Grand Theft Auto: 10 Coolest Easter Eggs, Secrets & References Explained

2. Killing A Complete Line Of Hare Krishnas Unlocks A Secret Message

Grand Theft Auto Gouranga
Rockstar

Though the pedestrians in the original GTA mostly blur into one forgettable fleet, you might remember the line of Hare Krishnas you'll find walking around the city every so often.

Furthermore, players skilled enough to mow them down in one fell swoop will be greeted with a secret message from the developers - the word "Gouranga!" splashed across the screen.

As for what the word itself actually means? Gouranga was a term coined by the Hare Krishna movement in the 1970s, referring to the golden incarnation of God and often used to describe happy feelings.

And here's one more tidbit: if you punch the leader of the group, the entire procession will start following you - until the bullets start flying, that is.

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