
Its most rapid expansions as in membership as of 2. ISKCON was formed to spread the practice of bhakti yoga, in which those involved (bhaktas) dedicate their thoughts and actions towards pleasing the Supreme Lord, Krishna. American and European converts since the early 1. The appearance of the movement and its culture come from the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, which has had adherents in India since the late 1. ISKCON is a direct descendant of Brahma- Madhva- Gaudiya Vaishnava Sampradaya. Its core beliefs are based on select traditional Hindu scriptures, particularly the Bhagavad- gītā and the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada who is worshipped by followers as Guru and spiritual master. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), known colloquially as the Hare Krishna movement or Hare Krishnas, is a Gaudiya Vaishnava. Here you can find information on the books by the writer, author, philosopher, spiritual practitioner, traveler, photographer, and lecturer Stephen Knapp. This file has the complete book of The Serpent Power plus illustrations by me with highlights of passages with the footnotes. The term Hinduism refers to a singular religious identity of the Hindu tradition that incorporates multiple cultures and a variety of belief systems. Hinduism, known as Sanātana Dharma, (सनातन धर्म) and Vaidika-Dharma by most Hindus, is a worldwide religious tradition rooted in Indian culture and. 0 Temples and Centres around the globe.Ĭoordinates. Educational, Philanthropic, Religious studies, Spirituality. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), known colloquially as the Hare Krishna movement or Hare Krishnas, is a Gaudiya Vaishnava Hindu religious.īhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. International Society for Krishna Consciousness.


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Guṇa depending on the context means 'string, thread or strand', or 'virtue, merit, excellence', or 'quality, peculiarity, attribute, property'.
