Question: One disciple of Srila Prabhupada was highlighting that Hare Krishna Mahamantra is not mentioned in Caitanya Caritamrita by Krishna Das Kaviraj goswami. Is there another biography where there is a mention of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu chanting Hare Krishna Mahamantra?
Answer by Romapada Swami:
I am unaware of any specific reference in other scripture where the entire Mahamantra is printed as having been spoken or uttered by Caitanya Mahaprabhu. While the declaration of this Śrīla Prabhupāda disciple may be a fact, and it is certainly a well-known understanding that the Hare Kṛṣṇa Mahamantra was given by Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahaprabhu for all of us, as the dharma along with other names of the Personality of Godhead.
