Chanting the Holy Name in Krishna Lila

Gopis of Vrindavana, the Epitome of Pure Krishna Bhakti

Unable to find Krishna, and completely absorbed in Krishna consciousness, the gopis gathered on the bank of the Yamuna and chanted the names of Krishna:

All the gopis, including Radharani, began to proceed further into the forest until they could no longer see the moonlight.

When they saw that it was getting gradualy darker, they stopped. Their mind and intelligence became absorbed in the thoughts of Krishna; they all imitated the activities of Krishna and His speeches. Due to their heart and soul being completely given to Krishna, they began to chant His glories, completely forgetting their family interests. In this way, all the gopis assembled together on the bank of the Yamnua, and expecting that Krishna must return to them, they simply engaged in the chanting of the glories of Krishna:

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna

Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama

Rama Rama Hare Hare

(Srila Prabhupada in Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead)