ISKCON / The Hare Krishnas

Special Guest: Dani Morningstar

Dani started going to the Hare Krishna temple in Christchurch, New Zealand, as a child, to take part in their Sunday Feast with her single mother. She soon decided that she wanted to join, and started spending more and more of her time there. While she was only involved for a few years, now in her 40s Dani is discovering aspects of the teachings that still impact her life today.


EPISODE DETAILS

Written and Hosted by Sarah Steel

Music by Joe Gould

Part 1

February 12th, 2025

37 mins 2 secs

Part 2

February 19th, 2025

46 mins 51 secs

Season 7

Transcript released with Part 2

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

When asked about the Hare Krishnas, most people will conjure images of dancing, chanting people with colourful robes and joyful dispositions. Members of the general public, whom Hare Krishnas refer to as 'karmis', may have encountered devotees through their vegetarian food offerings at music festivals or city restaurants. Their anti-LGBTQI+ and patriarchal beliefs, as well as the darker aspects of their history – including horrifying stories of abuse, and even murders – come as a surprise to many.

If you have been personally affected by involvement in a cult, or would like to support those who have been, you can find support with or donate to Cult Information and Family Support if you’re in Australia (via www.cifs.org.au), and you can find resources outside of Australia with the International Cultic Studies Association (via www.icsahome.com).


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