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Mantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit Chants Podcast
Krishna Hare Krishna Gopala chanted by new yoga teachers

Krishna Hare Krishna Gopala chanted by new yoga teachers

Mantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit Chants vor 5 Monaten

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Newly trained yoga teachers sing the kirtan Krishna Hare Krishna
Gopala during a Saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad
Meinberg. Listen to the singing of Krishna Hare Krishna Gopala
and join in. You will not find the lyrics in the Yoga Vidya
kirtan booklet.

The kirtan is characterized by a simple but powerful structure:
The mantra phrases “Krishna Hare Krishna, Gopala Hare...” are
sung repeatedly — often alternating between the lead singer and
the choir (call and response), accompanied by the harmonium.

The chant unfolds in several phases:

First, calm and inviting — ideal for entering and connecting.

Then increasingly rhythmic and expressive — generating collective
energy and a sense of community.

Finally, into a meditative, solemn sound space that provides room
for inner peace and devotion.

Meaning of the mantra names

Krishna — Among other things, this name means “the all-attractive
one,” “the attractive one.” It symbolizes divine attraction,
love, and universal beauty.

Gopala — Literally “cowherd”: ‘go’ = cow, “pāla” =
guardian/protector. As Gopala, Krishna is revered in his role as
a loving guardian and protector.

Hare — An invocation of divine energy, the divine “Shakti.” In
the context of the mantra, ‘Hare’ is often understood as a
request: “Oh divine energy, please take me into your
service/close to you.”

According to traditional belief, chanting these names creates a
spiritual vibration that opens the heart, clears the mind, and
can establish a connection with the divine.

If you are interested in seminars with music, you can find here
seminars on mantra and music. For more kirtan and Mantra vocal
recordings click here. For more information on Yoga, meditation
and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.