Krishnaya Vasudevaya, Haraye Paramatmane|Pranata Klesha Nashaya, Govindaya Namo Namaha|| 108 Times

Sanskrit Text कृष्णाय वासुदेवाय हरये परमात्मने । प्रणतक्लेशनाशाय गोविन्दाय नमो नमः ॥ English Transliteration Krishnaya Vasudevaya, Haraye Paramatmane | Pranata Klesha Nashaya, Govindaya Namo Namaha || Meaning Krishnaya Vasudevaya: I offer my obeisances to Lord Krishna, the son of Vasudeva. Haraye Paramatmane: To the Supreme Lord (Paramatman) who takes away all sorrows and illusions (Hari). Pranata Klesha Nashaya: To the one who destroys the miseries and difficulties of those who surrender to Him. Govindaya Namo Namah: I bow down again and again to Lord Govinda. In Vedic tradition, names are not just labels; they are sound-vibrations carrying specific energies. Krishnaya (The All-Attractive): "Krishna" literally translates to the one who draws or attracts. It represents the divine love that pulls the human soul away from worldly anxieties and toward spiritual peace. Vasudevaya (The Inner Dweller): While historically meaning "Son of Vasudeva," esoterically, Vasu means "all beings" and Deva means "divine." It signifies that the Divine is not distant, but dwells within the heart of every living being. **Haraye (The Remover): From the root Hari, meaning "to take away." When you chant Haraye, you are explicitly asking the Divine to take away your karmic baggage, ego, illnesses, and deep-seated fears. Paramatmane (The Supreme Self): This acknowledges that Krishna is not just a historical king or friend, but the ultimate reality and the highest consciousness that orchestrates the universe. Pranata Klesha Nashaya (Destroyer of Afflictions): Pranata means one who bows down or surrenders. Klesha refers to the five afflictions of the mind (ignorance, ego, attachment, aversion, and fear of death). Nashaya means to destroy. This line promises that true surrender destroys mental turmoil. Govindaya (Protector of the Senses): Go means both "cows" and "senses." Govinda is the one who guides our wandering senses back to a state of focus and purity. The Spiritual & Psychological Benefits Because this chant focuses heavily on Klesha Nashaya (the destruction of suffering), it is heavily utilized in times of distress, confusion, or spiritual stagnation. Relief from Anxiety: The rhythmic repetition of asking "Hari" to take away your burdens helps shift the mind from a state of panic (trying to control everything) to a state of surrender (trusting the universe). Dissolving the Ego: Acknowledging a higher, all-powerful force (Paramatman) helps put daily, ego-driven conflicts into perspective. Emotional Resilience: It replaces feelings of isolation with a deep sense of divine companionship and protection.