Questions tagged [iskcon]

For questions about ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness), the religious organisation, the Hare Krishna movement or its followers (Hare Krishnas).

Also see What is ISKCON?

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Views of ISKCON giving importance on Bhakti Yoga

Why does ISKCON emphasize bhakti yoga over karma and gyan yoga?Which Yoga does the Vedas most emphasize?
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Do ISCKON accept the authority of the Vedas?

ISCKON is a sect of Hinduism who worship lord Krishna. They accept Bhagavata Puran and Gita(to my current knowledge). Do they accept the authority of vedas above gita?
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Does ISKCON consider itself an Astika Sampradaya?

An Astika sampradaya is one that places the infallible authority of the Vedas first. There are claims for instance, that ISKCON leaders believe that Srimad Bhaagavatam is higher in authority than Vedas. What this means, potentially, is that if ever…
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Related to ISKCON: Why sanyasins are so less in ISKCON Comparatively?

Two Questions Related to Iskcon: 1- Why female sanyasins/full time devotees are so less in ISKCON Comparatively ? 2- Why males address to each other PRABHU there ?
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Is ISKCON following Sanatana Dharma?

International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). ISKCON is the anti-thesis of Hinduism. They proselytize: This is highly against the essence of all traditions in Hinduism, Our traditions are to study and proclaim the understanding, then…
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