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Our devotion to Krishna

Krishna devotees

Krishna consciousness teaches people how live a life of high morals and ethics and to respect the integrity of all beings.

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BIRMINGHAM HARE KRISHNA CENTRE

84 Stanmore Road, Edgbaston
Birmingham,
B16 9TB
Tel: (0)21 420 4999

WEB LINKS

International Society for Krishna Consciousness - Birmingham

UK Rathayatra - Festival of Chariots

Krishna.com

International Society for Krishna Consciousness worldwide

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FACTS

ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) is a world-wide confederation of temples, farms, communities and individuals dedicated to living and teaching Vedic culture; through chanting Hare Krishna and Bhakti Yoga, we aim to nurture love of God and return to the spiritual world.

The Hare Krishna religion originates in India

Krishna is a name of the Supreme. It means "all- attractive."

Chanting Hare Krishna is a way of seeking Krishna directly.

The forehead mark is called a tilak. The mark is made with sacred clay from a holy place in India, and it marks the body as a temple.

Hare Krishna Maha-mantra

"Hare Krishna
Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Rama
Hare Rama
Rama Rama
Hare Hare."

Meaning:-

"O energy of the Lord,
O Lord please engage me in Your service"

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The Hare Krishna faith is based on the ancient scriptures of India called the Vedas.

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Devotees worship 'One Supreme Being' and that person is God, known by infinite names. Krishna - meaning "all attractive" - is accepted as the Supreme Being.

Basic principals ...

The core principal teachings state that every living being is a eternal servant of God and all aspects of their life should be devoted to serving God.

Krishna consciousness devotees are dedicated to living and teaching Vedic culture.

Listen to individuals below talk about their faith and life devoted to Krishna.

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Our devotion to Krishna

	Pradyumna das "We are all seeking happiness. Permanent happiness can be found when we develop a relationship with God." Listen to Pradyumna Das
	Shiva Parmar "In my faith I develop a relationship with God and it makes me feel like a better person." Listen to Shiva
	Thomas Alder "The pleasure I get from chanting Hare Krishna is never ending." Listen to Thomas
	Vikash Patel "Krishna Consciousness is about loving God. It gives me a sense of direction and a sense of purpose." Listen to Vikash
	Vikash's friend "Krishna Consciousness allows us to live or lives not just for ourselves but also for others." Listen
	Leon Dawson "You've got to ask the question, what's beyond this life? what's beyond this world?" Listen to Leon
	Nruharidas "If you love God and do everything for his pleasure you automatically get love, peace and happiness." Listen to Nruharidas