Hare Krishna Mahamantra: Significance of Mahamantra

                            Q. What is praying? Why do we have to pray? When should we pray? How should we pray?

                            Prayer is an address to a superior in supplication. Of all those who are worshipable, the Personality of Godhead is the most worthy object of one's prayers, and so are His pure devotees who are His direct and confidential representatives.

                            Q. Can you explain me the significance of the mahamantra? Is it more effective than devotional songs and Vedas?

                            The sixteen syllable Hare Krishna mahamantra is a plea to the internal potency (Hare) of the Supreme Personality of Godhead (Krishna, Rama) - namely to Srimati Radharani, to be engaged in the service of Krishna. The Upanisads mention this mahamantra as the means of perfection especially in this age of Kali.