| Noun | 1. | International Society for Krishna Consciousness - 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 celibacyHindooism, Hinduism - the predominant religion of India; characterized by a caste system and belief in reincarnation Hare Krishna - worshipper of Krishna and member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness | |