Hare Krishna Mantra

[Tito]

Where has the mantra "hare krishna hare krishna krishna krishna hare hare hare rama hare rama rama rama hare hare" originated from? Is it from after the hare krsna movement or from before? How come I never hear others (non-hare krishnas) chanting it? Is it only allowed to be chanted by them?

Tito

 

[Madhuri]

I believe it came from Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu over 500 years ago. That is where Gaudiya Vaishnavism sprouted from and why they are the ones we hear chanting this mantra.

 

[Madhuri]

Anyone can chant this mantra. Everyone is encouraged to, in fact.

 

[Riverwolf]

The mantra came from one of the Upanishads (can't remember which one), but in there, it was switched:

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

I actually tend to be more Shaivite than Vaishnavite, but I still like singing the mantra now and then.

 

[Madhuri]

I did not know that, Riverwolf! Very interesting.

 

[Wannabe Yogi]

How come I never hear others (non-hare krishnas) chanting it? Is it only allowed to be chanted by them?

Tito

There are so many mantras each sect has their own that they put emphasis on repeat. Still you will find many Hindus willing to chant that Mantra.

 

[TTCUSM]

The mantra came from one of the Upanishads (can't remember which one), but in there, it was switched:

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

I actually tend to be more Shaivite than Vaishnavite, but I still like singing the mantra now and then.

Kali Santarana Upanishad.

 

[bhaktajan]

"The Muppet Movie"

About 2 to 3 minutes in, Dom Deluis lost in a bayou,
while rowing a boat, asks a frog he sees who is palying a yukalele or banjo:
"Help, I'm disoriented . . . "
to which Kermit, the frog replies, "Have you tried Hare Krishna?"

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To this day, I have never heard any public nor private acknowledgement of this scene at the beginning of the original "Muppet Movie".

There is a conspiracy going on I tell ya!
There is a conspiracy!

Oh tell the world our story!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ev1IHXYF0w

 

[Madhuri]

"The Muppet Movie"

About 2 to 3 minutes in, Dom Deluis lost in a bayou,
while rowing a boat, asks a frog he sees who is palying a yukalele or banjo:
"Help, I'm disoriented . . . "
to which Kermit, the frog replies, "Have you tried Hare Krishna?"

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To this day, I have never heard any public nor private acknowledgement of this scene at the beginning of the original "Muppet Movie".

There is a conspiracy going on I tell ya!
There is a conspiracy!

Oh tell the world our story!

[youtube]2Ev1IHXYF0w[/youtube]
YouTube - The Muppet Movie Part 1 of 11

Lol, I can't believe I just watched 9 mins of Muppet Movie to see what you were talking about

 

[Riverwolf]

Lol, I can't believe I just watched 9 mins of Muppet Movie to see what you were talking about

I take it you don't care much for the Muppets?

 

[Madhuri]

I take it you don't care much for the Muppets?

There are things I'd rather watch for sure :yes:

 

[bhaktajan]

It doesn't happen until minute 9?

I thought kermit was singing the title song.
Is there some long intro?

I'll have to check myself later.

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Sorry. Yes, it it occurs at 7min 50sec from the beginning ---but it is the opening title song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymQAJcM258A

 

[bhaktajan]

And now for something completely different:

The "Little Krishna" animated series!

This is such super-excellent nectar.

Forget the kids ---watch it with swamis & gurus and watch to see if and when they shed a tear.
This would be cooler than firing-up a doobie with George Bush at his ranch, like Harold & Kumar did.

[youtube]n4iYAz0HdXY[/youtube]
YouTube - Little Krishna 3D Animation Series HD, BIG Animation, 02

 

[Breathe]

How come I never hear others (non-hare krishnas) chanting it? Is it only allowed to be chanted by them?

Hmmm, I'm a non-Vaishnava, so I'm most definitely not an ISCKON member. I lean more towards Shakta, but with a slight helping of Shaiva. I recite the Hare Krishna mantra every now and then.

The Hare Krishna mantra, in my opinion, can be chanted by everybody who wants to chant it. I can't see any problems if someone wishes to, whether they are non-Vaishnavas, or even non-Hindus. I don't see Hindus as really minding if you (or anyone else) chants the Maha-mantra and don't consider yourself a Hindu (although I don't know if you do don't)--I think many will be pleasantly surprised by it.

Just thought I would offer my two cents.

Oh, and Muppets. Awesome.

 

[bhaktajan]

Originally Posted by Tito
How come I never hear others (non-hare krishnas) chanting it? Is it only allowed to be chanted by them?

Do I have the honor here of mentioning to you, for the first time, that George Harrison, of the Beatles, had wriiten the song "My Sweet Lord" ---that features the Hare Krishna Mantra sung in the Background accompaniment? He sings Vishnu's name and similar Vaisnava stuff at the end of the song.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Sweet_Lord

I am still waiting to find out if Russell Brand had the mantra sung at his wedding.

 

[Gaura Priya]

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YouTube - Nando Reis - Mantra (Porto Alegre 2006)

Nando Reis and his song, Mantra. It is in Brazilian Portuguese, and features the Hare Krishna Mahamantra.