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iskcon

/ˈɪs.kɒn/

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noun

formalcommonabbreviation/ˈɪs.kɒn/

uncountable · proper noun

A religious sect founded in the United States in 1966, based on Vedic scriptures, whose members engage in joyful chanting of mantras based on the name of the Hindu god Krishna, often wearing saffron robes and practicing vegetarianism and celibacy.

  • 🇷🇺Религиозная секта, основанная в США в 1966 году, основанная на ведических писаниях, члены которой занимаются радостным пением мантр, основанных на имени индуистского бога Кришны, часто нося шафрановые одежды и практикуя вегетарианство и безбрачие.
  1. Religious organization B2 formal

    A spiritual society founded in 1966, based on ancient Vedic scriptures, known for the practice of chanting the Hare Krishna mantra.

    • ISKCON members often gather to chant the Hare Krishna mantra in public spaces.
    • The temple run by ISKCON offers vegetarian meals to visitors.
    • Many people associate ISKCON with its joyful chanting and saffron robes.

    🇷🇺Религиозная организация