Panch Tattva Pranam Mantra
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Jaya Sri-Krishna-Chaitanya Prabhu Nityananda |
Sri-Advaita Gadadhara Srivasadi-Gaura-Bhakta-Vrind ||
Panch Tattva Pranam Mantra About
Panch Tattva Pranam Mantra is a devotional mantra used in the Gaudiya Vaishnavism tradition to offer respectful obeisances to the five aspects of the Absolute Truth, known as the Panchatattva. These five incarnations represent the Supreme Lord and His associates who appeared to spread the practice of Krishna devotion.
Meaning
The mantra reverently salutes Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (the supreme personality of Godhead), Nityananda Prabhu (His plenary expansion), Advaita Acharya (combined incarnation of Vishnu and Shiva), Gadadhara Pandita (His internal potency), and Srivasa Thakura (His marginal potency). Chanting this mantra invokes their mercy and blessings.
Benefits
- Removes offenses committed during chanting of the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra
- Enables effective chanting and spiritual progress
- Brings blessings and mercy of the Panchatattva
- Enhances focus, devotion, and purity of mind
Significance
This mantra is traditionally chanted before starting the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra japa to seek the blessings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and the Panchatattva. It is considered essential for devotees to obtain the full benefits and potency of the Hare Krishna mantra chanting.