# Sacred mantras and their power *Vedic mantras are transcendental sound vibrations that have tremendous spiritual potency. The most powerful of all mantras is the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, which contains all the potencies of the Lord's holy names. Mantras must be received through authorized disciplic succession to be effective. When properly chanted, these sacred sounds can purify the heart, awaken spiritual consciousness, and ultimately lead one back to Godhead.* ## The Hare Krishna Maha-mantra ![[cc/adi/7/76]] ![[cc/adi/17/21]] ## The Power of the Holy Name ![[sb/6/2/14]] ![[sb/6/3/24]] ## Mantras Must Be Received Properly ![[sb/4/8/53]] ![[sb/4/8/54]] ## The Panca-tattva Mantra ![[cc/adi/7/4]] ![[cc/adi/8/31]] ## The Gayatri Mantra ![[sb/5/7/14]] ![[sb/3/12/42]] ## Chanting Purifies the Heart ![[sb/3/33/6]] ![[cc/antya/20/12]] ## From the Index - [[index/entries/hare-krsna-maha-mantra|Hare Krishna Maha-mantra]] — The great chanting - [[index/entries/mantra|Mantra]] — Sacred sound vibrations - [[index/entries/gayatri-mantra|Gayatri Mantra]] — The Vedic mantra - [[index/entries/panca-tattva-mantra|Panca-tattva Mantra]] — For chanting without offenses