The Hare Krishna movement developed from which tradition?

The Hare Krishna movement developed from which tradition?

• A. Judaism
• B. Hinduism
• C. Buddhism
• D. Islam

Answer: (B)

The Hare Krishna movement is rooted in Hinduism, specifically within the Vaishnavite bhakti tradition called Gaudiya Vaishnavism. It centers on devotion to Krishna as the supreme God and practice like congregational chanting (the Hare Krishna mantra), temple worship, and a lifestyle of bhakti. This lineage traces back to 16th‑century Bengal with Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, and the modern movement (ISKCON) was established in the 1960s to share Krishna consciousness worldwide. Because of its theological roots, scriptures, and devotional practices, it belongs to Hinduism rather than Judaism, Buddhism, or Islam.

The Hare Krishna movement is rooted in Hinduism, specifically within the Vaishnavite bhakti tradition called Gaudiya Vaishnavism. It centers on devotion to Krishna as the supreme God and practice like congregational chanting (the Hare Krishna mantra), temple worship, and a lifestyle of bhakti. This lineage traces back to 16th‑century Bengal with Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, and the modern movement (ISKCON) was established in the 1960s to share Krishna consciousness worldwide. Because of its theological roots, scriptures, and devotional practices, it belongs to Hinduism rather than Judaism, Buddhism, or Islam.