The chant “Hare Krishna” has gotten a bad rap. Since the 1960s the chant has become well known outside of India, mostly due to the efforts of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, better known as the Hare Krishnas. In the late ’60s the chant became associated with the hippie subculture, but this was an incorrect association as the goals of these two groups are very different. A member of the Hare Krishnas would be expected to strictly abstain from all intoxicants, including marijuana — not really a goal of the hippies! Krishna consciousness is said to be the original energy of all of us, and when we hear or chant the mantra this consciousness is revived. The sound vibration is said to transcend all the lower strata of consciousness bringing us into a realization of our true, blissful nature. Far out, man.
| SONG | ARTIST | CD |
| Om | Mercury Max | The Eternal Om |
| Krishna Gayatri | Swaha | Bolo |
| Sri Krishna | Ena Vie | Heart of Devotion |
| Hari Krishna | Masood Ali Khan | The Yoga Sessions: Masood Ali Khan |
| Sri Krishna Chaitanya | Larisa Stow & Shakti Tribe | Reaching In |
| Jai Jai Ram Krishna Hari | Dave Stringer | Joyride |
| Sri Krishna Govinda | Mukti | Light of the Sun |
| Song to Krishna | Indiajiva | Om Spiritus – Music for a Peaceful Planet |
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Yay! We just launched a Worldwide Virtual Kirtan recording project, and the song we’re singing is “Hare Krishna”! We’re inviting the world to sing with us on this recording– everyone is welcome! Here’s the trailer and info: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K10gQuE2dD8. 🙂