international society for krishna consciousness
Proper noun: A specific religious organization, formally established as a monotheistic tradition within Gaudiya Vaishnavism. It is a contemporary global movement dedicated to the practice of bhakti yoga (devotional service) centered on the worship of the Hindu deity Krishna. Its core practices include the congregational chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra, adherence to specific spiritual principles, and the study of ancient Indian scriptures such as the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam.
The term is used as the official name of the organization. It functions as a singular proper noun. * The International Society for Krishna Consciousness maintains temples and cultural centers worldwide. * She has been a member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness for over a decade. * The philosophy of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness is explained in their publications.
- The acronym ISKCON is universally used as a shorthand reference for the full name in both formal and informal contexts.
- The ISKCON temple in Mayapur is a major pilgrimage site.
- The movement and its devotees are also commonly referred to by the colloquial name "the Hare Krishna movement" or simply "Hare Krishnas," derived from their principal mantra.
- The teachings of the Hare Krishna movement have been disseminated through books and public chanting.
- ISKCON (n.): The standard acronym for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
- Hare Krishna movement (n.): A widely recognized descriptive name for the same religious tradition.
- Devotee (n.): A follower or member of ISKCON. (e.g., )
- Gaudiya Vaishnavism (n.): The broader theological and devotional tradition from which ISKCON originates.
- Hare Krishna movement: The most common synonymous term.
- Krishna consciousness: Can refer more generally to the philosophy and state of spiritual awareness, but is often used interchangeably with the organization's name.
- To chant Hare Krishna: Refers to the core devotional practice of the society.
- They gather daily to chant Hare Krishna.
- To be in Krishna consciousness: Refers to living according to the spiritual principles taught by the society.
- He strives to live his life in Krishna consciousness.
- 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