American 🇺🇸 people love Hare Krishna bhajan very much: Hare Krishna movement started from America: American people are totally different from the rest of the world 🌎: The Hare Krishna movement is a branch of Hinduism, formally known as Gaudiya Vaishnavism. Its name comes from its chant — Hare Krishna — which devotees repeat over and over. It was started in the 16th century by Sri Chaitanya of Bengal (1486-1533). The original name of Shri Chaitanya is Shri Jaganath Mishra ( having origin of Jajpur of Odisha) He emphasized the worship of Krishna and believed that chanting the names of God was so powerful that in addition to one's own meditation on them, they should also be chanted in the streets for the benefit of all. Shri Chaitanya stayed in Puri and he was a great devotee of lord Shri Jaganath. He explained his devotees that the heart ❤️ of lord Shri Krishna is still in the Navikendra of lord Shri Jaganath. Hence Shri Chaitanya considered that lord Shri Jaganath is lord Shri Krishna and he explained to his followers that Lord Shri Jaganath and lord Shri Krishna both are same. Maximum time Shri Chaitanya stayed in Puri. The followers of Shri Chaitanya started to introduce the words- “Hari Bola”. To attract more followers they used to tell- “ Magur machha ra jhola, beta Haria haria bola”. However this was objected by Shri Chaitanya. Swami Prabhupada ( a follower of Shri Chaitanya and who stayed in Puri for some time and worshiped lord Shri Jaganath) brought the Hare Krishna movement — formally called the International Society of Krishna Consciousness — to the U.S. in 1966. Public dancing and chanting became its trademark. Devotees of the Hare Krishna movement consider themselves monotheistic. According to the sacred texts, Bhagavad Gita and Bhagavat Purana, Krishna is the supreme God, who oversees millions of demigods — who are seen as administrators of the universal affairs. Krishna is often accompanied by Radharani, the female aspect or counterpart of Krishna. The Hare Krishna understanding is praying to one and the same god . Brahmins and Other than Brahmins can worship as priest. There is no caste restriction. Other than Hindus can worship lord Shri Krishna ( Shri Jaganath) . There is no restriction For Christian believers and Muslim religious people to join in such Hare Krishna movement. The followers of Hare Krishna movement worship only Shri Krishna or lord Shri Jaganath having heart ❤️ of lord Shri Krishna in his Navi ( the secret chamber) In addition, the Hare Krishna movement has adapted itself to the West. For example, Swami Prabhupada provided an equal opportunity to both men and women to become priests in the worship rituals — a privilege reserved only for men in traditional Hinduism. Perhaps because of its sensitivity to Western ethos, the Hare Krishna movement has been more successful than more traditional Hindu branches in attracting non-Indians into its culture, philosophy and practices. Many Americans have joined in Hare Krishna movement. What is the Hare Krishna mantra? Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare The word "mantra" means to deliver or free the mind. The word "Hare" refers to the divine feminine potency of God. "Krishna" means the all-attractive one, and "Rama" is the reservoir of all pleasure. In Hare Krishna ashrams you can find different people of different countries are joining in the Hare Krishna movement. But in Ashrams one can spot an American devotee very easily due to the following reasons: 1. Eating Sweet Food for Breakfast- There is perhaps no other country in the world that loves a sweet breakfast quite as much as America. From donuts to pancakes to waffles, if you are in the US, the number of sweet options for breakfast is seemingly endless. In many other countries, though, things are quite different. Salads and savory dishes are often served for breakfast, something that would come as quite a shock to the American devotee. 2. One of the biggest fashion controversies is whether or not it is acceptable to wear socks with sandals. Most people would claim that the answer is no, and yet there are many people seen wearing this combination on the regular - especially American devotees. Maybe they are confused with the weather or didn't want to pack multiple pairs of shoes, but this is a pretty telltale sign that an American is approaching. 