Vedic Mantra · Lord Krishna
कृष्ण गायत्री मंत्र
Krishna Gayatri Mantra
Sanskrit (Devanagari)
ॐ देवकीनन्दनाय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि तन्नो कृष्णः प्रचोदयात्
Transliteration
Om Devakinandanaya Vidmahe Vasudevaya Dhimahi Tanno Krishnah Prachodayat
Meaning
We know the son of Devaki, we meditate on Vasudeva's son — may Krishna inspire and illuminate us.
Last updated: 20 April 2026 · Traditional Vedic mantra
Benefits of Krishna Gayatri Mantra
- ·Invokes Krishna's divine qualities of joy, wisdom, and divine love
- ·Brings the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita into daily life
- ·Improves relationships and brings divine joy (ananda)
- ·Strengthens the Moon in the horoscope
- ·Ideal for those seeking spiritual wisdom alongside worldly success
- ·Most powerful on Janmashtami and Ekadashi
How to Chant
- 1.Wednesday and Thursday mornings
- 2.Janmashtami midnight for the most powerful annual practice
- 3.Offer butter, milk, yellow flowers, and tulsi to Krishna
- 4.Use a tulsi mala
- 5.Meditate on Krishna's form while chanting
- 6.Can be combined with Om Kleem Krishnaya Namah in the same session
Best Time
Wednesday and Thursday Brahma Muhurta. Janmashtami. Ekadashi.
Recommended Count
108 times daily. Janmashtami: 1008 times from midnight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Why is Krishna called Devakinandana in this mantra?
Devakinandana means "the joy of Devaki" — Krishna's mother. Despite being the Supreme Brahman who takes on a human form, Krishna's identity as a son, a beloved, and a friend is emphasized. This reflects the Vaishnava understanding that the Supreme Being is not a distant impersonal force but a loving personal God who enters intimate relationships with his devotees.