Govardhana-dhari Krishna Mantra for Protection

Is initiation necessary to listen to this mantra?

No. Initiation is required only if you want to do mantra sadhana, not for listening. You just have to listen to the mantras we provide to get benefited.

ॐ नमो गोवर्धनोद्धरणाय गोविन्दाय गोकुलनिवासाय गोपालाय गोपालपतये गोपीजनभर्त्रे गिरिजोद्धर्त्रे करुणानिधये जगद्विधये जगन्मङ्गलाय जगन्निवासाय जगन्मोहनाय कोटिमन्मथमन्मथाय वृषभानुसुतावराय श्रीनन्दराजकुलप्रदीपाय श्रीकृष्णाय परिपूर्णतमाय त्वसङ्ख्यब्रह्माण्डपतये गोलोकधामधिषणाधिपतये स्वयं भगवते सबलाय नमस्ते नमस्ते नमस्ते ।

om namo govardhanoddharanaaya govindaaya gokulanivaasaaya gopaalaaya gopaalapataye gopeejanabhartre girijoddhartre karunaanidhaye jagadvidhaye jaganmangalaaya jagannivaasaaya jaganmohanaaya kot'imanmathamanmathaaya vri'shabhaanusutaavaraaya shreenandaraajakulapradeepaaya shreekri'shnaaya paripoornatamaaya tvasankhyabrahmaand'apataye golokadhaamadhishanaadhipataye svayam bhagavate sabalaaya namaste namaste namaste .

Om, I bow to Govardhana-lifter, Govinda, dweller of Gokula, protector of cows, lord of cowherds, beloved of the Gopis, lifter of mountains, ocean of compassion, creator of the world, bringer of auspiciousness to the world, residing in all worlds, enchanter of the world, more attractive than millions of Kamadevas, beloved of the daughter of Vrishabhanu, light of the lineage of Nanda, Sri Krishna, the most complete one, lord of countless universes, ruler of Goloka, the Supreme Bhagavan. I bow to you, I bow to you, I bow to you.

Listening to this Mantra brings peace, devotion, and a sense of protection. It invokes Krishna’s qualities—his compassion, strength, and love for devotees—bringing positive energy and inner calm. The mantra helps remove obstacles, attracts divine grace, and promotes mental clarity. It uplifts the heart, connecting the listener to Krishna's blessings, while promoting spiritual growth, happiness, and prosperity.

Ramaswamy Sastry and Vighnesh Ghanapaathi