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Why do Hare Krishnas shave their heads?

Asked by elchoopanebre (3079points) November 25th, 2008

Today at my University there were some Hare Krishnas passing out literature.

I realized they all had the traditional Hare Krishna shaved head.

I became curious. The only thing I could find online is that it’s an eastern tradition for students of something (whether it be yoga or meditation) shave their heads but I’m sure it goes deeper than that.

Anyone know why they do this?

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