| − | '''Hare Krishna''' (Hare, pronounced "Há-ray") is a mantra, known as the maha-mantra or "great mantra" in the Sanskrit language, which is sung, chanted, recited, or even just remembered by followers. This mantra reflects literally the names of Krishna, taken as a prayer to Krishna, as a and is interpreted as a cry out to Krishna for the devotee to be engaged in His loving service. | + | '''Hare Krishna''' (Hare, pronounced "Há-ray") is a mantra, known as the maha-mantra or "great mantra" in the Sanskrit language, which is sung, chanted, recited, or even just remembered by followers. This mantra reflects literally the names of Krishna, taken as a prayer to Krishna, as a (and is interpreted as a) cry out to Krishna for the devotee to be engaged in His loving service. |