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1. | [ noun ] (religion,Hinduism) a religious sect founded in the United States in 1966; based on Vedic scriptures; groups engage in joyful chanting of `Hare Krishna' (`O Krishna!') and other mantras based on the name of the Hindu god Krishna; devotees usually wear saffron robes | |
Synonyms: | International_Society_for_Krishna_Consciousness Hare_Krishna | |
Related terms: | sect Hinduism Hare_Krishna | |
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