International Society for Krishna Consciousness

Definitions

  • WordNet 3.6
    • n International Society for 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
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Usage


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Govinda 's boutique, housed inside the International Society for Krishna Consciousness in West L.A. Is your one-stop shop for Hindu deities, tulsi beads, bangles, kurtas and stackable stainless-steel food-storage containers (and lunch.
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