Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna

This morning we stopped at the the world headquarters for International Society of Krishna Consciousness. ISKCON for short. I thought it died out after the sixties but it is a thriving division of Hindu culture. I have always liked the Hare Krishnas because they seemed joyful, and noisy. The temple we visited was that. Joyful and noisy. Dianne and I saw more western people here than in any other part of India. They have come in some cases as pilgrims to the Mecca of Krishna Consciousness. Non violent vegetarian, disciplined life styles are required of the followers.

I see this as all part of the way things are. Some people trying to make a difference by their choices in life. Other see it as a dying idea that has no future. It does seem to be growing in popularity judging from the size of the new temple being built. Our visit here was in stark contrast to our time in Pushkar. We were never asked to make a donation to the foundation or any other thing.Read more