mantra (Om Kleem Krishnaya Namah)?
Chanted for harmony and clarity in relationships and matters of the heart. Believed to cultivate joy, playfulness, and emotional balance.