The Hare Krishna Movement The Hare Krishna movement can be described by using Ninian Smart's six dimensions of religion. This is a series of six different dimensions that are present in any religion. They are doctrinal, ethical, mythical, experiential, ritual, and social. Each dimension is different, but is a necessary part of religion. In this report I will discuss how the Hare Krishna movement falls into these categories, but first allow me to provide some background information. Hare Krishna
the supreme god. For others, Krishna is very important god. The 5,000 years old Indian Vedic scriptures clearly describe the nature and identity of Lord Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead (McPhee & Rigolot, 2011). Hare Krishna is the name for the International Society of Krishna Consciousness known as Iskon. Hare Krishna is a new religious movement based in Vaishnava Hinduism. The Hare Krishna Cultural Center is a Hindu temple in Miami. The Hare Krishna Movement members follow the ancient
by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and his International Society for Krishna Consciousness, though members are more commonly known as the Hare Krishnas due to the three Sanskrit names of the Supreme Being; "Hare", "Krishna", and "Rama". During the late ‘60s and early ‘70s the Hare Krishnas became confused with Hippie subculture which was a problem as the ideals of the two groups were quite different. The Hare Krishnas were open to anyone, but they had to follow the four regulative principles
Western standards), where Sri Krishna reveals himself to Arjuna, a warrior on the eve of a great war with his own family to restore the throne to its rightful heir. This epic serves as metaphor for The Path the spiritual aspirant must take to attain illumination and become one with Krishna. (http://blogcritics.org/books/article/book-review-bhagavad-gita/). Even though this epic was written in first century B. C. E., as a matter of fact, threads of the teachings of Krishna to Prince Arjuna in The Bhagavad-Gītā
be very interesting. I attended a ceremony at the temple of ISKCON, which stands for “The International Society for Krishna Consciousness”. ISKCON is a worldwide movement started by “His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupād”, and it is dedicated to the values and practice of Bhakti Yoga (also known as the path of dedication and love) in this case to their Lord “Krishna”. The temple is located in Potomac, Maryland and lies on twelve acres of beautiful forest land. When I first arrived
Vishnu, who is the Supreme God. In The Bhagavad-Gita, Krishna gives a clear lesson
A plan to expand O'Hare International Airport has begun to look more promising, but backers of a proposed airport near Peotone said last week they don't expect the plan to change the debate over a third airport. "It's still not going to add air capacity, and won't solve their long-range problem," said Don Goff, chairman of the Third Airport Alliance. "I don't see it as any setback," he said of the plan to build more terminals and gates. Goff said that even if O'Hare expansion proponents later
In The Bhagavad Gita there are many references to the caste system, or Varnas. It explains the way men and women of ancient India should act and behave according to Hinduism. Throughout the book there are many examples of the things Hindus are expected to do. These pieces of advice range from anything to the jobs certain people have to the way they are allowed to dress. The Varna is one of the earliest known mentions of a caste system, where the human body is used to depict the structure of Indian
lead to chaos, war, suffering, corruption and destruction. The concept of gunas is well documented in Sri Krishna’s rendition of the sermon (Bhagavad-Gita) to Arjuna in the battlefield of Kurukshetra In the fourteenth chapter of the Gita, Lord Krishna gives us a very detailed description and definition of the three gunas. ‘Sattva is pure, without impurities, illuminating and free from sickness. It binds the soul through attachment with happiness and knowledge. Rajas is full of passion and
be the future Queen of Mewar. Six mont... ... middle of paper ... ...hi 25). Scholars however believe that she escaped, so she would not have to return to Chittor, as there were no guards at the temple. What made Mirabai's devotion to Krishna so deep? This is perhaps a question we will never find the answers to. Was it the spiritual devotion taught to her as a child? Perhaps it the many deaths of loved ones she had to endure. This question can be argued, however something that may
