HyperDic: hare_krishna

English > 3 senses of the expression Hare Krishna:
NOUNperson Hare Krishnaworshipper of Krishna and member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness
groupHare Krishna, International Society for Krishna Consciousness, ISKCONa religious sect founded in the United States in 1966
communicationHare Krishnaa chant to the Hindu god Krishna
English > Hare Krishna: 3 senses > noun 1, person
Meaningworshipper of Krishna and member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
Member ofHare Krishna, International Society for Krishna Consciousness, ISKCONA religious sect founded in the United States in 1966
BroaderHindu, HindooA person who adheres to Hinduism
Spanishhare krishna, Hare Krishna
Catalanhare krishna, Hare Krishna
English > Hare Krishna: 3 senses > noun 2, group
MeaningA religious sect founded in the United States in 1966; based on Vedic scriptures; groups engage in joyful / 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.
SynonymsInternational Society for Krishna Consciousness, ISKCON
Member ofHinduism, HindooismThe religion of most people in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
MembersHare Krishnaworshipper of Krishna and member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness
Broadersect, religious sect, religious orderA subdivision of a larger / larger / larger / larger religious group
Spanishhare krishna, Hare Krishna, International Society for Krishna Consciousness
Catalanhare krishna, Hare Krishna
English > Hare Krishna: 3 senses > noun 3, communication
MeaningA chant to the Hindu god Krishna.
Instance ofchantA repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone
SpanishHare Krishna
CatalanHare Krishna

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