International Society for Krishna Consciousness
- proper noun
- /ˌɪntəˈnæʃənl səˈsaɪəti fɔr ˈkrɪʃnə kənˈsʌs/
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Sociedad Internacional para la Conciencia de Krishna
- The International Society for Krishna Consciousness is widely known for its public chanting and community outreach.
Examples
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The International Society for Krishna Consciousness has temples in many countries around the world.
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After joining the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, she became deeply involved in devotional practices.
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The International Society for Krishna Consciousness promotes peace through spiritual practices.
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Many people join the International Society for Krishna Consciousness for community support.
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After joining the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, she became deeply involved in devotional practices.
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The International Society for Krishna Consciousness has temples in many countries around the world.
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The International Society for Krishna Consciousness is widely known for its public chanting and community outreach.
Synonyms
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A global Hindu group that worships Krishna, sings in public, follows a vegetarian diet, and meditates
Surface Forms
Morphology
international + society + for + Krishna + consciousness
The phrase is fully compositional: 'international' + 'society' + 'for' + 'Krishna consciousness' literally denotes an organization operating across countries devoted to awareness or worship of Krishna. A B1 learner who knows the constituent words would readily infer this basic organizational/religious meaning, so the expression is transparent.
Etymology
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness began in 1966 when a teacher from India started a group in New York to share 'awareness of Krishna' with people from many countries. Because members chanted in public, wore simple robes, and shared vegetarian food, the full name came to mean this worldwide group devoted to Krishna and its joyful practices.