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ISKCON

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n.1.The abbreviation for International Society for Krishna Consciousness, a society founded in the US in 1966; based on Vedic scriptures. Groups of devotees engage in joyful chanting of "Hare Krishna" ("O Krishna!").
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Noun1.ISKCON - 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
International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Hare Krishna
Hindooism, Hinduism - the religion of most people in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
religious order, religious sect, sect - a subdivision of a larger religious group
Hare Krishna - worshipper of Krishna and member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness


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The smallest group included those joining new religious movements such as Messianic Judaism, ISKCON ("Hare Krishna"), Transcendental Meditation, or Jehovah's Witnesses.
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Prasadam is sanctified, vegetarian food and it is distributed freely by Food For Life, the humanitarian service of ISKCON (The International Society for Krishna Consciousness).
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