The Maha-Mantra explained.

Maha means “great” and Mantra means “sacred chant for deliverance.”

Of all Mantras in the Vedas, one is called the Maha-Mantra, or great Mantra-

Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna 

Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare 

Hare Rama, Hare Rama

Rama Rama, Hare Hare.

The words “Hare” 

(pronounced ha-ray), 

“Krsna ” (pronounced krish-na),

 “Rama” (rhymes with “drama”).

These are all Sanskrit words. 

“Hare” is an address to God’s energy, known as Radha.

“Krsna ” is name of God meaning “He who is attractive to everyone.” 

“Rama” means “one who gives pleasure and enjoys life.”

When chanted the Maha Mantra is a petition to God- 

“O Krsna, O energy of Krsna, please engage me in Your service.”