About ISKCON
Global Movement
What Is International Society For Krishna Consciousness?
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), also known as the Hare Krishna movement, includes five hundred major centers, temples and rural communities, nearly one hundred affiliated vegetarian restaurants, thousands of local meeting groups, a wide variety of community projects, and millions of congregational members worldwide.
- (ISKCON) is a worldwide spiritual organization
- Founded in New York City in 1966 by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
- Dedicated to the well-being of society through God Consciousness
What is the Hare Krishna Philosophy?
The Hare Krishna Movementâ„¢ provides an opportunity for a life of happiness, good health, peace of mind and all good qualities through God Consciousness. The ultimate goal for all living beings is to reawaken their love for God, or Lord Krishna, the "all-attractive one". By chanting the maha-mantra, one can experience transcendental bliss and spiritual awakening.
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ISKCON Shivpuri
ISKCON Shivpuri aims to bring the sublime teachings of the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam to the people of Shivpuri. Our mission is built upon these foundational goals:
- To systematically propagate spiritual knowledge to society at large and to educate all people in the techniques of spiritual life.
- To propagate a consciousness of Krishna (God), as it is revealed in the great scriptures of India.
- To bring the members of the Society together with each other and nearer to Krishna, the prime entity.
- To teach and encourage the sankirtana movement, congregational chanting of the holy name of God.
- To bring the members closer together for the purpose of teaching a simpler, more natural way of life.
- To create a holy place of transcendental pastimes dedicated to the personality of Krishna in Shivpuri.