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Definition of International Society for Krishna Consciousness
1. Noun. 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.
Group relationships: Hindooism, Hinduism
Generic synonyms: Religious Order, Religious Sect, Sect
Member holonyms: Hare Krishna
Lexicographical Neighbors of International Society For Krishna Consciousness
Literary usage of International Society for Krishna Consciousness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Journey of Self-Discovery by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1990)
"There are no classes in our International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
Now you are writing philosophy, but ifI want you to wash dishes, you will do so ..."
2. Bhagavad-Gita As It Is: With the Original Sanskrit Text, Roman by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1989)
"... and grandfathers of my disciples are encouraging us by becoming life members
of our great society, the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. ..."
3. (1888)
"... Swami Ram's Himalayan Institute in Pennsylvania, the International Society
for Krishna Consciousness in California, and so on. ..."
4. Finding Common Ground: A First Amendment Guide to Religion & Public Education edited by Charles Haynes (1997)
"(International Society for Krishna Consciousness.) India—Hinduism. Asian Religions
Media Resources, Visual Education Service. Hinduism—A Vignette. ..."
5. Radiant Healing: The Many Paths to Personal Harmony and Planetary Wholeness by Bellamy Isabel, Isabel Bellamy, Donald MacLean, Maclean Donald (2005)
"(1989) The Higher Taste - Botany, International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
Harris, B. (2002) Thresholds of the Mind: How Holosync Audio Technology ..."
6. How to Become a Hindu: A Guide for Seekers and Born Hindus = Hindu Kanthaṃ by Subramuniya, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (2000)
"In the spring of 1988, after 20 years of dual identity, members of the
ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) community began a call for ..."
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