Meaning

I bow to the Divine Lord Vasudeva, the indweller of all beings, the son of Vasudeva who is Krishna himself.

Why chant this

The Dvadashakshara (twelve-syllable) mantra. Bhagavata Purana calls it the supreme mantra of the age. Lifts depression, awakens bhakti, purifies past karma, and grants moksha.

Pronunciation

Om — Na-mo — Bha-ga-va-te — Vaa-su-de-vaa-ya.