What Happened to Hare?

For reasons unknown I found myself wondering what happened to the Hare Krishna,in the 1970s they were seen everywhere wearing robes,shaved heads and chanting their mantra. The short answer is they got rich. They were formed in 1965 and at that time were brash and idealistic. The decline of their movement was due to child abuse scandals resulting in money problems. Today they project a gentler side and attract affluent,educated members who drive Mercedes,wear designer clothes and live in opulent homes. They abstain from meat,alcohol,gambling and illicit sex. The new class of members help to counter previous arguments of brainwashing. Their wealth is not seen as a conflict to the simplicity of the movement unless it is misused. The faith instructs the members to keep doing what they are good at. Krishna is an offshoot of Hinduism that worships Krsna,the incarnation of all gods. The movement is meant to teach a higher consciousness through chanting and meditation. Now you know why you don't see them anymore,in case I wasn't the only one wondering.