Kalisantarana Upanishad is one of the minor Upanishads found in Krishna yajur Veda. The Black Yajurveda. This Upanishad is a conversation between Brahma the creator and sage Narada. The text reveals the mantra which is a collection of 16 names. This very mantra was initiated to shri Krishna Chaitanya maha prabhu and is followed by the gaudiya sampradaya, ISKCON. Popularly known as "The Hare Krishna maha mantra."

Kali Santarana Upanishad is the primary source of that great mantra and its glory. In this book we will discuss the Upanishad and learn what lord brahma had taught to sage Narada.

hare rāma hare rāma rāma rāma hare hare .
hare kṛṣṇa hare kṛṣṇa kṛṣṇa kṛṣṇa hare hare

The three names hari, rāma and kṛṣṇa which comprises the great mantra. The meaning of each name will be explained in this book with the help of scriptural sources.

Before starting the Upanishad the shantipatha which is recited before any Upanishad of Yajurveda is recited. That prayer for peace will also be translated in the book.