What is the belief of Hare Krishna?

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1. What is the belief of Hare Krishna?
2. Who is Hare Krishna God?
3. Can Hare Krishnas marry?
4. What do Hare Krishnas not eat?
5. Why do Hare Krishnas not eat garlic?
6. Why do Hare Krishnas shave their heads?
7. Why is Lord Krishna blue?
8. Why do Hare Krishnas not eat onion and garlic?
9. Why do Hare Krishnas wear orange?
10. Do Hare Krishnas shave their heads?
11. Which is Maha Mantra?
12. Did Krishna drink poison?
13. Do Hare Krishnas wear orange?
14. Is tea a Tamasic?
15. Why can't monks eat garlic?

What is the belief of Hare Krishna?

The teachings of the Hare Krishna movement are derived from ancient Hindu scriptures, especially the Srinad-Bhagavatum and the Bhagavadgita. Adherents believe that Krishna (an avatar of Vishnu) is the Supreme Lord and that humans are eternal spiritual beings trapped in a cycle of reincarnation.

Who is Hare Krishna God?

Devotees of the Hare Krishna movement consider themselves monotheistic. According to the sacred texts, Bhagavad Gita and Bhagavat Purana, Krishna is the supreme God, who oversees millions of demigods — who are seen as administrators of the universal affairs. These demigods are needed to run creation.

Can Hare Krishnas marry?

The Hare Krishna movement, as a distinct Hindu sect, and especially ISKCON, generally view all sex and sexuality (except procreational sex within the context of marriage) as being "illicit" with another partner. ... So within marriage it can be used for having nice Krsna conscious children but not like this.

What do Hare Krishnas not eat?

Hare Krishnas believe that Krishna rejects all food but vegetables, grains, fruits, milk and water. After devotees place the food on a platter used to serve guests, the food becomes prasadam, or a gift from God that purifies.

Why do Hare Krishnas not eat garlic?

Here's my short answer: As a devotee of Krishna and a practicing Bhakti-yogi, I don't eat garlic and onions because they cannot be offered to Krishna. Here's my longer answer: You may know that onions and garlic are botanical members of the alliaceous family (alliums) – along with leeks, chives and shallots.

Why do Hare Krishnas shave their heads?

Cultural reasons may include an emphasis on conformity and solidarity as identical haircuts can make diverse crowds look very similar, or as part of hazing rituals. One aesthetic reason is the concealment of baldness. Many Buddhists, Hajj pilgrims, and members of the Hare Krishna movement shave their heads.

Why is Lord Krishna blue?

The world has depicted Lord Krishna as a baby stealing butter and a charming youth holding a flute, with a peacock feather on his head. ... The legends tell us that Lord Krishna had drunk poisoned milk given by a demon when he was a baby and that had caused the bluish tinge in his skin.

Why do Hare Krishnas not eat onion and garlic?

Here's my short answer: As a devotee of Krishna and a practicing Bhakti-yogi, I don't eat garlic and onions because they cannot be offered to Krishna. Here's my longer answer: You may know that onions and garlic are botanical members of the alliaceous family (alliums) – along with leeks, chives and shallots.

Why do Hare Krishnas wear orange?

Orange was chosen mainly because of the dye available at the time. The tradition stuck and orange is now the color of choice for Theravada Buddhist followers in Southeast Asia, as opposed to a maroon color for Tibetan monks.

Do Hare Krishnas shave their heads?

Cultural reasons may include an emphasis on conformity and solidarity as identical haircuts can make diverse crowds look very similar, or as part of hazing rituals. One aesthetic reason is the concealment of baldness. Many Buddhists, Hajj pilgrims, and members of the Hare Krishna movement shave their heads.

Which is Maha Mantra?

The Maha Mantra, or Great Hymn for Deliverance, is known in the Vedas, Hindu scriptures, for having the power to change the consciousness of any person who repeats or changs it. There is no need to join any religious group or identify as this relgion or that spiritual.

Did Krishna drink poison?

The world has depicted Lord Krishna as a baby stealing butter and a charming youth holding a flute, with a peacock feather on his head. ... The legends tell us that Lord Krishna had drunk poisoned milk given by a demon when he was a baby and that had caused the bluish tinge in his skin.

Do Hare Krishnas wear orange?

The orange, or saffron, coloured robes that are often associated with Hare Krishna, are actually mostly worn by unmarried men. Married men usually wear a white cloth and women wear a saree.

Is tea a Tamasic?

This includes foods that are not fresh, overcooked, stale and processed — foods made from refined flour (maida), pastries, pizzas, burgers, chocolates, soft drinks, rumali roti, naan, tea, coffee, tobacco, alcohol, canned and preserved foods like jams, pickles and fermented foods, fried foods, sweets made from sugar, ...

Why can't monks eat garlic?

But how about the Buddhists? They rank garlic, onions, shallots and other members of the Allium genus as the Five Acid and Strong-Smelling Vegetables, which are just too damn strong. ... And that's why Buddhists don't eat garlic and onions.