ISKCON

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Definition

Proper noun A religious organization, formally the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, founded in 1966 in New York City. It is a modern Gaudiya Vaishnava movement within Hinduism, dedicated to the practice of bhakti yoga (devotional service) to Lord Krishna.

Usage
  • Iskcon is known for its vibrant public chanting, temple worship, and distribution of spiritual literature.
  • The teachings of Iskcon are based on ancient Sanskrit texts such as the and .
  • A member of Iskcon is commonly called a Hare Krishna.
Advanced Usage
  • The Iskcon movement: Refers to the global religious and cultural activities initiated by the organization.
    • The Iskcon movement has established temples, farm communities, and vegetarian food programs worldwide.
  • An Iskcon temple: Denotes a place of worship run by the society.
    • We visited the beautiful Iskcon temple in London.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hare Krishna: This is the popular name for both the organization and its members. It originates from the central to the society's practice.
  • International Society for Krishna Consciousness: The full, formal name of the organization.
Synonyms
  • Hare Krishna movement
Related Phrases
  • Hare Krishna mantra: The primary devotional chant of the tradition: "Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare."
  • Krishna consciousness: The state of spiritual awareness and devotion to Krishna that the society aims to cultivate.
Noun
  1. a religious sect founded in the United States in 1966; based on Vedic scriptures; groups engage in joyful chanting of `Hare Krishna' and other mantras based on the name of the Hindu god Krishna; devotees usually wear saffron robes and practice vegetarianism and celibacy

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