Why don't hare Krishna eat meat?

Hare Krishna adherents, following the teachings of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), practice vegetarianism as part of their commitment to ahimsa, or non-violence. They believe that eating meat involves harming living beings, which is contrary to their spiritual principles. Additionally, they aim to align their dietary choices with the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, promoting purity and devotion in all aspects of life. By abstaining from meat, they seek to cultivate compassion and spiritual consciousness.