3. Only Americans Wear Shorts in the Cold. 4. In the US, stores tend to be open pretty late. It is common to find stores that will be open past 10 pm, and many are also 24/7. However, in many other countries, especially in Europe, stores close at a relatively early hour. You can't just pop out to the store to run some errands at 9 pm under normal circumstances. You have to plan your day to get it done earlier. Thinking Everything, Including Stores, Will Be Open Conveniently Late. 5. If you are from America, you might not know that most countries are not too eager to display their flag on their clothes. They would rather keep the flags for places like above the supreme court or government buildings. However, Americans are quite the opposite. They tend to be pretty patriotic and are eager to show that to the world by putting the American flag on all sorts of clothing items. Some countries might even consider it offensive to put their flag on articles of clothing. While the flag is something to be proud of, it is also something to honor. 6. Wearing Tall White Socks Shows You Are an American. 7. Smiling at Strangers Is an American . 8. Thinking Everyone Will Just Understand or Speak English Living in a country where the vast majority of the citizens speak English and a country that is so large can lead you to think that almost the whole world speaks English. Although English is certainly the most international language, you can't expect everyone to be able to speak it well, especially in a country where that is not the official language. Many devotees of the Ashrams are Americans and it is very easy to identify them. In the American imagination, the 1960s represent an era defined by the Civil Rights movement, anti-Vietnam War protests, a rebellious counterculture, and the blossoming of the second-wave women's movement. Each of these movements challenged the values that defined mainstream American life and culture. War, materialism, racism, imperialism and sexism all pointed to the reality that the American dream was a source of injustice and alienation instead of unlimited opportunity. In 1960-70, America faced a "crisis of meaning" in which the legitimacy of American values and institutions was under attack by a new generation. But it is precisely the significance of that decade that the irrationalities and horrors of modern history were borne in upon Americans so seriously that for the first time mass disaffection with the common understandings of American culture and society began to occur. In spite of widespread protest, the Vietnam War continued unabated until it finally ended in 1975. Because stopping the war and bringing about meaningful political change appeared increasingly hopeless, many activists abandoned the political struggle, especially after the major New Left groups became embroiled in doctrinal disputes and destructive factionalism. Many activists drifted into the counterculture and/or other up-and-coming social movements. Among these successor movements were a growing number of new religions that appeared in America during the late 1960s and early 1970s. These groups had appeal because of their world-rejecting and world-transforming perspectives and missions. Thus, like their political counterparts, the new religions challenged the foundations of mainstream American culture while offering an alternative vision of society based on their spiritual beliefs and ideals. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), more popularly known as the Hare Krishna movement, was founded in New York in 1966 by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (1896–1977). The new religion's membership drew heavily from former political activists and countercultural youths—"hippies"—in the late 1960s and early 1970s. However, gaining membership required "ideological work" directed toward aligning these young people's unconventional beliefs with ISKCON's religious worldview, practices, and way of life. Thus, recruitment to ISKCON involved strategic efforts by Prabhupada and his followers to align the movement with the political and counter-cultural ideals of persons expressing interest in the movement. The underlying premise grounding this discussion of ISKCON's early growth and development is that alignment—which is referred to as "frame alignment"—is a necessary element of the recruitment process. Frames, or frameworks, are interpretive representations that allow individuals to meaningfully organize experience and thereby provide a basis for social action. Frame alignment draws attention to the interactive and communicative nature of recruitment and the way movement adherents seek to strategically link the interests, values, and beliefs of potential members to the activities, goals, and ideology of the movement. Successful frame alignment, therefore, is a product of ideological work by movement members and leaders to nurture the interest and involvement of potential recruits. Considering these aspects more Americans are joining in this Hare Krishna movement. The car festivals of Lord Shri Jaganath celebrated by ISKCON and different temples managements in different major cities of USA 🇺🇸 are now days very popular and attractive. Many people of 🇺🇸 USA are joining with the celebrations of car festivals and after that they voluntarily join in ISKCON. ( Jai lord Shri Jaganath- by Lokanath Mishra, Katy, Texas, USA 🇺🇸)