Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari
About this Bhajan
Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari is a sublime Krishna naam bhajan chanting four divine names — Krishna, Govind, Hari, Murari — and traversing Krishna's complete leela from Vrindavan flute to Kurukshetra Geeta.
Krishna naam japa — four divine names — Vrindavan leela — Kurukshetra Geeta — universal Bhakti
Krishna, Vishnu, Govinda, Hari, Narayana
Significance & Importance
Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari is one of the most universally beloved Krishna bhajans, sung at temples, satsangs, and homes across the Hindi-speaking world. The bhajan's power lies in its central refrain — four divine names of Lord Krishna chanted in succession: Krishna (the all-attractive), Govind (the protector of cows and senses), Hari (the remover of sorrows), and Murari (the slayer of the demon Mura).
In the Bhagavata tradition, repeating the divine names (Naam Japa) is itself the highest form of worship in Kali Yuga, the present age. The Brihad-Naradiya Purana declares: 'Harer Naam Harer Naam Harer Naam Eva Kevalam, Kalau Nasty Eva Nasty Eva Nasty Eva Gatir Anyatha' — in this age, there is no other path, no other path, no other path than the chanting of the divine names. This bhajan embodies that teaching in its purest form.
The verses move through Krishna's complete leela (divine play): the bansi (flute) by the Yamuna that intoxicated Vrindavan, the playful butter-thief of Gokul, the slayer of Putana, and finally the Geeta-acharya of Kurukshetra who revealed His Vishvarupa to Arjuna. Each verse anchors the listener in a different aspect of Krishna's infinite personality — playful child, romantic lover, fierce protector, and supreme teacher.
Widely sung during Janmashtami, Govardhan Puja, and daily Sandhya Aarti at Krishna temples, this bhajan is also a favorite at Hari Naam Sankirtan gatherings and kirtan sessions worldwide. Its slow, devotional pacing makes it ideal for both solo japa and group singing.
English Transliteration
Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari,
He Nath Narayan Vasudeva.
Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari,
He Nath Narayan Vasudeva.
Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari,
He Nath Narayan Vasudeva.
Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari,
He Nath Narayan Vasudeva.
Jamuna Ke Tat Par Jab Bansi Bajayi,
Vrindavan Sara Hua Diwana Re.
Radha Sang Naache Aur Gaaye Krishna,
Prem Ras Mein Doob Gaya Sansaar.
Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari,
He Nath Narayan Vasudeva.
Gokul Ki Galiyon Mein Khelte Kanhaiya,
Maakhan Chori Karte Saanvariya.
Maa Yashoda Ki Godi Mein Sote,
Putana Ka Vadh Karte Murari.
Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari,
He Nath Narayan Vasudeva.
Kurukshetra Mein Geeta Ka Updesh Diya,
Arjun Ko Apna Vishwaroop Dikhaya.
Sharanagat Ki Raksha Karte Govinda,
Bhakton Ke Sankat Mitate Hari.
Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari,
He Nath Narayan Vasudeva.