Govinda is another name for Krishna, who was an avatar of Lord Vishnu. It means cowherd or the one who protects cows. It is one of the 1000 names of Vishnu. Vishnu is the Supreme God who preserves the universe and protects it from harm. He took several avatars to rid the world of evil. Chanting this Mantra helps one to overcome fear, nightmares, and obstacles in life.
