• Hari Krishna is a religion with its basis in the sub-continent of India though now practised worldwide.  Although similar in some ways to Hindism it has a more ancient base.
  • Members are known as Devotees.
  • Indian Scriptures used by Krishna Devotees: Vheda, Baghavad and Geta.
  • Karma is a right or good spirit.  Devotees need to achieve the right Karma.
  • Chanting the Lord’s Holy names and prayers are a very important       factor in the life of a Devotee.
  • A place of quiet should be provided for the Devotee to meditate, often they may wish to burn incense sticks.
  • Blood transfusions are generally acceptable.
  • Devotees are Lacto-vegans.
  • Eggs and certain vegetable products are not acceptable.
  • Normally patients will have food prepared with the right “Karma” brought in by other Devotees but will eat food prepared by non Krishna people in an emergency.
  • Devotees have no objection to blood products and will accept treatment offered.
  • It is important that all facts are disclosed to the patient. Krishna followers will want to prepare themselves for death.
  • It is paramount at the time of death to remember God, to this extent other Devotees will be there to read scripture and to chant the Hari Krishna Mantra. This chanting may be done with musical instruments.
  • Routine last offices are appropriate.