Maha Mantra

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare


Homage to Krishna
Hare = unto Mother Hara (i.e. Lord Krishna's personal pleasure potency, Srimati Radharani).
Krishna = the all-attractive Lord.
Rama = the source of all enjoyment.
When we chant Hare Krishna we are praying:
"O energy of the Lord (Hare),
O Lord (Krishna and Rama) please engage me in Your service!"
Maha-mantra means it is the Great Mantra Of Deliverance.