hare krishna meaning and definition

HARE KRISHNA noun

Definition of Hare Krishna (noun)

1. worshipper of Krishna and member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness
2. a religious sect founded in the United States in 1966; based on Vedic scriptures; groups engage in joyful chanting of `Hare Krishna' and other mantras based on the name of the Hindu god Krishna; devotees usually wear saffron robes and practice vegetarianism and celibacy
   • synonyms: International Society for Krishna Consciousness, ISKCON
3. a chant to the Hindu god Krishna