What is Hare Krishna all about?

Answer 1

It's all about getting your Krishna styled and blow-dried.

Although I think Bald Krishna is a little more hip these days with the young generation.

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Answer 2

When I was a vegetarian, I got to eat at the Hare Krishna temple.
They don't eat meat & the food is so good.


They believe in reincarnation.
They don't pressure you to believe anything.
I have a Hare Krishna book called "The journey of self discovery".
I haven't read much of it.

They're very friendly, that was a pretty happy time in my life.
I was going though a hippie phase (about 5 years ago
at 19 yrs old), now I don't think I'd feel as comfortable eating there, as I used to.

Answer 3

Fashion baby! Those flowing yellow robes, accessorized by an endless assortment of percussive instruments, beads, pamphlets and sandals are THE LIVING END! Of course, it all flows with the recent "Bald is Beautiful" trend. What could be more fun than singing and dancing and chanting at 5:30 in the morning in January near the "L" train underpass, and getting spit at by transvestites as they stagger home from work...what could be more descriptive of the term "Urban Chic"? I just don't know.

Seriously, I kid Hare Krishna. From what I understand, Hare Krishna is chanting the various names for God, and as a group, they are a kind of offshoot of the Hindu religion, kind of like monks who live by a strict set of rules. I am so ignorant when it comes to this topic, I hope you get some better answers from others. I just had to answer because I remember walking to work, when I lived in Chicago, and seeing them there, at the underpass just as I described them above. They really were very nice.

Answer 4

The Hare Krishna mantra, also referred to reverentially as the Maha Mantra ("Great Mantra"), is a sixteen-word Vaishnava mantra, made well known outside of India by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (commonly known as 'the Hare Krishnas'). It is believed by practitioners to bring about a higher state of consciousness when heard, spoken, meditated upon or sung out loud. According to Gaudiya Vaishnava theology this higher consciousness ultimately takes the form of pure love of God (Krishna). [1] ----Check out link below for more info.

Answer 5

I'd refer to the Wikipedia article, as it takes a look at many aspects of the group. Essentially, it is a sub-group or break-off of Hinduism. They focus on the life and teachings of Krishna (basically a portion of the Bagavad Gita). They are typically pretty strict in adherence to the teachings of Krishna and are like monks in that sense. For the most part, their teachings are focused on ideals, such as the ideal man or woman. As part of Hinduism they also read as a source for ideals the Ramayana (which, is an awesome read - if you read it you should read the translation by Buck). I use to attend their temple for potlucks and festivals. Great people.

Answer 6

The practice of Bhakti Yoga - the yoga of devotion. In this case, it is devotion to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna, one of the manifestations of the Hindu God Vishnu.

Devotees to Krishna believe that chanting his holy name is a major way to remove oneself from the cycle of reincarnation.

That is just a thumbnail sketch.

Answer 7

Peace

Answer 8

It's all about....well, it's sort of deep...something like dancing around in a metaphysical world that is actually inconclusive in the theoretical world.
It's a black hole in comparison...yes, a black, endless place of nothing. It's a place saying, "come, come to the light of ignorance."

Answer 9

Uh, could you be a little more specific? The mantra or the movement?
And check Wikipedia.

Answer 10

Guys that give you flowers in the airport and sign songs so that you can dance while waiting for your plane.