In Hindu mythology, Krishna is an incarnation or avatar of Vishnu; unlike other incarnations; however, Krishna is regarded as the Purna avatar or complete incarnation because he embodies all the attributes of the ideal, well-rounded personality. As Pavan K. Varma notes, a very important aspect of this ideal personality is that of the accomplished lover; Krishna is the lover-God, capable of both feeling and invoking sexual desire. This seemingly “profane” attribute of a sacred god-figure begins to
INTRODUCTION The 14th of December 2013(Saturday) was the day when this fieldtrip was organised .it was a pleasant day, our whole class of grade 10 evm students (25 students) got ready and we head out for wazirabad Delhi. We had decided to go to three places and collect water samples so that we could conduct different tests on samples such as: 1. Ph. value test 2. BOD level 3. Coliform level To see how polluted river Yamuna gets ,as it passes different destinations in the nation capital region
Indian tradition has awarded highest regard to a woman, considered her a mother, who is regarded as the epitome of purity and inviolability. India has always had a special place for women in almost every ritualistic practice in the society. A woman is free to take part in any spiritual and social service unlike many cultures in the society. And women from time immemorial have exhibited their dynamic energy, devoted efforts and dedicated service for their family, society and every other field where
is a performance tradition that has its origins from the country of India. Its creation dates back to the fifteenth century. The whole purpose of the performance tradition is an attempt to retell the important moments in the life of the Hindu Lord Krishna. Raslila began originally in only the regions of India connected to Lord Krishna’s mythology. Gumand Dev, Hitharivansih, and Naryan Bhatt are the three Vishnu bhakti saints who are thought to have created the tradition (Miettinen). Historically, young
This belief is demonstrated in The Bhagavad-Gita when Krishna states, “knowledge is obscured / by the wise man’s eternal enemy, / which takes form as desire” (3.38). The use of the intensely negative phrase, “eternal enemy” suggests that knowledge and desire exist in extreme and constant opposition to each other
Hindus take great pride honoring God through various rituals and traditions on a daily basis. The Ganges River, located in India, spreading about 1,600 miles, is a highly important resource for India and sadly has been destroyed. Ironically, the Ganges River, worshipped as a representation of spiritual purity, has become one of India’s largest trash can. The root of this crisis runs from the devotional practices of Hindus to government inaction and apathy to corrupt and lazy business owners. From
Sattva is the mode of goodness, which is the purest of the modes. It is “untainted, luminous, and free from sorrow” (Mitchell 158). Those in this mode of nature are conditioned by an attachment of knowledge and joy. Once knowledge shines through all gates of the body, then the effects of goodness are present. When a being passes away in the mode of Sattva he goes to the upper planets, or heavens “of those who have seen the truth” (Mitchell 160). When a person is attached to materialistic items or
Happiness therefore is eternally within but it has been obscured by our concentration on that which is outside of us. He echoes the saying that “If we do not go within we will go without” (anonymous). In order to realize happiness the self must be realized and self-inquiry directly leads to realization of the Self. Self-inquiry “is a searching in a deeply introverted mind wherefrom the Self springs. The ego or the mind does not exist; this is the truth and brings about the realization of the Self”
In the conclusion of The Bhagavad-Gita, the lord Krishna asks if the warrior-prince, Arjuna, after their long discussion, has destroyed his delusion, to which Arjuna replies, “Krishna, my delusion is destroyed, and by your grace I have regained memory, I stand here, my doubt dispelled, ready to act on your words” (Ch, 18, 73). Delusion and memory are two sides of the same coin, and a trait belonging to memory may find its opposite in delusion: desire for the fruits of action and discipline, ignorance
and Realization begins with Lord Krishna as being the Supreme Truth, the supreme cause and sustaining force of everything, both material and spiritual. It states “ I will teach you the essence of this wisdom and its realization; when you come to master this there is nothing further that needs to be known (7.2 pg. 99).” Though many seek vijnana, only a few reach it, because it requires such a mastered dedication to the divine through yoga and meditation. Krishna is revealing the truth of himself